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Sierra Pet Clinic

4.6 (142)

10411 River Park Pl, Truckee, CA 96161, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Truckee, California 2024

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at Sierra Pet Clinic

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	11,414
4.9	Embrace	14,242
4.9	Fetch	2,055
4.4	Figo	2,580
4.7	Hartville	164
4.9	Healthy Paws	7,477
4.9	Lemonade	783
3.2	ManyPets	2,156
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	5,275
4.9	Trupanion	60,301
4.8	Prudent Pet	125

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

BigBadDaddy Bob

It's hard to write a review when you're so upset but the staff at the pet clinic was very nice they took her in immediately and took very good care of her the prices weren't too bad to ask considering it was such an emergency I'm very grateful for all the help they were very easy to find they were very good with her they took good care of her while she was there they were very nice to me too because I was a complete mess. To update my original review I took her home and unfortunately she passed away from her injuries a couple hours later but at least she wasn't in pain thanks to the Sierra pet clinic I wish I could say the outcome was better but at least they did everything they could to make it a smooth transition for. I'm going to bring her down there to have her cremated they really are a very nice place.

posted: 09/20/2022

Hannah Becker

The clinic showed a great deal of compassion and competence when my cat got sick. They ran the proper tests and promptly shared the results, telling us possible diagnoses and going over all the treatment options for all possible circumstances. I am very grateful to have them as our pets’ primary vets, they are very knowledgeable and compassionate.

posted: 09/06/2021

Amy Archer

We have been using this vet since I was a kid. Their vets and staff are always kind and caring. I just recently came back for my first time in years to start my cat as a new patient since he just developed a uti, and they were able to schedule a new patient appointment the day of! They always put the animals first. Thankful to have them in our community!

posted: 12/14/2022

Jeannie Clinesmith

Sierra Pet Clinic has been taking excellent care of my dog and 2 kitties for years. Following a recent office visit for one of my cats, they provided near daily follow-up phone consults which helped tremendously with our care planning. I greatly appreciate their expertise, compassion and outstanding care!

posted: 04/28/2020

Julie Kikla

We have had such a positive experience with the team at Sierra Pet Clinic as we got a new puppy through covid and are new puppy parents. They have been so helpful, friendly and have managed amazing through covid procedures.

posted: 01/29/2021

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