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VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center

3.5
15926 Hawthorne Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Lawndale, California 2024

Hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

How to Save Money at VCA Advanced Veterinary Care 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,714
4.9 Embrace 16,650
4.9 Fetch 10,871
4.2 Figo 2,598
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,976
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,335
4.0 MetLife 625
4.8 Nationwide 21,404
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 12,056
4.6 Pumpkin 1,425
4.6 Spot 6,837
4.9 Trupanion 67,757
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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Nayely S

My only concern was that I told the doctor that I wanted to see my dog after he was put down. So we waited in the waiting room for them to let us know when we can go back into the room once they're done with putting him down. We were then informed that he was put down, so we head to the room thinking we can see him now and the man tells us that he was already taken to the backroom. Which I didn't understand because we clearly told the doctor twice that we wanted to see him after he was put down. Before this, she wasn't fully convinced on putting him down but we had already made our decision before arriving because we didn't want him to suffer any longer. I was just overall confused on the whole situation because we let the doctor know that we wanted to see him after putting him down and they inform us that he was already taken to the back? So we didn't even see him after he was put down and it just rose some questions and confusions and I can't shake off that odd feeling.

L K

The entire process of coming to this location was so frustrating from beginning to end. The initial phone call had a very rude female, who had an attitude the entire time. The doctor was professional. Unfortunately, when we checked out, Oscar was extremely rude and condescending. This place hires the rudest front desk staff. Southbay Community Do Not Come Here, save your hard earned money and go elsewhere.

Loveyourplanet X

I just want to thank Coral for being compassionate with our worries. Logan and Dr. Brown were super sweet too. I want to thank the technicians as well. Dr. Kim needs some training on how to talk to cat pet owners or just pet owners in general. I know it was busy, but seriously, if you're over your job, JUST QUIT.

Lily Martinez

Came here because no vets near my house would accept my pet without an appointment. I got here at 7:30am but my cat was admitted at 8am. As you arrive you must call the number they ask to be called to do the whole check in process. (Pet owners can not go inside due to COVID -19 prevention) The initial price of examination is $105 and then they will add the price of the test or process you and the vet decide to do base upon the examination. I was able to check out with my cat at 1:30pm and that is because I had to call to see if they were done with the treatment they said they would do. If not I think I could have stay more longer. The nurse with green hair was so nice and welcoming. The vet would call me after examination which would be about 9am and then we chose to do certain test. Then got called at 11 am to talk about the results and how we can go from there. The process was done in a very proper manner, just the fact that they took long to check me out but they were very professional. Also they nurses helping during the time I waited outside were always doing their best to keep with the COVID 19 prevention methods. Also every other hours a person would clean the doors and the outside. Now it’s been a few days after and my pet is well, I must say my best regards to the whole team who help my pet be good. Thank you all for your hard work.

Wendy Trammer

Dr. Kobayashi is an internist here. She is a very smart, experienced vet. Who is caring and kind. She includes the pet’s parents in decision making. She listens, and considers all aspects of the pet’s history. She has her own pets too. We trust her. The staff is also a group of friendly, competent individuals. Five stars!

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