VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency
3.4 (141) 1312 Sunset Dr, Antioch, CA 94509, USAHours:
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 East Bay Veterinary Emergency
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 | 893 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,905 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 18,716 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 26,499 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,625 |
| 4.6 | Hartville | 171 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,231 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 808 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,388 |
| 3.9 | MetLife | 780 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,412 |
| 4.1 | Pet Assure | 14 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 115 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 13,119 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,738 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 8,347 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 61,048 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 1,927 |
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
Thank you emergency Vet for being open on a Sunday evening. Sadly we lost our wonderful Goldendoodle, Marshall, of 10 years. But it wasn't anything to do with the vet. As soon as we showed up it was all hands on deck for our sickly dog. They provided us with timely information, but unfortunately it was not meant to be. In the end, they gave my family as much time as we needed to say goodbye to our best friend. On top of all that they even gave us a "courtesy" discount. Not necessary but 100% appreciated. When we arrived there didn't appear to be any other customers, it took them some time to get the dog into us because of difficulties getting an IV setup. We were glad we got to say our goodbyes and allow him to go into the next life with less pain in this one. They even helped load him up and provided a bag for him. Thank you for being tender and kind in our moment of tragedy.
posted: 11/27/2024
I am grateful to the staff and Dr. Wong throughout the process of helping me feel and be at ease with the decision of putting my sweet beautiful fur daughter to sleep, she was suffering and all her health issues weren’t giving her the quality of life that she deserved. My baby girl was at ease too and peacefully passed on with the euthanasia procedure administered by Dr Wong. This provider was so thoughtful, very compassionate with her and me. He explained the whole process and I felt very comfortable with his knowledge and understanding and expertise. I truly appreciate all the support and help. Thank you Dr. Wong and staff.
posted: 10/29/2024
We brought our beautiful Pug Ruby Cube to this facility. The care she received was absolutely amazing. I truly believe the reason our Ruby is home with us is because of the excellent care she received from VCA! Rick and I are beyond grateful for them! My pups will never go anywhere else for emergency care! We thought we were going to have to pay additional $ as she had been in the hospital for 2 days including an oxygen chamber…when we asked what more we owed….they said, nothing we are reimbursing you $450! Thank you again to all the amazing staff that gave our Ruby around the clock care!
posted: 08/17/2023
I brought my dog in as an emergency, and the staff was incredibly kind and supportive. They explained his condition clearly, stabilized him, and provided detailed next steps for his care at VCA Encina. It’s evident that the staff here truly cares about the animals they treat, and I deeply appreciate that.
posted: 01/13/2025
My dog, Kuma (now Cone Boy) was a big dramatic butt at the vet but they still treated us very well and were forgiving. They treated my dog's hematoma very well and pretty quickly. They informed us we need to keep our dog on leash at all times while at a vet, given his fear aggression/reactivity, which we totally understand. Some of the vets handled him extremely well and knew how to approach him, and others not as much. Thank you for the good experience none-the-less and for treating him so well. I'm just happy he's okay now.
posted: 02/18/2020
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