Animal Clinic of Mount Vernon

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140 Mt Vernon Ave, Mt Vernon, NY 10550, USA

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How to Save Money at Animal Clinic of Mount Vernon

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:

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Rating	Provider	Total Review
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4.7	Hartville	164
4.9	Healthy Paws	7,475
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3.2	ManyPets	11
4.6	MetLife	424
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4.3	Pumpkin	54
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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

Mary Amelia

I have been protective of my cat, Otto, accepting only the very best care for him. I found that in Dr. Meyer. I describe him as someone who does "real doctoring". When other veterinarians appeared to simply be looking for standardized testing without regard for Otto's advancing age and condition, Dr. Meyer, confident in his experience, applied a practical and and I might add successful approach to treating our cherished little guy. My husband and. I are grateful for the care he has given Otto and recommend him most highly to anyone who loves their pet.

posted: 10/04/2016

Sharon Ritchie

I love Dr. Meyer. I had a miniature schnauzer for 16 years and another cat for 19 years. He's a natural with animals and also sees in the eyes of the animal owner. I recommend everyone who wants a great vet to go to Animal Clinic of Mt. Vernon. Thank you, Dr. Meyer for being the best vet in the world!

posted: 11/28/2014

Jacqueline Sinatra

worst animal vet ever !!! please do not take your animals here !! i had a dog for 8 years and of those 8 years we tookk our dog to dr.meyer as usual for shots, check ups, and when the dog was not feeling well . just recently , about 3 months ago , our dog had started limping, we figured it had something to do with his arm or shoulder area being injured , we brought him to dr.meyer and had him examined .. he charged us 400$+++ for "lime disease tests , bloodwork , etc etc etc ..." only to find out that supposedly our dog was "overweight and that is what was causing the limp" 2 weeks after that we decided to take our dog to a high rated animal hospital in ulster county 2 1/2 hours away from us here in westchester county ... after just ONE visit the doctor at ulster county animal hospital ran some x-rays only to find out that our dog did have CANCER which had not just developed recently but it had been forming for a LONG time which dr.meyer of mount vernon NEVER caught after all the visits we had made to him . Our dog had cancer not only in his bones but EVERYWHERE , kidneys ,lungs .. u name it. the day after we found out that our dog had cancer i went back to the mount vernon vet and complained about what happened and the lady at the desks only response was " theres nothing we could do about that " ......... after 2 months of medicating our dog with painkillers, deramaxx, and putting him on a raw food diet .. sadly he passed away on june 28th 2014.. i strongly beleive if we had a better vet for our dog we would have still had him here .. please save your time , money , and pets by NOT going here!

posted: 07/04/2014