Valley View Animal Hospital
4.7 (88) 7921 Valley View St, La Palma, CA 90623, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Valley View 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
Dr. Kim and the supporting staff have been taking phenomenal care of my cat, Ruby. I just took her back for her 3 month follow-up to recheck her urine, and every time we come they’ve always made us feel welcomed. A few months ago, Ruby was having lots of accidents outside the litter box, some blood in her urine and overall I could tell she was just uncomfy. When I took her in, the doctor recommended running some diagnostics. He checked her bladder using ultrasound, took samples of her blood and urine for labs and sent us home with antibiotics in the meantime. Her bloodwork was normal but the doctor determined she had crystals in her urine, so he recommended to change her food to a urinary health diet and a follow up of her progress after a couple months. I appreciated how thorough he was with his explanations to confirm that I was in the loop. Ever since initial treatment, she’s been doing much better. Her labs are improving, but not yet where the doctor wants her to be. Thankfully she’s enjoying her new food because she needs to stay on it to keep improving. Again, super grateful to all the staff for making Ruby and me feel as calm as possible in an otherwise scary situation, and I can tell that they care for my cat as if she was their own. The staff’s friendliness makes it a place I want to come back to.
posted: 05/29/2023
Everyone here are so patient and friendly. The Dr. Explains with patience what is happening with your pet (in my case, a dog), and answers all your questions. Have never felt like they are rushing me at all. Very clean place.
posted: 09/12/2023
Super thankful for Valley View Animal Hospital. Dr. Kim is very knowledgeable caring but he's also straight forward which I appreciate so much! Thank you so much for all your amazing caring service for our furbabies!!! Million Stars they deserve!
posted: 08/23/2023
Google keeps deleting my review because I posted the price that was charged. I just want to say please keep your pet away from this place. Dr Kim did surgery on my pet charged me an insane amount, left an open wound on my cat just so he could charge me again for a second surgery. Then he suggested my cat might have cancer because his wound wasn’t healing fast enough, the surgery my cat endured was extremely painful and it didn’t have to be as bad as it was but because dr Kim wanted to charge all the money he could from me, he kept finding medical excuses for it. After I did research on how much other places charge and the medicine that was prescribed (side effect of blindness, an antibiotic that was not necessary, he let me know 5 days into giving it to my cat per his request), I stopped coming here against dr Kim’s request to do a second surgery and biopsy. Turns out my cat never needed to go through a second painful surgery, he healed on his own. The pictures I’m posting are from after surgery, I did not sleep all night taking care of him coming off anesthesia and in extreme pain.
posted: 06/28/2022
I am so glad I stumbled upon Valley View AH! It's a gorgeous, new facility with some of the most friendliest and kindest staff ever. My local vet was booked for surgeries 4 months out and I was in a hurry to look for a new place to spay my puppy. They were able to set an appointment within a week! Unlike some of the places I called, Valley View AH were very transparent with their prices for spaying over the phone and I really appreciated that. The prices are reasonable and I liked how they offered a standard package and an upgraded package with extra services. Dr. Kim is fantastic! He is very welcoming, cheerful, and confident. He has a great bio and educational background so I felt confident leaving my pup in his hands. I did not feel rushed during our consultation and he welcomed any questions that I had. The front desk staff is exceptional. They are attentive and you can tell they care for your pet and enjoy working there. George (I hoped I spelled his name right!) was the best and took his time to thoroughly explain to us the post-op care. My little pup had a successful spay operation! She cried on the way home but once she took her pain medication she was resting peacefully. I can't wait until she gains her full strength back but she is already on the road to a good recovery. Give this place a try and bring your lovable pets here. You'll be in good hands! Extra Highlights: -Plenty of parking space -VERY clean facility and spaced out seating for COVID precautions. Nice spacious lobby. -Awesome office hours
posted: 11/01/2021