Marina Pet Hospital
4.3 (62) 2024 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How to Save Money at Marina Pet 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 | 893 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,886 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 18,555 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 26,396 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,619 |
| 4.6 | Hartville | 171 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,205 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 808 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,383 |
| 3.8 | MetLife | 738 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,412 |
| 4.0 | Pet Assure | 13 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 115 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,996 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 1,696 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 8,169 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,966 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 1,832 |
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
4 visits in the last 2 weeks with new puppy. Front desk staff has been very friendly and helpful. I went in to get flea/tick medicine and they offered to give it to Dusty so I wouldn't have to be the "bad guy". Dr. Melcon is good with our baby girl as well as with us. She takes time to explain things and lets us know when and what we need to do next. The new puppy decision was made fairly quickly and I feel very lucky to have found Marina Pet Hospital.
posted: 08/16/2015
The veterinarian and the staff members of Marina Pet Hospital in San Francisco California are excellent. They were able to schedule my little chihuahua for an appointment and fit him into their schedule. It was so helpful. They were all so calm, caring, relaxed, comfortable with us. Little Casey was at ease and well cared for. The office is convenient and comfortable. The exam rooms are clean and well appointed. Great website and excellent online access and communication technologies.
posted: 08/16/2015
Debra Melcon at Marina Pet Hospital has been my vet for almost 40 years now. She has taken care of me and the four dogs I have had in my lifetime. She is very knowledgeable, kind, and caring. I thank her, and so do Charles, Chelsea, Chester, and Charlotte. The staff has been very helpful also.
posted: 08/15/2015
We have lived in SF for 34 years, always with 1-2 dogs at home. I have full confidence in all the vets here but rely on Dr. Melcon's wisdom and experience. She has seen us through many operations and last moments with our wonderful dogs. We moved to Mill Valley about 10 years ago and tried switching vets. We had a new puppy with bladder control issues. After many visits to this new vet and no diagnosis, I returned to Dr. Melcon who immediately diagnosed our pup with a urinary tract infection. I was so grateful. We are back in SF now and so appreciative of Marina Pet Hospital. The front office staff are always welcoming and organized and very personable.
posted: 09/05/2015
We have been taking our companion cats to Dr. Debra Melcon at Marina Pet Hospital for over 20 years. I can't praise both Dr. Melcon and the staff enough for the great health care, friendly attitude, and most of all compassion. The health care plan has been invaluable to us over the years. My daughter and also several friends also take their companion animals to Marina Pet Hospital, and I always refer them to anyone looking for excellent care for their own companion animals.
posted: 08/15/2015
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