Advanced Veterinary Specialists

4.1 (187 reviews)
414 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 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 on Veterinary Costs at Advanced Veterinary Specialists

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about Advanced Veterinary Specialists? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider

Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.

We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.

How rankings are determined

Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.

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4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,371
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3.9 Pet Assure 15
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4.9 Pets Best 15,328
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,865
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4.6 Spot 11,570
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Compare Pet Insurance Plans

You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.


Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.1

187 reviews

My dog was acting strangely one night, off balance and rocking back and forth. I was able to drive her to this place around 1am on a Saturday. The aide and the vet were very professional and I felt like I was in good hands.

Dec 12, 2022

My dog has seizures and we have made quite a few trips to AVS. The staff is consistently compassionate, kind, and professional. I always know my girl is in great hands under their care, and we are so thankful for their genuine commitment to helping pets and their families

Apr 11, 2023

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B R

We recently had to put our dog down. The Staff, Techs, and Doctor treated he and us with the utmost care and compassion. Such a difficult situation made only better by the dignity and respect you all showed to him, and us.

Jul 27, 2023

The least empathetic humans and obnoxious secretary on the phone. They are the only office that carries my dog's hydrolyzed Rx diet in this area on a Saturday night and refused to sell me a bag as a one time emergency case even though I have updated RX and vets notes and they have the food behind their counter! Never heard of such a thing. Clearly not in the business of care👎

Jul 8, 2023

#1 they never gave me a prescription to get the proper food for my cat who has crystals by the way. But when he was discharged all I was given was a paper with the medication to keep him on. I had to get him tested again at a follow up appointment with a different vet before we were given the proper information. My cat in fact had many crystals that I was not told about. #2 we ordered the food from chewy (which the account name was under my girlfriends name) we sit there and are waiting days, yet it’s been declined because no prescription? So I call, the lady tells me “oh i’ll go ahead and tell them to authorize it” we wait again, just for nothing to happen, now we’ve been told they rejected it this morning because the account name on chewy doesn’t match my last name? What sense does this make considering the receptionist asked me for a secondary name and number to add to our AVS account or whatever which was the name we ordered on chewy with. It’s an CATS SCRIPT DIET… Why is it so serious. And we wouldn’t have ever found out had we not called. They didn’t bother to tell us any information. Thank you AVS, If this was a serious condition, my cat would be dead right now. They tried to make my girlfriend feel stupid for putting her name instead of mine on the chewy order meanwhile they just ignored the fact that her name + number is literally listed on our AVS account - Gf then calls to tell them this and all he can say is “yeah that’s our mistake so what can i do for you?” with an attitude, LOL maybe do your job and authorize the script instead of making it 10x more difficult than it needs to be. What a JOKE - But why are we surprised, it’s Santa Barbara, nothing here is good.

Jun 12, 2023