Carlsen Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Carlsen Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
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 Carlsen Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner? 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 | 12,227 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,909 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,371 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,221 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,693 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,328 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,865 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,539 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,570 |
| 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
143 reviews
Absolutely wonderful experience! Had an emergency with my cat, my regular vet was not available for 2 days. I frantically looked for a Vet that could take him right away. They were able to make an appointment immediately. Called when they opened and I got an appointment at 9:30 a.m.. Dropped off in the parking lot. Intake was easy, filled out basic info on a tablet while they brought him in to be seen. Then the vet, Dr. B came out and discussed his issues and what was wrong, She really put my mind at ease. She explained everything in detail and helped me to understand what was wrong and what had happened and that they could take care of it. I left him for the day, they took care of him, fixed his issues. I picked him up that evening before they closed and Mochi came home with a cone and stitches. The entire staff was lovely. The entire process was easy. They made me feel comfortable and that my cat would be well taken care of. He had an impacted Anal gland that ruptured ..... I have since returned for his follow-up visit, waited in the parking lot while they saw him, They took out his stitches gave him his vaccinations, And we discussed how he's doing, healing great and again everything went smoothly. Prices were fair. I thought It would actually be a lot more than it was. I would highly highly recommend this vet. They were wonderful in every way. They are now my new Vet 😺 5/25/22 Mochi had a recheck and the offices are open now for in office visits. We had an appointment quick in and out less than 30 minutes. 🐈 We love our new vet doctor B. 😺 8/13/24 Annual checkup and shots for all three babies Great experience with the new vet!
Aug 13, 2024
Amazingly kind receptionists and vet staff - call before hand for a time that's not busy, it will make your life and their service much better! They will really look after your pet, my dog is always so stoked to visit. After nutering he wasn't feeling or acting his normal self, they asked us to bring him back in for a day. After that pick up he was the healthiest happiest pup I've ever seen. They even called a week after to see how he was doing. Their love and care for your pet really shows in my experience.
May 10, 2018
We've been with Carlsen Animal Hospital for over 10 years, and they truly are the best. Their clear pricing, honest recommendations, and genuine care for both our dog Cauchy makes them stand out. They helped us get him back to healthy shape after his rescue, guided us through his double CCL surgeries and now being the best advisors through his old age. Even after moving to Sherman Oaks and trying other vets, we quickly realized they were irreplaceable and came back without hesitation. Carlsen Animal Hospital is simply outstanding, and we wouldn’t trust our pets with anyone else.
Aug 9, 2024
I am so happy I found Carlsen. The staff is absolutely fabulous. Danielle, Jose, Karla, and Emily have all been fabulous and both of my dogs run into the clinic and happily greet the staff with wagging tails despite the fact that every time we are there they are getting vaccinations or exams or having blood drawn. It’s so relieving to have a place to take my animals where the staff is excellent and caring, my dogs are happy to visit, and I trust the medical advice. I can’t recommend Carlsen strongly enough.
Jan 31, 2024
My family and I could not be more grateful for the high-quality of care provided by Dr. Bhuta and her incredible staff. Thanks to everyone there for their infinite knowledge & compassion for animals. The doctor only wanted to do what was best for the doggy. Dr. Bhuta educated our family on a complicated diagnosis as well as its necessary procedures in a way that we could each process well enough to be able to share with our extended family and friends effectively. She is also extremely genuine. The support members of her team each took their time with us as patience, acting professional, polite, and caring. Huge thanks to Dr. B, Nicole, and the team at Carlsen Animal. Dr. Bhuta is an angel. I hope you will do yourself and your fur baby a favor and go see the team at Carlsen Animal Hospital if you are in need of an animal expert for any reason.
Jan 2, 2019
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