Geary Veterinary Hospital

4.8 (105)

1514 Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Walnut Creek, 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 Geary Veterinary Hospital

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

Charlotte

You can't get better than Geary for vet care in the Bay Area. When I started using their services I lived in Walnut Creek, but now live in Oakland and continue to make the drive. Their high quality of care, amazing staff, excellent communication and gentle handling with the animals is 100% worth it. I have a medically fragile cat and the care that Dr. Weiss has provided her over the past ~2 years not only greatly enhanced her life but my own as well, and she really helped me feel empowered as a first time cat owner. I recently got a Silken Windhound puppy who had a great experience with Dr. Yoshida as well. I have always had very pleasant experiences with Geary's RVTs, vet assistants, and CSRs as well who have always been very willing to deal with my frequent barrages of questions. Thank you for taking such good care of us, Geary! Love from Machi, Persephone, and Charlotte

posted: 06/26/2023

Rene Rodgers

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. My husband and I used Geary Veterinary Hospital to do our USDA health certificate to take our dog with us on our move to the UK. There was a complication on getting everything ready by the time we needed it due to a misunderstanding on outside, and Dr. Weiss literally made miracles happen to get everything done for our flight. We had never been seen here before, so if this team is willing to go to the extra mile for brand new people, I can only imagine how well they treat regular patients. If we’re able to move back to the Walnut Creek area after being abroad, we will definitely use this vet! Until then, I’ve told (and will continue to tell) friends and family in the area to go to this vet when they need someone!

posted: 07/13/2023

Nonie Kent

Geary Veterinary has been taking care of my dogs and cats for over 20 years now. They are passionate and compassionate about the animals they care for. Dr Bjork, Dr. Weiss & Dr Hamilton have all gone above and beyond to help take care of our animals. We can't thank them enough and their fabulous staff for all of the loving care.

posted: 11/04/2021