Petco Vaccination Clinic

4.1 (42)
780 NJ-3, Clifton, NJ 07012, USA

Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Petco Vaccination 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
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.

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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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Kayla Lau

Avoid if possible. Could smell terrible smell the moment the door opens. Environment is dirty. Terrible experience, clinic staffs are extremely entitled, disrespectful, deceitful, abusive, completely disregard for common decency. We brought in our two cats, then was told that they have to be in seperate carriers. We were surprised as this should've been pre-notified as appointment was for two cats, but at this point it was still ok. When we tried to ask if there is any alternatives: whether they can provide a temporary carrier maybe cardboard box, whether we can bring in one cat at a time. The nurse just said no to everything and only tried to push us to purchase a temporary box that cost $15. Both the nurse and the doctor were extremely indifferent, rude and unprofessional. They didn't care about people or pets, not to mention try to help, instead they had smug expressions when we seemed struggling. It felt that they were enjoying as our trouble was their entertainment. How can you trust people that have no kindness or even common decency like this, especially when it come to your pets/family?

posted: 10/23/2024

Stephanie Rios

This place has been very disappointing, you spend tons of money to get crappy treatment. Customer service sucks, they lost my dogs fecal test and because we were a few minutes late they refused to see my dog for a 2 second shot. The assistant had a disgusting attitude when being asked questions in regards to my appointment. I will not be using this location after my pets last vaccines.

posted: 07/12/2024

Lesli Galluzzo

I explained on the phone that I was bringing in a stray cat for vaccinations because we had live trapped him and quarantined him for 2 weeks. I get there and the guy asks for the cats records. I told him that I was starting his records with them with the vaccinations. He said, so he's never been seen by a vet? I said- no, he was a stray we took in. He said- oh, we don't do ferals. I had called ahead and checked everything and then got- we don't do ferals. His attitude was terrible and I just left. Does the cat in the picture look like a feral to you?

posted: 09/09/2023

nad O

I went in for my dog, Agu, vaccination. The attendant was very nice and helpful. Even gave me the discounted package based on what I was getting without me asking. The vet and his assistant were very nice as well. The visit was pleasant overall. Even the guy who checked me out was very nice as well.

posted: 02/25/2024

Eileen McCarren

From the moment we were checked in the staff was friendly, their was no wait, they were patient, and very good with my nervous dog. The vet tech did such a great job and the vet had the most amazing sense of professionalism and humor. I will be back in the future. Thank you Vetco of Clifton.

posted: 02/13/2024