American Valley Animal Hospital

4.5 (98)
77 Alta Ave, Quincy, CA 95971, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at American Valley Animal 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 11,392
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.

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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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Randy Morris

We have been bringing our pets to Dr. Klement for years. He has a relaxed manner but has always been on the money when diagnosing our dogs. He and his staff reconstructed our dogs knee about three years ago and she is going strong at 13 years young!

posted: 10/17/2022

Maddie

Really disappointed in this place. Brought in two newly adopted kittens and all the Dr did was give the kittens their shots and sent us on our way. No examinations. Didn’t even weight them, the front desk staff told us to weight them ourselves in the dog scale and then got mad when one of the kittens ran into the bathroom 😑. Didn’t look at their teeth, their ears, nothing. I even expressed concerns of one of the kittens being sneezy and coughing and was just told “kittens can sneeze up to 3 months after being sick” 😑😑 like really?!? Now I’m having to take my cats to Reno to get a PROPER exam since beckworths on a waiting list (and now I’m understanding why they have a wait list)

posted: 02/15/2023

Symone Potillor

Great staff..very caring and thouro. Hes a great vet.. they were understanding, professional and quick with returning my call and getting my fur babe and I in there quickly!!!

posted: 12/15/2022

Pamelia Marie

They neutered my little boy and he came home happy and healthy

posted: 06/10/2023

Joym G

Dr Gary Klement has been seeing our furry children for 20 plus years and I never had one bad experience with Dr Klement. He took care of our furry children needs of Healthy Check Up and they're always LOVED by him, the staff. We are thankful that we still have Dr Gary Klement to be our family Vet!

posted: 07/25/2022