North Shore Animal Hospital
4.6 (328) 1 Neptune Blvd, Lynn, MA 01902, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at North Shore 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 891 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,723 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,841 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 13,945 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,599 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,991 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,338 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 636 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,405 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,146 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,873 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 70,209 |
| 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
Northshore is hands down the best vet around. When they temporarily closed their doors it felt like a family member had passed away. If you love your pet and you want to give them the best care possible, this is your place.
posted: 09/09/2023
Hello, my sweet little kitten who was only one years old passed away on August 3rd 2021. I went to this vet to get her checked because she was throwing up and the vet said there was a string that she must have eaten. The vet that I got did not ask me if I wanted to get her X-rayed just told me that if she isn’t eating as well to come back and that she should be fine. He did not seem nervous so I did not think it would be a problem. I tried to watch her eating but I do have two other cats so it was kind of difficult. Although when I was talking to my friends they informed me that the string could get wrapped around her intestines which the doctor did not tell me as I remember and since he did not seem nervous about Bean I wasn’t nervous because I am a 19 year old girl that does not do this for a living. I think I paid $70 or so dollars for that appt on top of a shot that was $30 all for my cat to die. So I will not be bringing my cats or kittens here anymore. Hope you take this place takes this into account and make sure next time this does not happen. here are some pictures of my sweet girl
posted: 10/09/2021
Extremely courteous and professional staff here. Took my baby boy for his neutering and this was the most convenient location for me that accepted FoA (Friends of Animals) certificates. If you don’t know what that is I HIGHLY recommend you check it out if you’re thinking of getting your dog or cat neutered/spayed. It easily saved me 40-50% of the cost of neutering my puppy. Overall, I had a very pleasant and worryfree experience here and would recommend you to take your dog or cat here for daily vet care (if you live nearby) or for neuter/spay. I live in Boston and it wasn’t the easiest driving up but it was definitely worth it.
posted: 06/25/2021
Great staff, great care and service! They accept Friends of Animal vouchers, get yours online and use there for discount spay and neutering discounts! Will use the for routine care going forward, highly recommend!
posted: 06/30/2020
They are always so helpful and willing to take the time to explain everything to you. They're a very caring & special team, I've been going to them for over 15 years and appreciate all their help & concern for all my fur babies.
posted: 02/09/2021