Estrella Veterinary Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
4.8 (79) 26925 Camino De Estrella, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Estrella Veterinary Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
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 | 11,713 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,627 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 10,616 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,975 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,332 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 625 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,053 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,829 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,550 |
| 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
The staff was professional and friendly. The hospital was clean and welcoming. My cat, Primrose is usually shy around strangers but liked everyone she interacted with. We got very good service. I would recommend highly.
posted: 08/19/2023
after taking our pets to Estrella Vet Clinic since 1976, we will never go there again. The management is extremely insensitive and cruel. I was treated with distain and contempt when I showed up without my cat who I couldn't catch. He was hiding in the house and I couldn't find him. I brought my dog and asked if I could get the flea meds for both animals and that I would bring the cat in as soon as I could catch him. Horrible attitude......no compassion............no suggestion of another solution since they didn't agree with mine. I asked to talk to Dr. Wendy but the manager told me I was no longer welcome at their clinic since I was visibly upset in the waiting room in front of their other clients. Absolutely no compassion or caring about me, a senior citizen trying hard to keep both of my pets healthy. We will miss Dr. Wendy. She has been wonderful to our pets over the years. I don't know if she is even aware that the manager treated us with such disrespect.
posted: 07/18/2023
Dr. Taylor and the staff are excellent! Very caring and thorough. Most of all, my dog is very healthy, so I did not feel pressured to do unecessary procedures or treatments and they paid attention to the economics and also the dog's emotional cost/benefits. After 6 years of living in San Clem I finally found a vet!
posted: 03/20/2023
5 Stars Are Not Enough....I'm extremely thankful to have found a local Veterinarian that I can call my Cat's Doctor. My 3 year old male cat has not really been socialized and gets extremely nervous and makes me nervous going to the Vet. Stacy who answered my first call, after I explained about Him and what He needed, got me in that day! We arrived and the staff was extremely Courteous and Friendly. I felt like they communicated with me every step of the way...which is a huge plus with a worried parent. Dr. Julie came in to the exam room, met my cat and mutually helped make arrangements to meet another day and we just finished our second appointment. The care that Estrella Veterinary Hospital's Staff displayed to me was second to none. Big THANKS to Jolene, Adrienne, Stacy, the gentleman who helped me on our second visit, and Dr. Julie Owen. WE ARE SO THANKFUL FOR YOU AND YOUR TEAM.
posted: 12/29/2022
The most caring vet…have had many pets cared for by them and am always so touched by both Dr Wendy & Dr Ryan’s truly warm and compassionate manner.
posted: 07/29/2023