VCA Gentle Vets Animal Hospital
4.3 (54) 6650 Hawaii Kai Dr, Honolulu, HI 96825, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
How to Save Money at VCA Gentle Vets Animal 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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 894 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,057 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,305 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,409 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,786 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,736 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,637 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 14,113 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,549 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,855 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,914 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,445 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
Gentle Vets has been a wonderful healthcare provider for my three cats, aged nine, seven, and two. They are great about getting my fur-babies in to see a doctor on short notice, and are always kind and caring. The only thing I would like that this vet doesn't do is that all care (vaccinations, blood draws, etc.) is done in the back rather than in the initial exam room. But the care my cats have gotten is excellent, and we are very happy with Gentle Vets.
posted: 10/05/2017
Everyone there so nice....from front desk, to techs and the vet. Even before working on my pups, he invited me back to show me what and how they were going to do the procedure and ask if I had any questions. They were fast and compassionate. Office waiting area very clean and comfortable and even had outside tables to sit at and wait if the AC got too cold....always my problem with AC. Prices very fair and I went in with no appointment. Very knowledgeable about both my chihuahuas and boxer. Will happily refer people; and although there are 7 vets so much closer to me, I will drive the extra 8 miles, in traffic, to go there! Aloha!
posted: 02/22/2018
I am very thankful for finding VCA Gentle Vets Animal Hospital. Our 14 1/2 Pomeranian/Bichon dog was extremely sickened from overuse of medication. Dr. Pang offered amazing care and advice by suggesting subcutaneous fluids and other alternatives to relieve him of his condition. Our dog is much better and living with his kidney disease. Dr. Pang is patient, answered all our questions and was very supportive. Thank you again to her and her staff!!
posted: 06/12/2022
Just had our first experience at this facility to treat our dog. Dr. Fernandez did amazing with explaining treatment plan and pricing to make sure we were comfortable with everything before moving forward. I’m happy that we have a vet in our neighborhood that’s so awesome! Looking forward to coming back for all of our wellness and checkup visits in the future.
posted: 01/31/2024
To begin, I want to say that I never leave poor reviews unless I am greatly wronged. We took our golden retriever and her new litter of puppies in to this vet and they initially(on phone) quoted us $110 for the initial visit per animal but ended up charging us $150 per animal. Also, in the exam room, the doctor said that an x-ray was going to cost $200 but when they gave me the bill it showed over $300 and when I asked to speak to a manager regarding the pricing, I said that because I was quoted lower prices that I would not pay more and she basically said, “too bad it is what it is, and you have to pay”. They held my dog in the back until I paid the full price. There are other VCA animal hospitals on the island, so I highly recommend you take the extra 20 minutes to drive to those.. I am adding this second section in addition to the original review to respond to your comment. After you posted this response to my review, I spoke with a “Manager” from your office and the person basically did not address any of my issues, but instead gave excuses as to why they thought that they were correct. The woman seemed to take it personally, and did not address my issues in a way that made me feel I was heard.
posted: 10/16/2023
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