MIAMI WELFARE ANIMAL CLINIC - Dr. Leonel Pacheco
4.5 (102) 7931 Bird Rd UNIT 28-30, Miami, FL 33155, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at MIAMI WELFARE ANIMAL CLINIC - Dr. Leonel Pacheco
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 | 891 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,756 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,140 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,308 |
| 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 | 12,229 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,024 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,550 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
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
The vets are knowledgeable and very professional. Everybody is very sweet with our dogs, to the point that Gigi, our female cavapoo pulls us to go into the vet's office.
posted: 09/29/2023
We have been bringing our 3 boxers to Dr. Pacheco for more than 8 years and we have nothing but gratitude to express towards him and his practice. Dr. Pacheco and his staff are excellent; they are very professional and the most compassionate I have ever experienced from any vet practice. They love animals and they really care. If Dr. Pacheco finds a situation where he cannot treat a condition, he will not take the task and your money. He will not only refer you to somebody who is better suited to do it, but he will find the best. I completely trust him as our vet and friend.
posted: 02/06/2019
I owe my girls life to these doctors. The care and professionalism is above and beyond with an amazing staff. I recommend them highly. Would never go anywhere else.
posted: 09/07/2021
Got sucked into visiting this vet over a year ago after making the mistake of purchasing from a Pet Store instead of adopting or getting from a breeder. My pup was due for his annual vaccines and was told of their wonderful promotional pricing for their services and got an appointment thinking its just a one time visit & don’t have to deal with them again. Day of appointment comes, these promotions they told me 2x over the phone were never “noted” nor are they aware of how they gave me that estimate. Then comes the sales pitch... this is your cost with the “insurance”.. & this is your cost without ($75+)... okay.. whatever I’m already here just sell me the insurance and let me go. Spoke to the Dr about the hotspot my dog currently has and how ive been treating it and noticed it getting better... I made it clear from the beginning that I just want the service & nothing additional as far as products... no Benadryl they charge you 5x the cost for, not for any preventative medication he can write me an RX for and I’ll purchase elsewhere. Well they wanna do a skin scrape to make sure its not something else... $20+ more... result? Negative. Fine at least I can rest easy. Lady comes and bills me and saids oh and the dr provided you with a cream to apply to the hotspot, instead of the treatment you are actively using and proving to be working... Check the invoice ... $20 (WITH INSURANCE DISCOUNT)... looked up the same medication on Chewy... $5... they refused to refund me and provide me with a RX so I can purchase it on my own because the “medication was already removed from the shelf” Insurance or not, they better believe that I will never visit this location again nor would I let anyone that cares about their animals visit this clinic. I guess ultimately I’m at fault for giving them a second chance after my initial bad experience. STAY AWAY!
posted: 05/29/2020
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