BrightCare Animal ER - Emergency Veterinarian
2.8 (17) 26012 Marguerite Pkwy Suite O, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USAHours:
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
How to Save Money at BrightCare Animal ER - Emergency Veterinarian
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 | 893 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,886 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 18,555 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 26,396 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,619 |
| 4.6 | Hartville | 171 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,205 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 808 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,383 |
| 3.8 | MetLife | 738 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,412 |
| 4.0 | Pet Assure | 13 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 115 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,996 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 1,696 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 8,169 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,966 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 1,832 |
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
Rarely write poor reviews but I am very disappointed in the turn that this business has taken. I took my senior pit bull here a few years ago and had a great experience. Unfortunately, I took my current dog in at 3am last night for diarrhea and the front desk was very short and had awful bedside manner (stating we give him “terrible food” and he is “super old”). The vet was more friendly and knowledgeable but ended up getting quoted $1,700 for diagnostics and they were recommending to hospitalize him for even more. I left feeling disheartened and stressed that I would be in huge financial distress. However, thank god I went to my normal vet the next day and it cost only $200 for everything!
posted: 08/12/2024
ZERO STARS. Do not take your pets here. I took my young dog here to get fluids. She was there for 24 hours and during that time got three completely different diagnosis that ranged from she's fine to she has days to live. This place will order unnecessary tests that are extremely expensive, and still not be able to diagnose your pet correctly. When I went to see her, they wouldnt bring her to me until I had paid my Vet bill, where they tried to charge me for a euthanization when my dog was still alive. The front desk employees are unsympathetic to your animals heath, and ignore you so they can laugh together and watch YouTube videos. I took her to a different Vet hospital to get a second opinion where they were able to diagnose her just by looking at her symptoms and put her on the proper medication, unlike brightcare that needed thousand dollar tests which included MRIS, biopsies, and Surgeries. If you care about your animals and don't want to be scammed please go somewhere else.
posted: 09/21/2024
WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. How they are even still open I don’t know but DO NOT come here by any means they already have their hand in your pocket before you even step foot through that door. They charge $97 for an “exam fee” & couldn’t even tell me what was wrong with my kitty. I brought him in because of an allergic reaction & 3 minutes later they come to me with an $800 bill to tell me he needed a catheter, injections, x-rays etc. all while they didn’t even know what was going on. (Never even examined him) I just heard him yowling in the back, scared & distressed. The doctor told me my cat was “not okay & in critical condition” and that taking him home was simply not an option bcuz of his condition. I asked if there was anything they could do, but unfortunately since I couldn’t afford the bill I had no choice but to take him home as they said they couldn’t even explore any further issues without me coughing up that money. We went home, gave him plenty of food water and rest & here we are over 3 days later & he’s his happy normal self as if nothing happened. In fact he had been fine since the moment we got him out of there. Throwing around the term critical condition when you don’t even know what you’re looking at is simply not okay & just prays on peoples fear of already losing their beloved fur babies. I could go on & on but this place simply is not worth the energy & i sincerely hope they never have to deal with any animal in actual distress because I just couldn’t imagine having to suffer the loss of both paying those unnecessary costs of bills & losing your loved one to negligence.
posted: 06/03/2024
My dog was here twice on 2 different occasions. One for when she fell into diabetic ketoacidosis and the next for pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs). Both times I was confident in the treat my girl received. Unfortunately the 2nd visit I had her transferred to my regular veterinary where we decided it was her time. I’m glad for Dr. Nguyen and staff for over seeing my girl and taking such good care of her.
posted: 03/02/2022
This emergency vet consist of a group of very professional, knowledgeable, patient and thorough, animal loving staff members. From the phone call, to the check in, they held my hand all the way through this nerve wrecking ordeal. The cost was laid out and explained to me, they took their time explaining everything and I chose the plan that fit my budget and they did not push me to do anything which I appreciate. I highly recommend this place to animal owners.
posted: 02/20/2024
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Animal Medical Center of Mission Viejo
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Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County
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BrightCare Animal ER - Emergency Veterinarian
26012 Marguerite Pkwy Suite O, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA(949) 716-9270
BrightCare Veterinary Group - Animal Neurology & Imaging
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