Long Beach Animal Urgent Care
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Long Beach Animal Urgent Care
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 Long Beach Animal Urgent Care? 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 | 12,226 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,900 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,365 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,195 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,683 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,326 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,864 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,533 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,560 |
| 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
74 reviews
Grateful for finding this animal doctor's urgent care late at night. I appreciate the welcoming, clean, calm environment which helped me stay calm. It was helpful to notice the doctor was calm, friendly, and who made my husband and I feel at ease even more as how he explained the test results and care options. It gave my heart a smile to see my dog return to me with a pink scarf, it showed that special touch and care. I trust taking my dog back here. Thankful for my dog's health recovery!
Jan 28, 2025
This was my first and last time visiting this so-called urgent care. I’m always wary of animal ERs and urgent cares because they tend to be nothing more than money traps — charging outrageous prices because they know we come to them in emergencies, when we’re at our most vulnerable. But this place? This was the worst example of price gouging I’ve ever seen. Not only were the prices disgusting — we’re talking $1,400 for virtually no service — but the staff was shockingly unprofessional and incompetent. My dog barked (as female dogs might do when strangers enter the exam room), and both the nurse and “doctor” LITERALLY RAN OUT as if they’d never encountered a barking dog before. I was stunned. How can you call yourself an urgent care for animals if you’re afraid to come near my dog? But fine, I know my dog and her temperament, whereas you don't - and clearly are triggered by whatever negative past experiences you have. But then came the bill: $99 just to walk in the door, $160 for antibiotics my regular vet quoted me $80, and a laughable $400 for a simple urinalysis, which I declined, amongst other inflated services. The gall they had to hand me that estimate after refusing to provide a real exam was unbelievable. It could not have been more clear that they don’t care about animals — only extorting every last dollar out of desperate pet owners. They’ve intentionally chosen an industry where they can shamelessly exploit emergencies, charging double or triple what any trustworthy vet would. If you value your pet and your wallet, avoid this place at all costs. Wait to see your regular vet if at all possible. Do not give these predators a dime.
Aug 28, 2025
Our kitty Oreo had to be put down so I began calling around for places that perform euthanasia. I chose Long Beach Animal Urgent Care because they took the time to explain the process over the phone and even had a technician call me back about some questions I had that the front desk clerk couldn’t answer. The technician called about 15 min later and answered my questions. When we arrived the next day with Oreo, I was surprised to find the place adorably and tastefully decorated and the staff kind and helpful. From the clerk to the technician to the vet, they were kind and patient and knew how to handle our situation without awkwardness. It was an amazing place to say goodbye to my best furry friend. All of this and their prices were better than the other places I contacted. I highly recommend Long Beach Animal Urgent Care.
Jun 14, 2025
I brought my cat in for an issue with his eye. The staff here were not welcoming at all (with the exception of one lady) It was an extremely awkward experience. DR. Colwil was the worst experience of the establishment- he was cold and had an iverall angry demeanor, he didn't explain anything to me and was in and out in a matter of 30 seconds. It was an absolute money grab, I was charged over $200 and my whole visit lasted like 5 minutes. Please take your money to a more welcoming veterinarian that actually cares. And to Dr. Colwil- having to bring an animal to urgent care means that some type of distress is happening, have more empathy for people who are experiencing a crisis and who are spending money with you!
Sep 5, 2025
Dr. James is hands-down simply the BEST! I brought my 11-year-old terrier Bisley Anna in an emergency visit, she was having multiple seizures back to back. Dr. James quickly took her back, him and his staff after numerous attempts was able to get her to settle down, stopping her seizures, and allowing her to calm down. Dr. James sat down with me and explained everything in full detail, (about 30 minutes answering ALL my questions) giving me multiple different options and scenarios, it was his wisdom and advice that I took, and that I am grateful to have my little girl around today. 5 stars ✨ ALL the way!!!
Oct 25, 2024
Veterinarians in Long Beach, California
All American Animal Hospital and Urgent Care
2124 E Market St, Long Beach, CA 90805, USA(562) 423-5458
Ambassador Long Beach Veterinary Hospital
2251 E Carson St, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA(562) 427-2889
Animal Dermatology Clinic
3924 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA(562) 492-9700
Banfield Pet Hospital
5929 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90808, USA(562) 377-5595
Beach Vet Hospital: Valikov Ena DVM
2741 E 4th St B, Long Beach, CA 90814, USA(562) 433-3400
Beach Veterinary Hospital
2741 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814, USA(562) 433-3400
Bedside Vet
1117 E Artesia Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805, USA(562) 999-4901
Belmont Heights Animal Hospital
255 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA(562) 439-6871