Connechusett Animal Hospital
4.6 (355) 12702 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Connechusett 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:
| 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.
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
The people here are awesome and understanding. Dr. Wood is amazing, and takes her time to explain what could be wrong and how to proceed. All 4 of my pets love her too!
posted: 10/10/2023
I've been going here for about 8 years now and frankly it's the only place I trust to give me a well informed medical opinion regarding my dogs needs. Controversial opinion but I trust Dr. J and Dr. Wood more than my own doctors, ha. They genuinely have diverse and well informed experience that they discuss among one another and to pet owners. It's so abundantly clear to me that the entirety of the staff (the office workers, the vet techs) *care* about the health and safety of my fur-family. I've been to many ER vets in the area and I can say with confidence the staff here always get my pets what they need and at a glaring fraction of the cost. Don't get me wrong, this place is always busy, but that's because the people here are busy dedicating their time to the animals in their care.
posted: 09/21/2023
Shocking service from Dr Woods and Dr J. I have been with Connechusett Animal Hospital for 15 years. I called yesterday and begged for one of the doctors to call me. My dog is very ill and cannot be transported. I just needed some information. I was told no one would call me and I had to make an appointment to bring my dog in. It is the first call I have made in 15 years. There are vets around the world that would call a loyal patient if in need. I tried again today and got the same response. I was told to make an appointment for next week. I told them my dog will have passed by then. Thanks for nothing Connechusett animal hospital. Find yourself a vet that cares...
posted: 10/17/2023
When I first moved to the neighborhood 5+ years ago. I found this vet and really liked Dr. J and Dr. Wood. There was one reception who was terrific who has since left as well as their administrator. Then I noticed a change. When I would bring my pets for care Dr. J spent more time complaining to me about his aches and pains and less time paying attention to what was going on with my animals. I had one stray kitten that at 4 months of love and care went to be neutered and never made it back alive. I was heartbroken and still gave Dr. J the benefit of the doubt. Then I had a 13 year old stray hound who wasn't gaining weight, had bloat, and all Dr. J did was yell at me to stop worrying about this and that and just feed the dog more. That night I had to rush with the dog to the ER - he had serious gastritis. And a week later I rushed with him again due to tortion. It turned out this dog had metastatic cancer. Regardless - the new vet I go to is 40 minutes away and not readily available. I thought - let's see if he has another vet working with him and I'll try the practice again. I call to check and guess what - they black balled me!!!! I lose 2 pets to their negligence and I am blackballed. I thought to give them another chance that they don't deserve and this really clinched it. They don't care about our pet partners and Dr. J really needs to sell his practice to people who care. He has truly lost his touch and compassion.
posted: 06/26/2023
Maggie, my sweet little rag doll cat, and I just got home from a very pleasant visit at Connechusett AH. I have been with them several years and never once had any problem with service. The staff today, as in in all the years I have gone there, was very professional, very courteous. It is almost an hour long trip to get to Connechusett Animal Hospital, but it is very much worth it. Thank you all. I am retired, and thus on a narrow income, but find CAH quite reasonable and affordable.
posted: 05/15/2023