VCA Clarmar Animal Hospital
4.5 (97) 20805 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at VCA Clarmar 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 |
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4.4 | AKC | 891 |
4.5 | ASPCA | 11,714 |
4.9 | Embrace | 16,675 |
4.9 | Fetch | 11,124 |
4.2 | Figo | 2,598 |
4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
4.9 | Healthy Paws | 9,976 |
4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
4.6 | ManyPets | 2,335 |
4.0 | MetLife | 626 |
4.8 | Nationwide | 21,404 |
4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
4.5 | PetPartners | 112 |
4.3 | Pets Best | 12,058 |
4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,425 |
4.6 | Spot | 6,848 |
4.9 | Trupanion | 67,964 |
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
I took my pitbull Sweet Pea because she was having difficulty delivering her pups and they were going to charge me $8,694 to give her a C Section and she died before they did and they still charged me 2,469. My pitbull had one pup alive and I attempted to take care of her but she started thriving less and less. They charged me $400 just to see her and then charged me another $192 for antibiotics instead of telling me that the pup would die before I got her home. They could've just told me that she had no chance to survive. Instead they over charged me to even see her and then charged me another $192 just for antibiotics. And the puppy died less than 20 minutes after I took her away from the hospital. And on top of that, she was bleeding out of her mouth and nose. I didn't bring her bleeding. Shame on VCA. All you guys really care about is money. You don't really care about the animals. I'll never go back. I'm better off keeping my sick animals at home. They have a better chance with me. Smh.😠😡🤬. I guess they believe that only wealthier people should have animals but they can't keep them all. Nor would they. Doctors that don't really care!!!!!
posted: 05/19/2023
Oh, my I don’t where to begin, Suffice to note if you walk in this office to have your animal treated for anything and everything you will encounter individuals who will care for your pet as if they were their own, Special recognition goes to Dr. Matsumoto who is so gifted at her craft I’m grateful my animal is her patients, Toni at the front desk who is an absolute delight to interact with each time I need to schedule an appointment, Alex who helps the vets is filled with compassion and embodies what healthcare should be for animals and of corse Kyle who is soft spoken and gentle in all interactions. I am so thankful for these Individuals but every but all the people that work at this hospital are tremendous and my animal and I are thankful for each of you!
posted: 08/28/2022
Dr. Gonzalez is very patient with my puppy and exam him very carefully and nicely. My puppy loves her. Also, the nurses are very nice and friendly.
posted: 07/21/2022
I scheduled my appointment with the vet tech and then I wrote the wrong time on my calendar by mistake. I came a full 2 and a half hours late. Despite this being COMPLETELY my fault and due to my own stupidity, they still saw me!!! Given, they weren’t too busy and it wasn’t an appointment with the vet but this just goes to show how these amazing folks go above and beyond. They ALWAYS take care of me. I can’t recommend VCA Clarmar more highly.
posted: 04/02/2022
Fast and safe service. Took our new adopted kitty here to get her first check up and her 4month rabies shot. The staff was friendly and cautious of covid. We didn't even have to get out of the car. We were seen on time and our kitty came back relaxed and taking care of.
posted: 01/07/2021
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