Hercules Pet Clinic
4.3 (86) 1511 Sycamore Ave Suite B, Hercules, CA 94547, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Hercules Pet 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
So I was really confused about the service I received from this business, but after reading a few reviews, I see I’m not alone. This place is a total money grab and will jump at the first sign of giving you the worst possible diagnosis of your pet to get you to schedule more tests and spend more $$. I went in to get a hair follicle abscess drained from my dog’s paw. Upon arrival I tell them I just moved to the area, that my dog has a heart murmur, and that I’ve been working with my previous vet regarding her heart murmur for many years, and I do not need them to comment on it. They charged me $75 for the visit, then an additional $42 to shave my dog’s foot and “clean” it, but didn’t even drain the abscess - BUT the cherry on top of that was they told me I need to get X-ray tests done for my dog’s heart murmur that the vet estimates is a 6 out of 7, because the vet (who is very new to the field) said that my vet who’s been working with my dog for the last 7 years (and has been in the field for over 20 years) probably heard my dog’s heart murmur in a loud room and rated it lower than it actually was. On top of that, the staff never even took me to an exam room (the whole time i was there) to talk about this sensitive information- it was all improperly lectured to me in front of other patrons in the waiting room. I obviously was not super sweet and friendly back to them so they said that they’d refer me to another practice and that they could no longer help me. I don’t need you to refer me to anyone, I can find my own vet thanks much, but I am livid that I paid you $120 to drain my dog’s folicle abscess and you didn’t even do it! Shame on you for not doing what I paid for you and even bigger shame on you for guilting me into paying for tests when I told you before I even started my visit that I was already working with another vet for years on this and don’t need your uninformed comment.
posted: 08/29/2023
My Tucker has been in my life since 2013… he is my everything. I had an emergency and this team went above and beyond anything I have experienced. They listen to your concerns and work with you. Tucker had major dental surgery today and I felt so comforted and supported. Quincy is a saint like vet tec and deserves a raise. The whole team is amazing! Thank you !!!
posted: 04/06/2023
Thank you Dr Lin, Nicole ,Quincy,Ty and the rest of exceptional staff! Our furry angels are so lucky to have such an amazing and caring staff!🩷
posted: 07/17/2023
I have taken my dog/dogs to this establishment (specifically the one in Pinole) for over 15 years, I believe that they are "sister" facilities . Recently, I took my dog for his rabies shot and apparently was scheduled for a booster shot many weeks later. I don't remember getting a call, text, or an email for a confirmation and they charged my bank $50... This is the same amount of copay for an emergency room visit in thr place that I work for... Ridiculous!!!! I will NOT be going here anymore...
posted: 06/12/2023
I called this place because it is nearby to where we live, I asked her to take an appointment for my kitten vaccination. She took my personal information in detail, in clouding my home address which made me feel uncomfortable, then she asked me to pay upfront a deposit over phone $75!!! I was astonished by this scammer! For what?! She said that how she operates … I have seen multiple Vet at multiple locations because we have multiple cats and we moved with our cats, this is the only scammer Vet who has no consideration about your pet but all intention is for scamming your money under excuse of Vet! I would want public to know that this place could harm your pet for money as they trying scamming without even see your pet! Don’t ever go this place, these people are money ill.
posted: 03/08/2023