Malabar Veterinary Clinic

4.5 (468)
1366 Malabar Rd #2, Palm Bay, FL 32907, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Malabar Veterinary Clinic

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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Pamela Aguirre

I brought Twinkie and Smurf in after seeing numerous doctors. I’ve been fighting my dogs, pneumonia/kennel cough whatever it was and have spent a few thousand dollars. I went into Malabar country vet yesterday and my veterinarian was Dr. Swartz . He was very caring he took time with me. He explained everything. He let me ask all the stupid questions that I felt I needed to ask. He was very patient with me and I will make them my permanent veterinarian. I recommend Malabar country vet on Malabar Road to everyone they don’t just do dogs and cats they do all. Thank you Dr. Swartz if I could give you 10 stars I would, but they only allow five.

posted: 08/03/2024

Lindsey Francisco

Backstory: I called the Malabar Vet Clinic and made an appointment to put down my husband’s much loved, very old man cat, Sparrow. It was heartbreaking for our whole family, as Sparrow had become a constant fixture in our lives, but his quality of life had come to a point where it would have been selfish to let him continue on. The review: When I say that every single person in this clinic treated us and Sparrow with the kindest, most gentle manner I can imagine, I am not exaggerating. It started with the lady behind the desk giving us a Saturday appointment (when they don't normally do that for new customers), so my husband could be there with Sparrow on his day off. It progressed to them immediately giving us a room where we were able to be alone and love on him until the vet and her assistant were ready. When they did come in, they were incredibly sweet and gentle with him/us. What really pushed it to the point of me feeling I had to acknowledge their kindness was when I just went to the mailbox and saw they had sent us a card which everyone there had signed. 10/10 would recommend, and I am going to switch my vet for my other animals going forward.

posted: 06/25/2024

Eillen

I love this office and all of the staff. Super friendly and helpful, always very informative too. I came here 6 years ago with a dying dog and they did as much as they could. I feel forever indebted to them. I don't regret making them my primary vet for all future pets and I'm still here with my current 2 dogs. Prices are reasonable as well.

posted: 06/20/2024

Erika T

The absolute best! Dr. Faure is a godsend and the staff -from reception to techs- are out of this world compassionate, communicative & committed. I couldn’t be more thankful to have found this amazing clinic. A million thank yous!!! 🙏🙏

posted: 09/07/2024

Steve Brooks

Malabar Country Vet assisted us yesterday euthanizing our precious 12.5 year old Pomeranian. She had been battling late stage kidney failure, for over 7 months and her health had really deteriorated in the past week. My wife and I really appreciate their compassionate and thoughtful handling at this sad time. Thank you very much.

posted: 09/17/2024