VCA Tri-City Animal Hospital

4.1 (57)
1145 S Placentia Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at VCA Tri-City 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.

Thinking of insuring your pet?

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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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Alexus Yoro

My cat saw Dr. Chu. I honestly feel like I paid someone to test me on my cat’s records (hello, I am not a vet!), make me feel stupid, and prove me wrong. She was condescending and obviously did not care about my little guy. I left the appointment feeling very outwardly confused and frustrated but she still did not seem to care about addressing the concerns that I had. She met my frustration with snarky remarks instead. I still have very vague resolutions to my concerns and was left with even more questions than answers. Dr. Chu was not even bothered with professionalism. I may be young but I am not dumb and that is how I felt as soon as she stepped into the room. I will be taking him somewhere else to get the care that he deserves. I can’t speak to the other vets here but she was enough for me to know that we will not be coming back to this clinic.

posted: 08/08/2023

Clari “Zmbz8mynehbrz”

I am glad that I chose to to come here to put my poor kitty to rest. The staff was kind and welcoming the moment I stepped in. I will always have my last memories of my cat as calm and loving. I know when and if I choose to bring another pet into my life, I will come here for pet health care. Thank you!!

posted: 05/04/2023

ThisisNickiR.

They are the absolute best there! This is where I take my ambilobe panther chameleon, Newman Picasso. A nice employee from Petco recommended them, as that's where she takes her bearded dragons. I love taking Newman to Dr. Rodriguez! He is exactly the vet I wanted for Newman. So nice, enthusiastic, and very knowledgeable (and so are the rest of the staff). My family and I are grateful for him and everyone there. Everyone is great, very welcoming and they love Newman! Literally, they all adore him and tell us how handsome he is (they say they more often get veilds). In fact, the last checkup he had, the staff wanted to borrow him for a picture! They took him in another room and were taking pictures of him, hehe, he's popular. His checkups always go well, and as usual, Newman's in exceptional health! They are always thorough and so gentle with him. Newman is actually very nice to them, he doesn't hiss or try to bite. Could not have asked for a better vet place. :D

posted: 06/09/2019

Glenn Hendrickson

We've taken multiple cats to VCA Tri-City and they always do a great job with them!

posted: 08/21/2023

Family Contreras

My pets have been patients here for about 10 years now and I wish I had more stars to give! Everyone is always so sweet and friendly! From the reception team to the Drs., they give you the best service and always try to make each visit memorable. Every Dr. who has come and gone have been great, but Dr. Rodrigues has and will always be my pets' vet. He is extremely knowledgeable and has a way of making you feel part of the solution and empowered when it comes to finding the issue with your pet vs making you feel helpless or confused with your options. I always appreciate the estimates they give with their Plan A's and their willingness to work with our budgets if we need to hold off on certain services. I also love the fact that they accept Care Credit which has been a life saver many times. I board and groom my pets here and have never had a bad experience. I can't recommend this place enough and now that I have moved out of the area, I still make the 45+ minute drive for my babies to get the best care! I hate traffic, but if I'm willing to sit in it to get to this place, then you know they're that good! Thank you for all you do!

posted: 09/04/2019