Oxnard Veterinary Hospital

3.9 (57)
651 S Ventura Rd, Oxnard, CA 93030, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:20 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Oxnard Veterinary Hospital

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 11,411
4.9 Embrace 14,234
4.9 Fetch 2,051
4.4 Figo 2,579
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,260
4.9 Trupanion 60,297
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

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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Lisa Griffin

This was the worst vet I've ever been to. The staff was nice but the older man vet was horrid. He made huge mistakes with surgery and then tacked on more money after making me sign a receipt with a 0 balance added 450 after the fact. My poor pet didn't even make it home before there were complications and then he traumatized me forcing me to come into the surgery area which should be against the law and seeing my poor pet suffer. Telling me I would be Lucky if she made it through the night. He was so disrespectful and so cold. Not worth your let's life .

posted: 08/07/2023

Daisypetal100

This is the most greedy veterinarian I have ever encountered. He charges high prices for the smallest things. Unprofessional, petty, and greedy behavior. It doesn't matter if he has made a fortune off your pets; he will still overcharge for things that ethical veterinarians wouldn't fathom doing. Dr. Feingold is a huge disappointment. I don't know how he looks at himself in the mirror. I don't recommend Dr. Feingold as a veterinarian. I am never returning to Oxnard Veterinary Hospital again. Every pet owner needs a compassionate veterinarian. With that said; he lost my business. There are much better veterinarians elsewhere.

posted: 08/21/2023

Letty Llamas

Dr. takes the time to explain. staff are super sweet to you & your 4 legged baby. highly recommended. Keep up the great job.

posted: 08/04/2023

Matthew Scheppmann

To those who might be looking into taking their animal(s) to Oxnard Veterinary Hospital (or to those who were referred to Oxnard Veterinary Hospital by another veterinary hospital, as was the case with me)--- I am honestly not sure how there are any negative reviews floating around for Oxnard Veterinary Hospital... My experience with them today was absolutely fantastic. I truly felt like my dog was in caring hands with the doc, not to mention I felt welcomed as soon as I walked in the door. To those on-the-fence about their animal's care at Oxnard Vet, here is my unbiased feedback from my visit today-- Time: Unlike past vet visits, in no way did I feel 'rushed' during my visit here. The doctor actually spent a lot of time with me today... Q&A/learning about my animal's history, going over different treatment options after his diagnosis and even took extra time to elaborate and make sure I knew how to do some at-home treatment/care for my animal. Price: The animal that I took in for a visit today has been my companion through my own personal financial hardships, as well as times of financial 'normalcy'. Having said that, I've been to many different vet offices (price usually being front of mind for me)... Oxnard Vet is honestly one of the more affordable choices I've been to. Without asking, the doctor told me the prices of getting my dog's shots/vaccines during the same day visit and quickly let me know that they run a clinic at the office 3 days/week, providing a cheaper alternative to the in-office pricing I was just presented. Any subsequent pricing that I was shown for x-rays/treatment all felt very honest/appropriate from my past vet experiences. Love for Animals: People who truly love their work, tend to do the best job at their work. I felt like every single employee at this facility truly cared for the animals that were there... not just mine, but all of them. It felt like everyone was in that office because they wanted to be there, not because they were being forced to be there. I mention this specifically out of experience... I've been to veterinarian offices where the staff just looked like they didn't want to be there (apathetic, rude, generally unhappy). Happy to report that this was NOT the case at Oxnard Veterinary Hospital during my visit. This was just my first visit to Oxnard Vet Hospital, but I will surely be going back again. I can't speak to some of the other reviews I see posted on here, but I did want to post my experience with this vet office to those needing care for their animals, but not sure where to go (I had many offices flat out tell me they weren't bringing any new animals in for care). Since I will be taking my animals in for more visits in the near future... if my experience with the office somehow changes or begins to feel like some other experiences I've read... I'll absolutely post an update here. For now... so far so good! Very pleased.

posted: 12/05/2022

Mrs Farmer

Absolutely awful experience!! Take your animals and run! We've never been treated so disrespectfully in a clinic! The vet spoke over us, talked down to us, and was extremely rude. Not only to us but to other clients in the office. I'm not easily offended by words, but calling the animal shelter "the pound" is extremely outdated, especially for someone in the field. The vet assumed our dog behaved in a certain way without actually asking us about his demeanor or (shock!) actually interacting with our dog! Our dog was treated like a vicious monster because he had come from the shelter where he exhibited fearful (but not aggressive) behaviors. Any other vet would have offered us encouragement and advice for a successful adoption of a dog with baggage. Instead, this vet encouraged us to return the dog because he felt like our family wasn't a good fit based on his breed. In all, my biggest concern is for the staff who work there. If you're reading this, please know there are plenty of jobs out there. Do not subject yourself to working in an office with someone so disrespectful! NO ONE deserves to be talked to the way this man speaks to people.

posted: 01/25/2023