VCA Canada Sunshine Coast Pet Hospital
4.4 (43) 5762 Cowrie St, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A6, CanadaHours:
How to Save Money at VCA Canada Sunshine Coast Pet 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 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
Dr Justin m is very compassionate and is really the best vet on the coast he is very knowledgeable with his furry friends ! He knew right within seconds of meeting my new pup and he also serviced my old dog which i miss very much ! he took good care of him thank you so much.
posted: 08/09/2022
Scammers …paralysed My dog never apologised, never contributed one cent to her $10,000 surgery and physio. Dr.Tom is worse… told me he was opening a rescue in my name in Cabo where he has a huge house…. stole the money from me…never did anything!!!! Took advantage of me because I love animals. Thanks for your message, and if you want a solution, I’d like the money back that your Veterinarians stole from me, just let me know when you want to send my $10,000 back. Because that’s what I want, a little bit of what I lost and what was stolen from me... I should’ve taken them to court.
posted: 01/01/2024
Dr. McLash and his team give compassionate and knowledgable care. I truly experience their motto of treating every pet as if it was their own. Thank you for supporting my pets and us through some difficult times.
posted: 02/18/2022
I cannot recommend this place to anyone. I took my cat in for a surgery consultation. They said they could do it and would send me a price estimate. I waited for 2 months for the estimate. I called multiple times always being told "someone will contact you soon!" I confirmed my phone call and email address to them. I'm unsure if there is a disconnect between reception and vets but either way it makes it very difficult to get vet services done when the vet ignores you.
posted: 03/04/2023
My awesome pup has had a LOT of things happen over the last four years including recently tearing both his ACL's which required back to back surgeries and a challenging six month recovery. Dr. McLash and his team are fantastic! They have gone over and above on so many occasions providing exceptional support and medical expertise. I simply can't recommend them enough!
posted: 05/13/2019