Meridian Veterinary Care
4.7 (119) 101 E Natoma St, Folsom, CA 95630, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Meridian Veterinary Care
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 |
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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
My first visit here and my senior Bentley saw Dr. Stamm. Bentley was at ease and never trembled at all! I really like Dr. Stamm she took her time and explain several treatments that might help him. He has cancer,I was already giving him supplements and she said all were good for him. We came up with a plan and now I feel better that he is in great care. Everyone was friendly and I would recommend this place! 🐶
posted: 05/01/2023
I called 7 weeks ago to schedule an appointment for my boy that was going through chemo, to get advice on supplements and treat some physical discomfort he's been dealing with. Several weeks after getting placed on the waiting list I received an application - yes an application- to make an appointment. Roughly a week after filling out and submitting the application, I received a voice mail from Katarina, which happened to be the same day as a cardiology appointment with another vet. Wanting to learn the results of my boy's ECG and ultrasound before setting the appointment, I didn't return the call until the next day (Thurs). Of course, none of my 4 calls over the weeks were ever answered, but I left a return message and waited. No call back. Friday, I replied to their auto text message that gets sent out when they miss a call. No call back. It's now Saturday, and I've been up since 2 a.m. listening to my sweet boy struggle with pain and discomfort from fluid in his belly. I would have returned to the clinic yesterday for diuretics and treatment, but expecting a call to set up an appointment, I waited. Now that it's the weekend, with no appointment scheduled, my options are to visit the emergency clinic, let my dog suffer until another vet can see us during the week, or have a vet come out today for euthanasia. 7 weeks, 4 calls, 3 messages, 1 application, 1 text - ZERO appointments or even live contact with a receptionist. 1 dog in pain that may not survive the weekend. Not being able to reach a live person or make an appointment is absolute nonsense.
posted: 07/29/2023
This review is long overdue. Where I once gave Meridian and Dr Angie Stamm five star reviews, no more. They have put money $$ above what is best for animals in their care. They are on par with the other large corporate Veterinary clinics that have adopted practices that line their pockets before putting animal welfare, comfort and care first. ...I'd give zero stars if I could. I brought my little 6 lb rescued 6-7 year old chi girl, Cindy there, this little girl was one of the happiest, spriest pups I've ever rescued....BACKGROUND: I had rescued Cindy off the streets, skin and bones, some rotten teeth, I had her spayed and a dental with my longtime Vet...But after the dental procedure she had 2 fistulas (open areas) on the roof of her mouth after canines pulled that I was concerned about and my Vet did not specialize in this surgery that requires grafting some other areas of the mouth to plug these holes....Although I should have listened to my Vet who said it was unnecessary and and they would eventually close but because she had some sinus involvement I brought her to Meridian and DR Angie Stamm who had been my go to alternative Vet for decades for a second opinion. I should have listened to my Vet!! Prior to Meridian she was happy , healthy and spry and had bounced back immediately from the dental she had with no issues at all. Being overly protective I went to Dr Angie Stamm for a second Opinion as she had been a trusted alternative vet of for many, many years. Big mistake...I did not realize how much their practice had changed....They recommend an xray, told me she would have problems down the road with the remaining teeth she had and recommend we PULL OUT ALL HER TEETH, none of which she had a problem with at the time....The charge was $2,000, she explained was best to do this now to avoid issues down the road. .. I had a long discussion with Dr Stamm, because I wanted to do what was best for my pup ....I said isn't that too much to pull out all her teeth , she was such a little dog? Wouldn't it be hard on her? painful?...she assured be it wouldn't be a problem...said she would be fine... BOT TRUE!! I was horrified when I picked up this little girl...her mouth was a bloody mess, she cried and suffered extremely for days.... she was beyond in pain, crying, yelping. The pain and suffering that this little dog endured as a result was heartbreaking. I was horrified with her condition. She was crying and whimpering and miserable for weeks as was I! ....and for months after has suffered the ill effects of pulling out perfectly good teeth that may have never given her a problem.....Meridians' staff was less than helpful, did not prescribe the right pain meds.....really could have cared less. I left messages for Dr Stamm to call me and she never bothered...I had to bring this sweet baby to emergency clinics numerous times after to get her treatments .......this little pup almost a year later is still not the same and now suffers gum issues from her tongue lolling out of her mouth, as I rescued her and fostered her to find her a good home I could not in good conscience let her be out of my care because of her health issues related to having ALL her GOOD TEETH pulled out...I will never forgive my self for the pain and suffering I caused this sweet little pup .........Shame on you Dr Stamm, first do no harm.
posted: 08/20/2023
Excellent care and customer service. Doctors and staff are great with my 2 dogs. Not pushing treatments and unnecessary tests.
posted: 08/01/2023
Very friendly staff, they care about your pets. They are good at their job, parking is tough
posted: 09/14/2023
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