InstaVet

4.1
44-16 23rd St, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Long Island City, New York 2024

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

How to Save Money at InstaVet

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 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,757
4.9 Embrace 17,158
4.9 Fetch 18,571
4.2 Figo 2,602
4.7 Hartville 165
4.9 Healthy Paws 10,008
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,343
4.0 MetLife 652
4.8 Nationwide 21,407
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 113
4.3 Pets Best 12,232
4.6 Pumpkin 1,473
4.6 Spot 7,033
4.9 Trupanion 73,743
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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Daghattan

Back in August my 9 1/2 year old Staffordshire Terrier, urgently needed life saving emergency surgery. After calling countless Veterinarian ERs in the city, InstaVet quoted the most affordable price (by at least a few thousand dollars). Since I didn’t have the total amount to pay the whole bill up front they referred me to Care Credit which I was approved for in 5 minutes, I believe they also offer a InstaVet payment plan as well. Once we arrived they were able to get her in the operating room almost immediately. Mini literally went from being on her death bed to making a full recovery in a few weeks, energetic and back on her long walks around the city! Note that this is an urgent care facility that provides emergency services so there is no overnight stays for pets here. Also all follow up visits and medications were included in the total amount of the bill. Thank you to the diligence staff for saving my dog’s life!

A

What an experience. I brought my dog in who was distressed, pacing back and forth etc. I explained that she was very uneasy and I was bringing her in as an emergency. After a brief evaluation they told me she could wait as it wasn’t an emergency. I waited 2 hours and after asking for another update I finally was seen. The vet told me that it seems she had Edema and would take X-rays to confirm. She came back and confirmed it. She was so calm about it with no sense of urgency in her tone or words to the point that when she suggested I take her to a 24 clinic because it was night time and apparently they don’t handle this type of care I asked if it could wait until the next day. She said she wouldn’t wait until then, suggested I go home to pick up some of her paperwork then go. She told me she’d send me the results via email. Didn’t even bother explaining the severity of the situation. Long story short my dog nearly died on the way to AMC with how sick she was. They immediately admitted her into intensive care. The vets were mind blown that no diuretics were given and apparently her gums were blue and the vet should’ve noticed that. Her lungs were full of fluids, they told me they weren’t sure if she’d make it through the night. Insta Vet made me wait 2 hours and the dog they took before mine had a minor cut! Get vets who actually care! Take your pet elsewhere!

Julie Won

The nicest, most caring vet team. I fell outside as a passerby when I slipped on something on the street. One of the team members from instavet saw me, came out right away to help me — offered me water, patched me up, gave me disinfectants, and bandaids. Thank you thank you thank you for your kindness, my knee was pretty ripped up and bleeding. Would not have made it to work on time without their help. Thank you so much for caring for our pets and humans!

Rob Casimiro

I’ve taken my senior dog here for urgent care on several occasions. Booking online was incredibly easy. The staff was very communicative every step of the way - from calling to verify the appointment and collect background info, to explaining everything that they are doing, to follow-up calls. Everyone there is very compassionate and clearly cares about the well-being of their patients. They are incredibly professional, explain things to ensure that we a know exactly what they need to do and make recommendations for things that we should keep an eye on. On top of that, it’s very reasonably priced. They give you a cost breakdown of all services and meds and they don’t try and upsell you on any unnecessary services. I will keep bringing my dog back there when needed, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place to anyone.

Shannon Flanigan

The care and compassion they showed us is more than we could have imagined. After a lot of googling, we finally decided to take our 2-month-old kitten, Tudo, here for his first check-up and vaccination, and as first-time parents, we were both (mainly me) nervous. Upon arrival we were greeted warmly by the front desk, we did not wait very long, and the vet we saw was wonderful, cheerful, polite, and answered all our questions. Tudo felt so comfortable and at ease, that he didn't even mind the needle or getting his nails trimmed. Was not overly expensive at all and we felt the price was fair for the service and treatment received. My husband and I left feeling so grateful and very happy for the baby after the treats the vet gave him. Thank you to the staff for making our first vet trip such a positive one. Words cannot describe how thankful we are for everyone involved in.

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