Hernando Animal Hospital

4.7 (268)
5335 Applegate Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34606, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Hernando 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 11,392
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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Heather Tauber

Although it was my son's dog I brought to you, I was still very scared and worried, especially after we went to two other places! You were not just immediately responding to our babies needs, you kept me informed, you were carrying, understanding, and even kept her overnight just to be sure! You are greatly appreciated! Truly the best people for our babies needs!! Thank you so much! We will not go anywhere else! Aria my sons dog is doing very well, thanks to your whole staff!!

posted: 09/11/2023

Yamina Davila

Always a pleasure taking my Nyko 🐶 to Dr. G she is so sweet and answers any concerns I may have I am so happy I found her for my 🐶

posted: 08/22/2023

Ambyr Kramer (Ambyr Ott)

My usual vet was unavailable and referred me here. Twice they got us in quickly, provided up front pricing, and we're very reasonable. Unfortunately I had to let my cat go but I would certainly use them again for another pet. If you do need euthanasia they were very accommodating to whatever is needed and working on your timeline as far as needing more time either before or after. I didn't feel rushed and I appreciated that I had been asked to pay in advance so I didn't have to deal with that after, as I was of course emotional.

posted: 08/14/2023

Miso Tadic

Had to put my little guy Cody down last week....I'm broken.... The staff was so caring and compassionate that it helped us with the process....also the clinic has a donation box for food to help feed the animals of the homeless

posted: 07/22/2023

Dolores Despres

I’ve had a lot of pets and seen many vets in my day but this veteran was the worse one I ever had . I’m doing a review because it involves furry babies. First of all I never saw her examine him. . They took him and said they were weighing him. That took a few minutes.That must be when she quickly checked him. Then there was these two girls who start cutting his nails using a muzzle. They said he growled. I didn’t hear a growl. I heard a yelp. They must have hurt him. They staff never made my dog feel safe or welcome and this is how they treated him. There was no word to me or to the dog before they started this . . I thought that strange. They couldn’t have made him feel safe.He is so gentle I check his teeth before adopting him at the animal shelter and he didn’t even flutter. The stall also cut his nails with no problem. Right there at the shelter which is stressful. She never checked his teeth which I believe is part of checking a senior dog. He is 10. She said she didn’t because wouldn’t put her staff in danger. IN Danger?? I couldn’t believe it. She and staff must either are afraid of big dogs or because he’s a pit Bull mix? I believe they discriminate. This is the only rational I could come up with. But I do know there is something not right with this place I felt they were aggressive and neglectful. There is something not right here. I wish everyone did reviews even though it’s negative . I fell sad my dog was treated like that where it should feel safe I just moved to Florida . That was a bad start.

posted: 07/28/2023