York Veterinary Center
4.7 (112) 417 E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at York Veterinary 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 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
My dog Rudy has been coming to see Dr. Herman for years now. The staff is always friendly and the price is very reasonable. Highly recommend. Also, their Halloween parties are always so fun :)
posted: 05/30/2023
I had recently changed my vet to Dr. Herman and have been at the practice for a year now. What a difference it has made. Dr Herman is not just very knowledgable but friendly and is VERY caring with my dog. You can tell he loves what he does despite how many hours he has to put in. The staff that work there are all awesome as well. Everyone is so friendly and there to help.Though city vets are a lot more money compared to outside the city this practice is fair in their pricing. I would trust Dr. Herman to care for any pet.
posted: 07/06/2023
dr.Herman Spencer is very good at his job, this is a no frill, traditional veterinary unlike the popular chain veterinaries. It’s his own practice and he’s the only vet here so he is very busy with a packed schedule. there’s limited time to spent with each patient and limited availabilities at times. So if there is an issue with my dog that needed immediate attention I would go to a different vet but they are never as good as dr Herman.
posted: 08/13/2023
Excellent vet. Our dog is difficult when it comes to vet visits - gets very defensive when vets have tried to examine him or administer injections. Dr Herman and Jamell were excellent in dealing with our dog's issues. We've had a really good experience here - much better than another vet we tried on the UES.
posted: 07/18/2023
Dr. Herman + the whole staff have been extremely accommodating with our puppy, Tucker, even before he was officially a patient. We moved to the neighborhood and were referred to the office, and the front desk staff was able to squeeze us in as a new patient when we had a sick pup on our hands. We received a call from Dr. Herman very promptly after dropping off Tucker (on what seemed like a very busy day in the office), letting us know next steps without making us agonize and wait on an answer, and was the first one to cure our puppy’s tummy issues that were overlooked by others prior. The swiftness of follow up calls and solutions really stuck out for us, and are appreciated greatly. Tucker recently came in for surgery, and between the pre-op visit to the day of, we were made to feel very confident and comfortable knowing that he would be OK. Very comforting knowing we have someone to trust with our Tucker!
posted: 05/06/2023
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