Vet Care Animal Center

3.4 (108)
13815 Sayre St, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Vet Care Animal Center

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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Gus Jz

Hands down this guy knows his stuff & would trust him with all my pets. He’s a one stop shop he knows his stuff and won’t beat around the bush & says it how it is does not waste your time. Thank you Dr for the amazing work you do day after day! The front desk is also amazing!! Very polite and will answer your questions very professionally. They treat your pets like family. definitely a place that has passion in the work place not just looking to make a quick buck on you! Been coming for 2 years now dogs/cats & continue to keep coming back whenever my little ones get sick. Thank you for what you do.

posted: 02/14/2023

Angelica Medina

I been coming to vet care animal center for years now. What I also value that it is a family owned business. 👨‍👩‍👧 I have two Chihuahuas, one is 22 (Duquesa) and the other is 15 (Catrin) For my oldest dog Duquesa, Man! Dr. Meza and his wonderful staff has brought her back to life multiple times! When she was 16, she was attacked by a big dog and lost a lot of blood, I took her to Vet Care animal center, they gave her surgery, (of course with anything it can go 50/50, but that's my baby I had to give her a shot). She came back stronger than ever and low key it was like an added neck lift for her lol. At 18, she got bitten by a Brown Recluse Spider and started to have seizures. As an owner, I was freaking out!I thought the damn spider might have won and that would be the last of her. Once again took her to Dr.Meza and his wonderful staff (you girls are dope!), and with the treatments he prescribed, she was back to her normal self again with time. At 22, she is still with me and everyday can be her last.... but I want to thank Dr Meza and his staff for all the care for both Duquesa👑 and Catrin ☠️. Thank you!

posted: 11/09/2020

Johnny Damaged

This place is the worst place to take your pet. My brother brought his dog in and let's start from the beginning. When have you ever went to a veterinarian and they take your dog in the back by herself? And then come out and tell you all these tests they ran and scare you with news like your dog is dying. And charge you 475.00 to boot. Then my brother and his best friend took their "Baby" to her original vet, and nothing was wrong with her. These guys are crooks and it's shameful they use fear as a weapon on customers that love their pets. I'm telling you this place needs to be avoided at all costs. If you want a honest vet, this isn't the place. Wish I didn't have to write this. But we all love animals and don't want to see another pet owner go through what we had to endure.

posted: 12/20/2022

Erika Diaz

I came here with my cat because he had a urinary issue, I paid roughly $600 for labs to tell us what I already knew and to have them sedate my cat because he was being aggressive, I then proceeded to pay another $800 for them to traumatize my cat with an overnight treatment. And the following day they had to sedate my cat, which was said, by the doctor mind you, to wear off by about 2pm. My baby was still feeling the effects until the next day and many little things changed in my cat. He didn’t yawn the same way, and I can only surmise that something might’ve happened to him where he yawned and they must’ve assumed he was trying to attack or something. Next I’m sure there was a reason for it but two of his legs had been shaved, however one had been shaved so closely it was red and there was a bit of dried blood from when he would lick himself. I paid $89 on special food from the vet to find it all on Amazon for $40. You can say that Dr.Meza “works miracles” and “doesn’t scam”, but listen, he really took advantage of my love for my cat and my naivety. Finally, when I picked my cat up the following day after his overnight treatment he was the skinniest I’ve ever seen him, not even as a kitten had he ever been as skinny as he was when he was returned to me. I absolutely abhor this place.

posted: 03/10/2023

Adolfo De Alba

Arrived with my dog feeling sick in November, Dr. Meza suggested we put our dog down within 5 minutes of seeing her. Turns out my dog just had a stomach issue and wasn't eating, she's alive and well now and has been recovering. Thanks for trying to "take care" of my dog Dr. Meza, killer work. If you ever switch jobs, don't go into pediatrics for sure.

posted: 02/03/2023