East Bay SPCA Spay & Neuter Surgery Center

4.5 (295)
410 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA 94621, USA

Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at East Bay SPCA Spay & Neuter Surgery 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:

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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Vaishali Pakhale

10 stars service Hey Google Is there any option to give East Bay SPCA Oakland more than 5 stars for their services? My boy Hachi The Siberian Husky got neutered today and it was an emotional and panic moment as a fur parent. I booked the appointment well in advance (2 months ago) and in constant touch with the staff members. I made multiple calls to do all the checkin requirements over the phone and got all the necessary answers. The reason was choosing SPCA came at the last moment when My Vet gave me a quote of $900 for neutering and it was way too much. I decided to enquire more about the low cost clinics and thanks to Google Reviews and local dog’s group gave me lot of positive feedback. Start to end process Hachi is close to 52 pounds and we were told to checkin at 7:15 am. We reached little late and there was a huge checkin queue. We completed all the paper work and after 20 mins assistant came with the leash, took Hachi and asked us to wait so that doc can give us a call for surgery approval. They do some pre- examination prior to the surgery. Once we got the call from the doctor we were told to come back at 3:30pm for pickup. We were anxious 😥 but the staff were so helpful. They gave us a call to let us know that surgery is done and we can pick him up. Seeing hachi we were so relieved. Though we took two surgery cones with us but because of the sizing issue we had to purchase XL size from the clinic for $16. Overall the surgery went well. We were also provided pain relief tablets and all the instructions given to us by the assistant. The total surgery costed us close to 227 which was not at all bad if you compare with $900. SPCA needs more funding so that they can operate well. Private clinics are way too expensive. I will be coming back again for Hachi’s shots and medications. A very happy Mommy

posted: 04/27/2023

Kanghong He

I took my two little Bichon Frise to here. One for Neutering one for spaying. Both went very well. Check in and check outs are very efficient, staffs are friendly and from what I can see, the stitches are done nicely. They also have a much lower price than any for-profit vets in the entire Bay Area. Around $290 each.

posted: 07/12/2023

SAMANTHA ALVAREZ

I would love to say thank you to the veterinarians, vet techs, and staff of spca for helping with my dachshunds neutering you guys were very compassionate and made the process of checking in and out a breeze. I know with Covid restrictions and staff shortages that it can be difficult but you guys handled everything well and have excellent service. I would definitely come back for my pet services and of course recommend to friends and family 10/10.

posted: 02/24/2022

Karen Griego

They were very organized and great with the animals. The place was clean and plenty of parking. The only problem I had was they forgot to put on the flea treatment I payed for. I asked him when my dog was brought out and he said no but then took him back and put it on her. So far I'm pleased with them. I had a cat spayed there years ago with no problems. I highly recommend.

posted: 06/21/2019

stephanie serenio

The staff was super friendly and made me feel like my kitty was in great hands. He was well taken care of and came home happy and healthy even after being neutered. Thank you SPCA for helping keep the pet population under control.

posted: 10/27/2019