Tri-County Veterinary Hospital

4.4 (38)
2675 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Gilroy, CA 95020, 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: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to Save Money at Tri-County Veterinary 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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Lois Roth

Brandon, Heather, and Dr. Mario are Rockstars! 👍👏 Our pot-bellied pig, Harley,🐖 got a foxtail in her eye. Late Friday afternoon, Brandon helped us communicate with Dr. Mario, who wanted to see her. On Saturday, Heather got us checked in. Soon after, a very sedated Harley,🐖 minus the foxtail and her relieved 'parents' were on our way home.🙏🏻 BTW - We hadn't been to TVVH in over a year. Their quick response to our emergency was very much appreciated.👏👏👏

posted: 06/25/2023

Gemma Locatelli

Not once, but twice Tri County has treated my horse in house in their equine hospital after pretty extensive injuries. Accidents are never planned. They've been very understanding & patient as I have had to make lump sum payments on my bills. ((In a timely manner of course)) where other equine hospitals were demanding huge sums up front before even assessing the injuries. I appreciate a working relationship with my vets. I started as a kid (a long time ago) following training clinics, vets, trainers, and hanging around the racetracks. I learned a lot from a lot of world renowned folks. Folks with deep pockets. But me, I pay my bills check to check like most everyone else. I appreciate being able to talk to the vet & staff & get the same respect my boss ((a multi millionaire dollar horse breeder)) gets. Thank you Pics are my horse at TRI-COUNTY

posted: 11/04/2022

alisa suniga

my dog was hit by a car , so I rushed my dog to be seen by a veterinarian . in hopes to hear something , anything ....but instead they rejected my dog , they showed no concern , knowing my dog was suffering in my arms as I was so desperate just to hear the odds of my dog surviving or not , even a percentage would have showed some kind of compassion towards their servives of our loved ones . I believe a good veterinarian would have reacted to my dog with more concern. they didn't even bother to look at him so much , as a matter of fact the lady assisting at the front desk showed more compassion and concern for my dog . she seemed more eager to get me the help my dog needed .... knowing there are qualified employes there that could have offered to look at my dog , even so much as a rough percentage as to what was the odds of my dog surviving and giving me some kind of reassurance so I would know what to expect . instead we were rejected , a veterinarian is knowledgeable enough to have been so gracious to give me there educated opinion to help me figure out the next option for my dog . ANY NEWS IS GOOD NEWS .... especially when it comes to our loved ones. not to mention how calm and understanding i remained even though in that moment I felt helpless and was given no mercy for my suffering dog . and I do consider the fact that for most people time is money .... but in circumstances like these and there occupation is to save lives I expected better services coming from a place where we are supposed to bring our pets for help , knowing that they can not speak for themselves to better help us , help them.... that's what being a veterinarian is about .... having the knowledge and ability to speak on the behaves of our loved ones so we know how to better care for them . I respected there decision to nonchalantly reject my dog. and that is why I am writing this .... I was disappointed with my experience at TRI-COUNTY VETERINARY HOSPITAL

posted: 07/09/2023

Hannah Miller

Took my friend's goat over and he had to spend the night. Thought he had bloat... He's ok now!

posted: 08/15/2023

Hen Harbor

The people here are very polite and personable, and the prices are very reasonable. They have always done good by me and my goats. 🐐 I'm glad I found them.

posted: 04/02/2022