Pearl River Animal Hospital
4.5 (63) 19 S Pearl St, Pearl River, NY 10965, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Pearl River Animal Hospital
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
I’ve been bringing my pets to Pearl River Animal Hospital for more years than I can count. Right now I have 2 dogs and a cat. Dr Stenzler, Dr Barnett, and all the staff there are all animal lovers! Very knowledgeable, kind, and professional but not stuffy. We just got our puppy 9 month old spayed. She is doing great! I highly recommend Pearl River Animal Hospital! Amy Bach
posted: 02/03/2023
PR Animal Hospital and Dr Diane have been taking care of my cats for years. It's always been a good experience and the staff have been very nice and accommodating.
posted: 07/20/2023
I have been using them for 10 years and they are very accommodating. They care for your pet and you keeping you well informed about your pet's needs and health. Just saw Dr. Lisa Barnett because my dog had an incident involving his paw. She was extremely careful in the exam as well as taking tests to be sure that an infection didn't spread throughout his body. Follow up call the next day as well as checking to see how he was doing with the medication and cleanup procedure performed the previous day. I am still very satisfied with all the care that Pearl River Animal Hospital provides for my dog and I am sure that others feel that way also.
posted: 07/01/2023
You can tell that everyone at the Pearl River Animal Hospital really loves animals. They are very thorough and do not do anything unnecessary. I highly recommend them.
posted: 04/10/2023
Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience at the Pearl River Animal Hospital. I recently took my young dog here for a two-round shot to protect against Lyme disease. The first visit was not the greatest. The staff did not seem to care for my dog at all, and rather treated the practice more like a tight-run business than animal care facility. The second visit was similar. Before consulting us on an ear exam, the doctor went ahead and did an ear cleaning and testing that ended up running up our bill - all for something we could have done ourselves at home. When we expressed that we would prefer to know the pricing before service during next visit, the vet and billing lady got defensive and rude and questioned us on if we asked for list of prices at our own primary care doctor… We just wanted to know the price of the ear exam in the first place. Overall, after the level of service we received today we will not be going back.
posted: 10/17/2022