Creekside Veterinary Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Creekside Veterinary Hospital
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 Creekside Veterinary Hospital? 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 | 12,221 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,969 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,895 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,362 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,182 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,675 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,323 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,859 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,525 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,551 |
| 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
75 reviews
Brian has been taking care of my 2 golden retrievers for the last 10 years. The older dog is in a lifetime golden retriever study program for large breed dogs. It had been an exceptional relationship for the past 10 years I highly recommend their services.
Jul 31, 2023
I took my French bulldog to Creekside Veterinary to discuss having elongated soft palate surgery. This office came highly recommended to me by another French bulldog owner and the reviews that I read online were all very positive. When I made the appointment, I was asked to prepay the office visit since I was a new client. While waiting in the reception area a girl came out to us and unclipped my dog’s leash from his harness and put a slip collar over my dog’s neck and began pulling him across the room. My husband quickly picked him up. She took our dog from my husband and told us to wait in the reception area. While waiting I could hear a dog crying from the back, having no experience with this office before and not feeling good about my dog having a slip collar around his neck when he has a condition that causes airway obstruction, I expressed my concern with one of the girls at the front, she had very little compassion and told me they always do the exams in the back and then the Doctor comes and talks to you in the reception area (FYI it has a lot of other people in it). I waited a little longer but as the crying in the back continued I asked for them to bring my dog back out to me, he appeared very anxious and after taking him outside he threw up twice. I decided not to wait for the vet to come out and talk to me. This office has a very “one size fits all” approach which may work for some but not for everyone. I would never feel comfortable leaving my dog here, my only regret is that I didn’t speak up for him sooner.
Mar 21, 2023
Great Veterinarian. Explained everything about my dog when I took her in for an ultrasound. Went over everything in depth and answered all my question. Definitely coming back here again.
Apr 3, 2023
The entire staff at Creekside Vetinary are amazing; they are super friendly, highly educated, and very caring. Furthermore, there's no other Vetinarian in SLO County that I would trust, when it comes to my Frenchie. We love Dr. Brian Minor, and have been very happy with his advise, and care of our BELLA.
Oct 18, 2021
I missed my appointment due to a personal matter for which I actually paid up front and haven’t been refunded. When I called to reschedule I was told that they didn’t want my business because I no showed and refused to schedule me. Again I paid for the no show visit in advance, they never refunded me and yet they won’t reschedule.
Jul 25, 2023
Veterinarians in Templeton, California
Creekside Veterinary Hospital
1075 Rossi Rd ste a, Templeton, CA 93465, USA(805) 712-1155
Las Tablas Animal Hospital
959 Las Tablas Rd Suite A1, Templeton, CA 93465, USA(805) 369-2222
Main Street Small Animal Hospital
80 S Main St, Templeton, CA 93465, USA(805) 434-2002
Posada Veterinary Hospital and Surgery Center
292 Posada Ln STE D, Templeton, CA 93465, USA(805) 776-3353
Templeton Veterinary Clinic
1485 Eureka Ln, Templeton, CA 93465, USA(805) 434-1115