Canyon Veterinary Hospital
3.9 (167) 634 S China Lake Blvd # G, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Canyon 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
Kind, Affordable, Accurate: Providing an excellent service to our community. I recently took my cat in to Dr. Tom (Jenkins) at Canyon Veterinary for a UTI. I as a cat-mom had made many mistakes in trying to care for my cat before I was able to get him in for care. Dr. Tom was compassionate. He didn’t lecture me. He didn’t make me feel bad. He was kind. He educated me. Dr. Tom didn’t insist on a bunch of costly tests. He could have easily inflated the cost of examination and treatment, but did not. My cat was treated with shots, IV fluids, and prescription medication. The cost for these services was shockingly low!!! My cat was feeling better within hours and is back to his old self. The front office staff/techs are very polite and helpful. If you do go, expect excellent care but a bit of a wait. I didn’t mind the wait. It means your pet will get quality time with the doc and speaks to a bustling practice of happy customers.
posted: 05/27/2023
Decent vet. Had my kittens get vaccines here last year and service was very good and friendly. This year they gave my cat a blood test for a condition he had. Overall, the appointment itself went well, but I was there for 2.5 hours. They do see walk in emergencies and that might slow down the other appointments for the day. So, keep mind that you could be waiting on their busiest days.
posted: 03/31/2023
my roommate and I shared the love of a beautiful cat who we sadly made an appointment there next morning for euthanization. The poor cat on her last sad day was unesesarilly dragged to their office for a cancellation. Spending an unnecessary long trip to a vet office in California city making the experience more hardship. I've heard rumor the vets an alcoholic and frequently no shows to work. A cancelation happened twice this year. They are unreliable and they don't sanitize pet tables I noticed.
posted: 06/14/2023
Doctor Jenkins is great. Got shots and exam for both of our dogs. Was able to stay in our car and they came out to get us which reduced overall anxiety.
posted: 06/17/2023
Canyon staff was quick, courteous, professional. I took my puppy in to be examined for neutering. I was there for about an hour in total. My puppy is a 7mo old Mastiff/Pitbull and I'm confined to a wheelchair. With confidence, the ladies handled my dog with finesse. After the exam, Dr.Jenkins, was quick to point out that my dog was 1mo past due for vaccination and informed me if I had him give the vaccination it would be $30 and the examination cost of $67 would be free. I saved $37! Good job, Canyon Staff. I'll be calling again to schedule Goofy for his "vasectomy".
posted: 07/20/2022
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