River Run Animal Hospital

3.8 (32)
9981 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33025, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at River Run Animal Hospital

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 11,756
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.

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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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Sarah Hanna

This is a vet that really CARES more about the animals than the $. I’ve taken both of my dogs here for over 10 years and recommend them to everyone. Most people who are happy don’t bother to leave reviews so I want customers to have a good idea for this office. Thank you for always taking care of Jack & Bella!

posted: 06/23/2023

Chantale Glover

Mehhhhh. My dog is a tough cookie. She’s terrified of nail clipping. This is by far the scariest encounter or attempt to get my fur baby inside. They wrapped a shoe string around her neck - she PULLED AND PULLED and they tugged and tugged. I immediately asked if there was not a real collar that could be used. That has to be painful no? The methods of getting unruly dogs inside the facility needs to be HELPED. They basically dragged my dog by the neck with this string. My dog is 65lbs mind you. I hope this changed ASAP.

posted: 01/02/2023

AL3X MIRACLE

Whoever answers the phone with a Caribbean accent is rude! She always answers the phone with an attitude or tries to rush you to get off the phone when your trying to book something or get answers. The only thing that’s nice about this place is the doctor and her assistants. The doctor was very nice when I took my pet there and was attentive. They also do tend to tell you one price then when you get there try to add a bunch of blood work and bs. Would rate this place 2/5. If you need a vet to go to go to VCA or any Banfield hospital they are nice and their receptionist too!

posted: 11/04/2022

Edis Andrade

Everyone here treats my pet Jordan with so much patience. I know my pet is hard to deal with and I’m always appreciative that everyone here including Dr. McColman are willing to take care of Jordan and treat him appropriately. Thank you to all of you guys for always dealing with my over the top friendly and not so friendly pet Jordan. Highly recommend River Run Animal Hospital.

posted: 05/06/2020

Veronica Santamaria

I had a great experience with River Run, Dr. Mccolman and their staff. My American Bulldog Toby had a big wound and a bad infection and they took him in the same day and performed surgery in a timely manner. They kept me informed and when Toby came home Dr Mccolman called me everyday to check on Toby. Thanks to everyone there Toby is doing great!

posted: 04/04/2021