VCA Marina Bay Cities Animal Hospital

4.2 (263 reviews)
2506 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, USA

Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at VCA Marina Bay Cities Animal 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.

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Looking for information about VCA Marina Bay Cities Animal 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.

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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

4.2

263 reviews

I can’t say enough good things about this practice! Firstly, they have the best reception staff, that will move mountains to get your dog seen by the doctors, as best as they can! They are so friendly and sooo good with the animals. My dog loves visiting the reception staff because they always put her at such ease! Secondly: they have one of the best vets that we have ever worked with, Doctor Elliot. We have seen many vets and Dr. Elliot has been the most patient, knowledgeable, caring one that we have come across. His determination to get to root causes and to provide your pet with the best care is unbelievable. We feel so good about this animal hospital and we love the way they care for our sweet puppy!

Jul 16, 2023

Dr. Elliott is the best cat vet! We have been taking our cats to him for over 10 years at VCA Marina. Great animal care, organized, cost transparent, and clean. The front desk staff is lovely too.

Nov 13, 2022

VCA took amazing care of my Sterling and Dr. Ohm took so much time to answer all of my questions and make sure he was properly checked out. He also tried to find the most cost effective treatment for him which I so appreciated. 10/10 would not take my fur babies anywhere else. Thank you!

Jul 18, 2023

I have been going to VCA for my maltipoo the past 3 years. I felt they were ok but not great until this last visit. I randomly got an appointment with Dr Connor due to my dog having GI problems and I’m so glad I did. He is the sweetest most caring doctor and my dog went right up to him. Normally he is fearful at the vet. Dr Connor took his time, extremely thorough and answered all my questions plus, he had the best bed side manner. I highly recommend him if you’re looking for a good vet!

Jun 12, 2023

Please, please DO NOT let your pet undergo surgery with Dr. Thornbury! My puppy was spayed Dec 2021. Three months ago, she started displaying signs of heat, from bleeding to relentless anxiety and discomfort. Tests confirmed very high levels of estrogen and our (new) vet suggested this was likely due to a VERY rare "ovarian remnant syndrome", which has a 0-0.5% occurrence rate. In other words, Dr. Thornbury likely left a piece of her ovary intact. Today, my dog had a second spay surgery at the Veterinary Surgical Specialists (VSS). The surgeon just called, letting me know he found a large, very obvious piece of her left ovary; an excessive amount of scar tissue on her right side; and an unusually large amount of uterus remaining in her body. Even he was appalled and had to remove all three, and each is being biopsied. If we had not done this INCREDIBLY invasive, very expensive $4K+ second spay surgery, she would have likely developed cancer as a result. It is devastatingly obvious that Dr. Thornbury completely botched the surgery. I called the VCA office with this information and, luckily, they are taking this very seriously. As they should. I pray that other animals haven't suffered under her care.

Jul 26, 2023