Arroyo Veterinary Clinic
4.7 (99) 15775 Washington Ave, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, USAHours:
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: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Arroyo 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,411 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,234 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,051 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,579 |
| 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 | 21,393 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,196 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,163 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,260 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,297 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
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
I recently had to switch vets due to our previous vet retiring last year. The Arroyo Vet staff are absolutely amazing and definitely care about your furrkids! I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Andre today with our old man kitty Tigger, and she was absolutely stellar! He was calm and even let them brush him and scratch his chin! (We also met with Dr. Royalty with one of our dogs, and she is super nice too!) Tigger is our last remaining kitty from the group of 6 we had over the last 17 years, and she knew just how much he means to us. Thank you for putting my mind at ease Dr. Andre and staff!
posted: 05/02/2023
The staff at the vet clinic are very friendly and helpful! Every time I come into the clinic with my pet, we are always greeted with such upbeat energy. I’ve had nothing but positive experiences when we come in!
posted: 05/07/2023
5 stars!! The vets and vet techs at Arroyo are so knowledgeable, kind, and caring - not only were they very helpful for a standard checkup, they were able to squeeze in one of my cats when he hurt one of his claws overnight despite their packed schedule and the fact that I had a job interview the same day. To get on my soapbox for a minute: it’s also so important to support locally-owned veterinary clinics like Arroyo! Private equity and large corporations (including Southern Veterinary Partners, Mission Veterinary Partners, and Mars Incorporated - yes, as in Mars bars and Milky Ways - which owns the Banfield Pet Hospital chain, the VCA Animal Hospital chain) are eating up local veterinary practices which hurts your pets, your wallet, and the veterinarians themselves financially and in terms of quality of care. Do your research and support local!
posted: 09/22/2023
The team at Arroyo Veterinary Clinic was friendly, warm, caring, professional, patient, and most of all, knowledgeable. I felt very welcomed and trusted Dr. Mavi and the AVC staff immediately. My cat, Fiji, is a naturally fearful kitty and the AVC folks were very kind and helped her feel more comfortable. I worked in animal welfare for many years—the Arroyo Veterinary Clinic team is one of the best I’ve ever known. I very highly recommend them.
posted: 08/18/2023
Decided to try them after the customer service went down hill at our last vet. So glad we did. We appreciate how they took the time to explain everything. Our cat gets temperamental when his paws are touched. They worked with him and afterwards he just wanted them to pet him. We also liked that the office set up. It is very efficient to get in and out with our fur baby.
posted: 04/15/2023