Circle of Friends Veterinary

4.8 (84)
17532 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Circle of Friends Veterinary

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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David Tibbetts

Very friendly and compassionate staff. Dr Yasso is very knowledgeable. I'm glad they were here when it was time for my boy to cross over the Rainbow Bridge. 🌈

posted: 09/13/2023

RescueK9s

Small veterinary hospital located in a plaza near Denny's and Target. They're sandwiched between a Kumon, dentist's office, and some salons. Parking lot is crammed and can be tough to find a good spot. Won't get better either now that the new Target has been built. I have mixed reviews about Circle of Friends. The technicians, Dr. Yasso, and Dr. Connelly have been kind but the clinic is busy and they are usually booked out for weeks in advance. I love Dr. Yasso and her work in the rescue community, their conservative treatment approach, and their pricing is more than fair. That said, I fear they are starting to get too busy. They did just add back Dr. Meinert but I didn't find her to be as personable as Dr. Y and C. I had to make the heartbreaking decision to put one of my geriatric dogs down here last year. 2 months later, I brought in some of my other pets and neither the receptionist nor vet remembered I had just put my girl down. They both commented separately that they thought I had more pets than what were under my file. I can imagine it's near impossible to keep up with all of their patients, but I'm not going to lie, that hurt my heart. Especially considering I had brought my senior in often during her twilight years and had just consulted with her primary vet multiple times over her declining condition. At my last visit, I brought one of my dogs in for a vaccine appointment with a technician but they trimmed her nails instead. Not only that, they nicked her, she was bleeding, and nobody told me. I mostly like it here and don't really want to leave. But some things are starting to add up...

posted: 06/28/2023

Janine Naylor

I walked into the office and scheduled and appointment for my pet. Was given a card with the appointment date of today 7/31. When we went to take my dog they turned us away saying the appointment was for 8/7 eventhough we had an appointment card written by their staff member with an appointment date of 7/31. As someone who works in customer service we the customer should have been accommodated since it was an error on the offices part.

posted: 07/31/2023

Mary Stuart

They work with Fast Friends Greyhound Rescue and I have Greyhounds so I want to support them as well as use a vet group that understands this amazing breed and their special needs.

posted: 12/09/2021

Caralene Hanania

Dr. Connely is the best!!! I switched to this Vet after receiving terrible service from another Vet and I’m so glad I did!! She was super thorough with the testing result for my dog, Bella. She took the time to explain everything in FULL detail. She called to follow up, herself. And was SUPER friendly. All the staff is super friendly. They took great care of Bella.

posted: 08/27/2020