Tuckahoe Animal Hospital & Pet Center
4.2 (99) 20 Depot Square, Tuckahoe, NY 10707, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Tuckahoe Animal Hospital & Pet 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 | 11,757 |
| 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
Our rescue has so many medical and emotional issues and the vets and staff have taken such good care of him. We thought he may not walk again and now he is running around like a mad man! This entire staff is amazing!
posted: 09/25/2023
Overpriced. Money hungry and disrespectful practice. We understand their recommendations however they don’t respect our (the owners) decisions regarding whether we go ahead with them. We have an older dog and have decided not to go ahead with certain options… personal decision. They kept on threatening us and now they won’t issue our dogs usual medication unless we spend all this money on additional tests. This is detrimental to our dogs health but we shouldn’t be threatened with his medication! They even tell us how important it is he keeps taking it but won’t fill the script! We have happily gone elsewhere where there is a much better collaborative and respectful relationship. Reading the other reviews regarding the staff on front desk - I can relate to the frustrations there too. You’ll be happier going elsewhere and your pets will be better looked after. and you’ll save money.. I can confirm their exam fees, vaccinations, medication and lab costs are more expensive than other NY practices.
posted: 06/12/2023
Obviously here at this vet, it's all about money. They are rude and cold! 1st off, if you're not a regular, they charge you $175 to even look at your pet. Also on paperwork to fill out, they ask if you consider your pet a family member or just a pet! Terrible how they take advantage of people and their pets in need of care! They are many other vets in the area that can talk to you over the phone, more caring, compassionate and accommodating...
posted: 06/16/2023
I previously met Mike at the day care downstairs and he was terrific This review is for the veterinary practice. My pet saw Dr. Meglino for the first time recently. He gave him vaccines he was already immunized for without asking me (and they had the records for), clipped his nails without asking me first, gaslit me for experiences my dog has had in the past, did a full blood panel without any medical necessity including a urine sample taken directly from his bladder. It is clear this practice is not attentive to detail as they continue to call my male dog a female. We needed only one vaccine and walked out with a $550 bill and traumatized dog... I give 2 stars because the team are very responsive and friendly.
posted: 06/15/2023
Our local rescue organization is taking in two 10 year old cats from a couple that got a divorce. The wife was going to euthanize the healthy cats. The rescue group needed vet paperwork and saw that this vet hospital recently prescribed 400mg of Gabapentin for these cats which is NOT needed for them and that is enough to kill them! I will be reporting this practice for malpractice!!!!!!! SHAME ON YOU
posted: 08/03/2023