Walnut Creek Veterinary Hospital
4.7 (130) 540 Lennon Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Walnut Creek Veterinary 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 | 11,756 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,140 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,308 |
| 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 | 12,229 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,024 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,550 |
| 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
I saw Dr. Grange for vet care for my golden retrievers. She did physicals and bloodwork for both of my boys and was excellent with them. Even mentioning some labs for one of my boys with gut issues that I had never heard of. Very thorough. She also neutered my two year old golden. I was absolutely dreading this and shed tears when dropping him off. When I picked him up he looked great and was ready to go! His incision was very small and healed quickly. The staff were very kind and helpful as well in the process.
posted: 03/22/2023
All our furballs love this place! Dr Isaacson is awesome and takes care of our 2 seniors as if they were her pets. ❤️❤️. Office runs on time every visit we’ve been there.
posted: 08/14/2023
When you bring a pet into a Vet, it’s not only to get shots and usual wellness checks but to build rapport and faith in their services for when something more severe may occur. I was very disappointed this morning to find that even when you Press 1 for emergencies they are still going to try to put you on hold, and have no sense of emergency. I also found this vet squeezes their bookings in so tightly that you’re not going to have a chance if your pet gets injured and needs to see someone ASAP. The schedule rules all here and they are comfortable letting your pet sit in pain for them to be ready. I did get upset and tell them I wanted him in ASAP and it was ridiculous for him to wait and they did find an appointment opening for me 3 hours after my initial ask. But at this time I was already leaving Evergreen Pet Clinic with a well taken care of Pet that did in fact have a painfully injury that was addressed in a timely manner. Do better!
posted: 07/26/2023
Dr Jill, and a wonderful staff are true professionals in every sense of the word I've been to a lot of places throughout the United States one of the coolest of all don't worry at all if you have to bring your animal there they'll be fine...!!!
posted: 10/06/2022
I’ve been bringing Gustaf to Walnut Creek Veterinary for years. There are a few good vets in this area but this one is my favorite. Dr Jill is amazing and her other doctors and staff do a great job with making your pet feel comfortable and if they are sick, back to normal as quickly as possible.
posted: 12/11/2021
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Geary Veterinary Hospital
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Hall, Katrina DVM
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