Veterinary Oncology Services

3.7 (6)
30-80 Steinway St, Queens, NY 11103, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Veterinary Oncology Services

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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Mary O'Connor

Jessie was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in July, 2023. Unfortunately, she had to have a front leg amputation by Dr. Kam at the Animal Surgical Center who did a fabulous job. He recommended Dr. Impellizeri as an Oncologist and she had her first Chemotherapy treatment last week. I cannot say enough about this whole team of professionals. Dr. Impellizeri, Elisa and Diedre worked as an informative, compassionate team explaining what the plan of action would be and everyone is hoping for a great outcome. I feel Jessie is absolutely in the best hands and I feel the course of action ( Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy) is going to have a very favorable outcome. Jessie is doing beautifully

posted: 09/14/2023

JENNIFER CARTER

Dr. Joseph Impellizeri, Is one of the most phenomenal vets ive ever had , he is so warm and compassionate about what blu ( our bulldog) is going through. He reaches out after appointments to see how shes doing. Hes so pleasant to be around in appointments, and i personally leave feeling i understanding whats going on which is key in staying calm and collected with any pet going through cancer or any other life threatening obstacle. , i am confident our girl is in the best possible hands she can be in.

posted: 09/29/2023

debi maier

Winnie was diagnosed in March of 2020 with Hemangiopericytoma. The tumor was removed from her palette. It returned in 2 months. We were told by the Animal hospital that there was nothing more we could do and that she had between 3-6 months. I went to Dr. Imperizelle, who had the regrowth removed by Dr. Infernuso and performed three Electrochemotherapy treatments. They worked. The cancer has been in remission since. Great oncologist and a wonderful person as well!

posted: 07/02/2023

J. R.

posted: 02/04/2023

Mary Jean Tornello

posted: 06/20/2022