Coronado Veterinary Hospital
4.4 (70) 150 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Coronado Veterinary Hospital
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 | 11,714 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,675 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 11,124 |
| 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 | 626 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,058 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,848 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,964 |
| 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. Stone is an amazing Vet, she is the most compassionate person I have ever met. She is truly in it to help animals and support their parents. My cat is 18 and recently diagnosed with cancer. He is not in a good place. But she is making his last days as comfortable as possible, and we can't thank her enough for caring for our kitty Moe. I highly recommend her and all of the staff. Thank you for everything.
posted: 07/05/2023
I strongly discourage pet owners from taking their pets to this location. I recently started going to this vet in May to care for my 15 year old dog who is suffering from liver disease. Although the prices are very high and Dr. Stone hours are limited I continued to take my dog here because she was very nice. On Wednesday they performed dental surgery and removed 11 teeth for $1,800. The pain killer they prescribed had a very negative side effect and he cried and barked for 12 hours Thursday night so I rushed him back to the hospital on Friday morning for review. They prescribed different pain medicine and I asked since the other pain killer did not work could I get a credit and was told no and that was the end of it. They gave me back the old pain killer that I could not use and I took the bag and placed in on the receptionist desk and told her I did not want to take it home since I can not use it and if they could dispose of it. When I got home the office manager called me and said I threw the bag at the receptionist which is completely untrue. The office manager was very hostile on the telephone. She said I could not bring my dog back to the office and she would forward all records. My elderly dog just had major surgery and had a 7 day follow-up visit scheduled. I was truly shocked. They clearly make a lot of money at this hospital to just act with such disregard for their clients. Very disappointing. If they will do this to my pet they will do it to yours too. The office manager completely over reacted and when I asked if I could speak with Dr. Stone regarding the situation she said no. She had no knowledge of my dogs situation and did not care. When I brought up his follow up appt in 5 days she said you have 5 days to find another vet. In the past 3 months I have spent over $6,000 in vet cost trying to optimize my beloved dogs life and they got upset because I asked for a credit on medication I could not use. I own an insurance business and policyholders call me all the time frustrated over increasing premium and I would never tell them I am going to cancel your home and auto insurance policy instead I try to help them and look for options. I would never throw an object at someone and I did not even raise my voice.
posted: 09/01/2023
Wonderful first time, my dog was calm and happy the whole visit, they got us in last minute and took care of us like long time friends. The Vet even encouraged my son who is interested in becoming a Vet to ask questions and treated him so kindly. Clean, convenient, 4 large parking spots right in front, and I like the app they use. Transferred our records so quickly from our previous vet in another state.
posted: 03/24/2023
You know it’s a good vet when you pull up and your dog gets all excited with her tail whipping all over the place. I also completely trust them with my cat. They know us by name and are always great- friendly, knowledgeable, affordable - I’ll be coming here forever and highly recommend them.
posted: 12/30/2021
Very good with our puppy. They also do home visits. We've been pleased with them.
posted: 08/31/2023