Horizon Veterinary Specialists

3.4 (118 reviews)
5280 Valentine Rd Ste 120, Ventura, CA 93003, USA

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours Tuesday Open 24 hours Wednesday Open 24 hours Thursday Open 24 hours Friday Open 24 hours Saturday Open 24 hours Sunday Open 24 hours

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Horizon Veterinary Specialists

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 Horizon Veterinary Specialists? 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.

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4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,362
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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

3.4

118 reviews

My husband and I are beyond grateful for Horizon Veterinary Specialists. We had an emergency with our our 13 year old furry baby Star a week before our wedding! She had a major infection and thank goodness that they were able to rush us in for a check up. If the infection burst and went inside her gut, it could have been a horrible scenario. Thankfully, she got surgery right away, recovered quickly and was able to be with us at our wedding. Amy, Melissa, and the entire team were wonderful at Horizon! Star is well today because of them. Thank you!

Sep 14, 2023

They were very kind to us when we were there to put our sweet cat down to rest in 2021.... BUT we have been traumatized and beyond hurt to find out that we did not leave with our sweet girls footprint and ashes like we were promised. We spent alot of money to make sure that we brought her home in a beautiful way. We chose their footprint, and engraved box option with her name on it. Even though the labeled number matching the ashes and footprint are the same the actual footprint is not hers. We have come to realize this YEARS after her passing because I came across her real footprint on my dresser when she had stepped in nail polish when she was still alive. She was our one and only family cat and we are all very taken back by this discovery. Just when we thought we could make more room in our hearts to adopt another cat we are now having to deal with the realization and stress that this has brought upon our whole family years after her passing.

Aug 25, 2023

Our 14 year old dog, 6 O’clock had been experiencing some health issues over the last couple of months. He seemed disoriented, confused and was having small seizures. I had planned a visit with his regular vet when the vet returned from a conference, but 6 suffered a grand mal seizure on Wednesday morning. I called his regular vet office and the receptionist recommended Horizon. I called, they said come in. I explained that 6 is my son’s dog and Blaze, 34, suffers from a traumatic brain injury. We knew this was probably going to be an emotional experience and with a TBI even more so. Everyone, from the receptionists desk, to the vet tech, to finally the vet were compassionate and understanding. They discussed options with us, but 6 was clearly in pain and to extend his life would have been cruel. We chose to let him gently pass. They gave us all the time we needed to be with him before. Asia comforted us with when we said it was a hard decision, giving us the example of a shoe that’s too tight. 6 had been living in this too tight shoe for awhile now. It was time to loosen the straps and take the shoe off. They took 6 back to put the catheter in and during that time the front desk gently asked if we’d prefer paying now instead of after. Realizing that after would be an even more emotional time, I took the option to pay while 6 was out of the room. Then we just talked to him for about 15 minutes before the vet came in. She also offered more words to ease our pain. And then 6 gently passed in our arms. The hardest thing - to let a family member, our 6 O’clock go, but Horizon made it as easy as possible. Thank you.

Feb 25, 2023

Excellent staff and care when your furry friend is in dire straits. My 8.5 year old Rottie mix ate something he should have and we ended up here. They called in a surgical team after confirming a blockage with an ultrasound. He received emergency surgery late at night to remove a blockage from his GI tract and spent 4 days under their care. I felt helpless as my pup struggled to fight through such an extreme experience but every time I went to visit him, the staff was so compassionate and full of love. I received updates 2x a day and they even sent me pictures. They let me come visit him when I wanted, even the night he needed the surgery. It is not cheap and they do not have payment plans which is restrictive, however, what more meaningful way to spend my money than to save the pup that has kept me whole through so many life changes.

Feb 8, 2023

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We experienced the hardest day having to bring in our beloved Maltese who passed away at home . Everyone was very compassionate and the signed card we received with all handwritten words of sympathy meant so much to us . A special thank you to Mariyah and Nancy.

Sep 21, 2023