Pet Medical Center & Spa

4.5 (162)
621 W Fallbrook, Fresno, CA 93711, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Pet Medical Center & Spa

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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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?

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Getting 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

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Diane Lucas

Can’t express how happy I am with Pet Medical Center and Spa. I have a very fearful dog who recently had a bad experience at a different veterinary clinic. Everyone here is so kind, professional and patient. They were so good with my dog - he received excellent care, and he was so much more at ease with them than he has been anywhere else. They also have doggy daycare and boarding!

posted: 06/14/2023

Meg S.

I've been meaning to write this for about 2.5 years but it's been too painful. It still is, and my eyes are burning as I write this, but it's time I share! Here comes a long one. This facility is amazing. I experienced such love and compassion from the staff when I took my foster boy here routinely as he aged. I was hospice-fostering an incredible senior boxer mix through a local rescue. He was in bad shape when I brought him home and was too sick to even be neutered. He was estimated to have less than a year left, and I wanted to make sure his last year special. Pet Medical Center & Spa was the facility the shelter used at the time, so they were his dedicated team even though my own dogs go to another facility. As medical issues arose, I took my sweet boy here with approval from the shelter. They always made time to get him in right away and would keep him for the day while I worked. Petey, my darling old man, absolutely loved coming to this place. In all my years, and all the dogs I've had, I've never had a dog so excited to walk through the doors and trot away with staff! He'd always look back at me, with a look of, "I'll be okay, Mom!" as he happily went with someone. I was told some staff had pictures of him on their phone and would routinely stop at his kennel to give him love and treats whenever he was there. At first, he had a pretty bad corneal ulcer, and later, some undiagnosed GI disease. Petey's health improved drastically and I had him for nearly two years. But he still eventually became sicker as he aged, and began losing weight. When he struggled to defecate, I brought him to the team here and they found he had a swelling around his prostate that they hoped would decrease if they neutered him. Petey's health had improved so much that they were able to neuter him and he healed like a champ. It unfortunately didn't solve the problem, and after so many attempts at helping him, it was determined that we could just make him as comfortable as possible. I left the state for a 1.5 week trip and the afternoon I got home, I found out his situation had worsened to the point that he couldn't stand up on his own anymore. I called PMC. Dr. Davis, who was the veterinarian overseeing his care, said I could bring him in immediately as I made the painful decision to let him go with the approval of the shelter. They were so, so kind when I brought him in. They had a private room set up with a bed and blankets to make him comfortable. They brought in ice cream with chocolate for him to eat as his final meal, which he loved (despite having lost his taste for eating). Letting him go was one of the most painful things I've had to do and I still struggle with him not being here even though it was absolutely the right choice because he was in so much pain. I paid for a private cremation and the team put together a really nice little bag with his ashes and a framed paw print in some type of clay. They also sent me a really nice card. Thank you so much to Dr. Davis, and to the vet assistant Tiffany, who also adored Petey and always took the time to talk to me about how wonderful he was. I think about both of you, your facility, and your kindness to me and Petey all the time. Thank you.

posted: 10/10/2022

HERMELA MOULTRIE

My pet boarded here last month for 6 days and when I picked him up his eyes were red, watery, and couldn’t keep them open. He wasn’t active and slept a lot. I took him to the vet and they said that he caught some type of bacteria. It took my pet about 2 weeks to recover from this. He was fine when we dropped him from off but was sick when we picked him up.

posted: 05/14/2023

Rj Sauceda

Fun place for the Fur Babies 4Sure. Lot of activities. We will be back!!

posted: 02/22/2023

Cyrus Montes De Oca

Left my cat here for boarding and they did an excellent job taking care of him. He's a part of our family and I was dreading not seeing him for a while. They were able to administer his medications and special diet as I requested and the camera from the feline vip worked well. Very happy with their care.

posted: 11/03/2022