Summers Animal Hospital

4.9 (165)
1142 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Summers Animal 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 11,414
4.9 Embrace 14,242
4.9 Fetch 2,055
4.4 Figo 2,580
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,156
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,275
4.9 Trupanion 60,301
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

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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Kate Kheradvar

Dr. Summer recently spayed my Bengal kitten. She did an amazing job and is extremely knowledgeable on all the various cat breeds. I was searching for the right vet to do this procedure for about 3 months. Everyone I found in Miami was sketch so I decided to drive to Pompano and it was WELL worth it! This practice is absolutely beautiful and clean with a super friendly staff! Olivia and Jonathan were also great at handling my cat. If you were a cat or a dog you would want to go here TRUST ME.

posted: 10/17/2023

Dawn Hyer

They are a wonderful friendly staff and veterinarians! I recommend them for anyone who wants their fur babies to be taken care of with professional and genuine care! They have become our little girls newly acquired Drs in the last year and a half. Since then they have needed care for various reasons, Summers Animal Hospital has been providing excellent services to them and they are comfortably happy with all medical issues met, treated and healed! I was impressed with the qualified and skilled staff.. everyone has been excellent in their positions!! Our girls are not the easiest to deal with(especially in the car..cats)and we are so close to the hospital so we decided to go there and it was a good experience. Our girls are very good with the vet and assistant which is amazing!! Thank you Summers for being awesome!

posted: 10/15/2023

Danielle Urbanek

If I could leave a million stars I would. Dr. Summer and staff are absolutely amazing. Not only are they great, but the physical vet office is cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing than most human dr offices. Our rescue American staffy was always timid, but the staff here took such good care of her and always made her comfortable during visits. She had a bunch of typical bully breed allergies, and they were always able to get her healthy and calm her skin irritations. Unfortunately, last week the worst possible situation happened, and we brought our dog to Dr. Summer as soon as we could. Saying goodbye to a dog is never a fun situation, no matter if it’s expected or not. This establishment made sure our dog, Grace, passed over the rainbow bridge with ease and peace. They were professional, kind, and empathic. They made the process so special for us. Within a few days they provided us with our dogs ashes in a beautiful box, a foot print in clay, and a little patch of her fur. Yesterday I came home and received a sympathy card in the mail with the entire staff’s signatures. I have no words. I cried. Not because of the sadness, but because of how special they made me feel, and how they made me feel like Grace was the most important dog in the world. Thank you Dr. Summer and Staff! When we are ready for our next animal, we will be back. Until then I will recommend this place over and over again. We truly appreciate all of you! ❤️

posted: 06/18/2023

Robert Pierre

Just got our Mini Bully pup, approx 3 weeks ago & needed a vet, so my former neighbor referred this place to us. I can't thank her enough because this place is all that! Every staff member that I've come in contact with is extremely nice, very knowledgeable & soooo professional! The facility is super clean & they treat your pet (in my case, my 3 mos old puppy) like their own!!! In my opinion, a little pricey but what do I know...I haven't had to do this vet thing in years... but with the service & treatment they give, it's well worth it!!! Thank you Summers!!!

posted: 07/27/2023

Sylvia

Dr. Summers and the staff are amazing and compassionate people. I have been bringing my Toby boy for the past 1.5 years since I moved to Florida. I always received top level service and care. I had to put Toby to sleep last July, and Dr. Summers and all the girls were crying with me. A week later I received a card from Summers Animal Hospital signed by everyone! It warmed my heart! They mentioned they could see how much Toby and I loved each other. Thank you so much! Love you all!

posted: 08/17/2023