VCA Lakeside Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at VCA Lakeside Animal Hospital
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about VCA Lakeside Animal Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,226 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,900 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,365 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,195 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,683 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,326 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,864 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,533 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,560 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
216 reviews
Veronica, director of dog boarding, was wonderful and very accommodating with my schedule to fit in my furry son Maximus Maximillian into an evaluation appointment as well as getting him a reservation spot for three days of playground time at the Big Bear VCA. Friendly staff and nice neat facility for all the visiting pups. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Oct 11, 2019
The staff and doctors here really care for our fur baby! When he was getting puppy shots but was too big for us to carry in, they would bring the vaccines to our car so that Kona wouldn't get exposed to any infections like parvovirus. They have an app which allows for 24/7 vet consult via messenger if you have a pet care plan. This has helped us on quite a few occasions when Kona ate some questionable things. We love Dr. D, and surprisingly Kona does not get scared at all when we go for check ups! He is our first dog and we have been able to keep him nice and healthy with the advice on feeding and general health from the VCA.
Mar 12, 2020
We took 2 service dogs in for their rabies shots today and it went very well. The staff were polite and friendly. Also very efficient. We were in and out in about 30 minutes
Apr 3, 2019
Dr D. is flat out the best and most knowledgeable vet I've ever been to. I had my bay Crocodile for over 12 years. He was my world!!! He got real sick a months ago, his regular vet , (Dr kim) didn't catch what needed to be caught in the blood tests. Although she is very compassionate and attentive during our visits, she just does not have the qualifications of Dr D. Why wouldn't any intelligent veterinarian take a dog having diarrhea for 6 flippin months seriously!?!?? 😞😓 I finally got tired of her just switchin from 1 med to another, went to VCA. Within a week of tests, they were able to diagnose his serious Intestinal/ bowel issues, (due to lymphoma) & from day 1 took my baby's illness VERY seriously. He tried everything he could... but unfortunately, because of the severity and how long he'd already been suffering from the other vet's MIS-DIAGNOSIS, he passed away. Dr. D. saw signs of serious issues in his blood work, where Dr Kim ...only 1 month prior had said his bloodwork was perfect and he was healthy!!???? Meanwhile he had cancer!?? Sorry this was so long, but Crock was like a child to me. The staff and Dr D was sooooo very Caring, concerned & accommodating. He had several in depth phone calls with us, explaining every little thing, and never got impatient... no matter how many questions we had or how long we kept him on the phone. & all the girls there were never rude, even though I was calling Several x's a day... buggin with my concerns about my sick boy. They were always sweet, & understood why I was frantic. So all in all ....I definitely felt the love and the individual attention to the heath of my dog, and yeah the prices are a bit higher than the only other vet up here, but the knowledge & experience is worth it! Not trying to b mean, but if u look on the lobby wall of Dr. KIM'S office, her certificate is from a low level (probably online) "HOLISTIC" vet school????? Nice woman... but my dog wud still b alive had I started taking him to VCA, when symptoms 1st started. I'm sure of it! I now have a new dog & that will b his forever vet. Pic is my Crocodile ..RIP baby boy.
Apr 29, 2021
I love this place i had to put my best friend my child down her name is kona she was the best pit i could of asked for my 2 little girl's and me give her the best fun loving life a dog could have.... She had a massive tumor that she opened up there was nothing we could have done it would of just cam back she was in pain just sad to see her like that i so i new we had to put her down i called they took me in right away the lady's where so so sweet Loving and caring they really maid you feel welcome shared some of there stories they even gave kona attention an love it was sweet.... I was so heart broken when i picked up her ashes but kinda happy cause i know she is home with us so THANK YOU too all of you it's not an easy job and if wasn't for all of you and your great help my kona wouldn't be home with us so much love and respect thank you again to 2 lady's that where there they really touched my heart ❤❤❤
Feb 11, 2020