Curtner Pet Clinic & Hospital

4.5 (287)
189 Curtner Ave #50, San Jose, CA 95125, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Curtner Pet Clinic & 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 11,409
4.9 Embrace 14,230
4.9 Fetch 2,045
4.4 Figo 2,578
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,153
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,392
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,259
4.9 Trupanion 60,296
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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Cheryl Dustin

This was our first visit and everyone at the pet hospital was great. You can tell they love animals. We had an appointment for 10:15 for checkups and shots for our puppies. After waiting for an hour in the waiting room, I finally asked the young lady at the desk why we hadn't been seen as the puppies were getting restless. Apparently, the doctor had an emergency, and we would be helped in a few minutes. Finally, the doctor came in, apologized for the long wait, and gave them their checkups. We then waited for her assistant to come and take the puppies for their shots. We left the hospital at 12:30. I'm giving a three out of five for the long wait. The doctor and all of the staff, I would give them a five.

posted: 08/23/2023

Yudong Zhu

My dog had skin issue and I took him to the pet clinic inside curtner petsmart for a treatment, what they did is just hair shaving the hot spot. The adorable golden was in miseralbe situation just out of their operation room. He was terrified and seems in big pain from razer rash or sprays with alcohol. He won't stand up, can barely walk normally. What he only want to do is to lay down and lick his wound(he wear a cone). What make this worse is the doctor's prescription is with a bottle of antibiotic spray which contains alchole and some antibiotic pill. I walked my dog the same morning and he barely feel the itching or pain form those small wound on his under belly and the starting of his tail. For the rest of the day he didn't walk and pee. Every time we were trying to encourage him to walk for one or two steps, he looked painful and laid down instantly. It was followed by a sleepless night. He did't pee until 6 am the 2nd morning. This visit actually made him much much worse. I don't expect the vet doctor can help us out of this situation without our own effort. But it did reflect their carelessness, improfessional, or even animal abuse. Some hindersight: 1. My dog's skin could be sensitive to sharp razer or sprays with alcohol. No pain killer pill or pain relief spary was presceipted. 2. How did they make razer hair shaving, I can't imagine. He was in deep fear during our 2nd day visit.

posted: 08/08/2023

Sam XV

I have not yet had a visit, however Jackie seemed to be knowledgeable, friendly and EXTREMELY helpful regarding information, tips and what the clinic offers for my 3 week old kitten. Answered all my questions very clearly and patiently. Thank you ! (Looking forward to bringing my pet to this location when she turns ~8 weeks)

posted: 11/16/2021

Denise Garcia

The Dr and staff are always so helpful and so nice they always take good care of my kitten. I was able to get an appointment right away.

posted: 01/01/2023

Bambi Salamida

LOve the vets at the clinic and the staff. Only rated 4 star as it is really difficult to get an appt. The wait time is terrible even when you have a serious issue

posted: 07/23/2023