Pet Health Center of La Jolla
4.9 (53) 1135 Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037, 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: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Pet Health Center of La Jolla
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
Dr John and his staff are professional, skilled, and kind. I cannot recommend them more. Our family has adopted and fostered so many pets of all types for many years. After so many bad experiences with vets, obscene bills, unnecessary testing, and lack of compassion, I came in with little hope. But I was pleasantly surprised, Dr Morizi cared for our senior lab through the remainder of his life and major injuries. He did everything he could to keep him comfortable and treatments helpful but not miserably intensive for the dog and our family. Knowing he was available and nearby made me comfortable adopting another ailing senior dog from the shelter. This dog has been more challenging and in different ways. Again, Dr Morizi and his staff have been there to help, with sincere compassion, and realistic solutions for our pet and family.
posted: 03/03/2023
They were incredible! I was so nervous and worried about our sick cat but we were allowed to go into the room with her and everyone was very good to her. Exam, shots and a new special diet and she's home! So glad that we chose them and so grateful that they had a same day appointment!
posted: 03/07/2022
The best experience taking my dogs to see with Dr. John Morizi -- he took wonderful care of them and was incredibly helpful.
posted: 04/03/2023
Dr. John Morizi is a knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, friendly & trustworthy vet with many years of experience. He is very gentle & caring with my dogs as are his vet techs & groomer. His office manager is efficient & organized. Bonus that she replies promptly whenever I have questions & she notifies me when my dogs' vaccines & dental/annual exams are due. This clinic is very clean. Digital X-Ray equipment & a state of the art operating room are on site too. --Wendy Wang
posted: 07/13/2018
Dr. John is not our primary vet since we live in northern CA, but we spend a lot of time in La Jolla and have gone to him about 5 times. I wish we lived here so he could be the full time vet to our Morkie and small fluffy rescue, Scarf. He is compassionate with our dogs, effectively communicates treatment options to us, and has reasonable prices. He readily offers specialist referrals as needed. Leslie, the groomer, is also excellent at making our furry family members look beautiful and healthy.
posted: 06/24/2020
Veterinarians in La Jolla, California
Banfield Pet Hospital
8657 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 223, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA(858) 558-1699
Bird Rock Animal Hospital
5588 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA(858) 459-3279
La Jolla Veterinary Hospital
7520 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA(858) 454-6155
Pet Health Center of La Jolla
1135 Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA(858) 945-4565
Village Veterinary Hospital La Jolla
7527 Draper Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA(858) 412-4776
Windan' Sea Veterinary Clinic
6911 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA(858) 454-0354