Soquel Creek Animal Hospital
4.7 (89) 2505 S Main St, Soquel, CA 95073, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Soquel Creek Animal 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 | 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
Dr. Miller and his team are all so compassionate and professional. They are great listeners and make every effort to address my pup's health issues in a way that makes sense for me.
posted: 07/07/2023
The whole staff has been amazing since day 1. I moved to the area about 3 years ago and this year took in a dog who needed some tlc. They took amazing care of Gizmo and soon I will be taking my cat in for her vaccines when its time. I love the friendly staff, and they are so great at helping me with any questions I have. They were also able to see Gizmo quick when he was having upper respiratory issues. Love them and will be recommending them to many more as I already have been 💜
posted: 11/21/2020
I made a first appointment over the phone, requesting to join my 15 year old dog inside for the Appointment, & let them know that he’s an Emotional Support Animal. They made the appointment and took all our info, & said they’d call me back after asking the Dr. They never did. I showed up at my appointment on time with my dog, (even though I have been without power for 3 days), & they said they had no appointment listed for me. So not only did they not get back to me, they didn’t properly complete making the appointment. I said I wasn’t interested in working with a disorganized place & hung up (you have to call to get In). The Dr then chased me outside yelling to move my car or he’ll tow me while I Let me dog walk/pee for literally three minutes. Then he took pictures of my car & degraded my mermaid business, & threatened to write me bad reviews for a business he’s never made an inquiry about. This guy is a piece of work. Where are the honest, responsible, good vets in this town?? My 15 year old dog is my Everything & we both deserve more respect than we’ve recently gotten.
posted: 01/12/2023
Dr Jason Miller has been watching over Cabo since I had him. I got Cabo when he was already 5. He's been the best dog ever. Now he's almost 14 and has had several old age issues. Dr. Miller has been very supportive to me and watching us go through these difficult years. It's great to have a vet who is compassionate and kind and listens.
posted: 02/07/2019
I love Dr Miller. He can do what other vets can't such as difficult fox tail removals from my 11 year old dogs ears. He also fixed my cats struvite crystal issue with no pricey over night stay and he did it for a thousand bucks which is cheap af! It's usually 2-3k easily!!!! I love this vet!
posted: 03/18/2022