Ojai Village Veterinary Hospital

4.8 (56)
311 W Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Ojai Village Veterinary 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:

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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Never had a negative experience, Dr. And staff are all kind, and compassionate (towards both pets and people) They get to bottom of health issues, and design a plan that's do-able. My cat has Renal failure

posted: 12/27/2022

Chris Monday

Dr Sallen is so compassionate. Everyone in the office is nice too. We had to put our dog down and as heartbroken as we were, we felt it was the most loving way possible. Now we have a new family member and feel she is in the best hands.

posted: 09/19/2017

RICK W.

Thank you very much Dr.Sallen for the exceptional care you and your staff gave me on Saturday. I really did not like going to the Doctor much in the past. My appointment was fast and easy and, I'm sure we will see you again soon but, not too soon! Thanks again, My ears and feet feel better already!

posted: 12/15/2019

Charity

I was a mess when my little guy got attacked by a much larger dog. The placement of the wound and the amount of blood had me thinking I might lose him and I didn't want to risk the longer drive to Ventura.The staff was calm and caring, fixed up my little guy and I am beyond grateful. My schedule is a crazy one and they were also very accommodating for his follow ups. A big thank you to the amazing staff, we'll see you again!

posted: 06/22/2018

Shirley Robertson

This has been an incredibly compassionate and kind experience. My 15 year old cat Harley who had been to the Ojai Village before and had first rate care 3 years earlier, was now 15 and actually failed almost overnight. A friend of mine, while I was at work, called several clinics and the prices for euthanasia were more than I could manage, I called them, they took him right in and it was a price I could manage, unlike the others. They even gave me flowers for him and the kindness from the staff to the Doctor was unparalleled. God Bless all of you, from me and most of all my Harley, gentle soul and gentleman cat. ❤️❤️

posted: 07/19/2017