Canyon Creek Pet Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

3.7 (55)
5617 Silver Creek Valley Rd, San Jose, CA 95138, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Canyon Creek Pet Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

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.

Thinking of insuring your pet?

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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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Steph North

I love Canyon Creek! They take great care of my crazy Golden Retriever (soon to be two crazy Goldens). Every single staff member, from receptionists to technicians to doctors are so kind, caring, and helpful. They really make your pet feel like a priority. Everyone takes the time to fully and patiently explain every detail of your pet's appointment, which is impressive because everyone in the vet industry is stretched so thin right now. Dr. O'Hara and Dr. Gafter are such a pleasure to deal with - super professional, intelligent and informative with great bedside manner. I have most frequently been assisted by Genesis (technician) who is extremely skilled and personable - I am delighted to see her every time! My gratitude goes out to your team, your care for clients and love for our pets shows through everything you do.

posted: 04/01/2023

Daisy Conchas

They lost a loyal customer today. I brought my rescue here for everything and have already spent a lot of money because I always say YES to whatever they recommend. So when the vet said he’s due for an influenza shot but then I come back one week later for the booster and it’s on back order. He gets all his other boosters but expect me to come back and start his influenza shot boosters again. It’s 45 dollars a shot. So now I have to drive for two more appointments and have my dog get vaccines again because they administered a shot to my dog they didn’t even have a secured booster for the following week. Some of us don’t like unnecessarily giving our dogs expensive vaccines. All I was told is they can’t refund me because the first shot was administered. Again this is a shot they recommended and did not keep track of if there was going to be a booster to give him the following week. I usually go above and beyond for my dog for any issues he has and was happy with the vet techs, vets, and staff. They left me feeling scammed. Why advise someone to get a vaccine you don’t even have. I have easily paid 500 dollars at one appointment and never complained. This situation left me feeling like I can’t trust them to recommend vaccines or treatments. It’s truly poor business ethics to expect a client to pick up the slack on a mistake you made. The least you could do is refund the client if they chose to go somewhere else because you were not able to keep your end of the transaction.

posted: 03/07/2023

Shelley Mitchell

The care team at Canyon Creek is exceptional. The doctors have prolonged my dog Belle’s life and helped us to navigate a cancer diagnosis while placing a high regard on quality of life! I would also like to personally thank Mallory for taking the time to listen to my concerns before my dog’s recent visit and expediting the office visit. Belle wasn’t as anxious and came through without the usual panting and stress that visiting the vet usually causes.

posted: 01/22/2023

Rachelle Curry

I brought my Miniature Schnauzer here because his previous vet couldn’t/wouldn’t provide a diagnosis of a very sick dog. I called Canyon Creek and was able to get him seen the next morning. The vet suggested they repeat the X-Ray from two weeks prior and she was able to diagnose liver cancer so at least we now knew what was wrong. Unfortunately, we had to say goodbye to our little guy and Canyon Creek vet and staff were emphatic and caring. We got to spend time with him and they made him comfortable and provided us privacy for a difficult time.

posted: 12/30/2022

Shani S

My dog had an emergency, I called them and they were able to accept me as a regular appointment the same day (much cheaper than emergency). Accepted us immediately. Was very efficient and professional! Also the price wasn’t bad for the Bay Area. One of the cheapest I came across. Thank you so much!

posted: 12/01/2022