Vet Care Animal Center
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Vet Care Animal Center
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 Vet Care Animal Center? 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.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,227 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,909 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,371 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,221 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,693 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,328 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,865 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,539 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,570 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
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
108 reviews
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.
Feb 14, 2023
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!
Nov 9, 2020
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.
Dec 20, 2022
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.
Mar 10, 2023
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.
Feb 3, 2023
Veterinarians in Sylmar, California
Bob Dunns Animal Services
16001 Yarnell St #1011, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA(818) 896-0394
Five Star Veterinary Center
13725 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA(818) 362-6599
Foothill Vet Clinic
12823 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA(818) 356-5239
Roxford Veterinary Clinic
13571 Glenoaks Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA(818) 364-2394
Vet Care Animal Center
13815 Sayre St, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA(818) 364-1544