VCA Community Companion Animal Hospital
4.4 (197) 5271 Sereno Dr, Temple City, CA 91780, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at VCA Community Companion 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 889 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,411 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 14,234 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,051 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,579 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,477 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 783 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,153 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 493 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,393 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 110 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,196 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,163 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 5,260 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,297 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
It saddens me to leave this review since I've always liked this hospital, but I was so disturbed with what happened today I feel compelled to write this. I've been coming to this hospital for many years. This is the hospital I brought my dog (before she passed away) and now where my wife and I bring our 2 kittens. Our kittens had their spay and neuter surgery today. A month ago, we were told Dr. Pavlik would be the one performing the surgery. We had never met him, so we scheduled a call so that we could feel more comfortable about entrusting our pets' health and well-being in his care. He spent time on the phone addressing all our concerns, and we also learned he has over 30 years experience. My wife and I felt reassured and comfortable moving forward. We find out today (after the surgery has already been completed) that a new and inexperienced vet was the one who performed the surgery. Not Dr. Pavlik. I couldn't believe it. My wife and I agreed to an experienced doctor whom we trust to perform the surgery. Dr. Pavlik said he supervised but that is not the same. Had we known it was going to be an inexperienced doctor, we would've looked elsewhere, even if it meant for a higher price. We weren't even given the courtesy to be notified our vet would be changing. I wanted to just let it go because I always had a good experience with the hospital, and I did my best to write this review in a neutral tone, but what happened today was so extremely disappointing. They said the office manager will call us on Monday but at this point I don't even know what they could say to make things right.
posted: 08/18/2023
I have loved this place for the past 25 years with all of our pets taken well care of. Unfortunately, we have to move on because it was very disappointing to hear that I could only get an appointment on August 22 (7-8 weeks away). I called a few months ago and same thing. I don’t feel like my years of service was rewarded in any way and it is more than a little frustrating.
posted: 07/10/2023
Staff are rude, I couldnt plug in credit care correctly and she was like “is there anything else you don’t know how to do” and they looked very unhappy. And the shadey rude snarky ‘jokes’ theyd make.
posted: 07/23/2023
Yea, we've been taking our pets here for years and now I want to find a new vet. They have too many clients apparently. They won't see your pet for 3-4 weeks, the other option is you can drop your pet off in the morning and they will keep it all day which I am totally not comfortable with. It's been this way for probably a couple years or so and I'm over it. As a long time client even I cannot recommend this place, there has to be something better out there.
posted: 10/11/2022
I called to see if they could see my dog who had an urgent injury. The staff told me they would not be able to see her for 2 weeks. I was told to take her to urgent or emergency care instead. I took her to emergency care and they would not see her because they had too many animals who had more urgent needs waiting. I got the same response at urgent care. I have been taking my animals to VCA Community Companion Animal Hospital for 10 years and have spent several thousands of dollars there. I won't be taking my animals there ever again. The staff are rude and take an "oh well" attitude with clients. It would seem that the hospital really doesn't care about the animals who come there for care.
posted: 10/01/2022