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Animal & Bird Hospital of Clearwater

Animal & Bird Hospital of Clearwater

4.9 (69)

2651 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Clearwater, Florida 2024

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Animal & Bird Hospital of Clearwater

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?

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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.

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Reviews from Google

Ruth Trimarco

My Chihuahua and I absolutely love Animal and Bird Hospital of Clearwater and the ABHC Pet Resort And they just adore my little chichi, Ginger, in return! They are so good to her! Both the vet and the pet resort take such good care of her! I have used all of their services. And today they went above and beyond! I was picking up Ginger from dental surgery at the vet and I put her in the car and locked the door as I closed it. Then I noticed my keys were in the car. I tried calling AAA and locksmiths and no one could get there in less than an hour. The Vet Tech who had taken care of her brought out an umbrella to me to shade her through the window and he called the Shell service station nearby and got them to come over and open the door much quicker than anyone else could! Then the vet tech took Ginger inside and took her temperature and helped cool her down. And he was very nice and understanding the whole time! I would highly recommend this place!

posted: 09/08/2023

Shannon Miller

Love all of the staff here. I have recently moved pretty far away and still think its worth traveling to get my pets the right care from the right people. Thank you to everyone at animal and bird hospital, you can tell they genuinely care

posted: 10/10/2023

Sarah Parker

These people care about pets big time! Their lazor treatment is so cool, and the tech who does it is wonderful. Brought my clients elderly dog here for an emergency situation, and they took him straight back with no appointment. They knew him well, and he adored them! They adjusted his meds and gave me some pointers, and did his lazor therapy while feeding him treats! Absolutely wonderful place!

posted: 08/26/2023

Ashley Warren

Brought my two fur babies today for the first time. I cannot recommend this vet's office enough. Every person there was fantastic! Friendly, clean, and professional. So, so happy I found them. Truly a gem!

posted: 05/03/2023