Gualala Veterinary Clinic
4.5 (35) 38600 CA-1, Gualala, CA 95445, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Gualala Veterinary Clinic
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 | 11,756 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,140 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,308 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,602 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,008 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,343 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 652 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,407 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 113 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,229 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,024 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,550 |
| 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
We have a place at Sea Ranch and found ourselves away from our typical pet doctor. Sadie had been to the Santa Rosa vet only days before for a nasty infection and licking abscess on her foot. As it happens, because dogs can't talk it often takes a couple tries to get to the right diagnosis. She was licking STILL and it was getting nasty after the first visit to her regular vet. An emergency - we needed to get in. The office was quite friendly and accommodated us for the next AM. We arrived - we got the paper work settled and they took Sadie in (because of the pandemic). She was scared of course. The doctor came out after awhile and explained that he thought she might have a foxtail up in her "finger" in her paw. He asked permission to sedate her and go looking for what was there if anything. Long story short....he found what the first vet missed. It happens. She indeed had a foxtail and they removed it and showed it to us. Poor girl. She was in pain the first night home. We gave her her meds and she settled down. The NEXT DAY she was 75% and the day after 90 and a few days later she is really happy. The original blotchiness / allergy issues are still working their way out but the big issue is resolved. And we will be in touch with Pfeil if they don't resolved after the meds course. We found Dr. Pfeil, professional, caring, responsive and frankly would consider him to be Sadie's doc of record if it were not so far...but we might switch anyway. Also Keelyn - the veterinary assistant was very helpful. Friendly, caring compassionate. These folks love animals - it is obvious.
posted: 06/08/2020
They were superb when my cat fell sick. Can not emphasize how grateful I was for their swift professional and kind intervention. Even more stunning was the lovely condolence card sent, signed by all the staff. Still touches my heart every time I see it.
posted: 12/20/2022
While on vacation from Oakland, we had to find a vet for our 17 YO dog. Due to the pandemic, all the places we called were not taking new clients. The Gualala Vet Clinic gave us a same day appointment that I suspect was during their lunch break. They were kind and the assessment we got when the Doctor came out to see us was extremely thorough. He didn’t just focus on the issue we brought our pup in for, but wrote up a head to toe. Thank You!
posted: 02/14/2021
My pet rat very suddenly started having balance and sensory issues and ended up having to be put down which of course was very hard for me. The staff was incredibly kind, supportive, and comforting during the entire process. I think because I had mentioned I was a student working on a local ecological survey they made the entire process free, not even charging me for the emergency appointment. I was so torn up at the time that I don't think I properly thanked them for this kindness so I'm hoping this review can remedy a small part of that.
posted: 11/11/2020
We recently were vacationing at The Sea Ranch in CA. Arriving from Sparks, Nevada our dog suddenly fell ill with a post surgery complication. In a panic, we connected with the Gualala Veterinary Clinic and Dr. Pfeil and his staff. Wow, what a completely amazing team they are! Our dog needed emergency care requiring her to stay in their clinic for an afternoon receiving intravenous fluids and an antibiotic push. When we picked her up after her stay she was noticeably improved. Dr. Pfeil called us a couple of times post emergency care to check on her which was most impressive, unexpected and appreciated. Further, when we decided to end our vacation early due to our dogs health, he recommended we stop in before we left on the long drive home for a medication to stimulate her to eat. He came out to our car to personally check on our dog, listening to her heart and lungs as we still had some concerns about her overall age and health condition. He advised that before we started our drive home and because our follow up appointment with our vet in Reno wasn't until Saturday, that the leg bandage applied earlier be changed. He also noticed that she needed a boost of hydration and electrolytes which were administered before we left. Now today we received an email with a complete write up of his findings and actions taken to share with our local vet. Dr. Pfeil and his team, in our estimation, went above and beyond the call of duty for a dog which was not a current patient. We were blessed with Dr. Pfeil and his team taking us in and providing expert care for our 12 year old dog. Without hesitation or reservations we wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Pfeil and the Gualala Veterinary Clinic.
posted: 03/12/2021