North Valley Veterinary Clinic

4.3 (112)
11152 Balboa Blvd, Granada Hills, CA 91344, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

How to Save Money at North Valley Veterinary 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 11,411
4.9 Embrace 14,234
4.9 Fetch 2,051
4.4 Figo 2,579
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,260
4.9 Trupanion 60,297
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

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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Deb CaPaz

After 25 years, I’m fed up and finished with North Valley Veterinary Clinic. They have fallen to pieces since Dr. Binder retired. From the hostile staff that answers the phone to not having appropriately timely appointments available due to a severe shortage in staff, including Veterinarians, techs, etc…, I’m sadly changing Vets. After 25 years of being a loyal client, I’m done!!!

posted: 09/19/2023

Marlon Dieguez

They took car of my dog after him cutting one of his paw pads. I paid $1221 for the surgery, medications, and follow ups. They are pretty good. One thing I didn’t like was I was caring for my dogs hand while waiting for the doctor to come take a look and my hands were very dirty and had some blood. I asked for a place to wash my hands and was not accommodated. Also had to ask for less treatment because the original quote was 1551 before taxes. My dog is currently still healing but looks like he will get better sooner than later.

posted: 07/23/2023

Liam George

The Doctors here don't give you much attention or interest in any of your pet concerns. You have 5 minutes tops to address any concerns with them and after that all the remaining dialogue will come from staff. Its pretty bad. My uncle was a vet of more than 50 years and said that this place has all the red flags of disinterested/disengaged practitioners that he would never let work for any of his own clinics. Maybe if you have stuff that isn't too serious, then this place is ok if it is nearby, but otherwise I would look elsewhere.

posted: 07/12/2023

Joe A

Staff was Very friendly, knowledgeable and willing to help ....I took my new puppy in to get her 1at set of shots the visit was super quick they did the shot so fast it was like my dog didn't even realize she got poked no crying or anything couldn't believe it .

posted: 06/17/2023

meshuggah ramstad

I take my dogs here because of the doctors. However, there is a new lady receptionist who is not so young. She is rude. First time I came across her, she did not greet me or smile but right away she has this impolite attitude towards me. She has no customer service quality. Another guy was also the same. I went there as early as 8am and them two seemed already annoyed to be at work. I will ask for their names.

posted: 03/10/2023