For the Love of Pets Veterinary Hospital

4.6 (66)
561 Idaho Maryland Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

How to Save Money at For the Love of Pets 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 11,414
4.9 Embrace 14,242
4.9 Fetch 2,055
4.4 Figo 2,580
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,156
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 5,275
4.9 Trupanion 60,301
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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Denice Huff

Nothing worse than a sick fur baby. Everyone here was so kind and gentle. They really understand that these little creatures are family and we are stressed. They explained everything, offered advice, was very thorough in making sure they helped get her healthy again and that I understood my options and next steps. I have never had such a good vet visit. They really do care about each animal.

posted: 08/29/2023

Jodi Lewellyn

My 12 yr old cat Simba recently had a very unfortunate thing happen to him which resulted in a fractured jaw and him unable to eat or drink for several days, the Dr also found some other medical issues which made options for treating him more limited. The Dr suggested an Etube to provide him the nutrients needed to help him recover. I can’t begin to express my gratitude for her and the wonderful staff at For the Love of Pets.They were compassionate, kind, accommodating and highly skilled. I feel Simba is with me today because of the Doctor and all that she and her staff did for Simba. They worked tirelessly until late in the evening on a Friday night putting the Etube in and I am beyond grateful. I am happy to report he is once again a healthy, happy and very loved cat and I have tears of gratitude as I type this. Huge hugs and sincere thanks to you all and please know how appreciated you are and all your hard work does not go unnoticed. Love Jodi & Simba

posted: 09/19/2023

Misha Herrera

The doctors and staff are wonderful to work with. They always make my husky boy feel comfortable and are so compassionate. We have had to have a few procedures which are never fun for the patient but they treat our boy great, he recovers quickly and they always come in on the low side of their quote which is a bonus. Someone is already feeling good after his procedure.

posted: 03/14/2019

LISA ANDREA BANKS (ANDI)

Everyone there is awesome. They really do have love for your pets. Dr. DeCarlo is the best, and all the girls there are so fantastic. I wouldn't take my baby Preston anywhere else.

posted: 03/02/2018

Katie S

This place used to be excellent. It's really gone by the way side since changing ownership. Dr. Rob Avery & Dr. Maria DeCarlo, treated everyone and their pets like family and their top priority was your fur babies well being. It was without a doubt 5 star service all the time. Now all the previous staff that worked with Rob & Maria are gone. I felt like that was the first warning sign when all previous personnel started to drop off one by one. Then I noticed that the customer service started to go lax. Since the ownership change, you suddenly don't receive lab results info. No one calls you to let you know and even if you call to ask, you won't receive them right away. I had to request 2x for cancer tumor biopsy results. That's horrible. They try to push everything through an automated system which isn't very user friendly and they no longer do appointment reminder calls. The other thing that really irks me is the car service. I understood the need through the pandemic and I know it's not gone, but there is no reason why they couldn't just require masks in the office and allow the owners to come in with their pets. I hate handing my dogs or cats to the tech for them to take them in and me having to sit in my car. It's unnecessary and it's very stressful to the animals. They also take forever now, are often late on the appointment times, and their prices have increased (which that part is partially understandable, however they are way more than I think they should be even with our current inflation issue). All in all, I used to recommend this vet to everyone but now, I definitely would not. They sent out a customer satisfaction survey with some pretty mediocre questions and didn't include a comment section, I would have included all of this in the survey but there was no option too which tells me they weren't exactly interested in getting an honest opinion. So I instead decided to post it on a review. Hope this helps people in deciding where to go.

posted: 05/15/2022