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Kings Park Animal Hospital Inc

4.2
1215 NY-25A, Smithtown, NY 11787, USA

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Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:30 AM

Sunday: 10:00 – 11:30 AM

How to Save Money at Kings Park Animal Hospital Inc

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.

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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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Aquiles Longobardi

Have gone to this practice for many years now with my pets. Vet is a very compassionate person. Can't wait for its new location to open in Kings Park. Thank you for taking great care for my dogs all these years.

Zuleima Ramirez

Awful experience. I have a shih tzu who is very tough to groom due to prior bad experience at a petsmart. This place would provide sedation, the first time around, I have zero complaints but I just took my baby yesterday, 4/8/2022 and when picking him up, I was not mentioned that during the process, he was injured. I tipped the groomer and left and on the block of the location, noted my poor babies eye! I was livid. I contacted the place and the front desk told me that the groomer had mentioned something about redness. This is a member to my family and I spent the remainder of the day, I was panicking, I called and left a message for immediate call back. The vet calls to tell me that he “may” have been hurt while sedated and that she clearly explained to the groomer that she had to tell me, she DID NOT. I was told to continue to monitor his eye and now the worried person is me, while they enjoy their weekend! Unprofessional and no compassion at all! They will be sued for any accrued visits following this! And it’s not about the money, because I would anything and everything to have my baby healthy

Jackie Noelle

I would give a 0 if I could. My 10 year old Maltese has been going to this vet for his whole life - he was under the weather and super groggy so we took him to the vet, she looked at him and said he had a stroke and that he will suffer another and advised we put him down. Without running any tests or doing blood work, they were so quick to tell us to put him down. We took him to another vet for a second opinion and they did thorough tests and found the only issue was that he had low blood sugar, we called kings park animal center to update them and they weren’t remorseful or sorry. They were quite rude when we suggested they be more careful when advising to put down pets. I will not be taking my dog back and highly suggest other pet owners steer clear of this terrible place.

Audra Reeve

Took my dog for her first visit after moving to the area. Dr. Ley was very thorough and explained everything going on, using displays and drawing depictions to help us better understand. She was very gentle during the examination and while administering vaccines. We were very happy with the visit and will continue to come for all our vet needs.

David Ryan

I have been bringing my pets to Dr. Ley for over 20 years now. There is no question she and her staff are caring, compassionate and professional. When my small dog would get her annual shots, Dr. Ley would prescribe pain medication for her so that she would not feel the after effects of the injection. When some of my dogs had health issues, Dr. Ley was forthright and honest about what the problems could be and what the available treatment plans were. When my mother was alive and would bring the dogs to see Dr. Ley, Kim would always bring a chair into the exam room so that she did not have to stand while the dog was being examined. Dr. Ley has always treated my pets with care, respect and kindness. I have no reservations in recommending KPAH to anyone who is seeking a vet to care for their pets.

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