MAST BOULEVARD PET HOSPITAL

4.3 (379)
9876 Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at MAST BOULEVARD 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,757
4.9 Embrace 17,158
4.9 Fetch 18,571
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 12,232
4.6 Pumpkin 1,473
4.6 Spot 7,033
4.9 Trupanion 73,743
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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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.

Reviews from Google

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Samuel Bowman

Dr. Deep and his staff are the best! I have good health insurance but my cat gets better medical care than I do. My Dr has never squeezed me in for an appointment when I'm really sick or called just to see how I'm doing afterwards.

posted: 10/08/2024

tina m

My Tato was 3 months and broke his arm in 2 places. Saw us right away and took care of everything on the spot. I’m so thankful to all of them for being so supportive, kind, helpful and putting my puppy first. It blew me away that everything was taken care of there- left with his medication. I can not write this review after Tato went back to get his check up and bandage - I was taken back when the “nurse” came out and Tato was extending himself out to her- I even asked my husband did Tato do… That speaks louder than any words- how he trust them and he knows they’re taking great care of him behind close doors- Thank you so much from all of us I highly recommend this place and my brother ( family) been taking their dogs here for years-

posted: 11/26/2024

Robin Swan

As a new client I felt they the front desk didn’t have their act together. They have you fill out all this paperwork on line then when you come in they ask you to do it again. Makes no sense. The front desk people had the personality of paste . Not quite rude but for sure not engaged. The vet that saw my dog was afraid of him. Even thought in the notes to them I told them my dog needed to be muzzled because he was a big scaredy-cat. When he was muzzled he moaned so much she couldn’t hear his heart and made no adjustments to do so. As well she had no interest in what I had to say just wanted to push her drug pushing agenda on my animal. I had wanted an xray - didn’t get . Mostly they wanted to vaccinate and give my animals pain pills. Not help me fix his issue. I was not impressed by her at all. Of course the shining star in the whole scenario was the vet tech! These people always rock and are way under paid for what they do. I can’t imagine them being “my vet”. Do better - I know you can

posted: 09/11/2024

Jeffrey Hodges

We've been taking our little guy, Basil, there since he joined our family in 2019. Since the business moved across the street to the new building, we have noticed a decline in service quality but an increase in prices. This past visit, he developed a painful abscess on his side. He was treated, sent home with meds and we were told to bring him back in seven days for a no-charge follow up. My wife took him in and, at no request from her, spoke directly to the vet, that walked in without being requested. Guess what? That resulted in a charge of $60, because they decided to let a distinguished member of the clinic speak to us. She disputed it with the front staff but was told she MUST pay. They have lost our business and respect!

posted: 08/29/2024

Mindy D

They state they care about your pet, but the facts show they care more about making money. This office lacks care for your pet, communication skills, and empathy when your pet is distressed or ill. If you ask a question regarding your pet's treatment, you will not get a response unless you are persistent. This office staff points the finger at anyone they can. I followed up with a phone call after 4 days of no response regarding my dog's care and I was told the email I sent went to the spam folder, the manager didn't see the hand written notes from their office staff, and they were unavailable to take my call when I asked the manager specifically. Hint: Make sure you ask the staff for their name, because you will need it later when they avoid communication with you. Also, Check out the "newest" reviews to see why people do not recommend this place. Most of the recent "5 star reviews" look a little rigged to me.

posted: 07/05/2024