Blue Cross Veterinary Clinic

3.2 (29)
1510 150th Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Blue Cross Veterinary Clinic

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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Jaclyn Martinez

Charged us $1,000 and kept having us come back and do more tests. Nobody was in office one time we had appt so had to come back. This vet is totally money hungry. Came back 3 times and cat still ill. Went to a new vet and fixed right away for $80. This guy is also rude and I hope you don't make same mistake I did. Most of the 5 star reviews are for the old vet that this new guy bought the clinic from. Check recent posts.

posted: 08/03/2023

Anna Joe.

Got next day appt. Reasonable fees. Asked witness B4 euthanize my sick senior cat. Gave me time to say goodbye. I had to buy an urn of his model one to get cremains 4-6wks. Mid age doc.

posted: 07/22/2023

JT L

Horrible experience just over the phone! My aunt has made an appointment at a time I was busy so i was unable to make the first one but it was rescheduled. I called to double check on prices/possibly cancel because they were more than i can afford and the vet started complaining about the first appointment i missed. Very unprofessional and nasty attitude and never answered my questions about pricing. I know there’s more than the initial $50 exam fee and as someone who is low income i need to know prices before committing. My aunt told me he called her to complain to HER! He told i said she would cover the cost of the phone call? Even though that wasn’t mentioned and he hung up on my face. Since when do vets charge for phone calls? Glad me and my senior dog didn’t saw up to this place.

posted: 12/16/2021

ariana montano

After spending $800, the doctor did not tell us the root problem of why my dog was sick. I brought him in because he was vomiting(water) and having diarrhea. The doctor prescribed him medication for vomiting and diarrhea but, it was not working.The blood results also took long to get in. I knew something else was wrong with my dog and he was not getting better. I had to take my dog to the ER spending $5,000, and come to find out. My dog was suffering from Pneumonia and an inflamed stomach. On top of that, The medication the doctor gave my dog made him feel more nauseous. DO NOT put the care of your loved animal in the hands of this veterinary. If I didn't have an instinct to take my dog to the ER, my dog could have died because of trusting this place!

posted: 03/15/2022

Susan Spalding

Extremely disappointed in the lack of professionalism with this vet. I made an appointment days earlier. When I arrived at my scheduled appointment, no one was there. I made a phone call and the person was surprised that her “staff” wasn’t there yet. I waited another 30 minutes and a receptionist finally pulled up. She told me that the doctor would not be there for another hour. I had driven over 30 minutes to get there, had an appointment, and this was what I faced??? I left after speaking with the “30 minute” late receptionist, who, by the way, never apologized or acknowledged how I was inconvenienced. I will not be returning to this place.

posted: 02/16/2022