Vetco
4.1 (43) 420 Harry L Dr, Johnson City, NY 13790, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
How to Save Money at Vetco
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 | 11,714 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,675 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 11,124 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,976 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,335 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 626 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,058 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,848 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,964 |
| 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
Vetco is a great service for pet owners where getting your pets vaccinated is quick and easy. The techs are friendly and helpful. The vet was nice and gentle with our cat, Amber. The only problem we had was that our line moved slowly but I feel that it's a price you have to pay for affordability. Otherwise, it was a great experience.
posted: 06/12/2021
Caring, gentle with my dog. Understanding of his nervousness. So much better than my regular vet. Will return without a doubt.
posted: 10/11/2022
Stopped by today to get my cat shots and other testings. Everyone was extremely nice and helped my kitty to calm down. I was quite disappointed because online it’s listed under “free animal shots near me” and I winded up spending $84 for her. I was told over the phone it’s at no cost also I talked to the lady who signed me in and told her to sign me up to whatever is free. I went there by 12:25 and didn’t leave till 2:15ish. I was told a 30-45 minute wait and winded up being the last when I was told 6-7 people were ahead of me while there was 3 people behind me waiting. Not sure if they were there first and I haven’t realized but it’s ok. Just pretty upset for being charged when I was told it was all free. Rating 4 stars for the assistance I received today. Very professional and were very sorry for the misunderstanding. I do recommend coming here and also for what I’ve winded up paying I could have paid more at a real vets office.
posted: 08/11/2019
I just got a kitten and am looking to get it shots but after reading the reveiws, every bad one being about the disorganization and the long line, i remember when we got our last puppy and brought him for shots and I remember walking around the store with him forever it felt like hell waiting. So glad i read the reveiws and remembered how much it sucks to get shots here. Worth the extra money to make an appointment somewhere unless you have a few hours to read dog food labels.
posted: 06/27/2019
Just returned home from there. 5th in line when we arrived at 1030. Used to be go in sign paper get shot. Now they take pic of your dog, take med history, have to wait 1/2 hour for text to go to "Consultation" then go wait in another line to get shot. Went for walk in park and then sat on kitty litter buckets in store . We did not make it to consultation as still waiting for text after an hour. We were tired of waiting so went to front desk and removed our dog from list. They took something that used to be simple and turned it into a fiasco. Won't go back again.
posted: 03/03/2019