Four Paws Veterinary Clinic

4.5 (117)
1107 Harvard Blvd, Santa Paula, CA 93060, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Four Paws 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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Richard Alamillo

I have been to all the Veterinary facilities in Santa Paula and Fillmore and this place is hands down the best. The doctor is very knowledgeable and he gets right to the point and really just cares about the pet. The staff at Four Paws is friendly and their online system makes it easy to set appointments and find out which vaccines are due for your pet or you can view the health history of your pet. I had a bad experience at the Fillmore Vet when I needed to take care of my dogs infected tooth where I had to wait almost 3 full weeks to get her treated so I came here and not only was the service far superior but the cost was literally half of what Fillmore wanted to charge me! This facility has its own lab to test the blood work of your pet so there is no delay that you would experience at other vets because they have to send out the blood work to external labs and wait for the results. I highly recommend this place, once you go you will see what I mean. UPDATE: I have 5 dogs and all of them are treated here. The service is still my favorite and these pieces are very reasonable. I've been coming here at least 5 years.

posted: 08/08/2023

Simplygiz1

First time I had to step in here as an emergency and the staff were so amazing. Cared for my concerns for my furbaby kitten. Thank you so much!! She has just started to eat on her own. A little bit but can do it on her own. Her wounds are healing and pain is under control. So thankful

posted: 11/24/2019

Michael Miranda

1st I like to say the staff there at 4 paws are incredible I give them 5 stars because they're compassionate, understanding. knowledgeable and willing to work with you. Doctor Rivera is a champion in his field and his recommendations have been right on caring for my 4 dogs. Thank you, MM

posted: 12/12/2018

Victoria Kitchens

The only reason I am giving this poor excuse for a doctor ANY stars is because it won't allow my post without one. Long story as short as possible: I WAS a long time customer of Mr Rivera (can't call him a doctor from what I've witnessed) HE prescribed chemotherapy for my nearly 18 year old cat. Supposedly the manufacturer of said meds quit producing the meds in the strength I needed, but Mr Rivera said he had the meds in double the strength I needed. No problem, I will split them bcus I have a splitter and have been doing that for alot of things all my life. NO he said. He will NOT give me the life saving meds I need for my nearly 18 year old cat. I asked if he could point me to another pharmacy or anywhere I could get the meds I need to split. He said he didn't like the way I was talking to him so he wasn't going to help me at all. He ended up selling me the double strength and I will NEVER return. One week later, new vet, also in SP found a heart murmer that Mr Rivera missed. Something also wrong with stethoscope???

posted: 02/22/2023

frank e. s

So caring, such a professional staff and wonderful veterinarias. Highly recommend them.

posted: 04/24/2023