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Lakeside Animal Hospital

4.3 (472)

60 Dubelbeiss Ln, Rochester, NY 14622, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Rochester, New York 2024

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Lakeside 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

Chris Hayes

Dr. Licata is who every veterinarian should aspire to be. She has been our pets veterinarian for the past 12 years and the level of trust that we have with her can not easily be put into words. She gave my bulldog a life he wouldn’t have been able to live, through acupuncture and other treatments I was able to give my boy the best 12 years of his life. A life I am sure he would not have been able to live if it wasn’t for her care and devotion. She treats each animal as if it is her own and the love she gives them is genuine. She goes above and beyond the call of duty for her patients and their owners and for that she has been and will be the only Vet for our furry four legged family members!

posted: 10/30/2021

Erica Miller

Let me tell you. The team here is amazing. My dog is a nervous but friendly girl and when she comes here she’s wagging her tail. They are able to do everything I have needed for her and always address my concerns. They are also very reasonable in price. I appreciate you all and so does my girl Libbie!

posted: 08/04/2023

Julie Pagano

Absolutely the best office and staff ever. My pug had to go in for emergency surgery and they were so kind and kept me updated all day and the staff loved on her. Dr Licata knew exactly what was wrong with her from all her symptoms and performed the surgery an hour later. Here she is at home snuggled on the couch

posted: 07/17/2023

Tracy Sherman

Meet Pepper MD, he’s our 7yr old Puggle whom we rescued 6 yrs ago, he became paralyzed with a spinal injury 4 yrs ago and recently got an infection in one of his paralyzed legs, after several calls to local vets and being turned down for immediate care this office and its AMAZING STAFF welcomed him even with a full schedule, He needed amputation and they went above and beyond to get him cared for treated they kept us his mom n dad updated on every moment of his care plan they took the time to explain and even went the extra mile to do laser treatments to ensure he endured no pain. I truly believe Dr. Licata and her staff are all angels and the real deal when it comes to caring for your fur babies. I WILL be bringing ALL of mine here from now on and so grateful to have found them. There’s not one thing about this office thats not 110% above the rest. I’ve been working amongst rescues, shelters, fosters and even APCA and can’t ever recall a Veterinarian so caring and professional, reasonable and helpful there’s not enough stars in the sky to give to Lakeside Veterinary Dr Licata, and all her staff! 🐾🐾❤️🐾🐾❤️🐾🐾❤️

posted: 05/16/2023

Amy Arpag

This is the absolute best vet practice in Rochester! Dr. Licata is the most kind and compassionate vet that I have ever taken my fur babies to. She has always gone above and beyond to take the best care of them as possible. She gave my soul cat months more to live than a radiologist said he would due to her diligent hard work! I have never had a negative experience here. All of the staff are extremely kind, caring, and professional. If you want to go to a practice that does everything in their power to help you and you pets I couldn’t recommend Lakeside high enough!

posted: 08/24/2023

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