El Dorado Hills Pet Clinic

4.4 (39)
1011 St Andrews Dr # E, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at El Dorado Hills Pet 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:

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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Yeahoo Whoyah

The two Dr. Garden’s, a husband and wife team, have been working effectively together caring for our two pets for a number of years. Rossi our cat since they purchased the practice from Dr. Strohauer (2012?) and LuLu our dog since 2018. I appreciate they take the time to explain in detail the cause and effects of various health factors that affect our pets lives. Also, having Dawn on staff is a great asset‼️ She’s available to help us at any time with pet related issues.

posted: 08/30/2023

Bobby “Coach” Edwards

Absolutley love our local EDH Pet Clinic! Dr. Lourdes is unbelievable, and Dawn is amazing! Milo is our Cat, who is in such positive good hands! Love this place!

posted: 02/11/2019

Moe Dyck

Amazing Vet! I will not take my pets anywhere else . She takes amazing care of my Bassett Hound and always follows up after my appointments. I’m

posted: 04/20/2023

Todd Steiner

My wife and I were inconvenienced, frustrated, and at times a little weirded out by our business with this place. We left each visit scratching our heads. And after spending a year establishing care and attempting to get all the shots for our pup, my wife and I are now currently awaiting a phone call from the vet as to why they are denying to see our 1 year old dog suffering from an eye problem and needing his 1 year shots. The front desk is denying care and telling us to go somewhere else! We are understanding people with busy schedules who have been greatly inconvenienced by this place. Bottom line: unless it’s your last resort, go somewhere else.

posted: 09/21/2022

Teresa Tully

If you want to be charged an office visit upfront then this is your place. Make darn sure you get there on time and I mean you cannot be a little late. I was fifteen minutes late. Personally I had to use the bathroom on the way so I had to pull over, I wasnt feeling good. They will refuse to see you and charge you anyway. They don’t answer the phone, was during business hours, so if something happens like an emergency, which they dont care about, they charge you anyway. Do you want to male another appointment? Ok, thats another 52.00 upfront. Nice little racket they have going on here. I want to mention, when I arrived, it was me and one other client in the building. The place was not busy. Hmmmm? First time client and the last time I will be in there. A clients time is important too. I cannot tell you how many times I have waited a half an hour or more to see the veterinarian. We are at the mercy of these people because we love our pets so much but don’t take advantage of me. Also now my pug has her rash still and has to wait. If these people cared about animals they would have been more flexible. Money is the only priority. P.s I did call to say I was late. Nobody answered and nobody was at the front desk when I arrived. I even said if they could not see me then call back so I could reschedule. So to me there is zero excuse for this I am not an entitled person. I am rarely late but that day my IBS was kicked up.

posted: 02/18/2022