Four Paws Veterinary Clinic

4.5 (117 reviews)
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 on Veterinary Costs at Four Paws Veterinary Clinic

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.

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Looking for information about Four Paws Veterinary Clinic? 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

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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 11,375
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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

4.5

117 reviews

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.

Aug 8, 2023

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

Nov 24, 2019

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

Dec 12, 2018

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???

Feb 22, 2023

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

Apr 24, 2023