Veterinary Medical Associates

4.6 (94)
204 W Granger Ave, Modesto, CA 95350, USA

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: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Veterinary Medical Associates

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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Rhonda

The wait time was a bit long, but i may have gotten there a little early. The veterinarian was great, and the other employees were very kind and helpful. The doctor explained everything in a way that I could easily understand and was very gentle with my cat. They even helped carry my pet/crate out to my car because I had an injury to my wrist, and it was in a brace. I recommend this business.

posted: 05/07/2023

Cheri Osborn

Our hamster's 🐹 new veterinarian. Linguine is almost 2 years old and fell ill. She needed senior hamster level care and got it here. We checked her in, and they promptly brought her back, did a full exam, and came back with a very reasonable plan and estimate. She was diagnosed with eye infections and pneumonia. She was prescribed medications, and they've been easy to give. She's home now and is improving. We're very thankful to find a veterinarian who is exceptionally good and who happens to also be a veterinarian who sees exotics such as hamsters. She saved our littlest furbaby's life. We're forever grateful. ♥️

posted: 07/02/2023

Amanda Zavosky

I have gone to a few other vets in the area and haven't had a genuinely good experience. Either I can't even go into the office with my dog (meaning I've never met the vet and can't ask any questions), or it's like a production line treatment where they give injections and send home with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory and a vet may come out to tell you generally what's going on. My dog has tons of allergies and has been fighting chronic ear infections and I've been given the same antibiotic + anti-inflammatory treatment every time with it never really dealing with whatever the underlying issue was. My previous vet finally told me to just go see a specialist for a double ear canal ablasion surgery (extremely invasive and incredibly expensive). I do, and the surgeon suggests I see a dermatologist to see if there's any other treatment available, for the dog's sake. I find Veterinary Medical Associates online and give it a try. OH MY GOODNESS!!! I go into a room where Dr. Jeff introduces himself to me and immediately I am getting more answers and reassurance and an ACTUAL treatment plan than I EVER have in our countless trips to the vet. I can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel for my dog. If you're searching for a good vet, you found it.

posted: 06/27/2023

Gary Blackwell

My almost 14 y/o E.S.A. dog, Gomer, had a mild case of kennel-cough, so we went to see Dr Wert. Dr Wert has been Gomers PCP for many years. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and most importantly, Trustworthy! Gomer is with me 24 hrs/day and if I had t o leave him there, I know that he would receive the best care possible! THANK YOU V.M.A.!! YOU ROCK!

posted: 12/13/2022

Kina Mae Mercado

I brought in a snake with a staph infection and was charged almost a grand for antibiotics and treatment, and the snake did not improve. I went to another vet and was told I was being given the wrong antibiotics, and I was given different medicine and the infection subsided almost immediately. The antibiotics given to my snake were just general antibiotics that didn’t target his specific infection and I emptied my savings for it to just have a different vet give me different meds for not even $100.

posted: 07/13/2023