Dr. Douglas Kunz
3.7 (15) 4299 E Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USAHours:
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: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How to Save Money at Dr. Douglas Kunz
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 | 11,713 |
| 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.
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
This place is the absolute worst. They only care bout the bottom line, not actually helping sick animals. They deserve to be closed for their lack of empathy and compassion, and also the poor customer service and generally awful demeanor of the rude people answering their phones.
posted: 03/05/2023
After several months of researching vets in the area VCA was and is amazing to our pet Franco. Dr Kunz, although never met in person during this time of Covid has been professional and kind. Follows up when he says he will and is compassionate and genuine. Things you want from your vet who is taking care of your fur family like their family. I highly recommend this clinic and of course Dr Kunz. So grateful to finally have someone in town that is reliable and professional and not trying to upsell you their food and services, unlike other vets in town.
posted: 03/15/2021
The worse vet hospital in valley staff would not allow us to see doctor. Due to 5 min discrepancy in appointment time left my dog who was in great pain lay on floor in reception for 1.5 hrs. There were no other people, pets or cars there during this time. It was a game played by staff if u love your pets do not go there absolutely no compassion
posted: 02/23/2019
Desert Animal Hospital is the best. I have been a client for many years and never have been disappointed.
posted: 10/29/2022
I wish I had the money to see my dogs Vetrinarian, Dr Douglas Kunz, more often. The Dr. Kunz, came with my Yorkshire Terrier when I 1) purchased 2) adopted 3) accepted a beautiful 8 month old Yorkshire Terrier, and her Vetrinarian Dr Douglas Kunz, from a Golfer as a gift one summer 4) woke up from a drinking binge with a Yorkie in THR bed nedxt to me my dog is 4 times a lady and her Doc is 4 stars YOU BET! put them back together again, and i'ts another home run for a 1) match 2) pair 3) team 4) group Eye know I'll have a hard time if I ever had to foget. Thanks ! Libby Locker and her dog Birdie (credits to: handler LBertsch: Sugar Sweet Sparkling Brandy Wine Rose Magnolia)
posted: 07/27/2015
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