Dr. Tony Ioppolo

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195 Dr Neal Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Southern Pines, North Carolina 2024

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Dr. Tony Ioppolo

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	890
4.7	ASPCA	11,646
4.9	Embrace	15,682
4.9	Fetch	2,669
4.4	Figo	2,646
4.7	Hartville	164
4.9	Healthy Paws	7,521
4.9	Lemonade	805
3.2	ManyPets	2,356
4.6	MetLife	577
4.8	Nationwide	21,398
4.3	Pet Assure	12
4.7	PetPartners	112
4.5	Pets Best	7,244
4.3	Pumpkin	1,340
4.7	Spot	6,404
4.9	Trupanion	60,501
4.8	Prudent Pet	125

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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.

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Reviews from Google

Ivy Strebel

Dr. Iopollo has won our love and trust through the past 7 years. I thought he was very nice in the beginning when I met him and I brought my pets into the Vet Hospital for their regular check ups. He has proven to be the excellent Doctor when it came time for the serious illnesses and traumatic situations. Recently I brought my first dog, that I had by myself as an adult, because he had a suspicious lump. Boston in now 10 years old and we have been through a lot together. People wondered what a little girl like me is doing with a Belgian Malinois. Dr. Iopollo recently took the opportunity to be part of a practice and I struggled with the idea of changing my Vet Hospital that I've been going to for over 11 years. Dr. Iopollo is who I absolutely trust when it comes to a life or death situation when it comes down to it. October 2017, our English Bulldog Rescue, that we adopted at 10 years old, went into respiratory arrest. George made it through the night at the Emergency Vet in an oxygen tent. We transported George to our regular Vet and I was so happy it was Dr. Iopollo that was working that morning and took in George. It didn't turn out well for our baby George but I absolutely trusted the outcome more so and I didn't even question it because Uncle Iopollo was there. Starting in July of 2013, our blue Doberman had something wrong with her. She technically was my boyfriend's (now husband) dog. He went to another place and they fell short in keeping in touch with what the tests results. I told him to go to my Vet Hospital because they diagnose problems quickly. Clay met Dr. Iopollo, who proved I was right. Syra had Cardio Myopathy. We didn't have a lot of extra income in the beginning years and I felt Dr. Iopollo sensed we love our pets but we don't have a lot. He consulted with other vets and came up with the right cocktail of medicine instead of running us through expensive tests. Syra was with us for 4 more months and she was a happy dog until the inevitable happened. July 2015, our cat just wasn't acting the same. Dexter was the perfect huge dog-cat that you could ever wish for. Test after test, ultimately he had lymphoma. What can you do? Dr. Iopollo gave us the news and he was very much so there for us. Years later, we were proud to introduce him to our new kitten, Beans. We were proud to introduce him to our Great Dane, Willow. Right away he knew that Great Danes love their ears pulled. We introduced him to George, then new Kitty, then Henry. Dr. Iopollo has become the Uncle Doctor to our pets and we were so happy when we got to see him when we made appointments. I struggled with changing hospitals for a moment but when it comes down to the hard situations, I absolutely trust Dr. Iapollo. I realized it's not the hospital but the vet. I took Boston today to see Uncle Dr. Iopollo and I am proud that we did make the right decision. He has been with us through so much and we absolutely do love him. We really do.

posted: 07/13/2018

Meghan Fleming

Dr. Iopollo is the best around! Staff are always friendly and accommodating and I love their new facility! Dr. Iopollo is always compassionate and knowledgeable; qualities that other practices in the area are lacking. He takes amazing care of both of my dogs!

posted: 02/05/2021