VCA Village Park Animal Hospital

4.5 (231)
51230 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253, 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 – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at VCA Village Park 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 11,392
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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Adriana Lopez-Ospina

The vet techs and veterinarian (Stephanie) are so sweet and they were great with my sister’s pup. Came in for an ear infection our dog had and Stephanie was great at explaining everything from what he had to how to clean his ear and what next septs were if the medication didn’t work (thankfully it did). Highly recommend coming here.

posted: 04/01/2023

Greg Semos

COVID UPDATE The Hospital is open and seeing clients, but you can not go in. You check in from the curb and someone comes out and takes your pet inside while you wait in the parking lot. That can be rough when it's 108 or so, but it is the way they are doing it. Usually the vet who sees your pet will call you on your cell phone to discuss the issues. I can't say that feels like personal service, but hey it is a strange time. To check out the receptionist calls and takes your credit card information, or someone comes out with a portable reader and takes the information, then an assistant brings your pet to your car. They want you to bring your pet with no collar or leash. On a positive note, we have started having our Golden bathed there with Jared and he is really good. Jared actually brings your pet down to you, and as I said, we have been very very pleased with his work. Saw Dr Bradshaw and was impressed with her. Through exam, personable manner and she didn’t try to squeeze every dollar out of us before we left. Had a sense for our dogs anxiety, but real made sure she had checked him well. Waiting room is comfy.

posted: 09/27/2020

Irina Novikova

I have recently taken both of my cats to VPAH (about a month apart). Both cats had physical and blood and urine testing. Both seen by Dr. Rioux. First cat - I got a call with results from Dr. Rioux and she explained results. No problems here. Second cat. It has been 2.5 weeks since the visit. This past Monday I missed a call from VPAH (8:26 pm). No voicemail left. I called VPAH next day and after waiting on hold for a long time (as always) I was told they didn’t know why they called me. I said maybe it’s about test results or my cat’s medication. I was told someone would call me back. By Thursday no one called me. I sent VPAH email asking to please send me my cat’s results and tell me if you can get me the Rx for me cat. Friday got a call from their pharmacy tech. Can’t make same Rx but doctor is not comfortable with alternatives. Test results - blood normal. Urine - crystals and protein found. Wanted to know if my cat was having urinary problems. I said I haven’t noticed any. I asked to have someone call me to discuss results and email me results. Today is Saturday and I have not received an email or a call. This is unacceptable! I paid a lot of money for an appointment and testing and they don’t have the decency to provide results especially since urine test was abnormal. Update: I showed up at VPAH today in person and was finally able to get a copy of my cat’s results and discuss them with Dr. Rioux. P. S. If YOU need something, they will NOT call you back. If THEY need something from you (a payment), they will call you every business day until they reach you.

posted: 05/30/2023

Annie N

Jerel one of the groomers was so compassionate and caring for my 15# big Ragdoll feline, Tito. He knew how to carefully handle him with bathing, brushing, grooming. Tito came home happy, smooth soft fur! We will be back another time ~ meow meow. Thank you for a happy cat named Tito

posted: 01/12/2023

Khandro Gagné

I am a seasonal RV'r in the area. This clinic helped my old dog with her list of old dog things. Always compassionate. They give you a price list before treatment which I appreciated. We were into the office almost 7 times in 6 months. They gave us room, compassion and time. I am grateful to them for giving my family member the last bit if quality of life.

posted: 03/09/2018