Veterinary Medical Center

4.4 (131)
33663 Mission Blvd #1428, Union City, CA 94587, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Veterinary Medical 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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John A

I took my cat for neutering there. Initially they told me $250 but once everything done they asked me for $550! I was shocked. They keep adding unnecessary stuff and nothing here is a fixed price like elsewhere. These people are very cunning. Be AWARE!! they might come across as cheap but they add extra stuff! I also took my second cat just for a check up because he was sick. They asked me for $735. This place is insane. I'll never go here again. Go somewhere more professional and better.

posted: 06/08/2023

Heather Paganelli

Welcome back, Dr. Gill Sr!! Words can not express how grateful we are for him and his excellent staff!! He really helped my kitty Penny get through her pancreatitis. Even though she had to go to emergency care for a couple of days, Dr. Gill always made himself available to us with any questions!! We are VERY GREATFUL for him being there for her aftercare as well!! Our Penny improves more and more each day!! I am truly grateful you were there for us! Thank you ALL!!

posted: 05/10/2023

Lynn Schmitt

Quick to arrange appointments same day if needed. Friendly staff as well as veterinarians. Thorough & reasonable. Questions always answered honestly & professionally.

posted: 08/24/2023

Karina Macias

I am absolutely astonished by the lack of empathy and professionalism this vet has. He has caused my family an overwhelming amount of stress and heartache when his diagnosis was completely incorrect, even though he claimed he was sure and that there was nothing else we could do. Layla was coming in to see the vet for a follow up after having gone to the emergency vet a few weeks prior for some weakness in her back legs as well as pain. (Emergency vet prescribed her pain medication and crate rest with a high chance of recovery and instructed us to follow up with her regular vet to check in on how she was doing.) At this point, Layla was off of her pain medication and walking pain free so I was hopeful that the vet would have good news, but this was not the case. After examining her back, the vet diagnosed her with Degenerative Myelopathy and explained that Layla would be on pain medication for the rest of her life and that in the upcoming months she would end up paralyzed and lose control of her bladder. He said she would need to come in every few months for blood work because the pain medications could cause other issues. He also stated that she would likely need to be put down within the next 6 months! We asked if there was anything that could be done to which he said no! Completely disregarded the fact that she was already back to normal and that she was also only a 3 year old dog. The vet would not do anything further and just said to call in for her pain medication a few days before she ran out (again she had not needed the medication for the last week). We left the appointment absolutely heartbroken and in tears. After some research on the condition, we decided to see a neurologist for a second opinion and for more clarification on her condition. Today, a few weeks later after this awful visit, we saw the neurologist and found out Layla is perfectly fine! She is healthy and has zero issues or pain and was clearly misdiagnosed. The neurologist was confused on how the vet was able to come to such conclusion with zero imagining as that is the only way to confirm the diagnosis. I am absolutely disappointed with how this vet approached this situation. I am sure that he saw a French bulldog and jumped to conclusions without even taking anything else into consideration. He should have not given us such diagnosis if he wasn’t certain. If he wasn’t an expert on the condition or the breed he should have referred us to a specialist, something he wouldn’t do even after we asked. I am glad I followed my gut, and did not continue the pain medication when it wasn’t needed because I could have been harming her for absolutely no reason.

posted: 03/09/2023

Shabnam Azimi

I took my cat to this vet because she was limping the minute I walked in the people in the front was very rude and she didn’t get the cat for the check up, I went home when I called back to make an appointment there’s another guys who he was very rude and saying do not walk in and he hang up the phone in me l! the customer service is horrible

posted: 06/22/2023