Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery
4.6 (125) 5775 Chesapeake Ct, San Diego, CA 92123, USAHours:
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: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery
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 | 895 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,083 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,383 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,608 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,798 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,853 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 817 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 6,974 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,418 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 14,328 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,713 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,107 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 63,221 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,562 |
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
Dr. Hermanson and the entire team at VDS are outstanding! As a pet parent with a dog dealing with a systemic disease, I was super anxious about the dental procedure and anesthesia. From the initial consultation through the entire process, Dr. Hermanson was remarkable. Her thoroughness and confidence immediately put me at ease. The clinic went above and beyond (they allowed me to see my dog during the procedure and provided a detailed explanation of unexpected findings). The transparency and communication were excellent. The staff, particularly Asuka, Macey, and Jordyn, were phenomenal. They were welcoming, friendly, and informative throughout my wait. Their approach and professionalism made a stressful situation manageable. There is no price tag that could represent the peace of mind and exceptional care we received. Bottom line: VDS is worth every penny. I wouldn't take my dogs anywhere else.
posted: 03/28/2025
Words can not express how grateful I am for Dr. Niemiec, he is truely the best in the world, he loves your dogs and his work is incredible and precise, patient and careful and knows the best direction to advise us fur baby parents and your loved one! you do not have to question as his direction is gold! Hope Violet was in the bests hands with the whole staff from the entire front staff creating a warm and inviting entrance and answering all your questions and anxieties from the moment you enter into a beautiful lobby! Vet staff Annie is patient and comforting, Hope's teeth are so clean and pearly white! She had an extraction and a root canal and she is now comfortable, Dr. Skinner, thank you and very grateful for your comforting words and advice as well "she is wrapped sleeping in a warm blanket" . And it would not be complete without saying a special thank you to Dr. Hopkins, anesthesiologist, for one on one monitoring she is amazing and very patient, Special thanks to Macey, Jordyn, Kathleen and Kim, all I can say is a special thank you, for keeping me in peace as I was so anxious, sorry if i forgot anyone's name, see you soon with my other Pup. Be Blessed!
posted: 10/17/2025
I have owned pets my whole life, have been to a ton of vets, and I can confidently say that Dr. Greer is the best vet I have ever worked with. Pet centered, calm, pragmatic, respectful and extremely knowledgable. The entire team is talented, kind, and cares about your pets. They do everything they can to keep your pet safe and I felt such a tremendous sense of calm during the procedure knowing my dog was getting the best care. They had to pull a few of his teeth and showed me where and why. I am beyond impressed with this place. If you have a medically complex or older pet who needs a dental, this is 100000% the place to go. Also very impressed with the follow up and aftercare.
posted: 06/19/2025
Wow, I am really impressed with this place. The staff is on top of things, kind, and very understanding with my anxious dog. Dr. Hermanson was so attentive, carefully showed me what needed to be done, and really put my own anxiety at ease. My only regret is that I didn't start bringing my dog here sooner.
posted: 10/06/2025
Amazing team and very caring doctors! Took in my 14 year old cat, that we adopted a little less than a year ago, who started having chronic sneezing and leaking eyes. After his surgery he looks amazing no leaking from his face whatsoever! He was a very tough case with heart problems and many caps removed previously with roots remaining(causing the problem). They were able to completely remove all the roots infecting his mouth and I can’t stress enough that he looks better than I’ve ever seen him! Beautiful job thank you so much!
posted: 10/20/2024
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