How to Choose a Vet You Can Trust
with Dr. Mariliz Hernandez, DVM · Veterinarian, Bellerose Animal Hospital, Queens
What to look for beyond Google ratings, what AAHA accreditation means for your pet, and why she drives to Queens every day to care for families in Spanish.
- 0:00Welcome
- 0:21What to look for in a vet beyond Google ratings
- 1:03What AAHA accreditation means for your pet
- 1:51Choosing the right vet (and sticking with it)
- 4:43Caring for Queens families in Spanish
- 6:17The #1 habit for your pet’s health: regular checkups
- 7:28Wrap-up
For general information, not a substitute for advice from your own veterinarian.
The guest
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Clips from this episode
Under a minute each, cut straight from the interview.
Shorts0:50A vet’s #1 tip for a longer, healthier pet life
Why yearly checkups matter, and why seniors should be seen every 6 months.
Shorts0:37How to pick the right vet (it’s not just reviews)
Finding a practice where you feel heard, and why word of mouth beats reviews.
Shorts0:50Why this Queens vet cares for families in Spanish
She drives 40 minutes to Bellerose to care for families in their first language.
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Transcript
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