Boyette Animal Hospital

4.5 (1210)
10931 Boyette Rd, Riverview, FL 33569, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Boyette 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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Heather Fox

Amazing vet!!!! Dr. Matt and the rest of the staff were so great to my Smokey baby!! He had a GI blockage and Dr Matt wasted no time getting him in and getting him all fixed up! The care they show was phenomenal! They worked with me throughout the entire situation and continued to check on him after being sent home. Love you all at Boyette Animal Hospital! Best vet I have been to in my entire life! Will never go anywhere else. Keep up the great work y’all!!

posted: 10/20/2023

Mary Mitchell

Dr. Matt reminds me of an awesome pediatrician. He is so thorough and caring and talks to my “toddler” like she is the cutest little thing. The staff are all great, office is always clean. I love the after 5 pm wellness appointments. We came from a chain vet office and never get to talk to the vet during any of our puppy visits, so this is definitely a nice change.

posted: 08/24/2023

P. H

I would strongly encourage you to not use Boyette Animal Hospital for your pets. On Saturday morning, July 1, Sunny, our GSD, had sudden troubles breathing, standing, and was cold to the touch. We called Boyette, as this was her vet for the past 5 years, and they have Saturday hours. I was told they had no availability for the day. When I responded my dog was dying, I was directed to Blue Pearl Animal Hospital or Fetch Animal Hospital, both an additional 25 minutes from my home. On the way, our beloved, sweet Sunny died in the backseat, likely from a ruptured undiagnosed cancerous mass. While I do not believe it would have changed the outcome, had Boyette seen our dog in an emergency situation, my teenage son would have been spared the trauma of listening to his dog’s last breaths in the backseat of his car and not had to carry her lifeless body into a strange vet’s office. Boyette has a sign on their counter which says emergencies are treated first, yet, they turned my dog—an established patient—away. I went today in person to speak with a supervisor about our treatment and she repeated this nonsense regarding appointments. When I asked why they have this sign posted, I was offered no explanation. I will never bring an animal to this facility again and I would discourage any of you from doing the same.

posted: 07/05/2023

Reynisha Underwood

My dog is not an easy dog to work with so my colleague recommended Boyette Animal hospital to me. I took him last week for an exam, his yearly vaccines, and a groom. 10/10 experience. Great staff, great communication, great service. This will be our new vet.

posted: 08/03/2023

David duber

No continuity of care. Vets don't read records from prior visits before coming in room to speak with you. We lost a couple kittens that one vet said it might be fip, although we were told they had a upper respiratory infection. Now because we are asking tough questions they decided they won't respond to us anymore. Because we relocated and no longer use them the assistant practice manager Jada said they would not answer because they are helping clients. We've spent a lot of money at this vet with multiple dogs and cats using it. Now they owe me a refund but won't return it. Over $500!!! They also called and gave us bad news about a cat with the same name that wasn't ours. Also they won't work with chewy for meds that they don't sell.

posted: 08/18/2023