Veterinary Care Center
4.2 (449) 6455 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
How to Save Money at Veterinary Care Center
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
I haven’t been in a few months but I talk about this place to everyone. I no longer live in Los Angeles and since moving it’s been challenging to find a veterinarian center like this one! If you’re in LA, this place is so amazing! They never try to over charge you, and are always truly in service for you and your fur one! Thank you a thousand times
posted: 06/27/2024
To make an appointment here I guess you have to pay them $100 in advance… which is ridiculous. They haven’t done anything! I called made an appointment and gave them a card to hold on file and I was planning to pay with a different card. I told them that very specifically. I showed up early to fill out any paperwork that might be needed to be done and they didn’t save my appointment! I went over there for nothing! Such a waste of my time. Are all the vets in LA trash or what?
posted: 09/24/2024
I would not trust my pets to come here ever again. The Veterinarian, Dr. Bouganim was the rudest person I have ever met. They love to up charge you just to take your money. Honestly I don’t even think they know what they are doing here. Please if you have another place to take your beloved pets, I would do so.
posted: 07/16/2024
The worst! No one not to have told me that the opthamologist leaves as soon as he is done looking at the dog. Otherwise, I would have gladly stayed hours just to have been given the chance to speak with the doctor; give history, and to have found out anything about what is wrong with my dogs eye. I know nothing about the problem, I dont even know what the medicine is that I was given. A real disappointment in care, and shocked by not being able to speak with the doctor, my dog's eye was bleeding, some tech just handed me medicine and they charged over $400. OMG -* * the rest is in response to the Vet Care center posted a response - ** even though the vet care center said the doctor called - the office did not give him my message that I could stay and speak to them, but the office assured me he would still be there when I came back in an hour and a half. I just got off the phone with the doctor and he also was very disappointed the front office didn't tell him my message. I had been very clear that I would be able to stay if time was a problem. I was NEVER told the doctor leaves after the check up, He only left a message with 'call me" and when I did call back they weren't sure if he had left, and then if the nurse was there. Nothing. Ultimately the doctor did call - after I posted the first half of this review, when they wrote their response. Good news the optomologist is issuing a refund and I have another appointment at a different doctor.
posted: 10/30/2024
Update: while the vets here are good, the front desk staff has been more rude and less competent since my original review. Unfortunately, we moved from here a couple months ago. I hope things change, our mini baby loved it here and we really just want him to get the best. Original: They take very good care of our pup and the facility is always clean. Jasmine and the rest of the front desk staff are always knowledgeable and give great service. The vet's usage of Trupanion is a literal lifesaver. The vet techs and doctors (shoutout to Matt, Lo, Hollie and Jordan) are extermely knowledgeable and care so much. The pup (my nickname for our pup), Shadow, is always well taken care of here
posted: 11/20/2023
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