Walkin Vets / Animal Hospital of Pittsburg
3.6 (98) 216 Atlantic Ave, Pittsburg, CA 94565, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
How to Save Money at Walkin Vets / Animal Hospital of Pittsburg
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 | 893 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,886 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 18,544 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 26,390 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,619 |
| 4.6 | Hartville | 171 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,204 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 808 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,383 |
| 3.8 | MetLife | 737 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,412 |
| 4.0 | Pet Assure | 13 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 115 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,993 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 1,696 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 8,162 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,964 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 1,828 |
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
Was able to get my puppies shots here same day. The dr. was nice and able to address all my questions. I live 6min from the office and has made it my go to Vet.
posted: 12/28/2024
Are you serious? The little dog Gigi that got kicked by that monster has a medical bill of $16,000? Why do veterinary clinics take advantage of knowing that people love their animals? That is just purely asinine and ridiculous!
posted: 03/05/2025
Worst experience ever. I waited for over an hour and all I wanted was an anal gland expression for my dog. I had been there once before and he told me I would only pay for an exam the first time and subsequently would only need to pay for the anal gland. However, this second time he tried to charge me for an exam and told me my dog has an infection without even examining her at all. He didn’t even take her temperature. Then he tried to charge me for meds and an injection, which I refused. When I refused to pay for an exam I never got, he told me if I only pay for the anal gland they would close my account (meaning don’t come back). I assured him I already had no intention of coming back to his hokey operation. Just goes to show, you get what you pay for.
posted: 07/31/2024
Took my senior Chihuahua there she was having Beathing problems, he made appointment for 8 o’clock at night only refused to see her. because he gave false pregnancy test to my 19 year old daughter’s dog, trying to charge her. Dog was not pregnant took her to Martinez veterinary, just was overwhelmed?300 instead of 600 is a large difference in price.
posted: 07/26/2024
I brought my puppy here on June 8th with a urinary issue because my normal vet was closed on Saturday. I first called didn't get a answer and the vet called right back. I inforned them the issues and that my girl has lemonade insurance. Was super eager and friendly to see my girl. When we arrived the girl behind the counter was in the back and didn't see us. Then took our info and we waited. We waited 40 mins for the Dr who wasn't there but "on their way" A man comes in nice personality seemed genuine. He examined my girl somewhat just agreed with what I said it was. Stated it will cost 98 to send urine out for testing. I agreed. He took her in the back to clean her up. She comes back in given shots (no clue what they were he didn't say) I'm given a print out showing the prices. I'm then told she didn't have enough urine to send out so we will test it in house and call you tomorrow. My bill was $439 I paid it. I have yet to ever receive a call back regarding her tests. Nor has lemonade been able to reach them. I called last week to touch bases on the same number. No answer. Vet calls right back I tell him what's going on. He questions why they want to speak with him. They need verification and soap notes which I told him. He acted like he couldn't pull up my dogs info due to his fat fingers (his words not mine) He stated I will call you back in a hr so around 1:30pm. He also gave me his email to forward the email from lemonade. He said don't worry about it he will take of it. I have yet to hear back from this vet. This is very very unprofessional and not ok. Thank God my puppy is fine. But your better off going elsewhere for your furbaby needs
posted: 06/27/2024