Dr Pet MD
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Dr Pet MD
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Dr Pet MD? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,221 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,969 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,895 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,362 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,182 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,675 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,323 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,859 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,525 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,551 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
63 reviews
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.
May 25, 2023
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.
Apr 7, 2022
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.
Nov 6, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 2023
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.
May 28, 2022
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Dr Pet MD
25-63 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103, USA(718) 274-2867