Vetco

4.2 (13 reviews)
8800 Tampa Ave, Northridge, CA 91324, USA

Hours

Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Open 24 hours

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Vetco

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 Vetco? 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.

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4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,371
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,234
4.8 Nationwide 25,705
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,347
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,867
4.7 Pumpkin 3,545
4.6 Spot 11,586
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

4.2

13 reviews

Vetco was most definetly very Proffesional & kind & courteous & even helped us to identify the 2 breeds of our cats when we first got them whole we were waiting in line although the only bad thing was that the first day we waited in line from 10:30am - Closing & wendie not end up getting seen in the end because there was just entirely too many people so we had to j unfortunately leave & come back the following week. I have since found a solution to this problem, FOR ALL PATIENTS WHO ARE SEEKING VETCO & ARE GOING TO GO TO THE ENCINO LOCATION DON'T BOTHER THEY ARE ALWAYS SUPER BUSY, INSTEAD GO TO THE OTHER PETCO LOCATION THAT VETCO GOES TOO WHICH IS LOCATES AT THIS ADDRESS, 5850 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91411. They were literally practically empty every time I have gone & they see you very fast & the staff there & the Vet are extremely Proffesional helpful kind courteous & even offer to cut your cats nails & even groomed them quickly for us while they were being seen during the visit. Highly recommend going to this location instead of the Encino location it's well worth the extra 10min drive believe me.

Aug 5, 2019

Disgusting attitude and even more service, sure I will not return there again. My 5 year old daughter and I waited half an hour after we made an appointment more than a month ago. And spoke to us rudely because we did not know that a cage should be brought to a one-month-old kitten that we found and adopted

Aug 31, 2020

Really didn’t appreciate the poor customer and nasty attitude !! Definitely will be going to PetSmart from now on!

Aug 14, 2022

Vetco? You mean Petco? Friendly staff, nice shopping experience. Thanks

Sep 2, 2020

Jul 10, 2021