VCA At The Oaks Animal Hospital
4.1 (327) 9887 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
How to Save Money at VCA At The Oaks 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,392 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,179 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 1,995 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,561 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,145 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 487 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,131 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,194 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,280 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 124 |
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
Took our 4 year old dog for a routine teeth cleaning and she died under anesthesia. I can't help but feel like they had something to do with it. She was healthy and young and full of life. All I have now are photos a d guilt for taking her here. I feel like they gave her too much or didn't adequately watch her. I'm devastated. I immediately canceled my appointment for my cat.
posted: 09/13/2021
I took my dog in for a simple exam for coughing and choking issues, and she was returned to me with blood shot red eyes, because she was muzzled without my authorization. I talked to a women named Jennifer. When I asked why she was muzzled without my authorization, I was told they couldn’t waste time to talk to me, and they were busy. I do not understand why they would mussel a small puppy who is already struggling to breath. I should have been called into the room. I asked to talk to a manger and was told that she was gone for the day, and they could not offer me a direct line to the mangers phone line. As well as they couldn’t provide me with a direct email. I was also told if my dog experienced any other issues pertaining to her eyes, then they weren’t liable. I was also not provided an after visit summary, and that I would have to wait 24hrs to receive a summary. I refused to pay their outrageous prices, after seeing how my dog was returned.
posted: 10/28/2020
I have been going to this vet for the past 17 years. New Vet... I like her. I have always been with my pets during regular visits and shots at the pet hospital. Office practices... have changed. Today they wanted to take my pets back to give shots while we waited in the lobby. Our pets are afraid to be away from us. They did offer to put us in the room to wait for the Vet. However it would be between other appointments even though I had an appointment. In the past, if there was an emergency, we would go back later or reschedule. Time for a new Vet. scared and screech away from us.
posted: 01/08/2023
Great place to take care of your pet's needs. Have boarding and grooming in addition to vet services. We have our dog Barkley regularly groomed there and the staff always coordinates any upcoming shots and services with the grooming appointment which makes taking care of our dog very convenient and easy. Compassionate care and offered a free exam 18 months ago when we got our dog from the Kern shelter (the local shelters are great run by great people and volunteers - adopt a pet, don't go buy them).
posted: 09/02/2020
Dr. Sindu and his staff are the best!! He has done 2 major surgeries on my dog and he’s wonderful!! Caring and honest and those are the best qualities you can have! I can never thank him enough for what he’s done for me and my best friend - Chloe 🙏
posted: 07/08/2021
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