PetMed Veterinary Urgent Care

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3940 Broad St Suite 6, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at PetMed Veterinary Urgent Care

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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Kristin Hansen

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Ethan McEnroe and his staff. My Oliver was not well, we didn't know what was wrong as it was not his normal Frenchie issues. Sadly it was a mass on his small intestine and Dr. Ethan did emergency surgery the next am. It was complicated but he did such a fine job that my Oliver is recovering very well. Dr, Ethan has checked in with us many times and has been so informative about everything. Cancer is the big concern now and he has gone above and beyond helping navigate our somewhat complicated situation. I have been so grateful and impressed with his help and compassion. My boy is now 8 days post surgery and improving daily, in fact he is being a bit ornery which is a great sign. Next we face oncology but with the excellent support from Dr. Ethan we are headed in the right direction although praying for a miracle. Pic is of my boy Oliver that they sent me post surgery. Update- NO CANCER!!!! Best call ever from Dr. Ethan.. I think he was as surprised as we were..

posted: 08/17/2023

Susan Finsen

Thanks to Dr. Ethan and his wonderful staff our beloved bird was saved and is now doing well. The clinic is brand new and beautiful. Our community really needed an urgent care veterinarian. If your animal is injured or suddenly ill and your usual vet can't give you an appointment for days or weeks it is such a relief to know this clinic is here. And such a great bonus that they treat chickens and other birds as well as dogs and cats. Thank you!

posted: 09/01/2023

Jody Miller

Dr. Ethan fit us in within 30 minutes after I called. He was caring, attentive and took our Shih Tzu Bailey’s treatment step by step, being conservative but effective with treatment recommendations. He took pictures to show me and after treatment and discharge, followed up well after hours a day later to see how she was doing. And we have a follow up appt. in a week. He is better than most vets I’ve seen over the years. I also loved how he wanted to run his opinion by his colleague who specializes in her specific urgent situation, just to be sure he was giving us the most expert path for healing. 5 stars! Can I give 10? - Jody Bayliss

posted: 06/09/2023

Dennis Shelby

We are very grateful that we took Lily, our 9yo pocket beagle, to be treated by Dr. McEnroe. He and his staff were very caring and I would recommend the Petmed Urgent Care for anyone in need of urgent care and ongoing care for their pet. We were on vacation and needed immediate care. Dr McEnroe assessed and diagnosed the issue, provided the appropriate medications for Lily. If we lived in SLO or surrounding communities, he would be our veterinarian.

posted: 06/09/2023

Rachel Nelson

We received truly amazing service and care. Dr. Ethan is a fantastic communicator and vet. He explained thoroughly, yet in a way we could understand, all that was going on with our cat. He explained the pros and cons of all our options and did a great job diagnosing and nursing our cat back to health. Also the clinic was clean! We highly recommend PetMed Urgent Care!

posted: 07/28/2023