West LA Veterinary Group

4.3 (47)
10749 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA

Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at West LA Veterinary Group

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 11,713
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.

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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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Asa Greenberg

Caring, wonderful vets and team. We have been seeing them for years. They've always taken excellent care of your dogs.

posted: 08/13/2023

Michael Holden

Dr K takes great care of our pups!! Staff is super cool and explains things really well. They are also super adept at calming nervous animals, ie, me.

posted: 10/26/2018

Tali Sigalus

This is the third vet I've tried to get my dog into today who's eye is swollen and more than likely just needs antibiotics. They are not unique in that they clearly do not actually have compassion for animals. To be clear they're open they just won't see my dog because they're not taking any new patients. Their alternative is for me to take my dog to an emergency clinic, for those aren't familiar with prices of emergency clinics they are significantly more costly and I've already spent $13,000 on my dogs pelvic surgery because of a broken pelvis. I know people are overworked and tired, but you would expect a veterinary clinic to have some compassion for an animal in need, specially when they're being asked to do some thing that is within reason like see a dog within business hrs.

posted: 09/10/2022

Ali Webster

These guys are just awful. Zero bedside manner from the reception, I've been bringing my dogs there for years and years and they always act like they've never seen me before. They supposedly keep Saturday open for emergency visits but I called the minute they opened and they were already “double booked”. Long hold times and then when they pick back up they always act like they haven't spoken to me yet. I can't stress enough how terrible the front desk staff is. Could care less about your dogs situation, it's like speaking to robots. My dog was spayed here, and I explained her subsequent negative symptoms that I wanted her seen for, and there was absolutely zero regard for my concern. The doctors just couldn’t care less about patient care and relationships, it’s a total churn and burn operation. Will be very happy to take my business elsewhere now. If you want to be treated like a human being that matters, go elsewhere.

posted: 07/16/2022

Gabrielle

The office is really nice and very clean. All the women working the front desk were lovely and the vet is patient and kind. I was very nervous about a lump on my pups belly and she took the time to explain all the options to me. Gave me a price quote before doing anything. I felt like her treatment recommendations were because she cared about being cautious and not because she wanted me to spend more money. Definitely recommend this office.

posted: 03/23/2019