Pacific Palisades Veterinary Center
3.9 (58) 853 Vía De La Paz, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, USAHours:
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 – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Pacific Palisades Veterinary Center
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 | 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.
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
We live in the Palisades and I have been using Pali Vet for years. Dr. Jordon and her predecessor provided excellent care. With regret I must post a warning to others. I made an emergency visit to Pali Vet because our then 2 year old pup became lethargic and demonstrated a neurological issue. Rather than perform a urine test to see if he ate something, a complete work up was done at tremendous cost; as it turned out our pup must have ingested something and he quickly recovered within a few hours of being seen. I paid the bill and then wrote to the owner several times and expressed concern about the billing practice. I anticipated the owner would respond and work through the problem. The owner ignored my request for a conversation. Be careful about over utilization. Also, I made several requests for my pups records which were ignored. Finally, yesterday the records were sent to me by email. I inquired once again about having a conversation with the owner. The owner did not respond. Clearly the owner is unwilling to address a reasonable request for a conversation. Be careful if you use this facility. I will post again if this review results in the owner responding.
posted: 09/02/2023
DO NOT TAKE YOUR PET HERE. If I could give 0 stars I would. I took my 2 1/2 year old cat here, she's been to lots of different vets and cat dentists and we've never had an issue. After waiting 40 minutes, hearing a scream meow from the back, and then seeing another HUGE cat wandering out, the vet finally came out to tell me my cat was 'attacking' them... My cat has never attacked anyone, and we've never had an issue at any other vet or drs appointment. I asked what they did, she said nothing. Which was shocking after waiting 40 minutes. I took her home and when I got her out of her carrier her leg was soaking wet, I smelled it and it wreaked of alcohol. After calling the office back again, demanding they tell me what they did to my cat, the front desk was adamant they did nothing and almost hung up on me. I had to argue with her to finally ask the doctor what was done since my cat was now licking it and I have no idea what it is or if it's safe. They should have told me what was done and cleaned it off. The doctor said maybe my cat didn't like the smell...it did small like poop and pee, but maybe she didn't like the treatment or having another HUGE cat wandering around her. If you care about your pet, don't bring them here.
posted: 03/29/2023
Thanks to Dr. L and her staff, my 11 year old Westie now has her severe skin allergies in check. Seriously, this journey has been so challenging for several years, several veterinarian clinicians and specialists. I am elated that I now have my sweet and happy Westie dog back that is loving life again. Thank you Dr L. For your patience and expertise!!🐾❤️
posted: 03/03/2023
In all the veterinary hospitals I have been to over the many years and pets I have had, THIS clinic/hospital has demonstrated incredibly compassionate care for my current pet, a cat named Lilly de Pueblo. Dr. L was very attentive and caring when treating Lilly. She observed her, took necessary actions to eliminate possible diagnosis's, and listened to what my observations of Lilly were when she was at home. Ultimately, after trying to treat Lilly's condition at home in her own environment, it became clear that Lilly needed round the clock care with IV fluids and medications to help her. Today, 5 days home from her hospitalization, I am very happy to report that Lilly is doing much better. She still has a little more healing to do, but she shows improvement everyday. Lilly is an adopted older kitty, so we don't know all that she has been through, but I do know this much; no cat could be more loved more than she, and no Veterinarian could be kinder and more thorough than Dr. L. Thank you Dr. L and PPVC staff!
posted: 02/16/2023
Horrible service & experience. We booked our dog a vaccination and called ahead to make sure they had it and we were all set no less than 3 times. We drove an hour & when we got there, they didn't have the vaccine in stock. Their only response was 'sorry'. We're now scrambling to find an alternative a few days before our travel. Wouldn't be as upset if we hadn't called for them to check in advance. Clearly they were just too lazy to actually check.
posted: 01/24/2023