City Vet

4.5 (266)

45-44 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Long Island City, New York 2024

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at City Vet

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	891
4.5	ASPCA	11,757
4.9	Embrace	17,158
4.9	Fetch	18,571
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	12,232
4.6	Pumpkin	1,473
4.6	Spot	7,033
4.9	Trupanion	73,743
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.

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Reviews from Google

roger ARTIGA

Brought my dog for an emergency right before Covid. The attention was so pleasing that I wished I had continued with them but they closed when the city closed back in 2020. I came back to the neighborhood and of course I wanted my two dogs to be under the care of this people. Needless to say there was nothing but a commercial paperwork that lasted forever. With an assistant giving attitude really lacking the minimum customer service etiquete.. He presented a bill much bigger than what it was discussed over the phone. And he had not even checked the dogs or go through their records. This is a total waste of time. I left the place and will be in the look of a new vet. The people we hire to manage our business make a great impact in the perception of it. I went from amazed by its service to amazed by its lack of it.

posted: 08/23/2024

Philip Chadwick

These folks are fantastic. I came in with a dog that had been attacked in Murray Park and had a bad bite wound. They immediately took charge and treated the wound. Dr Harrington was wonderful; empathetic, calm and professional (as were the staff in general.) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Don’t waste your time with the urgent care franchise a few blocks away with their predictably corporate approach.

posted: 09/20/2024

Melissa Chang

The vet was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions! We’re very happy with our choice of vet for our new puppy Aru!

posted: 06/21/2024

Greg Acton

Doctor Harrington is fantastic! Professional, responsive, courteous, and direct. First met her in 2023 for a second opinion on my older dog's knee a few weeks after moving to the neighborhood. She made time to see my dog same day and gave excellent advice and referrals to a fantastic vet surgery practice in Brooklyn. I immediately started coming to CityVet first for everything. In early 2024 she made a quick second diagnosis that another vet at her practice had missed, then performed the needed minor surgery on my dog herself with excellent results that immediately cleared up the issue. Front desk is generally very responsive in person and over email, most recently going out of their way to follow up multiple times when PetSmart kept botching my flea/tick approval and helped me switch to Chewy. Highly recommend this Vet!

posted: 09/24/2024

Jessica Lam

Really kind and sincere staff. My cat had a little accident, and the team squeezed him in and got him all bandaged up. I’m so grateful for the amazing doctor and staff 🙏🏽❤️

posted: 05/09/2024

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