The Whole Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center

4.7 (101)
325 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95030, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at The Whole Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center

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 11,409
4.9 Embrace 14,230
4.9 Fetch 2,045
4.4 Figo 2,578
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,392
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,259
4.9 Trupanion 60,296
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

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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Jennifer LeRoux

My 5 year old cat and I unfortunately saw Debbie Krimsley at this clinic. She saw my cat for maybe 40 seconds and was giving me differential diagnosis of both kidney disease and hyperthyroidism. My cat was in for a wellness visit and a rabies shot BTW. She came to these conclusions because he had a 1 lb weight loss in 1 year, and because he threw up a hair ball once. She went as far as to say he may be able to be treated with an herbal supplement...but would need a radioactive iodine treatment to cure him. He would spend a week away from me due to being "radioactive ". Also...he likely had chronic kidney disease as well. I did say he swallowed hard at times, as I was so overwhelmed by what she was telling me. She never looked in his mouth. I began crying after she confirmed his life expectancy would be shorter. She handed me a box of tissues. She went on to tell me he needed labs and proceeded to ask me if I needed price quotes. I should have grabbed my cat and left...but I was traumatized with what she was saying. She packed my cat up with the tech and left. The tech droppped my cat back off to me in the room and I was brought the bill...$700 and change. Of course the next day Krimsley texts me saying my cats blood work and urine sample were all just fine! She scammed me after completely traumatizing me. I went to another vet for the swallowing issue...turns out he has a dental problem. I called The Whole Pet Vet to make a complaint to the business manager Jo. She was as cold as Krimsley stating we have personality differences. REALLY? FYI

posted: 07/26/2023

alejandra corbella

I recently took my dog here looking for an alternative/ holistic approach. Dr Wheeler was helpful and caring, and she answered a lot of my questions while providing insights about holistic medicine. Overall a great experience, but I will say is definitely in the expensive side. For consultation alone it was $300 and that’s not counting supplements and medicine which was another $200. This place is great for people looking for holistic medicine, acupuncture and more. Definitely recommend

posted: 03/27/2023

Suzanne Frey

My "little girl" is very happy and comfortable here and, to date, they've been great with her, too. Caring, professional, and thorough doctors and assistants. Very happy they're our vet!

posted: 03/26/2023

Sue Petersen

We have been taking the dogs and cats to WPV for years. They have a wonderful office staff and the vets are the best I have ever had. Dr Wheeler sees the boys, Chip and Cooper, havanese and bichon since they were puppies. Dr Lee deals with the kitties and has been taking care of them for 10 yrs. I can’t say enough about all of the vets in the office. They are all wonderful and do everything possible to keep everyone health. You can’t go wrong if you take your pet to them.

posted: 07/21/2021

Cassidy McIntire

If you want Holistic vets with western degrees this is your place. A few of the vets are even skilled in Herbal and Chinese medicine for animals. They are very caring. My golden was lovingly put down here after 13 years and having cancer. They made it as easy as possible and we're very caring. Recently our French Bulldog broke a claw and they removed it with sedation. They aren't the cheapest but they are incredible at what they do.

posted: 12/04/2022