Galindo VSO

4.7 (98)
6594 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA 18106, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 – 11:00 AM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Galindo VSO

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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 890
4.7 ASPCA 11,646
4.9 Embrace 15,682
4.9 Fetch 2,669
4.4 Figo 2,646
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,521
4.9 Lemonade 805
3.2 ManyPets 2,356
4.6 MetLife 577
4.8 Nationwide 21,398
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 112
4.5 Pets Best 7,244
4.3 Pumpkin 1,340
4.7 Spot 6,404
4.9 Trupanion 60,501
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting 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

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Kelly Hess

Dr. Galindo had been recommended to us by friends who spoke very highly about Dr. Galindo, the staff and the facility. Two TPLO surgeries later for us and we can say the same. The staff greeted us warmly and explained everything clearly and with compassion. Dr Galindo spent time explaining and answering all of our questions. He also told us what our dog would experience and what he does to calm and comfort the animals while they’re in his care. I felt better leaving knowing I was leaving her with a doctor and staff who really care. Our dog had a full and successful recovery from her first surgery and is doing quite well so far, just 2 days after surgery on the other knee.

posted: 12/16/2023

Jessica Soellner

Dr. Galindo and his staff are FANTASTIC! I have always heard stressful outcomes of ACL surgery, but my experience was so smooth, informative, thorough and comforting. They got us in within a week (I’m sure they can’t always accommodate that quickly just so anyone reading this has realistic expectations as I don’t know what their wait is usually like, we might have just been lucky) and me and my fear aggressive cockapoo were treated with such love and kindness. We are 4 months out and my guy is almost as good as new! My dog is my baby and I’m so glad I trusted Dr Galindo for his care. Highly recommend!

posted: 01/18/2024

Benjamin Buschi

Had to pay $520 for a consult to find out they wanted $7.5k for a knee surgery on my pup. Google said the range in price for that surgery is $750-$5,000. Dr. Galindo, you said you used to work on a farm. I'd say you've forgotten where you come from. They get three stars because they trimmed my girls nails while she was there, and the front office staff is nice.

posted: 03/29/2023

Bryanne Horn

Where to even begin… this practice saved my mini Aussie at 5 months after she suffered a horrible tibial fracture. I was devastated as it was my first fur baby. I did extensive research on who to take her to and multiple vets had recommended this place. Every 5 star review on this page is MORE than true! The office inside was extremely clean. The staff immediately welcomed me and made me feel comfortable in such a vulnerable time. I don’t have the pleasure of working with animals, but I do work in hospital and can say without a doubt this practice is exactly where you would want to take your animal. A well oiled machine. Dr. Galindo is a true professional, very concise, thorough, and knowledgeable. He truly does what’s best for you and your animal. Takes the time to review imaging, explain what’s going on, and answer questions. His day and nighttime nurses, Kayla and Brittany were incredible. So accommodating and never upset at the multiple calls for check ups or explaining questions I had. I never once felt like I didn’t know what was going on and was always given clear expectations. Her surgical consult and surgery were same day, Dr. Galindo called me immediately after and updated me on how it went and what was done. Later his night nurse Brittany called and updated me. I was allowed to call her throughout the night for updates. To say I am impressed is an understatement. There are no words to describe how grateful and appreciative I am of every single person in this office. Because of this office my dog will live a happy and fulfilling life with all 4 legs! Yes you pay more… but there’s always a reason. I will never go anywhere else. Thank you Dr. Galindo and everyone there who helped with Sedona.

posted: 06/14/2023

Harley Quin

I went to get my dogs hips checked out. After x-rays and a consultation, I went to the check out. They said I had to pay xxx dollars for 4 different medicines. I was confused the doctor never mentioned any of them to me. I don't know how often to give them, what they are for, just completely clueless. I said no thank you because it's werid that was just thrown in without notice. After putting my pup in the car I noticed they trimmed her nails without me asking. Sounds nice but I'm sure that was an additional charge I never asked for and you can see powder on more of her nails then not. Sure enough one if her toes started bleeding once she was in the car. This place isn't horrible I'm sure he's a good surgeon but just put off about how the visit went. I rather not choose this place for her surgery.

posted: 08/09/2023