American Animal Care Center
3.8 (25) 37177 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
How to Save Money at American Animal Care 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:
| 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
Staff is "nice" but painfully busy, understaffed and clearly over worked. Waited more than 3 hours total. Had a scheduled appt too...was not an "emergency"/drop-in visit and appt started at 4pm. Could not believe how slow their processes and communications were during my visit. Never did a staff member act like they were concerned about how long this was taking. Upon departing with my dog, they did not review what had been done, how my dog was doing, how he might be feeling, nor discuss the side effects of the medicine being sent home. Again staff was "nice" but clearly over worked and unable to handle the flow of customers. I am wholly convinced Dr. Salwan is the only vet onsite. Everyone else are technicians assisting and only 1 admin at the front desk that was running around like crazy. This was my first and last time there. I will not return.
posted: 01/17/2023
American animal care assisted my dog and I well, My dog seemed happy here in yesterdays visit. It was our first time in here and we love the staff they all seem nice and the ones that helped us out were really nice! Thank you for our first time experience, when I get treated like this makes me want to recommend all my friends to a business or place! thank you for the first great impression of your animal care clinic.
posted: 07/20/2012
I've only been here once, on a Emergency basis, but the care and service were outstanding. Our pet had gotten into some cleaners and degreasers in our garage and within hours was very sick and not moving. We rushed him to the hospital and they IMMEDIATELY took us in and gave our dog the treatment he needed. We picked him up 2 days later and he was great, back to his old self. We seriously thought we were going to lose him. Thank you Dr. Tama, THANK YOU for everything including you follow up calls to see how our dog was.
posted: 08/20/2012
I have never had any trust in any animal care center until we came in with American Animal Care Center in an emergency. They gave us the greatest care ever and were also friendly with us. They seemed to really care for my dog Mercy and it makes me happy that after the office visit she felt better! Thank you.
posted: 09/24/2012
I really like this place! They treat you like gold and genuinely care about your pet. I've seen Dr. Salwan multiple times with our new puppy over the last 5 moths and he is great. Everything here is modern and up to date. It's actually nicer than most hospitals for people.
posted: 08/06/2012
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