Dr Pet MD

4.1 (63)
25-63 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Dr Pet MD

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 5,697
4.9 Embrace 10,255
4.9 Fetch 174
4.4 Figo 587
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 11
4.6 MetLife 424
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 98
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 54
4.7 Spot 160
4.8 Trupanion 55,007
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?

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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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Jonnathan Q

I visited Dr Mónaco and her team after recommendations from friends and family. Every interaction I’ve had with Dr Monaco and her staff has been professional, informative, compassionate , and of excellent quality. I’ve taken both of my pets to her multiple times and have zero complaints. She makes sure you understand your pets diagnosis, educates you on different treatment options and even sends follow-up emails to see how they’re doing. I cannot recommend this clinic enough and will keep taking my pets there every time I need to.

posted: 05/25/2023

Diego

Dr Monaco and her staff are truly amazing. The best veterinary services around hands down! We have taken our two dogs and cat there and have been satisfied with their services every single time. They always treat us with respect and are loving and caring towards our pets. Dr Monaco is very knowledgeable and thorough with her assessment. She takes her time with each patient and doesn’t look for any shortcuts. She gives you the best options available for your pet and will look to accommodate any request. They are honest and explain in detail the services your pets will receive. I highly recommend their services. You will not be disappointed.

posted: 04/07/2022

Bell Lin

At first I thought Dr. Monaco was great until my cat started to get sick. Then I realized she never gives a definitive answer. She just keeps requiring more tests and more tests with no answers. And she gives text book answers and when asked her to explain in layman’s terms she can’t or just refuses to. She just talks in circles and keeps saying we need more testing. I asked her at what point does my cat need fluids, her answer was you can give it to her if you want. Feeling fed up I took my pet to another vet. The vet said my cat needs fluids. Why didn’t Dr. Monaco tell me this?! What kind of a vet tells you, you can give it if you want to?! You’re the vet you have to tell me what’s the right thing to do!!! She’s only good if your pet is healthy. Otherwise don’t waste your time. Oh and covid is over but she won’t let you in the exam room. She takes the pets in the back behind closed doors when other vets are not doing this.

posted: 11/06/2022

Liz Abere

I genuinely don't understand these people. One of their clients (or former clients) surrendered my older cat (who's almost 20) over the summer last year. I ended up adopting her in October 2022 from the ASPCA, and in my adoptions packet, a bunch of papers from this office just so happened to be included in it - so logically, I thought it would make sense to reach out to see if they had more details regarding Cosbon, who is my older cat and is doing amazing now that she's not with these people as her "vets." I emailed them and they told me that they've never had her as a patient, meanwhile the papers have Dr. Pet MD heading and are all signed by Dr. Monaco. Then how did the ASPCA manage to get her rabies certificate and her proof of spay from this office amongst other things? Do these people think that the ASPCA would go through the trouble of faking very important medical documents from a vet's office that they've probably never heard of before in their entire existence? Weird, but thankfully my vet in Brooklyn is actually helpful unlike these people. I'm pretty sure that if someone gives the ASPCA medical records for their cat that they're surrendering to the ASPCA, that it'd be accurate. These people here at Dr. Pet MD when they've already proven to be incompetent via email, so there wasn't a point in potentially being gaslight on the phone due to their lack of competency.

posted: 02/25/2023

natasha Vicari

Dr. Monaco and her team are actual angels on earth. They have always taken me either right away or same day for emergencies without fail. Yesterday in the early morning I frantically emailed Dr. Monaco about my dog having an emergency and she replied saying to come in first thing. She was able to do an emergency surgery that thankfully saved my dog Lucy’s life and I was even able to bring her home later that evening. Dr. Monaco is super thorough with her explanations and makes it a point to make sure you understand what’s going on with your pet/instructions on what to do. Her staff is also always so nice and understanding while also being extremely professional. I’m so thankful that there is a vet so local to where I live that I can fully trust with my dogs.

posted: 05/28/2022