blytherue
Well-Known Member
So it begins. I know of 2 veterinary clinics that do exotic care in the area. My boys haven't had any health problems yet, but the oldest, Grady, is nearing his 1st birthday (his guessday anyway) so I want to get everyone in for a checkup and start a relationship with a vet in case any health problems do pop up. Here they are:
All Creatures Great And Small in Monsey, NY apparently soon to be Pomona, NY http://www.acgsvet.com/index.html
Valley Cottage Animal Hospital in Valley Cottage, NY http://valleycottageanimalhospital.com/index.php
I have emailed both for info on their rat care and prices. So far I have heard back from VCAH that only one of their vets, Dr. Atkins, treats small animals. And that the price for one rat checkup is $66.50 and that I could inquire about neuter prices when I brought in my rats. (None of my boys needs a neuter, but I had asked if the vet(s) were experienced performing spays and neuters on rats, just in case.) I am still waiting for a response from ACGS. VCAH is technically a 24/7 e-vet, but since just the one vet handles small animals I gather that will be of little use to me if I do have an emergency. VCAH is where my bf's mom takes her dogs. I am concerned that they will be more likely to overcharge me since they seem larger and more commercialized. I don't mind paying, I just want the boys to have the best care available to them. Will update when the other vet gets back to me.
All Creatures Great And Small in Monsey, NY apparently soon to be Pomona, NY http://www.acgsvet.com/index.html
Valley Cottage Animal Hospital in Valley Cottage, NY http://valleycottageanimalhospital.com/index.php
I have emailed both for info on their rat care and prices. So far I have heard back from VCAH that only one of their vets, Dr. Atkins, treats small animals. And that the price for one rat checkup is $66.50 and that I could inquire about neuter prices when I brought in my rats. (None of my boys needs a neuter, but I had asked if the vet(s) were experienced performing spays and neuters on rats, just in case.) I am still waiting for a response from ACGS. VCAH is technically a 24/7 e-vet, but since just the one vet handles small animals I gather that will be of little use to me if I do have an emergency. VCAH is where my bf's mom takes her dogs. I am concerned that they will be more likely to overcharge me since they seem larger and more commercialized. I don't mind paying, I just want the boys to have the best care available to them. Will update when the other vet gets back to me.
