Laguna Veterinary Care
4.8 (70) 1450 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Laguna Veterinary Care
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 | 11,713 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 16,627 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 10,616 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,975 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,332 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 625 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,053 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 6,829 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 67,550 |
| 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
They responded us very quick with efficient manner. They even try to help us out to get my dog’s health certification for international travel although that process is complicated and need patience to have USDA endorsement certification paperwork. That great attitude indicates their borderless, universal love on all pets.
posted: 05/09/2023
Great place to take your pet. They are very polite, professional, courteous and over all kind. Took care of my dog, for his shots and blood test. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍🐶🐶
posted: 02/14/2023
Such a great facility! Dr. Molly provided excellent care for our new kitten!
posted: 07/26/2023
We are so lucky to live close to and find Laguna! The staff were extremely helpful, and the Doctor is so thorough and patient with her explanation, has some amazing techniques (cup of peanut butter around the rim to distract from a shot/vaccination) and has some very practical & user friendly policies (check out in room so as to not juggle dog leash, wallet, signing & dog trying to say hi or hide from other patrons). As a military family member, we've moved quite a bit & I've had some wonderful vets, but Dr. Kholood Hassan just might be the best ever! This experience honestly is on par with that which I might have when taking my children to the pediatrician!
posted: 11/04/2018
Laguna Veterinary Care is the most beautiful veterinary hospital I have ever seen, and Dr. Hassan and her staff have personalities to match. My cat is usually wonderful at home and a complete menace at veterinary hospitals (scratching people, yelling, unable to be held), but when I took him to see Dr. Hassan last week, he was calm from the moment he came into the hospital, until the moment he left. She won him over with treats and her calm way. She had a heating pad in the exam room that he loved and he even laid still for a blood test while one of her assistants fed him treats! Thanks to Dr. Hassan, now I know my little guy can be just as good at the vet as he is at home!
posted: 05/22/2017
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