Dryden Animal Clinic
4.7 (167) 2034 Dryden Rd, Freeville, NY 13068, USAHours:
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
How to Save Money at Dryden Animal 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 | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,392 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,179 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 1,995 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,561 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,145 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 487 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,131 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,194 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,280 |
| 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?
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
I absolutely love this vet and all his workers. I will not take my precious little pepci anywhere else. They are all so special and so very caring
posted: 07/04/2023
This morning started like any other morning getting home from a 12 hour shift. I quickly realized that it wasn’t like any other when our Labrador turned her nose up at her breakfast and instead wanted outside. I then watched her trying to pee for approximately 15 minutes to no avail. After calling my husband at work, I made phone calls for what seemed like hours. We couldn’t get her into even an emergency clinic in Syracuse as they were either no longer in existence or closed. We headed south, thinking we were bound for Cornell. We realized by the time we got to Cortland that she was much worse. I called every vet I knew in the area that had any mention of emergency care on their websites. We did get some referrals from those offices. Dryden Animal Clinic was our last try before we made the full trip. My husband went in and was greeted warmly by the receptionist. After explaining her symptoms, they took her right in. We then met their vet technician, Lauren, who was knowledgeable and wonderful with our girl. In half an hour time, she had been diagnosed and a plan was in place. We cannot thank the staff in this office enough for their kindness, accommodation, compassion, and their quick diagnosis and action. It was much easier leaving her there knowing the capable hands she was being left in. She is out of surgery and doing great. We will be using them for our routine vet care for all of our dogs moving forward no matter that it’s an hour drive. They truly have gone above and beyond for our family today and we could not be more thankful than we are at this moment. Thank you all for everything you do!!!
posted: 03/17/2023
Dr Zwart is the old time Dr with a Lil bit of the new stuff! Thanks Dr. Zwart and your team
posted: 01/19/2023
The unprofessional staff takes the focus from an awesome vet and turns the experience into a circus. Today, I called. I was hung up on.
posted: 05/30/2023