Beach Veterinary Hospital

4.3 (102)
2741 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814, USA

Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Beach Veterinary 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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.

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Getting 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

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Dana Tate

Dr. Ena is the most loving and kind veterinarian we have ever had. I feel safe with her expertise and confident our pugs are in great hands. We are so lucky to have her!

posted: 10/09/2024

Ciara Brown

I procrastinated on writing this review for a couple of weeks as I hoped the Veterinarian would come to her senses. Anyway. Ok, BOOM… My 1 1/2 year old German shepherd pulled a kitten from under my apartment building and the kitten was dehydrated, INFESTED with fleas, and had cloudy eyes. We thought we were helping by attempting to wash the fleas off but that only sent the kitten into shock (lesson learned). We rushed him to the nearest vet hospital which happened to be Beach Veterinary. Upon arrival, the receptionist came out, she was pretty nice to us but seemed a little distant. We told her what happened and she took the kitten in the back so the Vet can take a look. We were asked if we were staying until the Vet was done with the kitten and we decided to stay. We told them how we found the kitten and NO he wasn’t ours. The vet got majority of the fleas off, gave him IV fluids and informed us to wait until the next day to see if he wakes up and moves around. The vet said she couldn’t tell if he was a boy or girl and she acted as if she really didn’t want to help at first… we brushed that off. After we were charged $160 or so for IV fluids and for her soaking a towel in flea spray and wrapping him in it. That definitely shouldn’t have coated $160 especially since it wasn’t our cat to begin with. The vet heated two IV bags, wrapped him in a blanket and gave us an unused ice bucket and told us to keep him warm overnight. OK cool. The next day the kitten is awake and moving so I tried to call the Vet not realizing it was a Saturday and they were closed. Maybe an hour later the vet is calling back and tells us she came in to feed the cats and to see how the kitten is. We informed her that he was now awake and moving a little bit but his eyes were cloudy and could we use eyedrops to flush his eyes out… She said yes we could be she would rather give us antibiotics for his eyes and continue to keep him warm. She said she would leave it outside by the back door as she wouldn’t be at the office but for a little while. I said OK thank you. Never once did she mention payment, the cost of the medication or anything. I went to pick up the meds thinking she was just being kind. This is Saturday. I think they are closed on Monday… not sure. However, Tuesday rolls around and the receptionist calls asking for $44 for the ointment and I informed her that if I was aware on Saturday I would have paid that day but Tuesday I didn’t have it as I went to go buy things for the kitten like goat milk the vet recommended, a bottle to feed and a litter box etc. We figured God placed the kitten with us for a reason… see pics for the rest.

posted: 08/06/2024

Maura Hoffman

WOW!!! I am sooooooooo grateful for this wonderful, caring, very skilled, insightful and knowledgeable Veterinarian * Dr Ena saved my little dog! My chihuahua was bitten badly by a Pit bull mix at a friends house and I went to some other Vet Clinics & Animal Hospitals and nothing felt right. Then, upon meeting Dr Ena she had the best solutions and suggestions and ultimate care for the well being of my dog. I felt as if I had met an animal Angel & fantastic Doctor! Her expertise is amazing, her heart huge and her prices are very reasonable...

posted: 03/27/2020

Amanda DeRosier

Honestly, the most rude vet I have ever encountered in my life. She threatened to have my dog’s head cut off (!!!) and was barking at her staff. I feel sorry for the ladies who work under that vet. Save yourself and your pet the trauma and go literally anywhere else. I wish zero stars was an option. Your pets deserve better. - EDITED - I came in for flea medication, this vet threatened to cut my dog's head off. Your choice. I've filed a complaint with the state medical board. I encourage others to do the same.

posted: 08/25/2022

Audra Balok

Dr. Ina and her staff are the best in town. They legitimately care about your pet, I’ve seen dozens of vets over the lifetime of my dogs and Ina is the only vet I have trusted. She’s saved my stinky dog’s life and I’m forever grateful. I do find it humorous the folks on here that have an issue on her non GMO stance- does that make the reviewers proGMO?! How does that factor into the care of your pets? Ina is brilliant and her staff are the sweetest around.

posted: 07/30/2021