Ranch House Veterinary Services

4.6 (79)
1619 Laurel Rd, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Ranch House Veterinary Services

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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Sandy Knotts

Dr Stewart and Gail her veterinary assistant came to our home to exam our newly adopted kitty that lost her previous owner in October. She was not a cooperative patient Dr Stewart and Gail suggested the safest and easiest way for my kitty to be examined was to sedate her. They were so loving and kind to her. They performed the tests she needed and exam efficiently while my kitty was asleep then she received an injection to slowly wake her. Dr Stewart and Gail waited and stayed while she was waking up to make sure she was fine. They were so amazing in handling a very uncooperative kitty I will continue to have my kitty under their care. Gail followed up later to check on my kitty and Dr Stewart called me the next day to review the results of my kitty labs and we now have a solid plan to take care of my kitty needs.

posted: 12/30/2023

Pattie Ochoa

We had a wonderful experience with Ranch House. My dog declined in health very quickly and we urgently needed them to come to our home. They were able to come over within 90 minutes and help our dog pass peacefully and pain free. Dr. Stewart was amazing and absolutely so passionate towards us! She visited me again today to bring our dogs paw prints that they took for us and again was so sweet! I will definitely be using her as our other dogs main veterinarian.

posted: 07/12/2021

Amber Barratt

We could not have been happier with the ladies at Ranch House Vet. They examined all 3 of our animals in the comfort of our own backyard. The exams were given with love and care. The gentle hands kept all 3 animals calm and as collected as possible. Our dog Ollie was the first for the exam and he was elated with all the pets and treats. Hannah and Dorito our cats, were held safely and examined quickly. I highly recommend Ranch House. They are our home vet now and we are pleased.

posted: 02/15/2021

Roxanne Nelson Faris

Dr. Stewart and her staff are knowledgeable and caring people who love our fur babies almost as much as we do. We recently had to put our 16-year-old Mal, Remy, down. She was the best dog anyone could have wished for and it took months of us calling to schedule the appointment and then canceling as we thought she was doing better. When the time did finally come Dr. Stewart took hours with us as we said our final goodbyes in the comfort of Remy’s own home. It was a blessing to hold her as she drifted off. We now use Dr. Stewart with our cat, Kane. No more putting him in a crate and driving him to a place he does not want to be. Kane, is seen in our home and it doesn’t seem as traumatic.

posted: 12/15/2021

D. Y. Guiffre

Dr. Stewart and Ranch House Vet. Services have been taking care of our dogs for many years. As a physician, I recognize good quality medical care whether it is for people or pets. Dr. Stewart is an outstanding veterinarian and her preventive care advise has given us many additional years of quality time with our dogs. The mobile service is a big plus! Our current dog does not "play well with others" and the mobile visits allow to be evaluated and treated safely and comfortably at home. This is much less stressful for all of us. She loves seeing Dr. Stewart and her staff when they come to visit. If you value comprehensive, high quality veterinary care, I highly recommend Dr. Stewart and her Ranch House team!

posted: 10/14/2021