VCA Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic
3.5 (269) 3901 Sierra College Blvd, Loomis, CA 95650, USAHours:
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
How to Save Money at VCA Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic
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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,414 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,242 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,055 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,580 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,477 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 783 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,156 |
| 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 | 5,275 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,301 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
This review is to tell you just how very lucky and blessed we were to be referred to Dr. Tessa Phillips, and how blessed your community is to have her. Although I am saddened to find she has left Florida, I am grateful for the extended life she has afforded our precious Peanut. We were referred for BOAS for our precious boy, at the time only two years young. During Dr. Phillips preoperative exam, Peanut was found to be over 85% occluded, requiring a temporary tracheostomy to even manage any post operative chance of survival. Sadly, she told us that most people would prefer she stop at this stage and pick their babies up. We put our faith in her, and we're so glad we did! Peanut's surgery was in April of this year, and he came home with his temp tracheostomy and healed without incident! I couldn't wait to hug Dr. Phillips, through tears, at our follow up appointment. Peanut celebrated his third birthday on September first, something that would most likely not have come to pass if it weren't for Dr. Phillip's expert care!!! I'm so glad she was in Florida when we needed her, and I'm truly envious of VCA and California for having her there!!
posted: 09/08/2023
I have had nothing but good experiences here. My cat Leia likes to eat and she ended up eating one of my brothers toys. She was In really bad shape when I brought her in. 2 days earlier I brought her to a different vet and they told me she was just overweight and I needed to give her different food ($1000 for that diagnosis). When I brought her here, they saved her life. I am so glad I brought her here, the doctors were phenomenal. I got a call everyday and they gave me a prognosis in less than 24 hours unlike the other place. She ended up needing surgery and again, they saved her. I didn’t have a lot of money to spend on Leia, but the doctors told me not to worry about that and I ended up getting help with some of the doctors, I will be eternally grateful for VCA Loomis Basin and the Junebug Foundation. I hope to someday return the favor by donating to their cause as well. If you can, please continue to donate so they can help more animals like my Leia. Thank you VCA, you’ve made this cat mom very happy ❤️
posted: 08/01/2023
Today I had to send my sweet boy to heaven. The staff at Loomis Basin were kind and compassionate. They made an awful experience bearable. I am so grateful for their sensitivity on a really sad day.
posted: 08/08/2023
Approximately 2 years ago VCA saved my very sick Einstein kitty’s life…. He had a very rare condition and they gave me another year and a half with this exceptional animal. The intensity of care and kindness shown to my family, who visited daily, was over the top. I thank them for all the great medical care offered to my kitty. Thank you for your service to all the animals in need of help!
posted: 06/04/2023
I brought my cat in for a possible blockage. For male cats it can be an emergency situation so I couldn’t wait for when my vet could get me in to see him. At Loomis Basin I was quite surprised when they came into the waiting room and announced to me and others in the room that my cat was a girl not a boy so it had to be a UTI. It was embarrassing to think I didn’t know the sec of my cat. It was possible I was the second owner and had taken it at face value that the cat was a male and had been neutered. The bill was about $500 for Loomis Basin to do blood work and cultures and give me amoxicillin (an antibiotic) which worked for about two days. In the meantime I made an appointment to have “her” now spayed at my vet. When I brought her in I explained the situation to my vet. She took the time to evaluate the genital area (thank goodness) before the surgery only to discover my cat was a boy. I can’t imagine if someone hadn’t taken the time to figure this out and operated on him only to find that he was in fact a boy. It really made me angry with Loomis Basin to say something to me that clearly they didn’t spend much time checking on. In the end I told my vet that “he” was still having issues with his bladder. They took the time to provide me with a lot of background info for treatment. The condition is a life condition that requires special food and keeping his anxiety down.
posted: 07/28/2023