Mattera Michele DVM
4.8 (24) 1038 Centre Turnpike, Orwigsburg, PA 17961, USAHours:
How to Save Money at Mattera Michele DVM
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 | 894 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,057 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,305 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,409 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,786 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,736 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,637 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 14,113 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,549 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,855 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,914 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,445 |
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 absolutely love and recommend Dr Micki Mattera. She is devoted and dedicated to her profession. The compassion and love she shows for the animals is heartwarming. Thank you for the years you have taken care of my babies. Era
posted: 11/26/2024
First time there today and it was simply amazing. From the lady on the phone who really cared and got us a quick appointment to the vet tech, doctor, and receptionist. Everyone was amazing and caring the whole time. And their reasonably priced!
posted: 07/10/2024
The vets here are great, always very professional and you can tell they really care about the pets. Which is why me and my fiance drive from hazleton all the way to orwigsburg with all 6 of our animals. A previous employee of theirs, that I was working for recommended brookside to me. With that being said, almost every time me or my fiance have been there one of the receptionists have been rude and has made both of us uncomfortable on separate occasions. One of my cats is close to the end of her life, and even then while on the phone one of the receptionists were rude, as if moments before I wasnt doing my best to not cry as we discuss what to do for my elderly cat that Ive had since she was a tiny kitten. I can only hope it gets better because we would really like to keep coming here, cuz the vets are great. I know that doing the receptionist job you have to deal with this kind of thing all the time and maybe you become a little numb to it, but these our our family members/fur babies, please try to be a bit more patient and empathetic.
posted: 02/23/2024
Both Vets are very nice. They care about your pet. They make you feel good about their care. We have been going there since they opened the practice. I have nothing but praise for Dr Mickie and Dr Jess and their staff.
posted: 03/28/2023
I hv been taking my babies here for years, they have been wonderful through the years, they have been with us through the hardest part of having pets, and they treat my babies so sweet. Truly compassionate caring people. I dont trust anyone else with them. They treat my babies like little people, makes me so happy at the end of the day
posted: 05/11/2023