Vetco Total Care

4.2 (196)
1610 Ave Y, Brooklyn, NY 11235, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Vetco Total Care

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.

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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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Max Max

My beloved cat Emily died with no appropreat treatment in this clinic by Mrs Roth. During a few weeks she did not provide any treatment though my cat had increasing inflamation which eventually turned into kidney failure, generalized sepsis and death. What was done by her is endless tests and waiting for results. In the meantime my Emily was slowly diyng! Please, think twice before you go to this clinic, if so closely monitor everything has been done, have second opinion and act immediately! Dont wait! Dont make my mistakes and maybe you can be a good pet parent, not like me who couldnt force vet to do his job and treat sick cat. Now Im initiating lawsuit with my lawyer and complaining to Vet Licensing board New York to make investigation and and find out if Mrs Roth was acting professional and if her actions or absence of necessary actions lead to my Emily's death. I attach my Emily's last foto made at vet ER. She passed away a few minutes later...

posted: 05/26/2023

Leilanie Mayo

Will definitely recommend this place to everyone. Nia greater us with a warmth smile and made sure that we are comfortable and so is my fur baby while we wait to be seen. Ursula the nurse vet and Dr. Roth was so nice and very pleasant. They all really made sure you get the treatment you needed.

posted: 03/10/2023

JOSE ROJAS

Petco on Ave. Y and E 17th street. NIA and the Veterinary assistant JESS were great. Very helpful and caring. NIA especially helped me understand what was happening every step of the way And made wonderful suggestions.

posted: 06/14/2023

Joanna Grossman

The experience was amazing beginning to end. The receptionists was very welcoming. The male nurse was very kind and thorough with reviewing pricing for our comfort and the vet was extremely knowledgeable. I have never been to a Vetco and has the best vet experience ever (I’ve visited 7-8 different vets in the last several years).

posted: 05/24/2023

Saddid Ahmed

Amazing Vet/Petco experience. The assistants were very friendly and reassuring. The doctor was super nice and informed us about everything that was needed for our 6 yr old cat, Sora. Petco Vital Care was useful as they also waived the entire fee for the initial Wellness Exam. Would recommend to other pet owners for a quick and helpful visit!

posted: 10/12/2022