Premier Pet Clinic
3.4 (21) 8518 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90003, USAHours:
Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
How to Save Money at Premier Pet Clinic
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
BEWARE This place is sooooooo beyond freaking sketchy! They have appointments same day which I fell for and it seems from the reviews a lot of other have too. I had semi-sick pet so I thought this would be less than VCA Emergency. IT IS NOT and they don't even have any in-house equipment to run tests and labs! The Doctor asked whats wrong and looked over my pet didn't take her temp or anything. The doctor comes back and offers a package of treatments.....and the doctor makes up a price on the spot! It's so awkward and weird. No breakdown of costs to pick and choose which treatments.The doctor supposedly gave my pet antibiotics, wellness immune pills, and a flea treatment. The flea treatment was bogus fleas remained the same, not even a decline in fleas for a day, nothing! The wellness immune pills are just repackaged pet treats in a medicine bottle with a handwritten label.....and the antibiotics did NOTHING for my pet. I got suspicious because I've never gotten pet antibiotics this color and texture for any of my animals. The bottle is handwritten on too! Not sealed from the manufacturer with a prescription printed on it. The office is not equipped for testing, X-rays, or blood work. You might as well call a TelaVet for 1/16 the price. The whole experience cost $500. Last year I took a critically ill puppy to VCA emergency and paid $100 less for the rush visit, antibiotics, bloodwork, fluids, deworming and and vaccines! When I asked this vet about the cost for another pet I have with a different set of none critical issues he said "same" So I guess $500 is the standard price to be looked at and NOT be tested or diagnosed? I hate leaving bad reviews but this place is sketchy af and bad bad vibes.
posted: 12/06/2022
I would proceed carefully with this clinic. It all seemed great at first. We brought two dogs in at separate times. One of them was having the area around her eye continuously swell. The doctor gave us pills and eye drops and told us it was probably just allergies. We came back about a month later when we realized that the drops were a temporary fix. He told us it was just allergies, probably something in the air, and that the area would continue to swell after the eyedrops because, again, it's just allergies. Finally, we took her to another vet. Turns out, it was actually a bacterial infection in her molars. The second was our dog of over 10 years. He was having a hard time walking and the doctor checked him and with no hesitation offered surgery. Something was off, so we ended up taking him to the other vet who was honest with us, actually took x rays, and let us know that he had bone cancer that was too far along to actually do anything. He was honest and told us that surgery would only prolong his pain. We made the difficult decision to put him down. This was our experience. Please be careful when listening to what this doctor says.
posted: 02/18/2022
Dr. Argueta took great care of my parents beloved dog, Daisy, in her final hours. He and his staff went the extra mile to accommodate them and their pet. Also, to make them feel the closure they needed. Thank you once again Doctor. 👍🏻
posted: 08/09/2020
I have been coming to Dr. Walter for almost 5 years now and I am extremely happy with the service he provides. I have a catahoula terrier mix and when he was about 6 months old he came down with a skin condition. I took him to several vets and they treated him for everything from an allergy to mage, but no one was able to correctly diagnose him. After 2 months of watching him suffer from hair loss, scars and oozing sores Dr. Walter was able to treat him correctly and my baby was cured in a matter of 2 weeks. Dr. Walter literally saved his life.
posted: 06/10/2020
Dr. Argueta shows he really cares for your beloved pet's best interest but the client as well. He tells the truth and makes you feel safe. I take my geriatric dog for arthritis care and regular acupuncture sessions. My dog is back to his spunky puppy self again thank goodness! I would recommend him to anyone for a caring veterinarian that practices great medicine.
posted: 04/25/2020
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