Florence Veterinary Hospital

4.5 (208)
827 I St, Los Banos, CA 93635, USA

Hours:

Monday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Friday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Florence Veterinary 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 11,392
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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Hayde Martinez

Dr. Flores always has the best intentions for our dog, and always does the right thing. There are times we, as pet parents, are freaking out over something and Dr Flores guides us and puts us at ease. Other vets would take advantage of that fear and run all sorts of tests to make more money. Dr Flores shows he genuinely cares for our little Roxy. We're thankful we found him for our pet.

posted: 06/07/2023

Andrea Trudelle

Warning! Run as far away form this place as possible. If I could give this place zero stars I would! I scheduled an appointment for my dog on 8/16/2023 because she had a hot spot on her stomach, and she had scratched her stomach raw. When I called to schedule the appoint, they had asked what the appointment was for, I told them about her hot spot and that, I would like to get her nails clipped. My appointment was at 2:40. When I arrived for my appointment there was a sign on the door that siad "We're closed be back at 4:00," As I was headed back to my car, another customer came to the door and the Vet was inside and opened the door for the customer. When he opened the door for the customer and their dog, I stated, "oh if you are opened, I also have an appointment at 2:40. The Vet seemed irritated that I also had an appointment and rudely said "What time is it now?" I replied 2:45. He rudely said "well if you have an appointment, bring your dog and closed the door. When my dog and I got inside, the other customer was being assisted right away and I noticed how everyone working in the office were sitting in the back having lunch or on some sort of break which explained why they had the closed sign on the door. After sitting there being ignored for 30 minutes, someone finally came to the front reception area to check me in. She was a very pleasant young lady. She walked me to the exam room and in comes the same Vet who seemed to be annoyed by my very existence. Prior to him checking my dog, I asked if he could clip her nails and he said rudely, no the girls are at lunch. So, I asked what I believed was the logical next question. "Why would you all schedule an appointment if you are at lunch and can't treat patients. At that precise moment the Vet snapped and said "Get your dog and get out!" In my astonishment, I replied "What? Are you not going to treat my dog? He yelled "NO! FIND ANOTHER VET! I DON'T LIKE YOU ASKING ME QUESTIONS! Then he opened the door and kicked me and my dog out! What in the hell kind of Vet does that? I thought Vets, became Vests because they love animals and don't want to see them in pain. Not at Florence Veterinarian Hospital. They are cold and have no compassion for animals. Also, I think the Vet didn't take his meds today because he clearly has some kind of mental problem!

posted: 08/16/2023

Jade Tea

We LOVE Florance Veterinary. Super nice folks, priced fairly, and alway show's conpassion and respect to our animals. Love the After 5PM and Saturday appointments too, perfect hours for this community.

posted: 12/13/2022

Guadalupe Rodriguez

Had an amazing experience! Called every vet clinic and everyone was booked and wouldn’t see my fur baby . I called this place and they accepted to see my puppy they’re so amazing and I just can’t say enough! My puppy ended up having pneumonia and if it wasn’t for this doctor and his amazing staff I’m not sure what would’ve happened to my fur baby ♥️

posted: 04/12/2023

es cas-berry

Everyone was friendly and professional. They really care about our fur babies, really loved them!

posted: 08/15/2023