Upstate Equine Medical Center
4 (36) 362 Rugg Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871, USAHours:
How to Save Money at Upstate Equine Medical Center
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
If I could give 10 stars I would! I took our horse there for a lameness exam and a second opinion. Dr. Steve and his staff were all so nice to us. They took their time to explain everything and get a plan going for our horse. He answered all my questions. I didn’t feel rushed or like he was trying to talk me into unnecessary things. Leaving I felt great and like I actually had a plan for my horse. They were also so sweet to my daughter. Great experience!
posted: 10/20/2023
Upstate took excellent care of my horse, he was being treated for cellulitis. I live 3 hours away and was very concerned, they updated me daily and took good care of me as well 😊 I would recommend them highly.
posted: 12/07/2019
I have now had 2 emergency colic experiences with UEMC and they also gelded my micro mini donkey. I can not say enough amazing things about them! From someone who has owned and showed horses for almost 50 years, I'm so grateful for their expertise, incredible care, and compassionate interactions with both my horses and with me. THANK YOU is not nearly enough for all they do! ....AND they have deserved every penny they have charged me and then some!! 5 stars isn't enough either!!
posted: 07/28/2023
I did not have a great experience overall with this practice. I thought it might be a less expensive alternative then going to Cornell but it actually turned out to cost more. All of that would have been okay but I would have been a lot more confident in the care at Cornell. One of the vets got angry and defensive when I had questions. I was concerned because the treatment they were giving was not consistent with what I had heard as recommended from other veterinarians. They we're also angry whenever I tried to check on his status. I admit that I was incredibly anxious about the care my horse was receiving since I didn't know the practice, but nothing that was said produced any reassurance. If you drop your horse here for care, and are uncomfortable with what is being done, there really is no room to discuss. Hope this posting proves helpful to someone in making a decision about where to take your horse.
posted: 06/13/2022
To start, one star on this review is generous. My mare underwent surgery and less than 24 hours later had an abcess and life threatening infection and was kept in the clinic for four extra days, during that time I was not allowed to see her because it was a holiday weekend. I took her home on a Tuesday and noticed the pus coming out of the surgical site as soon as I unloaded her. The mare continued to decline with fevers coming and going. My regular vet stepped in and helped. My concern is that the vet Steve. S. is not skilled in certain surgerys he is performing and I wonder how sanitary the conditions are at Upstate Equine. Please consider other clinics if you are seeking equine surgery, my mare suffered and I dont wish this on any other owner or horse. To make matters worse they refuse to discuss the blunder and will not return messages. Its a sad case when a vet performs a surgery and walks away from the situation with no remorse or concern. I have been told by other professionals that Upstate DOES have a high infection rate after their surgerys.
posted: 07/26/2022