Santa Clarita Animal Hospital

4.5 (147)
24899 Railroad Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA

Hours:

Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Santa Clarita Animal Hospital

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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Catherine Colby

Great with understanding the grief from a recently passed pooch. I was pretty anxious with new doggie. New Vet. Grateful for your kindness and compassion

posted: 07/25/2023

Chrissy Soret

I can't tell you how grateful I am for the staff at the Santa Clarita animal hospital. After letting out our dog in morning like we normally do. She came back inside with a pretty bad cut on the top of her head.We weren't quite sure what our dog got catch on, but she definitely needed to see a vet. I drove from Riverside because I knew that I could trust Dr. Jessica Bones with our family pup. My dog is a rescue, and since we've had her she jumps and barks at certain people, especially men, and so taking her to the Vet is anxiety for us both. The minute we arrived to the hospital both my dog and I were greeted with a very confidante assistant that took my dog in with no problem. I've never seen my dog behave so well. She even jumped up with her tail wagging when Dr. Bones entered the room and was lead for preparations by a male tech, which surprised me since my dog normally wants nothing to do with males. This made me feel safe and that my dog was in good hands. They quickly took her back and took care of her cut. All of the staff members were very quick, caring and attentive to my dog, even when we came in with an appointment made that day.Her stitches came out beautiful and as you can see in the pictures, she healed up very well. It was worth the drive and even for the price I had to pay for the procedure. Thank you very much Santa Clarita Animal hospital and Dr. Jessica Bones, I would definitely bring my dog back for her Vet needs!💗🐶🐕💗

posted: 09/17/2018

Kristin Henry

Dr Brink and her team are WONDERFUL! She is very thorough, listens to your concerns works with her team to resolve them. She loves my babies and it’s very apparent when you visit the office! Thank you to everyone e from the Henry Family!!

posted: 06/02/2023

NATIONAL BANK VISA MASTERCARD

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE !!...STAY AWAY!!!!...Today is August 4th 12.45 pm . I called with a simple questions about cost of consultation and cost on potential blood tests if need it . I also asked about if my dog potentially have a prostate issue, how much will be the cost of an exam to check his prostate and if is included on the $89 consultation cost the receptionist provide . She ( the person answering the phones right now) place me on hold to ask the doctor. After almost HALF AN HOUR ON HOLD SHE HANG UP ON ME . I called back thinking we just got disconnected and she again hung up on me ,several timers!! I called again and ask her name to report the manager but she n hung up the phone again !!.....I was really thinking bringing my dog for check up but I WONT now . They just lost my business !!!...TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!!...STAY AWAY!!!!..If the manager or doctor read this , the person answering the phone is a female working today August the 4th at 12.45 pm . She is destroying your business!!

posted: 08/04/2023

Juliana Sheldon

Dr. Bones is such a caring and committed veterinarian. She truly cares about our dogs and understands how important they are to us. She takes the time to understand what’s going on and to explain how our dog is doing. We trust her to give our dogs the best care, and we’re incredibly grateful for her.

posted: 03/17/2023