OakVet Animal Specialty Hospital
4.6 (953) 1133 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, 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 OakVet Animal Specialty 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
They took such good comprehensive care of my pug with breathing issues. Provided excellent care and when he was in overnight care the doctor called me before her shift ended just to tell me he was still doing ok. I also emailed them after his care and they took the time to call me back and give me more advice on home care which i appreciate endlessly. My dog is my baby and they took the care and treatment of him incredibly seriously and took care of him by loving on him when he was in their care. He is not in the clear yet but I so appreciate how communicative everyone here was. Thank you so so so much!
posted: 07/27/2023
Everyone was very kind and caring. I like that the ER is on the 1st floor and clinics are on the 2nd floor. My dog usually gets scared and would start shaking once he sees that he’s at the vet clinic. But not here. He was just calm. Dr Williams did a thorough explanation of what’s best for my 15 year old baby.
posted: 08/09/2023
It was our first time here. Everyone was very friendly. I definitely will be coming back.I loved how they really cared about my Oliver. He has very bad anxiety and made sure I was able to stay with him to ease his anxiety.
posted: 09/13/2023
This was our first time having to go into an ER for our dog Nova. From the start, service was great, we were very worried as she got attacked by a dog. She came out so happy and back to her normal self. They gave us updates as we waited to calm our nerves and ultimately they found that she was doing fine and asked us if we wanted to take her home or offered to keep monitoring her. Our visit was smooth and we left relieved of our concerns. I would come back to OakVet if we had to go back to the ER. The staff then called us for an update and to make sure she was still doing well. 10/10
posted: 07/15/2023
OakVet’s staff and Dr. William are so nice and helpful. My dog has heart condition that has to do check up every 6 months. Dr. William always finish his EMR immediately after our visit so our primary doctor has it asap since I always schedule back to back check up appointment for him. I was skeptical to choose OakVet at the beginning because of the location but they are gated and you cannot come in without permission. Im glad I decided to choose OakVet.
posted: 09/14/2023
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