Julian Animal Hospital
4.3 (35) 2907 Washington St, Julian, CA 92036, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Julian Animal 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
Over the past year we have taken four of our pets here for various issues - an animal bite wound, chronic arthritis, a broken tooth, a badly broken toe nail, bloodwork, dental cleaning and exams. All of our experiences have been outstanding! The office staff - Sophie, Chelsea and Esme, (besides all being smart and beautiful :), are exceptionally kind, friendly, patient and efficient. Dr Flores is very caring and gentle with our animals. And, he definitely knows his stuff. He takes the time to listen, does not mind if we ask a ton of questions and he always offers reasonable treatment options. This is not one of those vet offices' whose main priority is to make a buck! Here, they look out for both your animals best interest and yours. It's so refreshing to leave a vet visit feeling upbeat. In the past, we would leave a vet office feeling exhausted from being apprehensive regarding the care of our pet and/or being taken advantage of. Thank you, Julian Veterinary Hospital!
posted: 04/05/2023
Taking care of your best friend daily. I was happy about so much there. Even though there was a problem with her knee she was healthy other wise. I appreciate the candor and maybe some day have enough money for surgery.
posted: 03/21/2023
We really like coming into this vet - the techs are all extremely kind and friendly and go out of their way to help, even just over the phone. Even though there isn’t currently a permanent vet, we’ve had really good care with the relief vets (and we appreciated that the one we’ve mainly seen is very current on research, diets, etc!). For regular care for mostly healthy pets, this is a great place to come! If you have an emergency or a pet with a serious condition who needs to be seen frequently and by the same vet each time, you’ll probably need to go down the hill — but for ordinary care, this is a great place where you’ll feel like your pet’s care and comfort (and your concerns, too) are prioritized. Thank you!
posted: 03/02/2023
I wish the one location in Poway was still open or closer to home the hour+ drive is the only downside fall
posted: 06/15/2023
We were very satisfied with our experience. They were able to see us today, and took excellent care of our kitty. Dr Schultz explained everything clearly and was very caring, as was her assistant. Price was reasonable.
posted: 03/12/2021