Ladera Ranch Animal Hospital

4.8 (186)
1101 Corporate Dr, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694, 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 – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to Save Money at Ladera Ranch 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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Nima Holako

Its very difficult to write this review but I just wanted to thank the staff at Ladera Ranch Animal Hospital for doing their best to help my dog Winston. We brought him in during an emergency as he was unresponsive. They immediately began working on him but he needed a blood transfusion which they did not have. They quickly routed me to the next closest emergency hospital and loaded him in the car. As every second mattered they did not even mention payment which I really appreciated and the only reason why I am writing this review. About a week later they reached out after sending a thoughtful card and that was squared away. We made it to the next hospital and they began working on him but sadly he did not make it. My world shattered that day. Ill always miss my little Winny. Thank you for trying your best to help him.

posted: 08/08/2023

Teresa Tanner

Our pup was attacked at 4:00 am in our backyard while relieving himself. We called as soon as they opened and instructed to come in, Dr. Batool saw him and immediately knew it was a young Hawk attack by the puncture wounds location and depth. He was treated well by staff and Dr. Batool and has made a strong recovery.

posted: 08/28/2023

Nancy Snider

I just adopted a cat from a shelter and was looking for a new vet. A neighbor told me she was happy with this place. I’m glad I took her suggestion. Very welcoming and friendly front office staff. Techs were good, helping my nervous kitty to relax. Dr. Huang was very thorough and clear in explaining the health challenges of my cat. She gave me confidence we were in good hands.

posted: 03/12/2023

Ashton

Cant believe I am just now writing this review. In 2017 my husky, Keiko was getting sick all the time. I was constantly taking him to see you guys because something was just not right. I cant even remember the 2 male vets names anymore that were helping us all the time because life then was just a blur. The entire staff from office workers to the vets made that terrible time in my life much easier by always listening and helping my boy out as much as they could. At the end of the span of a couple months they finally realized that my sweet boy had cancer. The type of cancer that he had made it shocking to every vet I spoke to that he even lived through those months. I know that the only reason he lasted so long was because of those 2 veterinarians. Every day that I would come in they would do everything and think outside the box to figure out what was going on with him. I cant thank them enough for giving my boy a comfortable life for the little bit he had left. The final day we were there they sent us to a cancer center, they asked for me to call and leave them with an update but I couldn't get myself to do it because he ended up passing away a week later. I will forever be in debt to you guys.

posted: 03/16/2023

Kathleen Smark

Dr. Huang and staff were awesome!! Dr. Huang was so patient with Jaq as a new patient. She took time to get to know Jaq and make him feel comfortable. We were able to feed our 110lb, 2yr old, German Shepard, puppy ice cream while she gave him 2-shots in the hip, 1 shot in the shoulder, exam him and spray vaccine in his nose. There was no “growl” no head flick back or fearful behavior. Jaq focused on his puppy ice cream and left less fearful of the vet’s. So happy we found this place!!!

posted: 06/27/2022