Sierra Veterinary Clinic
4.8 (85) 2640 W Line St, Bishop, CA 93514, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Sierra Veterinary Clinic
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 | 891 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,757 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,158 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,571 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,602 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,008 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,343 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 652 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,407 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 113 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,232 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,033 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,743 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
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
Dr Sexton and staff always go the extra mile to educate you on your animals health and nutrition needs. This is Mia and Tank playing at North Lake. Tank has osteosarcoma of the skull, 12 years old. Mia is 8 months. She's really extended the life, and will to live in Tank. Dr Sexton spends as much time as I need with Tank. Pure kindness!
posted: 06/19/2022
My very large 3 year old German Shepherd Colt absolutely loves this vet and her helpers. We had tried the other vets and he tried to bite them. He has arthritis and wouldn't let them near him but he let her rub all over him and even let her assistant cut his nails. I don't know what we're going to do when she retires. I would give her 100 stars if I could.
posted: 03/13/2023
Dr. Sexton over vaccinated my dog without consent. I specified that I only wanted parvo and distemper vaccines. They said yes. Then, AFTER vaccinating my dog they gave me paper work for a 5 in 1 vaccine including LEPTO! The lepto vaccine has the least effectiveness with the most and worst side effects of any vaccine. I confronted the doctor on it and she just shrugged and said "It's been done, it can't be undone." Great, so now I just have to wait for my dog to get cancer!
posted: 04/26/2023
Had my little boy, Henry, neutered there. Great people! They were so kind and helpful. I would recommend this veterinarian to all of my friends and family. I should've done this sooner, as I had him neutered quite a while ago. I'm taking my other dog to see them, and fame across the reviews, thought I should leave one since I was so pleased with them.
posted: 12/01/2022
A truly wonderful and empathetic vet! We were staying in Bishop in our RV and one of our GSDs had a very badly swollen foot. Sierra Veterinary Clinic was the ONLY vet that would let us make an appointment. Better still, they called us in much sooner because of a cancellation. The examination was very thorough. The vet carefully checked for breaks and tears, finally diagnosing an infection, likely from an insect bite. Antibiotics were prescribed. We could see an improvement in our girl after 24 hours. Now four days later, the swelling is gone and she's pretty much back to normal. Our highest recommendation!
posted: 08/10/2021
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Sierra Veterinary Clinic
2640 W Line St, Bishop, CA 93514, USA(760) 873-4824