MedVet Silicon Valley

3.8 (294)
7080 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose, CA 95139, USA

Hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

How to Save Money at MedVet Silicon Valley

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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Andrea Vasquez

I would like to really acknowledge the entire staff team who helped me with my fur baby. I was scared, in shock, and very anxious regarding Marcellus's condition. However, the entire team who assisted me were amazing and caring, understanding my needs. I am currently and recently an unemployed college student who is going through a lot of life changing experiences, and this is one of them. All I really want from an emergency department is compassion, and understanding of what I am going through. Every resource matters, and that was given to me at both of my visits. I wish I had gotten each staff's name to personally give each of them feedback. However, I'm sure reading this they will know who they are. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for taking care of my baby, Marcellus :') This is Marcellus, he was born on April 28th, 2017 and is currently 6 years old. He was diagnosed for Congestive Heart Failure on Tuesday September 12th, 2023 at MedVet Silicon Valley Animal Hospital. He is the love of my life, and is living up to his Latin Name origin meaning, which is "Young Warrior". He is fighting a war battle like a true soldier and I can only hope he continues to do so until his very last day. I am soaking up every moment I get to spend with him. And for that, I am forever grateful.

posted: 09/14/2023

Katie Swanson

Everyone was so kind and welcoming - great environment. I visited MedVet after having a terrible experience at Sage. The contrast of experience was immense. The MedVet team was very kind, patient, and upfront. I felt as if the specialist was very knowledgable and recommended the best treatment options for my dog. Unfortunately, those options weren't viable for me, so the vet offered an alternative method that was palatable for both myself, my pet, and the vet team. Very thankful for this experience, my pet is already doing much better after 24 hours.

posted: 09/14/2023

Reagan Speth-Martinez

The vets saved my dog while he was having serious cardiac problems. Some issues stood out though: The other staff mixed our sick dog up with another dog and shaved him and took him to another dog’s appointment with the same name. They mixed up two other dogs as well. When I pointed out one dog that was mislabeled in his kennel, the staff added the label “bites” on the crate and added the correct label. We were so glad that the vets saved our dog, but I wonder if dogs could be getting the wrong treatments because the animals are not labeled correctly. I will try another place instead in the future and not take any chances.

posted: 09/12/2023

gina anderson

Every single person has been kind and caring. Dr. Pacheco was wonderful and answered any questions we had. Our dog is still there for treatment and they have been very caring and forthcoming with info.

posted: 09/10/2023

Kate Manley

the staff took such great care of my dog. They greeted each pet owner as if a kind friend. Every pet issue was important and the team worked together. They made each of us feel that our pets would be better soon,

posted: 08/04/2023