Vetco

3.7 (30)
1524 Old Country Rd, Riverhead, NY 11901, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Vetco

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 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
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 & Compare

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

hand swipe
Maria Valentino

My miniature pincher was suffering with allergies & an ear infection. My regular vet could not see her for two weeks even after I begged my vet to see her immediately. My neighbor told me how great Vetco is so I gave them a call & they immediately gave me an appointment for the next morning. Dr. Carroccia & her entire staff were excellent. Professional, knowledgeable & caring. I highly recommend them for all your pets.

posted: 08/16/2023

Arielle

This place should be closed down. Picked up a medication for my dog yesterdayand They had no clue what medication he had already been prescribed. Didn’t know what he was currently being given. No knowledge of my dogs meds. THATS SCARY!!! When I asked over the phone, why they did not know he was not taking Gabapentin anymore the girl (who refused to give me her name) stated it’s not their job to keep track of what medication is my dog takes. WOW!!!!! I’m Trying to get more medication for my dog with a bone cancer who only has a month left to live. The girl with the glasses who answers the phone puts me on hold to ask the veterinarian about medication questions I have. When she gets back on the phone, she tells me that gabapentin and tramadol Are basically the same thing. I ask her if they are the same thing then it wouldn’t make sense to have both so I will choose the one that would be more effective for pain. She confirms this. Without asking the veterinarian about taking my dog off of gabapentin. She just gave me medical advice for my dog over the phone without asking and sent me home with a prescription for one medication without the other. My dog has been in excruciating pain ever since. I actually made an appointment to put him down because I can’t take hearing him cry anymore . I am having him put down by another veterinarian due to lack of confidence in Vetco Total Care, but I was advised to pick up a sedative for my dog from Vetco because they are the ones who diagnosed him with bone cancer. When picking up this sedative, they repeat again that he should take it with a Gabapentin. I told the girl he hasn’t been on gabapentin for quite some time but thanks anyways. She does nothing to try to clarify or rectify The situation just says OK thanks have a great day They are not even aware he is not on gabapentin anymore due to the negligent advice of the brunette girl, who works at Front with the glasses.

posted: 08/24/2023

Farrah Katz

Dr I is such an amazing veterinarian. her and the staff was so nice and really helped my foster kitten today. Thank you for being so kind to Luna

posted: 05/24/2022

tina maggio

I signed my dog and my moms two dogs up for the vital care program it is a no brainer especially with the pals rewards. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. I’ve never had a vets office so thoroughly check up and follow up from our visit. Couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend.

posted: 02/11/2021

Abdul Kaya

They don’t care about your dog at all We was late for ten minutes for our appointment and they did not see us because of then and our dog was in pain but they did not care worse place i ever been in to

posted: 10/12/2022