Animal Medical Center
3.8 (40) 970 E 61st St #11b, New York, NY 10065, USAHours:
How to Save Money at Animal Medical Center
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Adoro | 9 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,797 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,161 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,884 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,623 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,849 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 181 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,222 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,017 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,314 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,083 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,771 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,345 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,260 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
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
All of the doctor's that I have interacted with here have been fantastic. The desk staff and techs are all equally as lovely. Their parking is currently under construction and there really isn't street parking so the only choices for parking are 1 of 2 paid parking garages.
posted: 02/26/2026
I have been a client at the Animal medical Center since 2006. I have been Treated with respect and dignity with each visit, and my pet has been treated the same. Through the good times and bad times they have been there for me and they have been supportive, caring, and compassionate. I couldn’t have gotten through the bad times without them. I give them an A+ plus plus. Wonderful, caring staff in the entire place.
posted: 12/08/2025
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with their ER docs and neurology team. They quickly examined, imaged, and diagnosed our older dog and at the end we all decided surgery was best. She stayed overnight and I felt confident she was in great hands (although definitely on the expensive side…$12k for one overnight stay + MRI + CT scan). However, their surgical team was unwilling to spend time talking with me about their experience with the complex surgery my dog needed. I was just a nervous pet owner trying to make sure I was making the right decision for my old, sick dog and when I asked follow-up Qs over email (because the surgeon didn’t have time for a phone call, apparently), my dog’s surgery was immediately cancelled without my consent. To be fair, the surgeon eventually apologized and tried to walk it back but I’d seen enough and didn’t feel comfortable rescheduling. All I’ll say about this second experience is take the time to research their surgeons yourself and see how long they’ve been practicing so you can decide if they’re the right fit for you and your pet. That whole side of AMC needs some serious customer service / bedside manner work and because of this, I decided to take my dog (and a ton of my $$) to Animal Surgical Center on LI instead where we had a great experience for both of her surgeries.
posted: 07/02/2025
This place is an amazing pet hospital. I HIGHLY recommend it. It’s a little bit challenging to navigate to but the services they provide are top notch in the city.
posted: 01/10/2026
they have great specialist veterinarians and are good for emergencies. every time I have been, the wait is very long to have procedures done. you can drop off and request a call. keep in mind - there is a fee for a hospital stay if you leave your pet for 6+ hours. I don’t like to leave my pet anywhere so I stay nearby and pick up once the procedure is done. sometimes I’d spend the whole day waiting around because sedation/recovery takes time. pricing is expensive but you are getting quality care. the doctors take their time explaining and answering any questions.
posted: 06/05/2025
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