Veterinary Medical Center

4.4 (131 reviews)
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 on Veterinary Costs at Veterinary Medical 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 Veterinary Medical 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.

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,228
4.9 Embrace 19,973
4.9 Fetch 5,918
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 11,234
4.8 Nationwide 25,705
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,347
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,867
4.7 Pumpkin 3,545
4.6 Spot 11,586
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

4.4

131 reviews

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.

Jun 8, 2023

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!!

May 10, 2023

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

Aug 24, 2023

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.

Mar 9, 2023

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

Jun 22, 2023