Upper Ridge Veterinary Care
4.5 (103) 17285 Ridge Rd, Pine Grove, CA 95665, 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: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Upper Ridge Veterinary Care
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
Awesome caring vet who is experienced in reptiles. Gave my 2ft + Savanna Monitor a thorough check up and worming. No fear at all (she scares everyone that sees her...its all bluff) photo is her a bit smaller as I have no recent ones in this phone.
posted: 07/23/2023
Dr. Biluni is awesome. He sincerely cares about every animal he sees. He explains options, procedures and care completely and professionally but in easy to understand language. His staff is helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. I cannot reccomend this business enough!
posted: 08/10/2023
I have used this vet for years. I have never been required to sit in the lobby while my dog was taken in alone. I refuse to so, for liability reasons. So, I get a letter telling me to go somewhere else. Until now, this vet was a good place to go. I think the doctor didn’t want to figure out a problem that Digger has. Just like car mechanics, they only want the easy work. I know for a fact my Digger dog did not like the dark haired assistant and actually I felt as if she was uncaring to customer needs. They no longer believe in customer service there. Now I have to find a new vet.
posted: 10/14/2022
Dr. Patterson is the most wonderful and caring Veterinarian I've ever had! Her assistant (forgive me, her beautiful name escapes my failing memory at the moment) is absolutely amazing and wonderful as well! The front desk staff, especially Sarah, are very professional and caring, and have always gone the extra mile to take care of me and my pets needs, including medication refills, and emergency appointments when my late pup was going through CHF. Thank you everyone Autumn, Rally and I love all of you!
posted: 02/07/2023
Outstanding care, their reputation precedes them. Impressive automated apt confirmation system pre visit and post visit was just as impressive with a personal call each day thereafter until they felt our girl, Harley was in the clear! Feels good to finally have the level of care for both our dogs now that I would want for myself. Thanks guys!
posted: 07/27/2020