College Pet Clinic

4.5 (137)
475 College Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92057, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at College Pet 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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Aurora Dressler

Dr Don Kang mishandled my cat Luca and botched his surgery making the incision way larger than needed to be didn’t inform us of the risks on his chart that his blood was already showing evidence of kidney failure didn’t give us any answers about what the lump or cyst was or if it was even harmful in the first place. All they did was take my money (over $1,000) and kill my cat and leave me with months and months of grief and despair. They (MARINA) removed the stitches too early without checking to see if he was ready… which he was not! Marina is a disgrace to veterinary practices all over the world, and it is a shame that she still has a job there she should’ve been fired immediately after making that huge of a mistake. Don Kang added staples into him, which set him back on his healing journey. And another vet tech admitted this to us when we brought it up she said yes, that very well could’ve led to his death. With the absence of help from this veterinary clinic, all the neglect and malpractice led to the death of my beloved cat. He was only 11 years old and his kidneys were only starting to have troubles. If they had let me know about that before the surgery I would’ve never gone through with it, but because they failed to tell me that he got the surgery and, it progressed his kidney disease into kidney failure and he was gone within weeks because he was so depressed after the surgery he wasn’t eating. These people should not be working with animals. I hope this business goes under so no one else has to go through the trauma that I’ve experienced here. He would still be alive in my arms if it wasn’t for them killing my beautiful cat And they are fully to blame. Medical malpractice, incompetent staff No follow up on what the lump was. It probably wasn’t even tested as to what it was in the first place. He just said it needed to be removed after looking at it for one minute. There’s no thorough evaluation. They lied to me didn’t tell me the whole truth about his condition prior to surgery. I would’ve never went through with the surgery if I knew the risks that went along with it the risk that (I was never informed about) this place is a cash grab. They took advantage of my trust and their titles as veterinarian professionals. They deserve everything bad that’s coming their way.

posted: 05/08/2024

Timothy Rielly

The Doctor saved our labs life removing this huge tumor she 11 years old and acting like a puppy again. He is our hero

posted: 02/18/2024

dance

Best vet I've found yet. I found the staff at college pet to be very easy going, fair, and kind. It is a family practice, and the atmosphere is quiet and mellow. I had both my geriatric dog and cat for an introductory visit, so was prepared for chaos, stress, and a month of ramen dinners, but we all felt just fine, even the cat was chill and curious more than anything, prices were fair, no services were pushed. Dr Kang was very thorough, generous with his time, and helped my itchy pup with yucky ears more than any other vet has EVER, and we've seen many, and spent MUCH with temporary relief at best, sometimes even hurting my pup. Doc can come across a bit brash when he's really just being emphatic. He's trying to be clear because y'all aren't as smart as you think. I think people who have complained about that here are hypersensitive and unfamiliar with cultural differences. Great vet.

posted: 08/05/2022

Lelan Chrans

Was a very horrible experience. My dog was diagnosed with left heart failure and was treated with meds for several months. As condition progressed, his health deteriorated and was time to let go. The Dr and assistant performed the euthanasia. I tried to explain that my dog had very short breath and very limited capacity so, if he was stressed, he would gasp for air. I asked for oxygen just in case this happened during the sedation period. The Dr did not listen to me and proceeded with the sedation. First, he pulled my ailing dog around very firmly. So that my dog was facing the wall and not me. I wanted to comfort him during the process and was not allowed. The assistant was holding him tight and blocking me from taking a position to comfort my poor dog because he was scared. He injected the sedation quickly then proceeded to inject the euthanasia drug very quickly before the sedation even took effect. My dog was dead before I could even look into his eyes to comfort him. The whole process took less than 5 minutes and it takes at least 15 minutes for the sedation to even take effect. Very Horrible, an terrifying experience that I will remember the rest of my life. The Dr and his assistant were like wild animals going after a fresh kill and my poor little guy had no escape. Very insensitive no compassion and crass. Never again will I go there.

posted: 02/12/2023

amelia Marquez

Drs assistant is great. Always makes ur pet feel at ease. Dr. Is also really good. Listens to ur concerns and doesn't overcharged

posted: 12/12/2023