Kris Mammas DVM

4.5 (128)
256 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Kris Mammas DVM

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

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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Dee Rodriguez

There’s not enough words that I can put hear how great these people are. They help me with my dog Myles in every way from puppy to his old age thank you for everything…. You guys are the best

posted: 09/08/2023

Jeannie Mark

I've had a run of bad experiences with several vet offices which led me to switching to this office and it has been such an amazing experience for both me and my dog. I really value the transparency of the staff there, the attention of all the technicians I've encountered, and the friendliness of the front desk staff. Mocha is now a very happy and healthy dog.

posted: 04/22/2021

Zane Lipsitz

Extremely pleased with my experience. The vet and all of his assistants were very friendly and efficient, my appointment was for 540pm and i was out the door by 605pm. This is a stark contrast to the vet i had attempted to bring my cat to just two weeks ago, i waited and waited for two hours before giving up because of how much my girl was stressing out. In addition, for all the reviews i read that complained about the ladies at the front desk, perhaps these people were already upset or brought a nasty attitude because they were nice and informative when i came in. All in all, good veterinarian, good assistants, good front desk staff, quick and relatively cheap. Would highly recommend bringing your animal friends here!

posted: 10/18/2021

Tabitha

My cat is now in intensive care. The vet did not check her blood work properly and said her heart was fine. She gets spayed and then starts going down hill. I bring her to a different vet, just to find out she has multiple problems with her kidneys and may possibly have a heart murmur. This is all between 3 months. Her blood and heart were not checked properly. Plus he didn't even weigh or check my other cats temperature when we were there. He just put a random number on the page. Not worth the heart break to go here. My poor cat is in the hospital.

posted: 04/01/2022

Bill Feeney

Buddy, Lady and Jack say they are Very caring and friendly.

posted: 05/13/2022