Friendly Animal Hospital

3.6 (202)
6832 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

How to Save Money at Friendly 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 11,411
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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demetrious cart

The best experience I've ever had out of veterinarian place. If you want your animal to be taken care of this is the place. I've never been treated so kindly and seen staff so happy. The veterinarian who came out was amazing and her staff was amazing.

posted: 09/20/2023

Molly Shigeta

We looked everywhere for an affordable orthopedic surgeon for our cat and finally found this place. We drove all the way from Corona and it was worth it. Our cat had been shot by a bb gun. They staff was so sweet, even to my kids. The doctor explained everything. The staff was very helpful and we are grateful that our cat is on the road to recovery

posted: 08/21/2023

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For being an animal hospital they do NOT know how to treat animals. My partner and I wanted to try a new vet as our usual place is usually extremely busy as it goes off of a first come first serve basis. From the beginning, the doctor comes in with another female assistant, as she goes to check on my dog, she comes from behind his side to examine him. Anyone who has worked with dogs knows that is not the appropriate way to approach ANY dog as it makes them feel uncomfortable as they are unable to see what is going on. My dog is already an anxious dog, given that they have never met our dog or us we expected some type of knowledge from them on how to appropriately approach a dog given this is a animal hospital. The vet also just stared at my dog, again another thing you do not do with a dog you’ve never met or even with one you have met as dogs see this as a sign of intimidation. He did not take the time to make sure my dog felt safe and felt no threat. I would previously recommend this place to anyone who had asked about vets in the area as I have had friends that had positive experiences. I will not be coming back and will not be recommending this place going forward as they clearly do not know how to handle dogs.

posted: 07/22/2023

Emilie Bergman

Do not, under any circumstances, visit this place. We brought our dog in to get her teeth checked--they put her under anesthesia and only then told us they needed to pull 7 of her teeth! We now suspect she did not need that many (or possibly any) teeth pulled and they did this just to drive up the price (over $1k) with no regard to her actual health. Thankfully she seems to be ok and still eats and drinks fine, but I've heard stories from friends and neighbors whose pets experienced horrible treatment at this establishment--in one case a dog died due to their negligence. Dr. Tran should not be allowed to "treat" any animal ever again.

posted: 03/26/2023

Ace Nguyen

I’ve been coming here for over 8 years. The staff is very friendly. Every time I see the doctor, they greet you with a warm smile.

posted: 01/16/2023