Coastal Veterinary Internal Medicine
3.9 (7) 3530 Fruitville Road, Fruitville, Forum Shoppes, Sarasota, FL 34237, USAHours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Coastal Veterinary Internal Medicine
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
Dr Melissa Page saved my dogs life on several occasions. I completely trust her and her proven expertise. The skill, care and knowledge of this woman is unmatched in the pet medical world and my pets will be patients for life. I can’t say enough good about this office and the professionalism displayed. Thank you so much Dr Page.
posted: 10/20/2023
Dr. Page is our savior...we got to spend 6 more months with our baby Rikki...she did and we did everything for her! I will trust Dr. Page 100% with our dog Frankie in whatever our future holds! You will always be treated with kindness and love for your fur baby!
posted: 10/07/2023
Dr. Page saved my dogs life 7 years ago! My Sunshine has a lifelong condition but Dr. Page has given her the ability to live a normal, healthy life. She has solved every health issue that pops up. Dr. Page continues to provide compassionate, wonderful care and goes above and beyond to help!
posted: 09/04/2023
Dr. Page is a wonderful kind caring doctor and prices are comparable to other vets in the area that do the treatments she does. She came highly recommended by Suncoast Veterinary on 41 after my son's little dog was found to have cancer and they removed her leg. Dr. Page treated her as if she was her own pet with love and compassion. We were very grateful to be able to have an extra year with out little three legged family member. Dr. Page became a very special family friend as we went through treatments and remission and treatments before our baby passed over the rainbow into Heaven. We would recommend her to anyone and would hope that those who get to know her would not listen to all the negative that has been created to try and ruin her. Blessings and Prayers 🙏❤️ Always Remember not to judge unless you have walked in their shoes🙉🙈🙊
posted: 08/29/2023
If no stars was an option that's what I would have rated. Diagnosed my love with lymphoma. After over $20,000 I changed to a different vet. Cost examples: CBC $250 with Coastal vs $90 with new vet, chemo pill $150 with Coastal vs. $45 with new vet. New vet was SHOCKED when she saw records and bills. Most importantly, new vet is not convinced that she has lymphoma. We can only verify IF she comes out of remission. Drop off appointments only with Coastal. One day dropped her off at 9:00 am and was not finished until midnight. Final straw, I had to take a day off of work utilizing vacation time only to wait outside of Coastal with other owners/pets for an hour and a half just to find out from Dr she was not coming in. Jeopardizing my girl's treatment. At least 1x (twice a few times) a week visits with Coastal vs. once every 3 weeks with new vet. Disgusted, sick and sad. She is my life and I feel extremely taken advantage of. How can she live with herself? No compassion.
posted: 07/15/2023
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