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Camino alto Veterinary Hospital & Wellness Center

4.2 (27)

125 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Mill Valley, California 2024

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Camino alto Veterinary Hospital & 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.

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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

Cynthia DeAvila

I brought my dog in for heartworm and flea meds. He was given all vaccinations needed at once and an appointment for dental cleaning in a week. Three days before teeth cleaning my little dog got wobbly. I took him in and the assistant suggested that he had eaten marijuana. I was embarrassed, but it could very well had happened, so I took him home. The day of his teeth cleaning came and I was told they would run tests to make sure he was ready for the procedure. I called again and they said he was fine with no extractions. I brought him home. He was lethargic for days. Then he developed chronic diarrhea. I brought him back. Dr. tests again and diagnoses him with pancreatitis and sends me to Emergency because it was a weekend. Emergency and El Camino go back and forth and my dog was in obvious distress! I cried, I screamed, I insisted something was wrong!!! He died in my arms….$5,000.00 later!!! I still haven’t recovered from this horrible loss and I will not recommend this hospital to anyone.

posted: 06/22/2023

Natalia Rezende

Really love this vet! We've been taking our 3yo cavapoo for 2 years and recently had our new puppy join Camino Alto's care. For our 3yo, Camino has been there to provide routine vaccinations, preventative care and gland care. In the last year he was diagnosed with pancreatitis after a messy weekend. Thankfully, he got fluids in time & new diet immediately. For the past 9 months Camino has helped us monitor his levels and recommend low fat diets - effectively dropping his "metric" from 2000 to 400, where 200 is the normal. Our new puppy got all her vaccinations, spayed and appropriate after-care at Camino (she LOVES everyone there). Camino has also helped us navigate Giardia. Neither of our dogs have a fear of the vet because of how great everyone is! Staff is friendly, vets are caring and great at taking care of our babies

posted: 09/19/2023

Sofia Williams

I really like the Dr that owns the practice bit the newest vet is not helpful at all.

posted: 09/19/2023

Dr Chris Wagner at gmail

I had an emergency with our 15 year old Golden doodle. Someone had put a tight rubber band around his back right leg... and it was there, unknown, and for so long that the band had penetrated through to tendons!! We discovered this after 5pm. The vet waited for us as we raced to their office. The validated that he still had good blood flow to foot. Nerves still ok. It's been 11 days since and he's made an almost perfect recovery...

posted: 11/14/2021

Ashley Taylor

We are so lucky to have found Camino Alto. We tried to make appts at several vets and Camino Alto was the only one accepting new patients. Thank goodness they were. The entire staff is wonderful: Andrea the receptionist, Tina the tech, Dr. Vaikhary, each of them were all so kind and patient with my dog. He’s an 80lb rescue pittie mix who had a terrible experience w his previous vet so I was really nervous about how his appt today would go and I couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome - all thanks to the Camino Alto team for taking such compassionate care of him

posted: 05/19/2021

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