Bay Pines Veterinary Hospital

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9629 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33708, USA

Hours:

Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Bay Pines Veterinary Hospital

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Kelsey Brooks

Called a little before closing because their google listing says they treat exotics. My bearded dragon just aspirated and I needed help, advice, something. I get answered with “hello”. Thinking I dialed the wrong number I asked if this was the vet hospital. They responded with “yes, what do you want” with a nasty attitude. I asked if they treated bearded dragons and she said no we don’t. That’s it? I didn’t know if I called the right place. I don’t even care that you don’t treat my kind of exotic, but I called within business hours and that’s how you answer a phone??? What an awful way to do business.

posted: 05/08/2023

Christina C

During the last tropical storm my kitty became gravely ill with kitty kidney stones. This vet was the only one open and they saved my cat with antibiotics and a new cat food. They were compassionate that I didn't even have a job and had my own medical bills and didn't even charge the emergency rate. Wonderful people who love to save animals.

posted: 01/26/2021

D. Vincent

Absolutely the best vets you could ever go to! After spending money on a vet who only wanted money, Bay Pines knew exactly what was wrong with my cat and for weeks after my visit, she kept in contact with me via calls and texts to make sure my sick cat was doing better and she went out of her way to help my other cats from not getting sick also! Such great service and such courteous and kind, compassionate people. Will never go to another vet ever!

posted: 05/10/2022

Karen Meisman

This was the strangest experience ever. I brought my dog in because he was drooling a lot, which is not normal for him. I was worried he ate something poisonous in the yard. I was not allowed in back. They just took him and closed the door on me. At one point, I saw my day walk past the door (it has a long window in it) and I believe he was tracking a cat that has walked by earlier. (It would not have been good if he caught that cat) When they were done, they opened the door, let him loose into the waiting room, and closed the door. I had no idea what was going on! The Dr finally came to the front. He insisted that my 60 pound dog weighed 30 pounds. He also said his temperature was normal, but I can’t imagine how they were able to take his temp. My dog goes crazy any time a vet has tried to take his temp and no vet has ever been able to get it-even with 3 people holding him! The Dr informed me they gave him a steroid shot. They never asked for permission and when I asked why that was given he told me it would give him energy. That is crazy, my dog is and was still hyper. There was no reason to give him steroids. He couldn’t find anything wrong with him, and still sent me home with prescription medicine steroids and supposedly gave him a shot. I will NEVER go there again. (I have since heard that everyone that goes there usually gets a shot and medicine)

posted: 10/24/2021

Angela Mclendon

This doctor has been a saving grace for us. He is reliable, will not try to rip you off or do any unnecessary procedures on your animal. He and his wife are kind and just genuinely good people. I can take my dog here with absolute good faith and with prices I can afford. Thank you so much to you and your wife Dr. Prasad! Annabelle & I love you!

posted: 06/04/2020