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Animal Care Clinic SLO

4.8 (157)

162 Cross St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

Best Pet Insurance in San Luis Obispo, California 2024

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 – 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Animal Care Clinic SLO

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.

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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.

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Reviews from Google

jeff miller

They take such good care of our reactive dog, Bogey. He needs sedation for the more demanding procedures, and while he is manageable, they shave him down and get where he won't let me trim like his front paws.

posted: 05/21/2024

Marci Mae

If I could give 10 stars I would! We moved to the Central Coast in January. I was having such a difficult time finding a knowledgeable AND compassionate Vet for my little fur Baby Piggy LaRue. Piggy has a lot of health problems to say the least, and after going through 4 other Vets here, I was beginning to regret our move. Then..we found Animal Care Clinic! Dr. Cherry is such a genius! She did for Piggies Skin issues what no one else could do. She actually took time to listen and treat Piggy as an individual case. She never made us feel rushed. Piggy has made more improvement under Dr.Cherry's care, in just a couple of months, than she had in the year prior! We have been back for 3 follow ups since then! I really appreciate how they follow up! THEN!! Also, Dr. Evan's to the rescue for Behavior modification! Piggy started getting scared when I left. She would impose self harm from anxiety. It was horrible! I could no longer leave the house and had to hire a Pet sitter, which, as I'm sure some of you know, can be QUITE expensive. It was costing $70 just for me to be able to go to the grocery store once a week. Dr. Evans is AMAZING!!! Honestly, I'm still shocked with how far Piggy has come thanks to her guidance! If I used to even open the garage door piggy would panic! Now I'm out there haha grocery shopping with NO Pet sitter! Wohoo! If you have a pup in need who has separation anxiety or behavioral issues, please go see Dr. Evans. She has changed our lives! Also, the Staff at Animal Care Clinic is (Extremely) patient. I must bug them with questions at-least 1-2 times per week and they are always kind. I find that a lot of reception at other vets in the area...were not so warm. The ACC is lovely from front desk to back office! If you are new to the area, or trying to find a new Vet! Please just go here and don't waste time like I did :-) They are Big Hearted, Knowledgable, patient and truly care for your Fur babies!

posted: 07/02/2024

Katie Escalera

This vet clinic is so great! Highly recommend, your animal will be in great care with them. They are very professional and friendly. Shout out to Ivan, he was great and helped me with my cat and showed me how to brush her teeth properly.

posted: 10/04/2024

Emily C

Affordable & quick vet. I’m going to recommend them to everybody! They made me feel so comfortable & were so patient and nice to me. Kira is an amazing vet assistant with amazing customer service!! Dr. Barber is also amazing. Thanks again!

posted: 07/31/2024

Lily Curtis

Love this place. They take such great care of our furry babies! I also like the gatherings they have and being able to give my little Pup a bath in their standing tub for only $15! You get to use their shampoo and hair dryer and not get your own bathtub and bathroom all messed up. Plus my doggy runs around rubbing the floor and furniture after a bath so it saves me the cleanup at my place. I take all 3 of mine for shots and check ups and they give us one room so it’s super convenient and having the 3 of them all together calms their nerves. Great place to go to obedience training for your doggies as well. I totally recommend this place! They’ve been really good to all of my animals.

posted: 09/06/2019

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