Seaside Veterinary Care
5 (21) 1343 Alberni Hwy #1, Parksville, BC V9P 2B9, CanadaHours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Seaside Veterinary Care
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Fetch Canada | 166 |
| 4.9 | Furkin | 348 |
| 4.1 | Pets Plus Us | 862 |
| 4.3 | PHI Direct | 31 |
| 4.8 | Spot Canada | 149 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion Canada | 25,888 |
| 1.0 | Desjardins | 1 |
| 5.0 | OVMA | 1 |
| 3.3 | Peppermint | 3 |
| 2.5 | Petsecure | 226 |
| 0.0 | Sonnet | 0 |
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
Drea and Dr Charoul are amazing. The care far exceeds expectations. I love the follow up emails because I generally feel taken care of. My 15 year old chihuahua feels extremely comfortable there and he even took multiple treats from Dr Charoul AND he has NEVER done that right off the hop of meeting someone! So I take that as another amazing sign. Beau seems to really enjoy the acupuncture and even keeps his little doggles on the entire time when he’s getting his last therapy. Thanks ladies. You truly are doing something magical in the work you do. Helping our guy age gracefully is the only thing we can do- so from the bottom of my heart. THANK YOU!! Ashley
posted: 09/17/2021
Dr. Lex has been absolutely amazing, I would highly recommend her for your pets doctor or rehabilitation Dr. Our dog blew out his hind left ACL six months ago, our vet recommended a $6500 surgery with 80% success rate so we were not into that. We found Dr Lex and have been taking our dog for regular acupuncture treatments ever since. In happy to say or dog just loves his treatments and is way farther ahead of his rehab than if he had surgery. Try dog acupuncture, it works.
posted: 06/22/2018
Life is so much better for our 13 year old dog, because of the wonderful care at this Vet. They are leaps and bounds ahead. He is like a puppy again. Not your usual vet. My dog now willingly walks in to the office. Srsly....
posted: 11/08/2018
Dr Lekx is such a knowledgeable vet and good communicator and a natural with my pup. Many thanks for being there for both of us!
posted: 09/14/2020
I'd highly recommend this vet clinic Dr Lekx is an amazing Holistic vet.my dogs loved her The clinic is very caring and friendly and knowledgable every dog that comes in is excited and wagging its tail Drea always greets them with a cookie and cheerful hello .
posted: 08/23/2019
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Oceanside Animal Hospital
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Seaside Veterinary Care
1343 Alberni Hwy #1, Parksville, BC V9P 2B9, Canada(250) 586-2999