Pacific Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

4.5 (171 reviews)
2801 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92054, 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 – 5:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Pacific Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

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 Pacific Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner? 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.

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,228
4.9 Embrace 19,973
4.9 Fetch 5,918
4.1 Figo 2,868
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

4.5

171 reviews

Dr. Jarrah, Dr. Geerstema and all the staff at Pacific Animal Hospital are the best veterinary hospital we've attended for the past few years. Dr. Jarrah is so compassionate, listens to all my concerns, and genuinely tries to find the best plan of care for my 12 year old senior corgi. Even as I've cried many times in her office she goes above and beyond calling late or as early as possible with test results to ease my anxiety. I have nothing but good things to say about her and all the other vets and staff who've helped my sweet girl Daisy throughout the years. If you are looking for a quality veterinarian hospital who will do their best to help your furry friend, I would highly recommend everyone at Pacific Animal Hospital! Thank you to all of you that have helped me keep my sweet senior lady going strong. -Nancy, Daisy, and Winston.

Aug 17, 2023

Again, I give PAH 5 stars! Dr. Robertson was able to squeeze me in between patients, and was able to diagnose and treat my cat’s unexplained weight loss. She’s already gained 1.1 pounds! The office staff and doctors make me feel totally confident that my Lucy is in the best hands possible. I won’t take her anywhere else!

Dec 21, 2022

If zero stars were an option that is what I would choose. My mother took her cat to PAH, but ultimately chose to move to a more caring and thorough vet after PAH was not aggressive enough in treating her cat’s illness and was clearly more interested in pushing unnecessary expenses. When the cat’s health deteriorated very quickly on a Saturday (my mother’s new vet wasn’t open), my mother reached out to PAH to have the cat humanely euthanized. The vet tech who answered the phone couldn’t have been more rude and heartless. She refused to provide any treatment unless my mother could show proof of rabies vaccination that day. My mother had this, but was unable to get the records on a Saturday. The cat was suffering and waiting until Monday wasn’t an option. My mother called Oceanside Animal Hospital, was very warmly welcomed without any records and her cat was humanely euthanized that same day. Avoid PAH if you are looking for compassion or empathy for animals.

Dec 4, 2022

My dog Ruby woke up and was severely lethargic and weak. She could not walk so I took her to Pacific Animal Hospital first thing in the morning. Of course this was an emergency so I had no appointment. They took her in and saw her immediately. Gave her a thorough check up. Dr Jones was amazing with calm clear possible diagnosis they would look for. She said Ruby looked weak but eyes etc looked good but she had a high fever. They took blood and stool samples and gave her IV fluids. They have in house labs so I got the test results with in and hour. Fortunately my little girl just had a bacterial bug. She was sent home with meds. And Dr Jones called me that day to see how Ruby was doing. I also need to mention the charges were not out of line in fact reasonable and fair. Over all I could not be more pleased with this entire experience. This Hospital is the best!

Oct 3, 2022

We recently started taking our dogs to Pacific Animal Hospital. Our usually “stressed to go to the vet” dog had no issues! Also he can be hard to handle , but they said he was great. We had good service. Friendly and caring front office, vet tech, and veterinarians.

Apr 22, 2022