Marina Pet Hospital
4.5 (123) 358 Reservation Rd, Marina, CA 93933, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Marina Pet 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 | 11,714 |
| 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.
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
Unfortunately the Marina Pet Hospital can no longer be recommended by me. The ladies who work here aren’t very professional and the care and environment is not very welcoming. What is also not very professional is that they tend to schedule many appointments around the same time creating chaos in their parking lot and confusion amongst clients. What is also odd is that they still don’t allow pet owners into the building during examinations. It’s 2023 now and the pandemic is over with. Another issue is obtaining an appointment. The girls always claim to be completely booked and oftentimes there’s no availability for several weeks. I really use to like Dr. Riley as a veterinarian but unfortunately she is seldom available and her office manager and staff just aren’t running this place in a professional manner.
posted: 09/03/2023
Please don't take your animal here. They don't care about being nice to your animals. They will double charge you for numerous things and then argue with you when you question it. Their office staff is totally useless. My cat needed an ultrasound and they told me the vet that did that was only there certain days so id have to make another appointment. So i made another appointment. They called me the day before and said they would have to reschedule it. I asked if the vet that did the ultrasound would be there. They said they would be. I showed up for the rescheduled appointment and guess what the vet that did the ultrasound wasn't there. They expected me to pay for a appointment i didn't even need
posted: 08/02/2023
This was our regular clinic for all 3 of our dogs. When he got sick, they offered to put down our elderly dog with cancer. They wouldn't allow me or my family be with in the room with him because I wasn't vaccinated for covid, even with everyone masking. Then they charged me $100 for an appointment just to stand outside & tell me they would euthanize him. I didnt even go inside the clinic. I had tried to ask them over the phone earlier, but they said I needed to come into the office with my dog. My family went with another fantastic vet to euthanize our beloved dog and he got to spend his last moments surrounded by his family. I will never use this clinic again.
posted: 05/04/2023
This is OK. The only vet in Marina. I hope to see more vet clinics soon in Marina as the population is growing with new houses.
posted: 08/03/2023
I love this veterinarian office. I haven’t been since the early 2000s but I needed services again and remembered having such a good experience here. So glad I went back. I live in Salinas but I’m happy to make the short drive for service I know and trust in him. I am happy to say it’s just as good if not better than it was before. I’ve had some complicated issues to deal with my different dogs over the years and they always figured it out.
posted: 09/14/2022