Animal Hospital of Northwood
4.7 (219) 701 Enterprise Rd E, Safety Harbor, FL 34695, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Animal Hospital of Northwood
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:
| 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.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
We absolutely love all the veterinarians and staff! Convenient hours and location. They provide such great care and attention to our concerns with our puppy. Great communication too when our puppy has had to stay for observation.
posted: 09/13/2023
I transferred animal clinics and chose Northwood because of all the amazing reviews. I have to say, the clinic is clean and spacious. The staff is friendly and helpful. And the doctor was attentive and caring! Very happy with our new clinic!
posted: 10/19/2023
I took my pets there many years ago and was very favorably impressed. The care was excellent. The reason I left is that they charged $5 for them to throw a syringe into a contaminated needle box. As a nurse I have probably done the same thousands of times. No patient was ever charged a penny. I have great respect for vets in general and am very aware of the years and cost of their education and the emotional and financial price of owning a practice. So, yes, their charges are high which I understand. On the day I had my cat there he had a tick on him that the tech easily plucked out. The Dr glanced at it afterwards so in addition there were all the usual charges. I believe the syringe had been used to administer antibiotics- another reasonable charge. It was the $5 that made me switch vets, having first found out that the new one did not charge for “removal of contaminated waste.”
posted: 09/23/2023
I am the owner of a Private Zoo, Located in Lake County Florida, I have maintained a business relationship with Dr. Woodman and his staff for a few years now and I figured it was time for a Raw, Honest review. I have worked with many veterinarians, I have a few veterinarians I work with for my Zoo in Lake County Florida. Although, Dr. Woodman is the furthest ( 2 hour drive ) from my facility, He is my go to veterinarian every time. From my Clouded Leopards to my domesticated house pets you will not find a more knowledgeable, humble, passionate professional veterinarian out there. As I leave Dr. Woodman’s office today with a sick puppy, I know my fur baby has the best treatment plan created by Dr. Woodman. (As, that has been the case more times than I can count). If you’re looking for a well educated veterinarian that will care about your animals with many years experience keeping our pets heathy look no further. 😊
posted: 03/23/2023
We switched over to Animal Hospital of Northwood when we needed to see a vet, and our original was not available (happened several times). Animal Hospital of Northwood offers urgent care hours and is also open on Saturdays. After a positive experience with the urgent care and the staff reaching out several times to make sure our pup was responding to treatment, we decided this was the place for us. We switched providers and have been very happy with their services, the staff, the app, the follow up, and the on line store. We are confident in our choice and will continue to seek urgent and annual care from Animal Hospital of Northwood.
posted: 10/01/2023