VCA Care Animal Hospital

4.7 (365)
20 Hilltop Dr suite c, Redding, CA 96003, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at VCA Care 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 11,414
4.9 Embrace 14,242
4.9 Fetch 2,055
4.4 Figo 2,580
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,156
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 5,275
4.9 Trupanion 60,301
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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Toni Singh

Absolutely love this place. Everyone was super friendly. The vet techs and vet were so accommodating and met my dog on his level, literally sitting on the ground with him for his exam. They were very patient as my 62lb dog decided to melt onto the floor instead of cooperate with the exam. They were extremely thorough and flexible with treatment options. It was our first time there and we got a little welcome package for our dog which was super cute. It had a baggie holder with bags, education pamphlets, and a sample of a new flea and tick medication. We look forward to coming here with both of our dogs.

posted: 11/27/2022

Amber Lee

I would NOT recommend this place if you own a large dog. We have used this place in the past and had no complaints. However, now we are Cane Corso owners and breed discrimination is real. We attempted to board an 11 month old Corso puppy who is a goofball. He has NEVER been aggressive. Never bitten anyone. Incredible with kids and other animals. We boarded our sweet boy on Monday for a trip out of state. We get a call Thursday 2 hrs before they close telling us we need to come pick him up asap. Their story is that he wasn't eating and had become aggressive. They said he lunged "unprovoked" at a staff member. He has been boarded at another location with ZERO issues. The reduced appetite is completely understandable as he's away from home and out of his usual routine. I don't believe for a second that after 11 months he suddenly became aggressive and started lunging at people. The truth is that he is a PUPPY that LOOKS intimidating and weighs 100lbs. People take one look at him and assume the worst. And once they have that mindset, it's a wrap. I can't express my disappointment, shock, and frustration at the unprofessional, incompetent handling of our boy. This is supposed to be a veterinarian that is proficient at dealing with dogs. I can only assume that "if" these behaviors had taken place with a smaller breed, we would not have received the same call. As Corso owners we have experienced this with random people we come across but did not expect this - especially from a place that should know better. Perhaps the staff are new or untrained or simply ignorant. Our pup has been in obience training since 4 months and has been heavily socialized so this is not a matter of him being the problem. I regret trusting them with our boy! Luckily we have a friend who was able to pick him up and he witnessed first hand how they acted afraid of our pup. They wouldn't even approach or unlock his supposedly "luxury" kennel. Seriously?!? For a puppy? I'm thankful that we got him out of there and will never utilize their services again. ** UPDATE: I am not surprised that not accountability was taken by this vet. Much better to create a laughable narrative to avoid acknowledging poor service and performance. Super interesting that our pup was never labeled aggressive during the months that he was seen there. Yes, please point out the career of the friend that went to pick our sweet boy up. Shout out to Don Armstrong, hands down best dog trainer ever. A true professional who knows our pup and can confirm that he is not aggressive at all. You all failed and would rather attempt to turn the tables. No wonder you have sucj high turnover and cant retain quality employees (besides Jamie, who is incredible) Better train your staff and stop being ignorant and ridiculous. This was a a complete rip off and indicative of the poor, lackluster service. Hope you do better in the future!

posted: 02/12/2023

zoey bishop

I have a 19 year old cat named Simon and took him in to get a tumor growing on his lip looked at. The staff lied and completely misinformed me about the procedure and made me pay $700 for simple bloodwork… and didn’t even take a sample of the tumor!! The whole purpose of the visit! Oh- and they never even called with the results for over 2 weeks. Extremely disappointed and would not recommend this place.

posted: 04/27/2023

Stephanie Radosevich

I would recommend VCA Care Animal Hospital. Their kindness and compassion for my cat will never be forgotten by me. Thank You, VCA all staff who were so kind compassionate to my boy True❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank You for the card you guys remembered the stories told to you about him!! That meant so much to me !!

posted: 06/11/2023

Kristalynn Watkins

If I could I would give ZERO stars! I know my last review was a good one but now my pup passed away DUE TO THE MALPRACTICE of the vet! Never ever again will I ever go to another VCA again!

posted: 05/25/2023