VCA Mission Animal Hospital

4.3 (145)
25 W Mission Rd, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at VCA Mission Animal 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 11,414
4.9 Embrace 14,242
4.9 Fetch 2,055
4.4 Figo 2,580
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,156
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 5,275
4.9 Trupanion 60,301
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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Juanita Doe

I’ve been coming here for a few years. Recently I’ve taken my dog for an allergy shot. In which gets administered in front of me. Why was it not done while I was there is an answer that nobody was able to give. My dogs allergies never went away. I’m starting to believe in the post that rates this VCA low are true. Who ever does hires people should make sure knows what they are doing or at least receive training.

posted: 07/10/2023

Carmel Lankford

The people who work are super nice. But. I have an issue. They wanted to do an surgery cost over 500. The vet looks at my dog less than 5 min.. said she had a painful foxtail... and I didn't have that on hand..but i did take an 2nd job at night delivery food to help. Yes I do have the record.. so the workers are super sweet super sweet called to check text... Awesome 👍👍👍.. but one night her body temp goes up we rush her to another vca that was open at 8 pm. The Dr comes in. And really really really really takes her time looking at her foot. Said hold on I don't think it's a fox tail. I'll be right back. She takes my dog to the back .. comes back 5 min or a bit more. She said ok I made an incision no fox tail but you have a great puppy. She didn't clench. Growl. Nothing. She said it could be she was bit by a but or a cyst. But no fox tail. No surgery.. and paid 85.00. and my dogs foot is back 💯% better can't tell anything was wrong. Keep in mind they are very sweet but I'm not sure about what goes on behind. Because my dog was in pain badly for a week and this vet could have looked better at her. Less than 5 min... Just sad. I wouldn't recommend the vet. It wasn't cool... Yes I do have all documents bills etc...

posted: 06/26/2019

Henry Chang

Such friendly staff. They even text you the next day after vaccinations to see how your pets are doing. Sometimes it’s a long hold but everyone needs to wait their turn to be helped. Make sure to bring a credit card. They don’t have much change on hand.

posted: 05/01/2019

Ricky Nolen

Dr. Kaplin & Vanessa were always Tops. Recently had a 22 year old dog euthanized but was upset about the price. Dr took a 10 minute look knowing that he already had issues and wrote up treatment including euthanasia. We had decided to let him go and I was already upset but there was No Mercy on the Bill. While other competitors charged lower prices I felt the Dr Visit could have been Waived out of Compassion

posted: 08/31/2022

Marianne Carter

What a wonderful experience today. The doctor and his team went above and beyond to work my cat into their schedule when they learned he was 18 and very sick. Great experience with these compassionate professionals. I highly recommend them and am so grateful.

posted: 05/28/2020