Vetco

3.7 (30 reviews)
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 on Veterinary Costs at Vetco

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 Vetco? 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.

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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

3.7

30 reviews

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.

Aug 16, 2023

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.

Aug 24, 2023

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

May 24, 2022

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.

Feb 11, 2021

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

Oct 12, 2022