Oak Creek Pet Hospital
4.3 (12) 6612 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Oak Creek 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 | 11,714 |
| 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?
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
doctor helps to heal two of my cats, one 5 years old male and one 2 month old female. Both recover in 2 days! Amazing work!
posted: 07/06/2023
Was leaving a neighboring store and saw this cute dog holding his leash in his mouth, just looking out the door, waiting it seemed. It was priceless! P.S. He didn't have to wait, dad was there already checking him out.
posted: 10/16/2022
This is hands down the best vet we've ever been to! We had a male kitty displaying symptoms of a UTI but we weren't sure if he was blocked, I called several vets but Oak Creek actually let me talk to the vet and ask my questions. They stayed open for us even though they were closing within 5 minutes, quickly assessed our kitty, ran multiple tests and gave us medicine. When our cat's bladder started spasming, Dr. Peter was extremely helpful and gave our cat a shot of medicine that calmed his spasms so our little guy could finally rest without spasming every 10 seconds. I don't know what we would do without this vet, we called multiple ones and they all scared us into thinking our cat was going to die, even when I said he was going potty and not blocked. We've had vets say they're going to stay open for us before and then close their door in our face after the whole ordeal of getting our sick cat to the facility. The fact that Dr. Peter stayed and helped has made us clients for life. Extremely knowledgeable, very helpful and he doesn't use scare tactics or "what ifs" or try to suggest unnecessary tests that end up running the bill higher. Take your pets to Oak Creek, you'll never regret it!
posted: 08/18/2017
Extremely dissatisfied with this Vet. I took two of my dogs to this Vet and they put almost zero effort into trying to find out what is wrong with my dog. I talk to my Vet friend and he told me the minimum they should have done is to measure my dogs temperature. They didn't even do this. Do not waste your time and money. She has been vomiting blood and this is really disturbing.
posted: 11/29/2017
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