Hyde Park Animal Hospital
4.4 (110) 4938 Albany Post Rd, Staatsburg, NY 12580, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Hyde Park 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:
| 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 & CompareGetting 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
I was so disappointed by the rude treatment of Dr Mintzer and the receptionist at Hyde Park Animal Hospital today. I have three dogs, a cat and two rabbits... I have spent thousands of dollars in just the few months at Hyde Park Animal Hospital. They were disputing me about a $150 charge back in March. In March alone I spent over $1,000 at the vet. I was confused as to why they were asking for more money. Apparently they had neglected to charge for blood work and now we're asking to recoup the cost. Rather than offer to problem solve with me, or print out the charges to review with me, or anything else that might have been good customer service, the doctor came out (without even acknowledging me or looking up from his phone) and told me I would not be able to get my dog's medicine until I paid the amount. If I were trying to short change the place, I get it, but I'm not. I'm simply trying to understand why they're asking for more money. They lost a customer today. And I will never recommend them again.
posted: 06/28/2023
Dr Mintzer should be embarrassed and ashamed of himself. He doesn’t care about losing customers, so I doubt that’ll happen. One of the vets had a clerical error occur with a prescription given to my 4-month old puppy. Not too big of a deal, things happen. However, multiple people, including the female vet, one of the vet techs, and the receptionist all told me this was a clerical error. I was offered a visit, which I accepted. My partner brought the puppy, and I later called because they wanted to charge us for some medications. I asked to speak with the vet that was treating my puppy, and was connected with Dr. Mintzer. I wouldn’t talk to my animals the way that man spoke to me. He was condescending, rude, and disrespectful, just because I had questions. He then tried to say that there was no clerical error, the puppy just has a stomach bug; she might have a stomach bug, but when THREE separate individuals told me that her prescription was wrong, I feel its only appropriate to ask questions. Dr Mintzer didn’t want to hear anything and only wanted to explain everything away. He needs to learn how to have a sliver of respect for other people, because I am disgusted. How is this man allowed to handle animals? Based off of other reviews, he’s just a miserable man!
posted: 08/10/2023
I respect the staff . They handled me and pet when I was most stressed. Unfortunately my cat didn’t make it but the vet did what they could to make me my pet were comfortable through this hard time . They did what work and research they could . I recommend them!
posted: 08/09/2023
I highly recommend Hyde Park Animal Hospital! They have taken such great care of my animals over many years, for both medical reasons and boarding. They're the only people I trust to be fair, honest and thorough.
posted: 06/29/2023
Visit 1. Brought my cat in with an injured tooth. She received a full cleaning, and tooth was extracted. Was given 2 stitches and laser treatment to speed healing. Rabies vaccine was given. Was sent home with anti-inflammatory, but no antibiotic. Charge: $754 (-$128 discount for "oral hygiene month"). Visit 2: 4 days later I smelled odor of rotting flesh and saw infection at extraction site. Vet said they forgot to give antibiotic, so gave me some. Did nothing else. Charge: $54. Visit 3: follow-up visit 2 weeks later, vet was not able to view extraction site, but said he was sure it was okay. Charge: $60. Fairly expensive substandard vet care.
posted: 04/25/2023