Rainbow Veterinary Hospital

3.9 (164)
2321 Empire Ave, Burbank, CA 91504, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Rainbow 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 11,392
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.

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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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Jessica Rivera Bandler

I’ve been taking our dog here for two years since we rescued him. One of the only good. Vets that don’t have an insane waiting list, easy to make appointments. I love the receptionists and the techs, they have showed extreme love and care for our pup. I really appreciate the time they take and the advice they give. Honestly, our best experiences have been with the support staff, who go beyond and beyond. In terms of the vets, the interaction so far has been minimal, but it’s made up by the care of everyone else in the office.

posted: 08/09/2023

David Sweetman

Very friendly and easygoing. The staff are always happy to help with our pup. They constantly do their best to figure out what our pup needs. Their prices are transparent and very reasonable. I highly recommend visiting.

posted: 09/10/2023

Alison Mahay

If I could give them 10 stars I would. My sweet little maltipoo got so so beyond sick and I thought there was no chance of survival. Rainbow did everything in their power to save my little doll baby and managed to pull off a miracle. My entire family is indebted to them and their kind ways and emotional support for us as well as our sweet girl. This isn’t the first time we have used them and they have ALWAYS gone above and beyond. I wouldn’t ever trust anyone but them!

posted: 07/28/2022

Andrew De La Torre

I recently visited Rainbow Veterinary Hospital with one of my cats who was experiencing health issues. I have been taking my two cats there for several years, but under new management, I found the experience to be disappointing. During my visit, I saw two different doctors who had vastly different approaches to my cat's condition. There was an older doctor who was honest and upfront about the severity of my cat's situation, including potential risks and complications associated with surgery. While it was difficult to hear, I appreciated his straightforward approach. He told us that by looking at an x-ray of my cat's abdomen he found a mass that is most likely cancerous and that my cat's intestines were very swollen. My cat had also lost half her normal weight. This older doctor later explained to me that an ultrasound or any further tests are not needed. It was a matter of if we decide to undergo surgery or not. If we did go with surgery he explained to me many complications with the surgery and there's a high chance my cat wouldn't survive.Ultimately it seemed as if without saying it he was implying that surgery would only be painful for my cat and it would be best to put her down if not her situation would only get worse. The second doctor I saw contradicted the older doctor's recommendations and seemed more focused on pushing for additional testing and procedures which the older doctor was against doing. He did not seem to consider the older doctor's assessment of the situation and appeared to be more interested in making money than providing the best care possible for my cat. If not for the assessment made by the older doctor, I wouldn’t have known how severe my cat’s case was or the many risks if we decided to do surgery but of course, the second doctor left this out to try and get us to do the surgery anyways. I found it odd as to why the second doctor seemed so inconsiderate and reluctant in trying to get money out of us, I later found out he was the new owner. After talking out our options I leaned more into the idea of not doing any surgery or tests due to the severity of my cat's condition then the owner said “Well you never know she can surprise us all” referring to my cat and this apparent cancer in her stomach. So once he got the idea that we were not interested in listening to his advice he tried to feed us false hopes to try and get us into doing useless tests and procedures which as stated by the older doctor would not help my cat in any way and can cause her more pain. Overall I am very disappointed with the current level of care and compassion I received during my recent visit. I would not recommend Rainbow Veterinary Hospital under its new management. While I'm thankful for the older doctor's assessment as long as the other doctor/owner is there I will no longer recommend this vet to anyone. It's important to find a vet that you can trust and feel confident in their ability to provide the best care possible for your pets and I do not feel this way anymore about Rainbow Veterinary Hospital.

posted: 05/07/2023

Kayla Mendez

I fell in love with Rainbow Veterinary Hospital, because 2 months ago one of my bunnies was severely injured on his eyelid and there wasn't much hope to save his eyelid but the doctor did an incredible job and was able to conserve his eyelid. My family and I were worried at first, when we heard that he was going to be under anestesia but we were so happy that everything went well and now my bunny is living his best life. I also want to thank the front desk/nurses, they were so nice and the doctors were so informative, patient and answered all of our concerns without any hesitation. I highly recommend bringing your bunny here!!!

posted: 10/05/2021