Irondequoit Animal Hospital

4.5 (409)
2150 Hudson Ave, Rochester, NY 14617, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Irondequoit 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 11,409
4.9 Embrace 14,230
4.9 Fetch 2,045
4.4 Figo 2,578
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,392
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,259
4.9 Trupanion 60,296
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

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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Morgan Wieziolowski

Amazing experience, every appointment I go to. I have 3 dogs and a cat — my pets are always treated like family there! Tech and doctor listen to my all my questions /concerns and discuss options without judgement. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CARE :)

posted: 03/25/2023

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NEGATIVE 25 STARS.came here Saturday for an appointment. I was 14 minutes late due to the rain and having trouble getting my dog here. Sure, I was told the doctor would not see us. The lady with the pink hair was rescheduling me, the other Lady said put her in for Tuesday.girl, came up next to her and said put her in for Tuesday. I don't said it won't be urgent. Visit. Where I have to pay extra correct? She said I am putting it in an urgent care slot but we are not going to treat it as an urgent visit. I said okay. today for my appointment. At 9:30 I was there at 930 on the dot. I was told they're running behind and I was sitting in the room for one hour. The man that came in said something about an urgent visit i told him what had happened Saturday.the office manager then came in and sad they will not see me or my dog. I said she needs to be seen? This is her well visit and now She developed A UTI as well. She said she spoke to staff. And they will not see me today. I said. Can we talk to the employees? She refused. I that's sad. Okay, then I will pay the extra for the urgency. Because my dog is 14 and she's sick. She said. They will need to reschedule. I said why would we need to reschedule. My dog could feel tension and started barking so now I'm talking loud. I told her she is wrong and this is not okay and that she needs to be seen. Because I stood my ground, then the role reversed to You are not allowed at this practice anymore. 4 threatening. I said I didn't threaten you? This is about my dog. I asked you to call your employees and your to get the situation corrected. Now I'm talking really loud trying to talk over my dog at no point, did I Curse at her or threaten her. I did say. I'm not leaving until my dog gets treatment. within 2 minutes she added 10 Police officers there with my poor sick dog. everybody involved will have a visit soon. :)Threatening to arrest me for trespassing. manager is a heartless piece of garbage. This is not over whatsoever. so now my dog is sick, no treatment. you are dishusting

posted: 08/01/2023

Al Henning

The Doc spent a reasonable amount of time looking Ash over . She made us comfortable with the way she explained what and why she was doing things . I'm pretty sure we found the right place finally to take Ash . Dr. B was awesome .

posted: 08/13/2023

Renee Pritchard

Words can hardly describe how grateful I am feeling towards this animal hospital and it’s staff. Our Oliver got into something(s) he shouldn’t have and proceeded to put us (and himself!) through a week of torture. We visited every day through the week: first to analyze the problem, Dr Straka found the issue and completed the surgery, then the following observation/hospital day, then 2 remaining visits to resolve further issues. Every time I called, every single staff member that took care of us, was beyond understanding of the situation and caring of all of us. I am so happy to be hugging my puppy Oliver tonight, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!!!!!

posted: 12/16/2022

Tina Anderson

Both the tech and vet were very compassionate. Dr. Kayliss was sweet with my dog Chanel and diagnosed and treated her issues quickly. Thank you guys for taking care of my baby girl.

posted: 07/22/2023