Corona del Mar Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
4.6 (75) 2948 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Corona del Mar Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
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 | 11,414 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,242 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,055 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,580 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,477 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 783 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,156 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 493 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,393 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,196 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,163 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,275 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,301 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
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
This was my first visit to Dr. Jennifer and I was a bit disappointed. First, the price is outrageous. I brought Toby, my golden, in for two vaccines, a heart worm test and to discuss arthritis meds as he ages. The bill was $415, which I assumed included heartworm medicine. Nope, I was supposed to pick that up the next day for an additional $185*, so grand total if I bought the meds if $800 oops $600. Really? A bit pricey, no? Oh, and even though my dog runs and jumps every day and had parents with hips rated excellent, Dr. Jen wanted to sedate him and take X-rays the same day for hip dysplesia (sp.?). Really? That would have upped the bill for a ROUTINE VISIT to $1000 at least, I am sure. Also, she did not do or at least did not do in front of me or tell me she did it(sure she would have charged!), the test for golden retriever pigmentary uveitis. It is an essential test for all retrievers over 6[my last dog had it at 6 and we caught it early and saved his eyes). It’s a simple test of examining the whites of the eyes for inflammation aka pink eye and checking for high eye pressure (glaucoma). For shame, Dr. Jenny. Also, some on the staff have a lot of attitude-one lady who “helped” me when I came in for the heartworm medicine, was very snippy when I questioned such a high bill. I have been bringing dogs to vets for over thirty years and this was theONLY bill that left me speechless. Finally, the doctor and her staff act like hairdressers, not professional women. My hairdresser, Heather who is in her 20s, has pink oops blue hair as do the other 20 something hairdressers. On young ladies it’s a cute statement of individuality (though they all have it so they are conformists) but on a bunch of female professions much closer to sixty than twenty, it’s trying too hard to be hip and young. So, assuming she’s pretty competent (but missed an important test), she’s still way out there on pricing. Even in Newport Beach, money doesn’t grow on trees. She shouldn’t use people’s love of their dogs to fleece them. Do the right thing, Dr. J. *** Heartworm medicine without extra add-one, is $62 at Chewy. She never asked if I wanted the triple formula or basic. My dog gets sick on strong medicine and we already have a prescription for flea and tick, so the $186 med was unnnecessary and dangerous. Let me guess-a referral fee for prescribing the med? All the vets that are money oriented seem to prescribe the expensive, strong formulas. I miss the days of James Herriot.
posted: 07/09/2023
A picture is worth a thousand words -see my 2 star review under Ann F. Maybe this is why I thought the heartworm pills were included in the already outrageous bill for a simple vet visit with 2 vaccines (estimated cost-$200-$250 max). By the way, whoever heard of charging $100 oops $10 for poop disposal when they insisted I bring one, even after I told Miss Snippy on the phone that his poop was totally normal. Surprised they didn’t charge me for printing the bill, sitting in the office, the glass of water I asked for, etc.
posted: 07/11/2023
I've been going to CDM Animal Hospital for 24 years. This recent visit was my first time since new ownership took over. I brought my golden in because he had something in his paw (or, as it turned out, a broken nail). The new "owner" insisted it was a knee problem and insisted on x rays and insisted he would need orthoscopic surgery. I asked her to simply look at the paw, but she knew better. An hour later I was charged $775 for her services... and (because Dr. Aten happened to be on the premises) they confirmed a broken toe nail. No consideration to NOT charge me. I will NEVER return. I cannot stress this enough: do NOT go there! You will get fleeced.
posted: 04/24/2023
My dog usually goes to a different vet, but CDM Hospital accommodated me due to an emergency. They were very busy but found time to see my sweet Lily even though she had never been here before. The customer service here is exceptional as well as the care and concern for my dog.
posted: 08/05/2022
I have seen Dr Cruz twice now, both times she was amazing. She took the time to listen to us and was very thorough checking our dog. I am confident my dog is in good hands. Huge fan, ask for Dr Cruz
posted: 07/21/2022