Pajaro Valley Veterinary Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Pajaro Valley Veterinary Hospital
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 Pajaro Valley Veterinary Hospital? 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,228 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,973 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,918 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,371 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,234 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,705 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,347 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,867 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,545 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,586 |
| 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
104 reviews
I take my do here and she loves going to see her vet friend and when she comes in my dog get so excited of coming and this makes me happy that my dog like going to see her vet friends and I try taking her to another vet she gets scared and when I take her to the Pajaro valley veterinary hospital she gets so happy. I want to to say thank you to the staff of Pajaro valley veterinary hospital for taking care of my dog and thank you for making my dog happy.
Aug 10, 2023
Took our new to us kitty to Pajaro Valley Vet and she was very well cared for. The entire staff was careful with her, kept her calm and had excellent suggestions for her health. One of THE most important aspects to us is that the clinic is locally owned and not part of a huge private-equity conglomerate. We’ll recommend them to our friends!
May 14, 2023
Took our maltipoo a year ago and she was misdiagnosed and mistreated. He kept making us come back and make vet visits and made us buy unecessary medication that clearly was not working and any home medication we would ask about if it would work he would deny it and tell us not to even try that. Along with that, the vet doctor would make fun of our dog and make jokes of the situation while she was in so much pain as she had a yeast infection and would constantly create hot spots on herself since she would scratch herself and make herself bleed too much. Do your own research and try home remedies like we did or go to a different vet, definitelyyyy avoid this one.
Jun 25, 2023
Long story short: Dr. Brooks is condescending, defensive, and belittling. I miss the old vet. We’ll be finding another vet. The assistant was sweet and pleasant, though. Zero stars if I could. Long story long: Our dogs have been life-long patients of Pajaro Valley Vet. Recently, I moved with my pet (Leo) to Newport Beach. Shortly after moving, he was diagnosed with epilepsy. He was treated for several months by another vet (who we like). On a visit home, I decided to ask Pajaro Valley Vet for a second opinion. I went in, and Dr. Brooks borderline yelled at me not to put Leo on NexGuard when I simply asked for clarification. He went on for several minutes ranting about what epilepsy is and how it works without pausing to ask me any questions or to ask me if I had any questions. Then he says finding the proper medication to treat Leo’s epilepsy is a discussion between me and my vet. Um?? Ok, so you’re the vet. I am here to have that discussion with you. I asked if he could help me choose which treatment could be right for Leo (since he wasn’t making any suggestions). I say, “I came for a second opinion, and I feel like you didn’t give me one. You just gave me a lot of factual information but didn’t actually make a suggestion or give an opinion.” Dr. Brooks immediately gets defensive and says, “Ok, sorry I wasted your time. You should have gone to a neurologist. Next time go to someone who won’t waste your time.” Dr. Brooks attempted to leave as soon as he finished saying this. I get emotional and my eyes begin to well with tears from Dr. Brooks’ attitude toward me. As I continue to speak to him as calmly as I can muster, he is actively trying to leave the room while I’m speaking to him. What??? Firstly, I never said Dr. Brooks wasted my time. I was simply advocating for my pet to get what we came to the office for: an opinion. If I wanted only a blurb on what epilepsy is, I could have googled it. I cannot, however, magically decipher what medication we might try next or if we’re on the right path. Secondly, of all the things he did say, he didn’t actually ever say I should consider going to a neurologist or that seeing a neurologist was an option. How was I supposed to know?
Jun 26, 2023
My dog and I were treated with respect and kindness. The office is sparse, but clean and most importantly, the prices were fair.
Jul 10, 2023