North Shore Veterinary Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at North Shore Veterinary Hospital
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about North Shore Veterinary Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,227 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,909 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,371 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,221 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,693 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,328 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,865 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,539 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,570 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
280 reviews
Excellent care and professional service. We are never rushed and it is obvious how much they care for their patients. We know our pup is in the very best of hands. They are extremely knowledgeable, kind, and caring. They were also extremely compassionate when we had to put down our 17 year old lab. They even sent us a condolence card signed by the entire staff!! That shows the level of true care and concern for their patients and their families. The only vet I will go to!!!
Aug 3, 2023
We’ve been coming here since my dog was a puppy during COVID. Every staff member that we’ve encountered from the vet techs to each of the doctors we’ve seen have been SO nice and caring of my dog. My dog actually loves coming here. He knows where we’re going the second we pull into the parking lot and gets excited. I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 because we often times have to wait about 15-20 minutes after our appointment time. Check in/out staff can sometimes be a little off putting but that doesn’t really bother me since they aren’t the ones physically dealing with my dog.
Mar 7, 2023
I absolutely love this vets office! I got recommended to this place through the shelter where I adopted my kitty, so I tried it out and they've always had exceptional care. The staff are all phenomenal, everyone from the front desk associates, vet techs, and Vets. Dr. Mike was the absolute best! He was so gentle and thorough with my kitty, and she loved him! There's been a few times that my kitty had been sick, and when I called before office hours and left a message asking if it was at all possible to have her squeezed in and seen that day, every single time they were extremely attentive and returned my call shortly after opening and were kind and caring enough to be able to get her in that same day. I think so highly of this establishment and would definitely recommend it to anyone and everyone for the best care for your furry loved ones 💕
Feb 23, 2022
My family has been going to North Shore Vet for over 40 years. This is a wonderful, family run practice with a great staff. I highly recommend Dr. Fredericks and his staff.
Aug 20, 2023
I couldn't be any happier with my experience at North Shore Veterinary Hospital. I'll explain why. Here's my story: My 70 pound pitbull named Muggzie got into the trash and ate grapes. Little did I know grapes are very toxic for dogs and my dog was suffering from food poisoning and dehydration. She was throwing up all over, diarrhea with blood in it and laying on the ground to the point were I thought she was giving up on life. Of course I google searched what she ate and many people said that it can potentially be fatal because it can cause kidney failure. I took her to an emergency place on Long Island at about midnight. Little did I know, I felt like I was on a reality TV show (deal or no deal). The staff comes out with a piece of paperwork that was several thousand dollars for the services and wanted 2/3's up front. Then when I refused because the price was outrageous they came to me with a few other "plans". The sales tactics of financially benefitting off of someone in a bind does not fly with me, period. At this point it was about 4am and my dog was in bad shape but I believed she could make it into the morning. North Shore Veterinary opening at 8:45 AM so I figured if I stayed with her for 4 hours she will be ok. That's what I did. I kept her up and made her drink water and cleaned up the throw up hour after hour. Arrival at North Shore: I arrived there about 8:00 am because I didn't sleep and was focused on getting there. I was waiting for the staff to come in. The owner, Mr. Fredericks arrived at 8:25 AM. He seen I was waiting outside and approached my truck. Take in mine this man didn't even unlock the front door...He still had his bag in his hands. He asked me "Is everything ok?". He was concerned for my dog and I immediately felt a sense of comfort. I told Mr. Fredericks my story and they took my dog in. After two days of treatment and an overnight stay at another place, my dog is back to 75-100%. They gave me medicines for my dog and special food and advised me on post treatment. Follow up: Two days later after treatment my dog was home and slept like a baby. She woke up in the morning and looked even better and was so happy to be home. Mr. Fredericks himself voluntarily gave me a courtesy call, a follow up in the AM to see how my dog was doing. The service, hospitality and experience was pleasant. I will recommend this facility to anyone. The cost of the entire procedures including overnight stays was very honest and I was happy to pay them.
Sep 9, 2020