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Adirondack Veterinary Service

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5500 Rome-Taberg Rd, Rome, NY 13440, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Rome, New York 2024

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Adirondack Veterinary Service

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

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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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Julia Bora

Always had great service here, we went for puppy shots, spay, routine care, and an emergency. We started bringing our dog here as soon as we brought her home and had great experiences. The vets here give great practical and economical recommendations, and were even very helpful when we had a seizure scare with her, getting her in he same day and charging very competitive prices for a last minute visit. The fixed prices are reasonable, the vets are personable, and our dog loved everyone who worked there. If we hadn't moved we definetly would still be patients.

Snubbing Post

Do not go here! They do not care about your animals and are just there for the money! They will charge $30 just to write 1 prescription if you choose to get it somewhere else. They also will charge you for emergency visit when they call you to come in early because THEY had cancelation that they want filled. When I told them I would not come and pay emergency fee and keep my other appt, they told me I was rude and to find another vet. No worries, I will do that!!! Their reply is not entirely true. They feel I was rude when I laughed and said no that I did not feel I should pay emergency charge to fill their schedule. I had an appt in 3 days. They also say its against "policy" to give my new vet my records. Now I have to go back in there to get them. Maybe some miscommunication, but Ms Sarah, you yourself aren't very nice.

Sheryl Waterman

You guys didn't refer me to anyone, you told me it would be a waste of time and I should euthanize him. To give you an update he did live an additional two years thanks to MVCC!

Scott Coon

They were helpful on the phone until I went to make the appointment. I had 2 days to go til payday and needed to have an appointment to euthanize my cat. After the heartwrenching chat we had they told me they couldn't even make an appointment for me until I paid for the visit and couldn't guarantee an appointment when I got paid. Money was more important than me or my pet. Disappointed to say the least 😕

Rebecca Hall

UPDATE: NO ONE EVER CONTACTED ME. THEY NEVER RESPONDED AND IT SEEMS THAT THEY REMOVED THE INFORMATION I WAS LOOKING FOR. After reading their responses to others, I have decided NOT to use this vet for my beautiful Medici cat. I am going to try a vet whose office is outside of Rome. I have lowered my rating because of Adirondack's non-responsiveness to me and their attitude towards others. Ok, back to the review in posted when I still had hope. Certainly they must be very busy to not respond, and very stressed to post such snarky reviews to others. -----------'--- I had posted a review, and someone responded to it...but I cannot find the response now. I was given a name of someone to ask for when I call, but I have forgotten the name. Would you please let me know again who i should ask for? My elderly cat, Medici, was treated at a specialty hospital with radioactive iodine for her thyroid a few years ago. I have heard good things from a friend about Adirondack Veterinary Service. I would really like to have her blood tested to make sure she is still doing well. I would ask her previous vets to send her records. She also needs her shots updated. Please let me know who to talk to, as the first time I called, the man who answered said that you are not accepting new patients, and he was in a hurry, so I was not even able to put Medici on a waiting list. I'm going to attach a photo of Medici here...please let me know who to ask for when I call again. Thank you.

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