Providence Veterinary Hospital

4.6 (139)
2304 Pacific Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Providence 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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,411
4.9 Embrace 14,234
4.9 Fetch 2,051
4.4 Figo 2,579
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,260
4.9 Trupanion 60,297
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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Cassandra

Took my 9 year old dog here recently. Dr. Clemens discovered a tumor right away and the very next day he was able to get emergency surgery! Just took him in to get his staples removed and she also helped with his allergies. Wonderful place to bring your animals. I am so thankful they were able to help my doggy! I recommend 10/10 to bring your pets here!

posted: 07/06/2023

Katie Peoples

Truly an outstanding vet! I’m so impressed with the level of care, attention to detail, and honest love of animals each Vet and Vet tech demonstrated. So happy to find an incredible vet for my two dogs!

posted: 07/12/2022

Juliana Vianna

Thank you for seeing my kitty today. My cat fell from the third floor and when I got to the clinic I was in tears barely able to articulate a proper sentence, and they took my baby for an emergency examination right away, gave me tissues while I filled the forms and put me in a separate room seeing how distressed I was. They were courteous and kind, they gave us good information about her condition and seed genuinely invested in caring for her. I can see she's in no pain right now and I'm confident the treatment recommend will work. Thank you again for being so kind given the state I walked in in.

posted: 05/13/2019

RE Casper

This recognition is long time past due, but no less true today than it was when we first walked through the door.

 In short… knowledgable, capable, kind, caring and compassionate could all be used to describe this place in our experience. Long form… In 2012, our family moved here from the midwest and we are quite fond of our family furball. But, being a full on terrier, he's never without a daredevilish bump or bruise now and then. These things considered, finding a family vet was of high priority. Fortunately we landed in Alameda when we made the leap out here, and discovered Dr. Wooley at Providence. A meeting that lead to a life saving event for our dog. He had an episode late one night and we took him in to get checked out at the VCA Emergency Vet down in San Leandro (24hrs and very good as well). While there, they took some biopsies and, well, he tested positive for cancer in a spot on his neck. We went through the process with VCA... got the diagnosis, treatment options, prices, stomach churning budget realities, hard discussions, tears, the works... Around that time, during a check-up with Dr. Wooley, she stepped in and offered to conduct the procedure herself and in doing so, proved spectacular. The bad bits were removed and the follow-ups were all negative. He was 9 at the time... As of this writing, he is 11yrs young and still dashing around the house with sporadic bursts of terrier energy. He's got wear on his tires, of course, but no matter what, his life was saved that summer and every new year we have with him is a year given to us by Dr. Wooley and Providence Vet. We like to think our little dude is equally as appreciative, as any time we walk near the place, he pulls us toward the door, begging to get in. Sometimes I think he's more excited to go to the vet, than he is to go home. Our deepest thanks and highest recommendation.

posted: 01/23/2019

Heart ATK

I called and made an appointment for my girl in Jan, told them at the time that I had zero medical records. Got a call this morning to confirm and was told that without proof of vaccine they "may" not be able to see us. I canceled right away, don't have time for a business that can't be up front about their requirements and not waste both of our time

posted: 03/04/2023