Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital
4.7 (54) 1242 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente, CA 92673, 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: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Pacific Coast 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 | 11,756 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,140 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,308 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,602 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,008 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,343 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 652 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,407 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 113 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,229 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,024 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,550 |
| 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
New to the area and my pup Beatrice had a cracked tooth. I called and they happened to have a cancellation so I showed up for a consultation. Super professional, transparent with pricing options, thorough with her required updates, and I felt very comfortable handing over my 3 year old ball of energy to them for their car-side service model. She’s now had her tooth extraction within a reasonable schedule to get her in for the urgent-but-not-emergency surgery and came back for her follow-up. Super thorough, professional, and a great deal of care for my dog and we are now coming here as our primary vet!
posted: 08/24/2023
We feel so lucky to have found Pacific Coast Vet Hospital! They not only moved mountains to fit our dog into be seen when she was suffering from a scary health crisis, they are also caring, professional and amazing at communicating. They worked hard to keep us up to date on our dog's status and prognosis and educated us on how to best treat her condition moving forward. They gracefully walked that very tricky line between providing the very best care and also being conscious of cost (for example by canceling extra tests when they could, finding a less expensive alternative when possible, etc). I am 100% certain our dog is alive today because of their care and we look forward to them providing her care for years to come. Thank you Dr. Scibelli and Dr McCarthy and all the team that helped our pup through her scariest moments!
posted: 04/27/2023
Very pleased with our experiences so far at Pacific Coast Veterinary! All of the vets and staff who have treated our 3 cats have been wonderful. One of our cats recently broke her paw (pictured) and they went so above and beyond with her care that she healed in only 4 weeks (2 weeks faster than original prognosis) and was able to get back to running and playing before Christmas! Very thankful to have our cats in the care of this practice:)
posted: 12/25/2021
The Dr's and staff take great care of our 4 Afghan rescue girls. They are friendly to pets and parents and make both feel comfortable with their services. Fees are always explained up front before treatment and seem to be consistent with market. They meet you your pet curbside and take them in for treatment while you wait.
posted: 03/27/2022
Over the years I have been to many Vets in the area. all I can say is these guys are the best. I recently had to put my old pal down. As difficult as it was the staff made sure we were treated like family. I can't thank you enough.
posted: 02/20/2022
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