North Shore Animal Hospital

4.4 (506)
42-02 215th St, Queens, NY 11361, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to Save Money at North Shore Animal Hospital

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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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.

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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

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Warrior Queen

The staff is very friendly and helpful. They fit us in pretty quickly and took good care of my dog. Dr. Yu is so nice and sweet. She explained everything that was going on with Rocky. I do not think this location handles emergencies. So for routine check ups and things of that nature, this place is perfect.

posted: 05/27/2023

Julian Saul

I have had many of my dogs, cats, ferrets and birds at North Shore Animal Hospital since 1982. Everyone one of them was treated by Dr. Ron Rosen. Every one of them was never afraid to walk through their doors. Dr. Rosen is not just an incredible Dr. He has a way with animals only very few have. And the reason? He cares for each of them as his own. He is open minded and listens. He doesn't give orders, but gives instructions and suggestions. The staff is also second the none. You're made to feel at home and know you're in the best place and you're pet will know it too.

posted: 06/24/2023

Kary

Always on hold for way too long when I call. Last time I visited, I was 10 mins late and had to wait 1 hour 30 minutes to see the doctor. Luckily my cat is a patient one. The receptionists were rude the whole time while I was waiting. From what I can tell, they are friendly to only certain types of people if you know what I mean…

posted: 08/20/2023

Patsy L

The staff is great when you have your appointment. In my experience getting the appointment is my pain point. I’ve attempted via the app - unresponsive; calling multiple times - being placed on hold or simply being asked for your number for call back without knowing the problem/issue. I definitely have to call more than 3x to schedule anything.

posted: 06/30/2023

michael Panas

Corrupt, either dumb or think clientele is dumb, and money hungry. To be fair, it has been a few years since we've come here, left running and never looked back. Arrived with an active, friendly doberman puppy with a bump in between his shoulder blades. The vet (who I believe was the owner, Michael Ferber) proceeded to check the bump and saw that it moved and muttered "that's good" underneath his breath. I was then shocked with his suggestion to do surgery that same day! I said, "for what?!!" "To check out what it is." With the little medical knowledge I know, I said "it doesn't sound like it's anything bad and to confirm, can't a biopsy be done before a drastic step like surgery?" The reasoning grew stranger and stranger: "Oh a needle might give an infection and while he is out with anesthesia we can even microchip him!" I could not believe my ears and mumbled something about needing to think about it overnight. Grabbed my puppy, called a few friends for other vet recommendations and made appointment for next day with new vet. As soon as I walked in to new vet, the vet just took a look at the puppy (without even touching bump yet) and asked if he had fallen. I said yes, he was jumping on couch with excitement and flipped over to floor landing on his back. She said yes, it's a blood blister, hematoma. It will go away on its own in few days but I can pop it now. With a needle. A so called scary needle that Dr. Ferber deemed it safer to have surgery than to biopsy, X-ray or anything besides full blown surgery immediately. And confused with Dr. Ferber's excited assertion to add microchip during surgery, I asked the new vet what needs to be done to microchip and she proceeded to take out another scary needle and microchipped puppy before we blinked which was the simple act originally thought before the elaborate ruse/ineptitude at north shore animal hospital.

posted: 07/08/2023