Lakeside Veterinary Services
4.7 (254) 220 S Catherine St, Montour Falls, NY 14865, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Lakeside Veterinary Services
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 | 11,757 |
| 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.
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
Dr. Martha and her team lead with compassion and genuine kindness. She cared for my first pup after I moved to the area and helped guide me through the most difficult times. When we lost our best friend, Lakeside Vet helped us honor him when we could barely form words. They understood. The staff has been so responsive and friendly with any situation I’ve had, including my dog eating: underwear, mice, bones, a turkey carcass, shellfish, etc. You get the gist. Dr. Martha is direct, so intelligent and also very real. This practice is truly humane. She isn’t trying to overwhelm with fees or unnecessary treatment. She understands that pets are family. I would not trust anyone else to look after my crew! Our new rescue pup is so lucky to have LSV looking after him.
posted: 12/14/2022
My family spends about half the year in New York and our rabbit was being seen by a vet at this practice during the times we were in the area. We were not made aware that he’d moved. Our rabbit had a serious medical emergency a few weeks ago. She’d eaten some of her paper bedding and it was obstructing her breathing. She was slowly suffocating and it was a very dire situation. I called the clinic right when they opened to let them know what was happening and that I’d like to bring her in immediately for an emergency visit so they could attempt to remove the obstruction. I was informed that our vet was no longer there and that the current vet wouldn’t fit my rabbit in. They said the best they could do was put her on a waiting list. In the meantime we were distraught and scrambling to find another vet who would see a rabbit and who would fit her in as an emergency visit. Cornell doesn’t see rabbits anymore unfortunately. I called Lakeside back several times begging them to reconsider but they refused. I finally did find a vet near Ithaca but by that point my rabbit had lost so much oxygen and was in such distress that the vet needed to euthanize her. Our rabbit had been with us for 9 years and we are absolutely devastated. It will haunt me for some time wondering if this clinic had promptly attempted to help her if the outcome would have been different. There didn’t seem to be much in the way of care or compassion from this practice during this awful situation.
posted: 08/18/2023
Lakeside is my family's favorite vet. From exotic cats, lizards, working breed dogs, etc... Martha and her group are second to none. She's the only vet that can handle our Bengals and 125lb Alaskan Malamute.
posted: 02/13/2023
I love and appreciate the wonderful vet and her superior staff. They work as a strong team to keep our pets healthy and happy. I wouldn’t go anywhere else,and highly recommend.
posted: 04/18/2023
The vet here is so caring, careful and great to my pets. I've taken two cats (one of which she saved) and am about to bring my dog there at some point as a switch because I know for a fact she will be much better to him and my wallet than his current office.
posted: 04/18/2023