Shield Stone Pet Hospital
4.6 (300) 1610 E Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93704, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Shield Stone Pet 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 | 11,713 |
| 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
They treat my fur babies with care and compassion! They’re very patient with my babies and even myself, they don’t mind answering my thousands of questions. I can call them anytime with a general question about my cats health or diets and they’re very accommodating. My newest baby is now 8 weeks and they’ve been doing routine checkups with her since 5 weeks so they do have experience with little ones!
posted: 06/06/2023
We are grateful to have found this pet vet. All staff are always very nice. I have been taking my bassethound since he was a puppy. He is now 3 years old.. Staff and doc are always very helpful... Keep up the great work.. I also have to say all staff are very welcoming and it shows they love animals.. Thank you .
posted: 08/13/2023
So, we used to bring our pets to Shield Stone. It was a great place to go before the vet retired. Afterwards, it just didn't seem as good. The new vet showed no true compassion, imo. When we brought our cat there, the vet didn't seem at all interested in making an effort to save her. We made the decision to send her back to kittie heaven. This place screwed that up. They were supposed to give her something to relax her, but it made her stressed. The whole experience turned into a nightmare. I had to hold on to her while they gave her the shot. Afterwards, I expressed how let down I was with how they handled my cat. The new vet just had a look like he was waiting for me to finish so he could just go about his day. They didn't like what I had to say, so I got a letter suggesting I go elsewhere. Poor vet got his feelings hurt that I didn't thank him for the botched procedure. No worries. Plenty of great alternatives out there. Shield Stone *used* to be a great place to go to. Not anymore.
posted: 08/07/2023
What an experience. Our female husky was showing symptoms of pregnancy. We took her in on May 30 2023 for an ultrasound. They told us it was a false pregnancy. She had 6 puppies 3 weeks later on june 12. 6! How do you miss 6 heartbeats? Babies are healthy and beautiful! Thank God we were home to guide her and experience her first litter with her. But this vet office is definitely not worth coming to if they can't even detect heartbeats. Such a disappointment.
posted: 06/25/2023
Came to Shield Stone Pet Hospital today for the first time, due to an injury to my American Bully’s left eye. I took him to a regular vet twice & spent $350 & his eye never healed. After the visit to Dr Hwang, my dog is opening his eye for the 1st time in almost a month. Dr Hwang was great in the way she handled my dog and was super attentive & gentle with him. I highly recommend Dr Hwang!!
posted: 08/15/2023
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