Pollock Pines Veterinary Hospital
4.7 (102) 6223 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Pollock Pines 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 891 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,714 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,675 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 11,124 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,976 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,335 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 626 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,058 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,848 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,964 |
| 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
Dr. Perkins and his staff are the most wonderful people and I feel so fortunate that i have them for my pet's needs. Dr. Perkins is the best vet I've ever gone to. He's thorough while also being very comforting about concerns I have about my pet. He's very good at reassuring you you and doesn't make a big deal out of things that don't need to be worried about. He's always given top notch care. My dog has had his teeth cleaned a few times here and he has also had two surgeries done that went beautifully with no issues. I will take my babies here for as long as I am able to.
posted: 05/18/2023
We have a small 6 1/2 pound Chihuahua 11 years old. Our lives pretty much revolve around him, as I’ve told Dr. Perkins there’s not much we wouldn’t do for this dog. After an extensive blood panel we found out that he has pancreatitis on top of a heart murmur. We see a cardiologist in Sacramento every six months who has told us not to let him lose any more weight. Dr. Perkins put him on a low fat, veterinary gastrointestinal diet for life. The food really helped his pancreatitis and with a follow up blood test found his numbers to be back to normal per Dr. Perkins. Having to keep the weight on him, we have tried to find out which food he seems to like the most within the low fat, veterinary, gastrointestinal dog food choices. There aren’t a lot of flavors or brands for this type of food. I would order it on Chewy and each time I had to get authorization from Dr. Perkins office. It got to be very challenging. Sometimes 10 days would go by and we could not get verification for the dog food. Dr. Perkins put our dog on that diet, so I went in to talk to the receptionist at Pollock Pines vet and she checked with Dr. Perkins. He would only authorize the one brand with only two flavors, one of which our pet didn’t particularly care for, so he has started losing weight, which the cardiologist didn’t want to happen. However, Dr. Perkins didn’t seem to care about much other than me buying the dog food from him. I spoke with two other vets and they don’t understand where he’s coming from. Unfortunately, I will have to move on to a vet that will take into consideration all his medical issues as well as our concerns. I’m sure Dr. Perkins would be fine for normal office visits, but my major problem is that I really need somebody that will work with me and not be focused on selling his in-house dog food. BTW there are 11 brands and flavors. Dr Perkins only sales 2 and he only wants you to buy his brand. Kirt Bell
posted: 08/05/2023
I have nothing but gratitude for Dr. Perkins and the wonderful staff! Shout out to Nicole who always goes above and beyond to help. Thanks again for being a essential part of our community.
posted: 07/19/2023
A vet who actually cares about our pets and goes the extra mile to prove it. Great staff, too!
posted: 09/20/2023
Dr. Perkins has been my vet for over 20 years. I live in Placerville now but I still drive up to Pollock Pines because I trust him so much.
posted: 05/06/2023