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Peconic Bay Animal Hospital

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1149 Old Country Rd D1, Riverhead, NY 11901, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Riverhead, New York 2024

Hours:

Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Peconic Bay 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.

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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

rosemarie b

Great service my 5 yr old American Bull Dig loved Dr and staff. Price was reasonable did exam, gave me diagnosis and medication. After 1 week he is almost 100% better. Thank you all for helping Deisel!

posted: 02/03/2023

Paul Ginex

Dr. Heller and staff are fantastic. They have been caring for my Lab Lucy for about 7 years now. Sadly at 13 years old, Lucy has bladder cancer. There is no cure for bladder cancer. After spending an insane amount of money for a specialist and tests, we asked Dr.Heller to please review the findings and take over her “end of life” care. He took a few days to review all the test results and not only was happy to do so, he saved us a ton of money on future medication and tests. Bottom line: you got some good folks here who care very much about your furry family members well-being. I should note at the time of this review Lucy is going strong and blissfully unaware of her initial diagnosis from 02-24-22🙏❤️🤞

posted: 07/24/2022

Jenssie Flores McClintock

What a wonderful facility! My cavalier puppy was really sick and I could not get an appointment at our regular vet. I was welcomed warmly at Peconic Bay by Kelly the receptionist and Victoria the Medical Assistant. They were wonderful and Dr. Frosch was so kind and gentle with my scared pup. They went above and beyond to take wonderful care of my little guy and he will be a regular patient at this facility. It was clean, modern and affordable. I highly recommend Peconic Bay Animal Hospital.

posted: 05/17/2018

Meghann Belser

Beautiful office, great doctors, and closely located in town! A wonderful addition to Riverhead. Loving and attentive doctors help me know my pets healthcare is their top priority, which is why I trust no one else to care for the health of my 3 dogs!

posted: 09/27/2017

Shanice Violenes

Best animal hospital I've been to, the staff are super friendly and informative. You get to see and or meet so many different breeds of dogs Dr Heller is just amazing with pets... you won't be disappointed.

posted: 10/31/2018

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