Artemis Animal Clinic
3.7 (14) 3433 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Artemis Animal 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:
| 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
Brought our cat in (Belle) and the staff and good doctor handled her (who is easily stressed) with great care and affection. I highly recommend Artemis Animal Clinic for your pets care
posted: 02/05/2023
The receptionist kept telling me she was new and kept putting me on hold after she’d ask me simple questions. I was empathetic and said, I understand if your are new .. I asked how long she’d been there and she said for several months. Not as new as she was sounding to be honest. Especially just to set an appointment. She added important questions about my dog and reassured me that they do handle dog heart issues and work closely with a cardiologist. A few days later the same receptionist called saying she had to cancel appointments as after receiving my digs records they decided not to . I thought they worked alongside a cardiologist? My dogs heart issues are super simple according to his current vet . This was handled extremely unprofessional and with no care at all. No stars.
posted: 09/28/2022
The staff are friendly and accommodating. I had bought a flea and tick medicine.
posted: 09/12/2023
I went to this vet for about a year. I never met the actual vet - she said the pandemic was the reason for sending assistants to speak to me. Finally, my dog's ear was in a lot of pain and, before they even looked at him, said they would have to anesthetize him to take out a foxtail which they thought might be in there. They showed me the foxtail but the next day, his ear was just as bad. I applied ear medicine from another vet and the problem cleared up. I suspect they keep a little store of foxtails. They don't actually care about my dog, just my wallet. I recommend going elsewhere.
posted: 05/18/2022
I had been going to a different vet in town for a few years, but when my dog had a serious anxiety problem going on and it appeared some medical issue, the vet would not see me. I explained what was going on and they would not make even the slightest time to see my dog. I got a same day appointment with this vet and she was very caring and thorough. She listened well and observed my dog and noticed a heart condition. After seeing a specialist they remarked that my new vet was very good for noticing the heart problem even with just a stethoscope. This is a small office with one vet and one receptionist and I prefer that.
posted: 06/25/2020
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