Central Vets Mineola
3.7 (35) 220 E Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY 11501, USAHours:
Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How to Save Money at Central Vets Mineola
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
I took my senior dog of 10 years old there as an emergency on a Sunday night because one of her eyes was red and swollen and she was bleeding from her nose. Upon my arrival, I realized no one besides the receptionist was present (she was very nice), until about 30/45 minutes Joseph Azagrar arrived. All he was worried about was whether I was going to chose to get x-rays by him or my dogs regular veterinarian. He had no care in the world that she was presently bleeding and "didn't think it was a medical emergency". DO NOT take your loved pets there for a medical emergency. I could have saved myself the $285 and took my babygirl to her regular veterinarian the following morning. He was the worst experience I've encountered as for someone who specializes in the care for our loved pets meanwhile blood was present. I do NOT recommend their care. MY FIRST AND LAST EXPERIENCE THERE!!!
posted: 12/11/2022
Central Vet is one of the most knowledgeable practices on Long Island. I recently had my dog Dexter had to have major surgery done on his right leg due to Hip Dysplasia. We were concerned since he was a senior dog of 11 years old. Fast forward 4 weeks later and Dex is doing remarkable well. I may also add two years his Sister had her ACL done at Central vet and turned out w a 100% recovery. If your dog needs surgery Dr. Azagrar is the man.
posted: 02/26/2023
Would give zero if I could. Never answers phone. Hours online are not accurate. Hours are very minimal and not normal 9-5. ONLINE HOURS ARE NOT ACCURATE. Phone rings and rings and rings- recording says to hold because they are Talking to other patients BUT THEY ARE CLOSED. lots of time wasted trying to get in touch for simple appointment. Today I called back again and I am told they tried calling every day this week. Honestly I did end up seeing a missed call from yesterday on my husbands phone. But my phone which is the main account never had a missed call. Overall extremely frustrating to work with. Affiliated office in valley stream tried to help (until they lost it and got frustrated themselves), but if your close to mineola office- who wants to travel all the way to valley stream? ***adding in response to them below. THATS A LIE- The phone DOES not forward to any other office, it keeps the person on hold playing music and i just wait not knowing they are actually not there. …..yes I said above I saw ONE missed call on my husbands phone and nothing on mine and I always have phone on me. ONE phone call after countless tryings is hardly enough. This all shouldn’t be this frustrating. I recommend trying another vet without these minimal hours and not great service.
posted: 07/02/2022
On Sunday, November 15, I went to central vets Mineola with my dog, James and my husband. We are newly dog parents and know very little about dogs. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful towards us. We had a million and half questions and they kindly answered all our questions. They even gave us many options for our dog, which was very appreciated. I would highly recommend making an appointment with the Mineola office. I am so grateful for all they have done for James so far and I am looking forward to more vet visits.
posted: 12/01/2020
My boyfriend and I got a dog and the place we got him from said they have a contract with CVA and we could bring him there. We came for a check up for him and they were amazing, so attentive and kind. I’ve had dogs all my life but my boyfriend is very new at being a doggy dad, he asked a lot of questions and they were so good about answering them. The vet Dr. Liss was so nice and attentive she said she has Labradors of her own and she pretty much told us what to expect with our dog Cooper. They are so sweet and nice here the receptionist is so sweet and kind all the way up to the vet. I love coming here and thank you for everything in regards to Cooper he loves seeing the ladies there. I cannot say enough good things about this place or the people that work there!!
posted: 10/04/2018