St Louis Veterinary Clinic

4.1 (310)
3545 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94602, USA

Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at St Louis Veterinary Clinic

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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Pablo Lopez

They did a great job on kano's ears, this is him at 6 months old. Definitely recommend them for all ear cropping! Was my first time doing ear cropping and everything went very smooth from check ups to them healing. The picture prior to the ear cropping is Kano at 3 months and the two after is him at 6 months

posted: 03/25/2024

Sherelle Smith

I just recently called this vet for urgent assistance. A woman answered and said "I'm driving" what do you want?" I said is this a professional organization, I'm calling for assistance regarding my cat? She proceeded to tell me how I should just be happy that she answered my call. If this is what the first experience should be like for people when trying to get help, I absolutely want nothing to do with this organization and prevent others from having to deal with this. I followed up again in a call and she hung up again. Why would this org allow people to answer a call while driving? Very unprofessional and a sad reflection for the organization. If you are closed or unable to help, don't answer the phone - but to be driving why representing a company is pure sloppy.

posted: 11/01/2024

Francesca Austin

We’ve taken two dogs here over the years, some with odd diagnoses, and all have been treated accurately. We can even get refills of some medications from reception without bringing the dog in (again) and waiting, which saves the price of a visit (which is a reasonable price for a visit). Dr. Tan is an old school practitioner and he will see any person and animal that walks through the door - first come, first served, hours between 10am-2pm. Definitely recommend Dr. Tan’s practice and dread the day he decides to retire!

posted: 08/13/2024

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B M

Some treatments are fairly priced, while others are overpriced. I was charged $250 for one shot of antibiotics, and another time I paid $250 for neutering (which is not bad). However, the customer service is really poor. They don't take the time to explain things. For example, when I brought my cat in for neutering, they just took him and told me to come back in about 5 hours without explaining the process or aftercare. When I picked up my cat, he looked nearly dead and had peed all over himself in the basket (which was very upsetting). The cleanliness of this place is dangerously disgusting. There is pee and poop everywhere.

posted: 07/07/2024

Kaela Victoria

The front desk lady was extremely rude from the beginning and afraid of my Doberman for barking . She over charged me and I came back the next day after I noticed . They wanted to sedate my dog every other day for $75 each visit when I came for follow ups because she said he was aggressive. The assistant who provided all the care to my puppy informed me he was not aggressive and she wouldn’t sedate him because that’s too much for a puppy and he doesn’t need it . My dogs ears were posted the day after surgery which is not good to do you’re supposed to allow the wounds to heal before posting . They gave me my dog back after cropping with bloody ears and a popped stitch , they clean the dogs ears with scope mouth wash and do not preform proper testing for von willerbrands disease (they cut my dogs gums to make him bleed to test him) . All they care about is getting money from you and don’t provide correct and good care . The assistant who helped my dog was great and my dog loved her so I’m grateful at least she was there . Do not come here for ear cropping it’s not worth the money and I know there’s very few places to get it done but this is not the one .

posted: 03/16/2023