Animal Clinic of Malone
4 (34) 261 W Main St, Malone, NY 12953, USAHours:
Monday: 2:30 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:10 – 1:30 PM
Wednesday: 2:30 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 12:10 – 1:30 PM
Friday: 2:30 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Animal Clinic of Malone
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
His Majesty, Angel love (my cat lol), and I appreciate the down home cozy atmosphere, the loving staff, and especially the polite dogs and their people. Thank you for making a tough first time vet appointment/First shots situation easy for a nervous former stray cat and me. Much appreciated and highly recommended.
posted: 12/13/2022
I brought my dog in to have his skin condition looked at. I've never had a nurse be so rude to me before, I was just trying to give suggestions on how to hold him so he would freak out less. They completely man handled him, when they were giving him a shot the doctor just jabbed it in & when my dog moved the vet pulled back & jabbed him again. I'm not impressed at all & it's the last time I'm taking my dog there.
posted: 08/08/2022
Dr. Stevens has been caring for all my animals since I moved into the area almost ten years ago. He performed an emergency surgery on my cat, perfectly repairing his broken jaw after a dog attack, removed a cancerous tumor from one of my dogs, expertly done and barely noticeable even though it required a complete toe amputation, helped me keep a senior dog comfortable and eating till nearly her eighteenth birthday, and always listens and works with me whatever the issue (and my critters are experts at coming up with off the wall issues!) His staff is wonderful, they all genuinely care about each animal, and he is very honest and upfront - all qualities a great Veterinarian should have. K.S.
posted: 04/15/2020
I cannot say enough about Dr. Stevens and his staff for their kindness and expertise. We found 4 newborn kittens and would have never gotten this far without him, especially when at 8 weeks one of the kittens spiked a 105 temp and Dr. Stevens was there to save his life at 9P by opening his office and giving him the antibiotics he needed. I know our precious little boy would not have survived the night without it!. My husband and I will always be grateful to you Doctor!
posted: 10/11/2012
We use to go to Dr. Stu around 2 years ago but we quickly changed vets. He was pushy with selling. My dog was no longer the priority. He was more of a car salesmen than a vet. Dr. Stu pushed all of these unnecessary things for my dog. He didn't even update her shots which was why I was there in the first place. I was young an didn't understand what he was doing until I changed vets. He only cares about pushing sales. I know this from one of his previous vet techs. He's awful. Don't even bother. I'm not the only one that has said this about him. Save you wallet and go anywhere else.
posted: 05/01/2020