VCA Bradshaw Animal Hospital

3.8 (186)
9609 Bradshaw Rd, Elk Grove, CA 95624, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

How to Save Money at VCA Bradshaw Animal 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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Krystal Chitty

My wife and I took our dog to vca they said she had stage 2 kidney disease they said they did blood work and labs xrays they gave her one set of fluids and then they took her off one set of fluids put her on another we have to take her back twice a week for fluids they have drained my dogs body she literly skin and bones like she is emesiated is this how you treat peoples pets vca you lie and lie and you milk low income folks for money no more im done with you stay away from vca folks. No one should have to let their fur baby look like mine thanks to vca im now switching vets.

posted: 09/13/2022

Laura Tinker

I just want to thank everyone at Bradshaw VCA for helping me take care of my dog Bella. She was a blue nose pitbull and lived to be 18 years old. I wouldn't have had her this long if it wasn't for Doctor Grey helping manage her care in her elderly years. I'm forever grateful for being able to have my best buddy live a long and happy life. Thank you for showing so much kindness and sympathy when it was time for Bella to pass on to rainbow bridge. We are very thankful for everyone at VCA Bradshaw Animal Hospital. God Bless.

posted: 05/16/2023

Britney Loggains

I have been dealing with this place for several months due to my puppy breaking her elbow, and I can honestly say I will NEVER go back. Let's see, they wrapped her leg wrong in the cast for 6 weeks and now her foot is crooked, they lost the microchip that I brought in for them to insert while she was in surgery, my poor dog is terrified to even set foot in the place (most likely because of that mean woman Hilda), you almost never speak to the same person, and she had her last surgery 2 days ago and I've still yet to receive any aftercare instructions, even though I've called about it. They were supposed to email them to me, but apparently after you pay for their services they don't care what happens to your dog. You're much better off finding another place to go if you care anything about your pet. *Update: Today I received a package in the mail from this place (almost a month after her surgery) which contains the screws and plates that used to be in her leg. Gross! What a morbid thing to send someone in the mail! They didn't write a note or anything, just sent me her old hardware. There was zero reason why I would want or need this. If I didn't already dislike this place bad enough, I certainly do now.

posted: 08/07/2018

Beck Meister

During covid quarantine the entire world adopted dogs and other animals which over loaded the pet service industry and there still being a massive demand for professional services without the amount of pet professionals needed getting appointments has become a really stressful experience. Then having an emergency and trying to find any availability is another nightmare situation. I really thought my guy was going to have to wait a little while to be able to start recovering. But because of the rain canceling his son's baseball event, Dr.Petrunich chose to stay and fix Sebastians leg. Sure he gets paid to do it but I'm happy to pay him to help bash bash on a quick recovery. He introduced himself and was so chill , confident, like someone who puts your worries at ease. He's my favorite person on the planet today. Thank you!. And the staff were all very welcoming and thorough.

posted: 01/13/2023

Damien Renon

Would give one star if it were not for the kind front desk staff that helped pay for the unexpected euthanization of our adult cat. Services ended up being over $500 which I couldn't afford at 18 years old without credit. As of 3 years ago, they literally charged me an extra $50-65 to be IN THE room beside my poor dying cat while staff euthanized him. Already in shock, I agreed. He was so anemic he was barely holding on, and it was a horrible way to die and feel, I'm sure. I can't imagine what it felt like for him, but I also wasn't about to let my kitty Ziggy die alone without anyone familiar around. Do not recommend this vet at all unless you like being overcharged. The front desk vet tech was such a sweetheart, went out of her way and her own pocket to help cover our expenses.. God bless her & her kindness will never be forgotten. I still think about it to this day and I hope she reads this. A light in the darkness. Kindness and compassion/empathy go a long way, but I do have to say the Veterinarian himself didn't have that. Thank God for good Samaritans/people.

posted: 07/19/2021