Hayward Animal Clinic
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Hayward Animal Clinic
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 Hayward Animal Clinic? 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 | 12,227 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,909 |
| 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 | 11,221 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,693 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,328 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,865 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,539 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,570 |
| 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
198 reviews
My experience at Hayward animal clinic has been excellent , over the last 4 years ! My dog Molly is almost 9 now and Dr. Gill & Dr Sirtaj have both always taken such good care of her and been so detailed and caring . If your looking for a vet . This is a great choice . I wouldn’t go any where else !
Sep 16, 2023
I took my pet here on a visit for an obvious and clear problem he had and they declined him proper treatment because they “claimed” they did not know what was the problem even after both the doctor AND the vet assistant regurgitated the same information of what they firmly believed the cause was. They then suggested a way more expensive procedure for something that had a simple and easy procedure, leading me to believe that this clinic only is focused on draining your wallet. Additionally, the vet assistant was pretty rude in terms of relaying the concerns to us and definitely trying take us feel guilty about it so that we would pay up the money for the expensive procedure.
Sep 14, 2023
Hayward animal clinic has taken great care of my dog Pinky. The staff are amazing and very friendly. They really do care for your fur babies. They are amazing and I'm happy I chose them.
Aug 25, 2023
I took my cat, Monster there for a follow up after he had spend the night at the emergency hospital. Let me just say though I live in Oakland I will be making the half hour drive out to Hayward Animal Clinic for all my cats vet needs. I like them that much. They are kind and professional and everything you would want in someone looking after your animal.
Aug 21, 2023
I have been bringing my pets here for the last couple of years. Service has been a mix of good and bad experiences but I kept coming back because there was more good than bad, however this last experience was enough to make me seek attention for my pets elsewhere. I took my dog in for a limp in his arm and a mass on his private area. He was seen by Dr. Iqvinder Gill whom tried to convince me that the mass would have to get tested in order to determine if it’s malignant or not. I explained to him multiple times that my dog previously had a mass in the same location that tested malignant and I was told it would come back, hence why I took him back into the vet. The doctor had to check his files multiple times to confirm. In regards to the plan of action, verbally the doctor gave an estimate of around $1,800 - $2,200 and when I received an email estimate later that night it was around $3,400 which already included a $1,600 discount. I called back as soon as possible to clarify what exactly they were including and turns out that the doctor had included more than necessary, bringing it down to $2,600-$3,000, without a discount. I requested to have the clinics other doctor, Dr. Sirtaj Gill who I had more positive experiences with previouslly, care for my dog since I was concerned that Dr. Iqvinder Gill maybe wasn’t fully understanding my concerns about my pet and the request was denied so I ended up only getting the X-rays done to take a look into his leg. The results were emailed to me a few days later and I tried calling the clinic multiple times to go over the results and was informed that the doctor would call me back to go over it. A week passed and still no call. To this day, still no call. I requested my dogs file and don’t intend to return.
Aug 25, 2023
Veterinarians in Hayward, California
Alta Vista Veterinary Clinic
27641 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544, USA(510) 537-3562
Animal Hospital
22751 Grand St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA(510) 460-9800
Bay Cities Animal Hospital
696 E Lewelling Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, USA(510) 276-5481
California Pet Pharmacy
3157 Corporate Pl, Hayward, CA 94545, USA(877) 554-4797
Caring Pet Hospital
605 Greeley Ct, Hayward, CA 94544, USA(510) 537-1788
Chabot Veterinary Clinic
20877 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, USA(510) 538-2330
Gentle Care Veterinary Hospital
22755 Grand St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA(510) 460-9800
Hayward Animal Clinic
26775 Hayward Blvd # O, Hayward, CA 94542, USA(510) 941-0101