Heritage Oaks Veterinary Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Heritage Oaks Veterinary 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.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Heritage Oaks Veterinary 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.
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.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,226 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,970 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,900 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,365 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,195 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,683 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,326 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,864 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,533 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,560 |
| 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
38 reviews
The low stars given for this vet and her staff is appalling. As a Nurse Practitioner, with over 20 years in medicine, how can you expect to refill prescription drugs for a patient who is not seen or examined? I can give scripts all day long, with refills, but you are still responsible for follow up appointments. It is just ignorant to expect any physician or practitioner to give medications to a patient, "in this case an animal" without seeing them. We are required by law to follow a patient regardless of "refill" status! She did you a favor by putting refills on your scripts in the first place. With, I am sure, the expectation of a follow up appointment at least yearly! If you are going to own pets then it is your due diligence to have the patient seen at least yearly. Things change at the drop of a hat, and that simple "asthma" could now become a severe pneumonia, yes I am a pulmonology nurse practitioner as well as an emergency practitioner so I know the ropes. So before leaving a nasty remark, do your part and bring your pet in for an exam. Food for thought, if you were sick and called your doctor, regardless of a "chronic" condition, would they want to see you, if they were any kind of responsible physician the answer is yes. They also probably told you to go to an Emergency vet due to an acute issue, this is not unreasonable, people come into my ER everyday with dental pain, shortness of breath, etc, and there is no way that I would send them out the door with meds without evaluating them and properly diagnosing them, that is the responsible/respectful thing to do. Don't expect anything different, and her asking for an appointment is not unreasonable. Your pet could have an acute issue that is far different from a chronic one. Let me tell you something, this vet found cancer in my dog that eventually I had to put down because I am a responsible pet owner and had tests done. Please if that is how you want to act then you should not have pets and seems like to me that you are trying to "get something for nothing". Shame on you, and I encourage you to take your dog to a shelter and give it a better life.
Dec 21, 2022
I’ve been taking my miniature schnauzer, Romeo, to heritage oaks for quite some time. I have no complaints. The staff is friendly, compassionate, and so patient with him. From the vet, to the techs, to front office - always willing to answer any questions. Dr. Vilchez is super knowledgeable and truly takes her time share info. From wellness visits, concerns, and dental cleaning - we are super pleased. Thank you!
Dec 22, 2021
Dr. Vilchez and her team are a cut above. Absolutely top-drawer! Warm and professional. Understanding and direct. There is no substitute for the confidence born of having trusted friends care for beloved animal family members.
Jul 30, 2023
I take both of my Belgian Malinois here. One is a senior and one is a puppy. They have been AMAZING for both of them! No matter the issue from both age ranges of my fur babies they are responsive and caring. I feel that they are reasonably priced. The vet has always taken the time to explain things and answer any questions. The staff is always kind and friendly! You are never treated like a bother as I always have A LOT of questions. I highly recommend them!
Dec 8, 2020
Do not recommend. Called to have my dogs blood drawn for a DNA send off. They told me to go to my primary vet. Im like are you serious? They said yes we do not do anything for any dogs or cats unless they are our patient. I'm like OK well I need veterinary services now wouldn't that make me a patient.? So basically they are turning away future business.
Feb 14, 2022