Estrella Veterinary Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Estrella Veterinary Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
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 Estrella Veterinary Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner? 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Adoro | 11 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,798 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,182 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,907 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,691 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,852 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,260 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,414 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,344 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,431 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,132 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,811 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,393 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,341 |
| 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
79 reviews
The staff was professional and friendly. The hospital was clean and welcoming. My cat, Primrose is usually shy around strangers but liked everyone she interacted with. We got very good service. I would recommend highly.
Aug 19, 2023
after taking our pets to Estrella Vet Clinic since 1976, we will never go there again. The management is extremely insensitive and cruel. I was treated with distain and contempt when I showed up without my cat who I couldn't catch. He was hiding in the house and I couldn't find him. I brought my dog and asked if I could get the flea meds for both animals and that I would bring the cat in as soon as I could catch him. Horrible attitude......no compassion............no suggestion of another solution since they didn't agree with mine. I asked to talk to Dr. Wendy but the manager told me I was no longer welcome at their clinic since I was visibly upset in the waiting room in front of their other clients. Absolutely no compassion or caring about me, a senior citizen trying hard to keep both of my pets healthy. We will miss Dr. Wendy. She has been wonderful to our pets over the years. I don't know if she is even aware that the manager treated us with such disrespect.
Jul 18, 2023
Dr. Taylor and the staff are excellent! Very caring and thorough. Most of all, my dog is very healthy, so I did not feel pressured to do unecessary procedures or treatments and they paid attention to the economics and also the dog's emotional cost/benefits. After 6 years of living in San Clem I finally found a vet!
Mar 20, 2023
5 Stars Are Not Enough....I'm extremely thankful to have found a local Veterinarian that I can call my Cat's Doctor. My 3 year old male cat has not really been socialized and gets extremely nervous and makes me nervous going to the Vet. Stacy who answered my first call, after I explained about Him and what He needed, got me in that day! We arrived and the staff was extremely Courteous and Friendly. I felt like they communicated with me every step of the way...which is a huge plus with a worried parent. Dr. Julie came in to the exam room, met my cat and mutually helped make arrangements to meet another day and we just finished our second appointment. The care that Estrella Veterinary Hospital's Staff displayed to me was second to none. Big THANKS to Jolene, Adrienne, Stacy, the gentleman who helped me on our second visit, and Dr. Julie Owen. WE ARE SO THANKFUL FOR YOU AND YOUR TEAM.
Dec 29, 2022
The most caring vet…have had many pets cared for by them and am always so touched by both Dr Wendy & Dr Ryan’s truly warm and compassionate manner.
Jul 29, 2023