Animal Medical Center

4.7 (253)
1525 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Animal Medical 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 11,744
4.9 Embrace 17,086
4.9 Fetch 17,270
4.2 Figo 2,602
4.7 Hartville 165
4.9 Healthy Paws 10,003
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,341
4.0 MetLife 649
4.8 Nationwide 21,407
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 12,210
4.6 Pumpkin 1,466
4.6 Spot 6,987
4.9 Trupanion 72,768
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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Laura Berman

If I could give no stars I would. They wanted to charge us $299. Over the cost to put our dog to sleep if we wanted to be in the room. We thought vetinarians and compassion were simular. We have had many dogs and horses and were never required to pay extra to be with them. Cruel

posted: 05/18/2023

Joshua Vines

I had to go to put down one of my pets so this won't be an upbeat review but we were seen in a timely manner for our appointment the staff was friendly. The doctor was knowledgeable and was able to quickly diagnose the problems and give us our options. All it was a great place for a hard time in our life.

posted: 02/15/2023

Mike Crandall

I cant say enough about the Animal Medical Center. We have two amazing little rascals; A brother and sister team of ten year old Boston Terriers who have had the benefit of being cared for by the nurturing and professional team of Vets, Techs and office staff of this incredible facility since they were eight weeks old. We recently had a scare with our little girl when an unusual looking mole popped up on her side. We took her in and had it tested. The initial assessment ran the range of severity. Obviously we were concerned and upset as to the possibilities that it could be cancer. Spread and degree were the main issues if it turned out to be the worst case scenario. Although the professional and gifted Dr. Kent Jackson advised us that there were many unknowns and tried to ease our concerns with encouraging words; We were still on pins and needles waiting for the lab results. The appointment was on a Thursday and we were told results would be back by Monday. The results came back earlier and guess who called us from his house (on a sat. day off). Dr Jackson to tell us that it was a benign tumor and that our little girl would be fine. Just wanted to express my deep appreciation for their standard of care and the sincere love that they show to their patients and the obsessed parents that follow behind them on their people leashes.

posted: 07/11/2020

Lonnie Harms

Always and For Years, the Best, Most Caring Doctors ( Veterinarians) ever. Dr .Rich Jackson has saved, and cared for all of my Animals for nearly 25 years. I'm so grateful to call him my Friend.

posted: 12/04/2020

AV S

First time at Center. Everyone I had the pleasure of working with was friendly, attentive, inquisitive and safe. Was able to schedule a same day appointment. My dog was well taken care of and doing much better after her visit. Thank you.

posted: 07/28/2020