Brookside Veterinary Clinic
3.6 (15) 522 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, USAHours:
How to Save Money at Brookside Veterinary Clinic
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 | 894 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,057 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,305 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,409 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,786 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,736 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,637 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 14,113 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,549 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,855 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,914 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,445 |
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
Best care for all my pets through the years! Caring,compassionate and reasonable prices!! They saved my last cats life. He had a thyroid condition and colon problem! He is 19 and thankfully doing fine now. Dr. Samson and his wife are retiring the end of April this year! I'm happy for them but now have to find a new Vet after all these years!!
posted: 03/20/2022
I adopted my cat from pet smart early January of this year. She began throwing up every few days and showed no other symptoms. After spending a small fortune at Verona Animal Hospital with no success, I brought her here from the recommendation of a coworker. What a Godsend! Dr. Samson explained everything step by step, examined my cat carefully from head to toe, performed a fecal test and sample of the vomit, and prescribed 2 medications. His prices were beyond reasonable for everything he did! Plus, he reviewed the previous vet's X-rays and was able to read the supposedly "inconclusive" images. He is wise and puts the well-being of your pet first. He even called to follow up and discuss treatment for IBD which is what I had suspected my cat had all along. I spent hours doing research on my cat's condition and everything dr. Samson said was congruent with what I read. I am just so happy to finally find a doctor as compassionate and knowledgeable as him!!! my cat is doing great!!!!
posted: 02/12/2016
Dr Samson is a excellent Vet. He has taken care of 8 cats and several dogs of ours throughout the years including saving 1 cats life after getting hit by a car. He is worth every penny for excellent care and will take the time to explain the issue and treatment with you.
posted: 06/29/2016
Dr Samson is a very competent surgeon and he has never lost a cat of mine on the operating table. However, a senior cat went into kidney failure and died a few weeks after a dental. Don't avoid the the presurgical bloodwork and consider the risks before doing dentals or unnecessary surgery on senior pets. Also, he routinely uses fluoride treatments when he does dentals. Fluoride is highly toxic to people and animals and should not be used, especially for pets, as it's ingested and not rinsed out. He's a good surgeon but lax on recommending some bloodwork and doing non invasive procedures such as ultrasounds, and has missed detecting certain issues. Always do your own homework on pet care, do full diagnostics, get a 2nd and 3rd opinion if warranted and use natural supplements and treatments whenever possible. Ok but not progressive. Hours are very limited and getting an appointment in an emergency is impossible.
posted: 02/27/2019
worst animal clinic, the receptionist is extremely rude, and the whole clinic uses outdated equipment. Many items are expired, and they overcharge highly for basic care. Go elsewhere for better care for your animals and your wallet.
posted: 06/06/2012
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