Tarpon Animal Hospital

4.5 (373)
43695 US Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Tarpon 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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A. Tang

Truly kind and caring vet and staff! My furbaby had stopped breathing after another seizure and I begged them to see us right away in this emergency even though she was not a current patient yet (after being unable to get her in sooner at ANY other local ER or urgent care). It was too late and I was heartbroken, but I will never forget their incredible compassion and kindness. They didn’t even charge me (especially being non-patient!) and even provided me with a nice body bag to bring her back home with me. THEN, I was further surprised to receive a lovely card signed by the vet and his staff! Hands down, this will be my vet of choice when I’m ready to rescue my next dog! Highly recommend and they even offer a Groupon for those interested in trying them out. A+++++++++++++

posted: 09/05/2023

Sonnie Shaw

Still not too sure yet. They are corporate owned, which is probably why they are pushing so many tests and pills my past vet has never mentioned. I am getting my pups teeth cleaned tomorrow....we shall see how far OVER their min estimate they go before I decide to keep my pup here. UPDATED REVIEW Things went better than expected. Initially I found the front staff unorganized, the website had outdated information that I used to try to get my pups records to this pet hospital prior to our appointment which caused my proactive personality to go into frustration mode, etc. The continual push for more tests, costs and meds is the corporate business plan of most vets but I am an adult and can say no more. I did find that they treated my pup with good care and concern when he hard a very hard time with the anesthesia for his teeth cleaning, which is a huge plus to me. They also did not charge me for a tooth that basically fell out by itself (I knew he had a bad tooth) and they could have padded their bill because I would not have known it fell out.. another plus for honesty. The final bill ended up less than their minimum estimate, a 3rd plus so overall, I am pleased with their service.

posted: 09/14/2023

Jason Patella

We took our two 14 week old kittens to this vet and they did an fantastic job. The veterinarian was very knowledgeable and the rest of the staff was very kind and made us feel at easy. It put us at ease having a veterinarian who really know what he was doing take care of our cats. He was able yo explain everything that was going on and showed us how to care for our animals when we had questions. Amazing service, would use them again.

posted: 02/18/2023

Mark Brannon

Wonderful staff. They listen and you feel they truly care. Prices are reasonable too. Ive found my vet and Merle agrees.

posted: 05/16/2023

Ashley C

We recently found a stray dog & after one month of being unable to find its owners We decided we would adopt. A friend of mine told me about this office and then there was a Groupon coupon for the initial visit. I have never used Groupon but it seemed like a great deal so I purchased it. I was pleased. The lobby was neat & clean and The wait was short. The staff was friendly. The vet himself was nice and thorough. He was very patient and answered the list of questions I prepared. We will definitely be back.

posted: 07/21/2023