Veterinary Care Group - Oyster Bay
4.7 (42) 169 South St, Oyster Bay, NY 11771, USAHours:
How to Save Money at Veterinary Care Group - Oyster Bay
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 | 11,713 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,627 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 10,616 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,975 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,332 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 625 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,053 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,829 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,550 |
| 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
The staff at Village Vet in Oyster Bay are amazing. They are so kind and compassionate with my dog, he doesn’t mind going to the vet at all. They’re helpful and give me all the information I need without requiring me to spend more for extra services. I’ve been going here for about 3 years now and I will absolutely continue. Dr. Zhen is brilliant and gentle and both me and my dog always leave there feeling better
posted: 09/08/2021
I've had some iffy experiences at other vets but since this location has opened, I know that my pets are in good hands with a group of caring individuals. Dr. Zhen and Michelle are amazing (the whole team really is) and they've really gone above and beyond for my cats. We've gone through some tough times - such as putting down a pet, but also good times- like making sure the rest of our cat family are healthy. there is a lot of care and kindness in the work they do and it really shows. we can't see ourselves bringing our pets anywhere else.
posted: 08/23/2021
I'm very happy with the care my dog Rudy receives at Veterinary Care Group-Oyster Bay. Dr. Jamie Zhen is kind, professional, empathetic. I appreciate her clear explanation of her treatment plans. I also like that the staff is also very professional & caring, and that someone always calls me to follow up on Rudy's progress.
posted: 10/27/2021
I had purchased a puppy from a breeder, unaware that he was from an Amish farm. He is a tiny Yorkshire Terrier with heavy fleas and had diarrhea the third morning I had him. I originally had an appointment with VCG Bayside who transferred me to Whitestone because of his fleas and told me the earliest they can see him is Monday afternoon. That's a bit late for a small dog with fleas and I did not want more and more fleas to pop up till then. When he had diarrhea in the morning, I freaked out and called many places and explained the situation and was told they could not take him the same day. Some also very rudely hung up on me after saying no. I waited until a VCG location was open to see if there was anyone that can see him earlier and called Forest Hills who were also nice and told me to call Oyster Bay to see if they could see him the same day. I called and the lady was very nice and helpful and put me at ease and told me she had two spots open to see him today! I wasn't able to accompany my puppy's first vet visit as I had work, but my parents took him and felt very pleased with the way things went and how calm they felt even with no in person visit. They were able to watch the exam from outside and the vets were very helpful, put my dog at ease and even threw in a complimentary nail service because the expanses had already racked up. Although the Oyster Bay location is an hour away from me, I will be using this location as his primary vet due to the way they treated my family. Thank you.
posted: 09/18/2020
We have had such a pleasant experience with everyone at Veterinary Care Group of Oyster Bay. They take such good care of our puppy Jackson. We feel very comfortable bringing him there. So happy we picked this vet!
posted: 02/23/2021