Buellton Veterinary Clinic
4.7 (99) 914 W Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Buellton Veterinary Clinic
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
I wanted to express my thoughts for an unbelievable worker who went above and beyond my expectations! I approached a “Jami” who works here with concerns for a private pet related issue on Rover, and was met with incredible kindness, patience, understanding, and unconditional love for my dog Swan, who will be going through her first heat soon - and I wanted to know more about it so I asked Jami, my Rover Pet sitter, some questions. She answered everything very endearingly, was incredibly knowledgeable, didn’t make me feel like I was wasting her time or that I was stupid, was very open and direct with what I should be expecting in the following months, and gave me pointers and said she would be here to help me with whatever I need when my dog starts her first heat. I could not be more thankful to someone who has been so insightful, loving, and trustworthy with my beloved fuzzy best friend, and just wanted to pass the word along to her manager that I am SO impressed with her staff!! Thank you so much Jami, and thank you Rosemary who answered my call and offered to take and leave a message for the manager! I couldn’t be more thankful, what a wonderful clinic! Thank you!
posted: 06/23/2023
All of the staff at Buellton Veterinary Clinic are the BEST! I've been taking my cats to them for care for close to 20 years, & they've guided me through some heart wrenching times. LOVE them & you will too!
posted: 04/21/2023
My dog, Gema, saw Dr. Gross for the first time yesterday. This is a top notch veterinary practice. Rosemary and the other folks at the front desk are "on it" quick, kind, and just really nice. Similarly, the team in the exam room --- sorry folks I didn't get names. They were so kind to my dog --- I was able to watch the care and help calm my dog. Also, the entire team were super patient, pros, and kind. Dr. Gross is what my mom calls "a sharp cookie" meaning smart and also a thinker. Just what you want in a vet --- well that and kind and great with animals. Just excellent.
posted: 12/29/2022
As ALWAYS, Ziggy and Marley had a positive puppy visit today for immunizations. Perhaps knowing that a cool Starbucks "Puppuccino" that comes AFTERWARDS...ya think? And thank you ALL at Buellton Vets for caring so much about our babies!
posted: 04/30/2021
Dr. Ley is the nicest veterinarian! She is so kind and thorough.. answered all of my millions of questions [I had a page of questions to talk to her about] and she even followed up by sending me an email to help me navigate the online website to order medications. You can tell she loves animals and her profession. My older white bulldog had a little red spot on her abdomen that frightened me for skin cancer and I was so relieved after she examined my dog, she put all my fears at ease. Definitely worth the drive from Santa Maria to see Dr Ley! We cannot express just how much we love her!
posted: 11/18/2020