Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates
4.7 (182) 6006 US-209, Kerhonkson, NY 12446, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates
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 | 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?
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
Dr Laux is my favorite vet ever. Patient, kind, knowledgeable. Respectful of my POV (I tend to lean towards less medical treatments rather than more) and with clear answers to my questions. She clearly cares about her patients and so is her team. She has done right by my previous dog and gave him an extra two months (he passed at 17). And just gave my newly adopted pup a thorough health check up without souring him on future vet visits. Highly recommended!
posted: 09/11/2023
Love love love coming to this vet. We've had not great experiences in the past and truly we are just so happy to find a vet with accompanying staff that we like so much. They are the best!
posted: 08/03/2023
Dr. Hartelius saw my toy poodle as an emergency. He was the BEST vet - thorough and gentle. I wish my own doctor were as good! All the personnel were kind. I highly recommend Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates.
posted: 07/18/2023
I’ve been with this vet for 25 years ! So before he became Rondout valley veterinary associate! When he had a small tiny building ! I’ve bought all my loves to him and he’s a great vet ! I’ll never take that away from him ! He even became a family friend ! But he sold out his practice got cranky ! Sold out to a horrible vet dr loux ! She is out to brow beat you ! And she literally has no compassion for your pets ! This practice isn’t what it once was ! So I bought my 15 year old cat there last week and had an appointment with him ! He called out sick and I seen her ! (This isn’t the first negative experience with her ) but she basically was cold while examining my cat ! Doesn’t calm her doesn’t talk to her ! Very mechanical! No compassion! Then gave me a hard time as I was leaving bc I wanted to her to wait till morning to hit my card up ! She publicly humiliated me in front of other clients !!!! I have been there 25 years never not paid my bills ! In fact they get 300 easy per month from me for my very sick allergic dog ! So I caved paid the service on my credit card and when calling them to reschedule an allergy shot appointment for my dog that I mixed up they told me to take my records and go ! Unbelievable! She kept telling me I don’t understand the situation! Well I understand this they have no loyalties!!! Don’t matter who you are apparently! Dr hartilious has checked out !
posted: 06/21/2023
Completely wonderful! The two women who came in first were wonderful with Alma and Dr Hartelius is the Doctor I've always dreamed about for all my animals
posted: 08/27/2023