The Animal Hospital
4.9 (176) 2 Rockinghorse Ln, Slingerlands, NY 12159, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at The 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 | 11,713 |
| 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
I can’t say enough about this place and the fantastic staff. Getting my first dog during a pandemic has been a huge challenge and the staff here has fielded many questions and taught me a ton even before I was able to come in and watch the visits. Although he has a primary veterinarian here, my Great Dane puppy has seen every vet at this clinic for one thing or another. All of them have been knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. Everyone I have met on staff has been kind and helpful. And to top of all off, the location is peaceful and beautiful.
posted: 06/24/2021
Caring and Compassionate! Last week we had to make the hard decision to euthanize our loving old dog Tipsy because of many end-of-life health issues. We made an appointment, and when we got there, I called inside to say that we wanted to wait outside until the last minute to bring him in because he always became anxious and unnerved in the waiting room, and we wanted his last moments to not be stressful. To our surprise, they offered to do the procedure outside, and brought out a blanket, some water and tissues. For 20 more minutes, Tipsy was able to bask in the sun (as he always liked to do) and enjoy every last minute! Dr. Melinda and Dr. Lexi, as well as all the vet techs, are wonderful, compassionate and caring, and we are grateful for having them for our dog's care.
posted: 05/22/2022
Dr. Lexi has been our cats’ veterinarian for 13 years. Dr. Lexi is a gifted vet with expertise and compassion who always takes her time to discuss her observations and methodological treatment options. She answers questions with patience and thoroughness. Once when we brought our cat in for scheduled surgery, Dr. Lexi intuited that something was wrong and that he should not have the operation that day. Instead he was tested further via ultrasound which indicated the need for a biopsy. He then underwent one surgery to cure the original issue and to have the biopsy instead of experiencing the trauma of TWO invasive surgeries/recuperations. This also allowed cancer treatment to begin at a very early stage. - Every vet technician has been caring and accommodating. In particular, Maureen has provided compassionate support and knowledgeably answered our questions for the past 13 years. - The office staff is friendly and helpful, the office is clean, and appointments are timely. We highly recommend this very caring practice!
posted: 02/02/2023
Great veterinarians! They are committed and caring. They've taken great care of my dogs and cats, always with kindness and compassion.
posted: 07/24/2019
All the vets at this location are amazing. Dr.Jackie has a special place in our hearts my Pitt bull was very sick and she saved her took the time to find out what was wrong and stuck with us the whole time. called all hours of the day night and weekend to check on her. everyone is very nice here. I would defiantly recommend going here.
posted: 12/17/2017