SPCA for Monterey County Veterinary Clinic

4.7 (253)
1002 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA 93908, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at SPCA for Monterey County Veterinary Clinic

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 11,714
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.

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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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Wini Chambliss

We had our Frenchy Lulu spayed and have had no problems whatsoever. The veterinary doctors seemed knowledgeable and genuinely invested in each pet. The price was right also. The only issue was getting on schedule for the procedure. For months my husband and I checked the website to secure an opening. I was told that priority is given to repeat patrons who bring in feral animals but I don't know if that is actually true.

posted: 08/09/2023

Ms Robinson

I miss how caring SPCA used to be back in the 90s and early 2000. I am a Disabled older woman with a cane. The young ladies at the counter did nothing to assist me carrying 6 separate carriers from my car to the door. I was very upset at their reasoning for putting animals down. If I could have gotten these kittens fixed sooner than two months out, they are extremely overbooked. I would have gotten them fixed and given them away myself. I doubt I will ever take an animal there ever again. I understand my friend had a feral in his apt, which was dropped in his patio a year ago, and when it got cold, it made her way inside. Before we could trap her, a male came in through the cat door. We continue to try and trap her, but the taking of her kittens to SPCA was done as a last resort to keep more kittens being born. They were already 3 months, and two more months trying to get a appt to have them fixed was just not do able given the fact we live in Apts that would not tolerate 6 kittens running around his patio. Please, people, don't drop your kittens on people's doorsteps in a box that also happened to my friend. I took this kitten in, and it breaks my heart how many cats are not fixed to stop this cruelty. Which causes the extreme rights of putting animals down for any medical issue. Issues that are curable, which also include any behaviorable issues that are curable with time that they don't have the time to work with. I am disappointed in absolutely everything that transpired over this issue.

posted: 07/21/2023

Cristi Good

Work with rescues if you can. Surrendering your animals here is better than them suffering on the streets if you have no other options. They say they won’t “euthanize medically or behaviorally healthy pets.” I doubt many animals are “behaviorally healthy” at the pound.

posted: 06/29/2023

Emi Campbell

Swift services, compassionate and friendly staff. My cat Jill had deworming, topical treatment, and a couple of basic shots. More than reasonable prices. I had my other cat Jackie get basic vaccinations at SPCA as well, and SPCA is my go to place from now on. Staff was helpful with the vet referral as well. I am a proud member of PeTA (People for the Ethical Treatmemt of Animals), I love animals, and I can tell that SPCA is doing their best to provide us with easily accessible and affordable care.

posted: 04/24/2023

CashMoney Love

Affordable prices, friendly staff, you can really tell they want the best for your animals..

posted: 08/12/2023