Desert Mountain Veterinary
4.2 (57) 655 CA-138, Piñon Hills, CA 92372, USAHours:
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Desert Mountain Veterinary
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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 893 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,912 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 18,846 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 26,567 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,635 |
| 4.6 | Hartville | 171 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,265 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 808 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,391 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 982 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,412 |
| 4.1 | Pet Assure | 14 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 115 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 13,199 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 1,792 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 8,472 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 61,128 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 1,992 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
Heartbroken. A few months ago, they killed my cat, Cashew. She was the sweetest most special girl and the killed her. She was spayed by the older male veterinarian there and immediately was acting so weak and could stand or move. I took her back and they told me SHE WAS OVER EXAGGERATING! Literally! I was crying and told them something was wrong and they acted like they didn't even want to take her back and examine her. They sent me home and she died a few hours later. They never called to check on her. It has taken me months to even write this because I am still in so much pain. She is cremated now and in a beautiful box on my desk. Please do not bring your animals here. Go to Country Animal Care in Phelan. They really love the animals and care so much.
posted: 02/18/2025
Thank you Dr Loveless & staff! Without Desert Mountain VeterinaryI know we would not have the wonderful Fur-Family we have today! 🙏🏻 Bless you
posted: 10/11/2024
This is going to be my second post. My first post was about what I witnessed in the waiting room as a dog lay on the floor having seizures for at least 10 minutes. Not one staff member came out to help this poor dog. Not even the ladies behind the desk.His owner spoke very little English as they were trying to tell him another place to go. It was the saddest thing I've ever seen and their excuse was they" were just too busy". I'm sure the dog died on the way home when they sent him away. I did have my personal dog who is bit by a horse and Dr loveless performed emergency surgery which saved my dog's leg. As far as aftercare his associate she did nothing to further my dogs recovery. I went and got a second opinion where they fixed my dog's leg right to heal better what took almost 4 and 1/2 months should have only taken two. Doctor loveless is a great vet it's his staff that needs to be more sensitive to your pets
posted: 08/21/2024
Rude office receptionist, there are a few rude technicians there as well. The doctor left early having me come pick up my pet with services not finished wasting my time. Prices are high, trying to sell test that may or may not be needed, if you don’t buy testing I was refused service. I had a very bad experience there , the place has went down hill in the last few months. I wouldn’t give them even one star. Save yourself time and money take your pets to another vet.
posted: 08/30/2024
I took my dog here 2 years ago to be put to sleep. They gave her the paralytic and left us in there for 10 minutes. I had to blink my poor dogs eyes for her, tongue out on the floor, she couldn't move for the whole 10 mins, it was absolutely terrible. Never left a bad review. Now, today, my mom took my brother's 2 year old pitbull to get her fixed. She was healthy and as spunky as can be. They told her to take her home and she will come out of the anesthesia. She died 45 mins after getting her home!!! My brothers baby is dead. Do Not Take Your Pets Here. They are negligent. Not just once but twice. I would never recommend them.
posted: 06/17/2024