Animal Hospital of South Bay

4.7 (322)
15308 Inglewood Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Animal Hospital of South Bay

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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Teresa Mungarro

Same day, new patient appointment. Prices are very reasonable too. Didn't have to wait long and we were done very quickly. I'm happy and will go back and get all my cats taken care of there from now on. It's only 2 blocks from me, so that is a plus.

posted: 04/14/2023

Melanie Schafer

The clinic is very clean, and the receptionist is really sweet. The veterinarian spent a good amount of time with both my pets, and the nurse went over the list of charges and allowed me to choose which services I wanted. There was no pressure on me to spend more than what was needed. I appreciate the veterinarian’s thorough inspection of my cats, and I appreciated not being pressured to do more than what was necessary.

posted: 08/18/2023

Kristen Cabrera

All staff is so sweet and very friendly! They make you feel soo welcomed and make best to keep your fur babies calm.! Love the ladies! They do an amazing job

posted: 09/12/2023

Melodie Daniels

After reading all the negative reviews from this place I strongly expect a comment back from this facility that deflects their part in the problem. Seems like every time they have received a negative review it’s because the customer was rude or some type of long essay on their policy. This place could care less about the customer experience and will find any way to blame thier rude behavior on the customer. I was late to my appointment today and even called and told them I was late and was willing to turn around if that meant I couldn’t be with the technician while they rewarded my puppies foot. They assured me I could on the phone and when I got it they were completely rude and told me multiple times I was late…. As if I didn’t already know that. The situation itself really didn’t bother me it was how rude they chose to Handel it. I would never bring my dog back here. I usually do not write reviews or care enough to share my opinion on a buisness but the front desk at this facility is so rude and disrespectful that I ended up leaving before even getting my dog seen. I think Alex was her name not sure. If you’re looking for a place where you can get in I would only go here in DIRE NEED. The only positive is that they actually pick up the phone when you call. But the service is terrible. To give you some more context my dog broke his paw and I came here based on a referral from a local. The first interaction the front desk was very rude but we let it slide (and we were on time this time), they proceeded to be rude again but we figured they were busy and let it slide (also on time), however this time the way they casted my dog caused bleeding and further injury. While attempting to express my need to speak with someone in person they proceeded to continue to be rude and disregard the fact that they made my dogs broken paw bleed… I can go on and on but I do not understand how this place has 4 stars. I would give them negative if I could. Excited for the long response on how they were just following policy.

posted: 05/03/2023

Heartbreak Studio LA

Don’t ever go here unless you like bad attitudes at the front desk with no help! I just left there! And the front desk lady was so rude! Her tone of voice was like she didn’t even want me there and any time I asked a question she would just respond with disrespectful tone. While repeating to me I need a box for my cat after I ask if I could purchase one. She looked at me at said “pet smart” haha. And that it’s then I bring in my cat and she goes you need a box. Yes no duh I was just asking to buy one. Then she says I can buy one from them. Her attitude is horrible and if I didn’t have an appointment i would of left. I won’t be back here again cause of your front desk person

posted: 06/06/2023