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Wantagh Animal Hospital

4.5 (123)

1416 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Wantagh, New York 2024

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Wantagh 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	5,697
4.9	Embrace	10,255
4.9	Fetch	174
4.4	Figo	587
4.7	Hartville	164
4.9	Healthy Paws	7,475
4.9	Lemonade	781
3.2	ManyPets	11
4.6	MetLife	424
4.8	Nationwide	21,391
4.3	Pet Assure	12
4.7	PetPartners	98
4.5	Pets Best	7,194
4.3	Pumpkin	54
4.7	Spot	160
4.8	Trupanion	55,007
4.8	Prudent Pet	124

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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

K M

Amazing animal hospital!! From the moment you walk in the door (or call) the receptionists assist you with everything and are super friendly!! The vets are amazing, patient, caring and super knowledgeable, they always follow up and are available if any other questions arise. Hands down only vet I would trust with my giant breed dogs.

posted: 07/24/2023

Dana

Everyone there is phenomenal! Quality care every single time. Making an appointment is easy; there’s never a long wait. All the staff is so friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. Most dogs fear going to the vet and mine thinks it’s a trip to the spa with how excited she is to walk in there.

posted: 04/11/2023

Alexia Afonso

Everyone was friendly and very careful with my baby, their value is much better than most places, Dr. G is wonderful. My visit would be 200% satisfactory only if I left with Nurse Christian's phone number

posted: 05/12/2023

Sandy Bentley

I having been taking my pets here for at least 30 years. The staff is amazing and Dr Diana Larmore is probably the best veterinarian I have ever known. She did emergency stomach surgery on my last Golden which saved his life. He recovered quickly and had minimal scarring. I now have 2 Goldens, one of which had a really rough first year with recurring issues. Dr Larmore always made herself available as did the other doctors whenever I needed an emergency appointment. Christine and the other Girls in the office always make me feel welcome and truly love the pets they treat and take care of. I trust this staff with my most precious pets unconditionally!

posted: 07/29/2021