My senior kitty was ready to cross the rainbow bridge so I reached out to Dr. Marchant. She called me shortly after and was able to come to my home later that same day. The best way to describe Dr. Marchant is COMPASSIONATE. From the moment she walked in to the moment she left, she was kind, gracious, respectful, loving. I could go on and on. She accomodated my wish to begin the process while Maggie was comfortable and resting in her crate. It was a bit awkward to reach her but she did it. She explained the steps as she went along and spoke to Maggie as if she was her own. Once Maggie crossed the bridge, the Dr. allowed me to have as much time as I needed. She even gave sweet Maggie a kiss goodbye. THANK YOU Dr. Marchant for making an extremely hard decision bearable. read more

Alley Cats Mobile Veterinary Services - My sweet Maggie - Veterinarians Near Me

We had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Rhonda Marchant recently when she came over for an exam and injection for my sweet senior kitty. She was knowledgeable, kind, and gentle, and we love that she specializes in cats. We are so glad to have found her. Many thanks to Dr. Marchant and her wonderful vet tech/assistant, and we look forward to seeing you again! read more

WORST VETRINARIAN EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE "EVER", AND THAT'S BEING NICE!!! I need to share a little about myself before leaving this review. I am over 60 years old and have been taking my 34 pets to Veterinarians since I was in my teens, so this is NOT my first time to the Veterinarian "rodeo". First off, I HIGHLY recommend that EVERYONE reading these reviews, do so with an open mind. Based on the quality of service we (our kitties) received, there is virtually NO WAY this VET CLOWN has received a plethora of 5-STAR REVIEWS, regardless of what appears to be the case, many negative reviews get taken down or don't even get posted due to filtering on most apps/sites today. So, how reliable are online reviews if every review is NOT allowed to post? I will leave this review in hopes that it won't get filtered out, because I genuinely do care about animals and I genuinely LOVE my fur-kids. I'm a professional business executive, own my own online business that's growing faster than we can keep up. So, I definitely know what goes into quality service and serving others. I also graduated in the top 1% of my class at UW. So, I do know what goes into building a thriving service-based business by listening to the client/ customer and taking pride in the quality of my work. Ms. Rhonda of Alley Cats Mobile Veterinary, is clueless when it comes to knowing how treat to and what to treat with, when it comes to your fur-friend and fur-baby. I genuinely was impressed at first by her response time, for this I give her 5-Stars all the way. BUT, from the time she showed up at our door to when she left, it was 1-STAR and 2-STAR SERVICE QUALITY THE ENTIRE EXAM OF OUR KITTY. I can see how her personality may influence those who find her so friendly, BUT COME ON FOLKS, LOOK BEYOND THE BS at what you are getting for $300-$450!!?? Here's what we received. A 4-minute exam our our cat, who clearly was suffering from an infection. Absolutely NO sample was taken to do lab testing on, and then she says we should just give her a call if we want to go with an antibiotic. This is NOT JUST UNPROFESSIONAL, ITS UNETHICAL AS A ANIMAL DOC AND VETERINARIAN. After she left, we were left in the exact same MESS with our feline as when the Vet arrived, PLUS the receipt for paying this Vet Clown nearly $400. FOR WHAT?? FOLKS, LOOK BEYOND THE SHMOOZING, IF A VET SAYS SHE REALLY DOESNT SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH YOUR FUR-KID, AND YOU CAN CLEARLY SEE THAT HE/SHE IS IN DURESS AND SUFFERING, TAKE YOUR FUR-BABY TO A REAL VETRINARIAN AT A REAL BRICK AND MORTAR CLINIC OR HOSPITAL. WHY RISK THE HEALTH AND POTENTIALLY THE LIFE OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBER? This was my 1st and LAST MOVILE VETRINARIAN EXPERIENCE. I have eyes and a pretty damn high IQ, so you can take this review to the bank as a solid reflection of Alley Cats Mobile Vet Service and Ms Rhonda, who calls herself a Veterinarian. Again, I've been taking our family pets to Veterinarians since I was in my teens. I'm now in my 60s, so yeah I do know what service and care my pet should be receiving when being examined and treated by a veterinarian. Do NOT place your trust or your money on this CLOWN, she really is CLUELESS. I've never been more disappointed in my life from someone examining my pet. I will leave it at that. read more

Dr. Rhonda is a very thorough and responsive veterinarian! I highly recommend this practice!

Dr. Rhonda really is the Cat's Meow... Experience tells me that it's a traumatic experience for a cat to be put in the car for a trip to the Vet...especially when it's time for an old friend to pass... We're grateful to have found Alley Cats and Dr Rhonda when it came time...her presence is calming to our animals, and Ourself..... Reasonable costs and Expert treatment read more

Love Dr. Rhonda! So convenient. No catching my girls and shoving them into a carrier so they can stress their way to the vet. No waiting in a waiting room amongst other crying cats. Just zero stress for all of us! And pricing is about the same, so why leave the house?! Best service ever. read more

However cheesy this sounds, there really are no words to express how grateful I am that I found Rhonda. My baby of 15 years was diagnosed with congestive heart failure (not by Rhonda) and didn't have very long. Things were fine for a year then very quickly progressed in 2 days until he was completely paralyzed. It was heartbreaking. I didn't want to move him to put him down. He hates leaving home. I called Alley Cat and told her the story, and asked if she could come that morning as I didn't want him to suffer anymore. She came 2 hours later. On her day off ! She was so sweet and and it was very peaceful and quick. She helped me feel like I did the right thing. A month (or less? ) Later she gave me his remains and a sweet paw print and piece of fur to remember my baby. She was much less expensive than the other place I called as well . A great experience for such a terrible loss. Definitely calling her when I get a cat in the future for all my kitty needs. read more

Well worth the money! Highly recommend! I found Alley Cats Mobile Veterinary Services after asking for recommendations from my Facebook neighbor group. I texted the number on their Facebook page and was shocked by the rapid response. Dr. Rhonda said she could squeeze us in that afternoon. She was just back from vacation and had a light day scheduled. Dr. Rhonda arrived promptly with her lovely assistant. My cats hid under the bed after I tried to grab the patient and put him in the bathroom. Wrangling cats to go to the vet is a draining experience. Dr. Rhonda and her assistant were wonderful and helped me catch my little guy and get him into the bathroom. Their website gives you helpful hints on how to prepare for the visit, I highly recommend reviewing well before they arrive! Make sure to close your bedroom doors so they can't hide under the bed! Dr. Rhonda and her assistant were pros! They didn't shame me or express irritation at my lack of planning. I apologize to them both! We managed to get my little boy after a few minutes of trying to corner him! After we got him in the bathroom, it went pretty smooth! Three ladies in a tiny bathroom with a little cat...oh my! They were professional and kept me focused on the cat and answering questions. I was so stressed out, adrenaline pumping from chasing my boy! I am so appreciative of their compassion and caring. I promise to get him in the bathroom BEFORE you arrive next time! Thank you both! read more

I have two adult indoor cats who had no health issues and had not previously been vaccinated as they stay inside. i just wanted to have them checked up on since it had been awhile since either had seen a vet. Dr. Rhonda came to do an exam and she vaccinated both of my cats without really discussing options or explaining anything to me. One cat got really sick with a URI and then a week later passed it to the other cat. Dr. Rhonda was not particularly helpful or compassionate regarding this and I ended up having to go to another vet to get them cared for properly. read more

I was very pleased with Dr. Marchant, her assistant, and the care my Tiki received. I'm so grateful for the sweetness with which they treated her, the expertise, and the communication. (: read more

Dr. Rhonda Marchant is Phenomenal!! Our 'baby' Kalea is 18 yrs young (19 in a month!) and dealing with lung cancer. Rather than bring about more stress with taking her into an office, we were looking for someone to come in to our home and help guide us through the final stages of life - WOW, Thank Goodness for Dr Marchant! The time taken to observe and allow Kalea her time to get comfy, and the check-up done, was handled with the utmost care and compassion. Her guidance and understanding to help us 'paw-rents' at this time is truly appreciated! We are Absolutely grateful for her!! read more

I just had to do an update. Dr Rhonda Marchant is a wonderful Doctor that truly loves her patients. I still feel very lucky to of found her, and feel like she is family. She goes waayyy over and beyond the call of duty. Thank you so much for taking care of Burton and Suki . read more

A quick shout out to Alley Cats mobile veterinary services and Dr. Rhonda. After 20+ years it was time for the family friend to move on, but I was loathe for her to do so in an alien environment. Instead, thanks to this passionate, caring and gifted veterinarian, "Willow" was able to do so at home. Highly recommended by me for whatever your feline needs are, be it in sickness, or health maintenance in general....RM read more

Dr Marchant is an incredible human being to both the four legged and the two legged. We met her while going through the death of an older kitty and she made that process easier than we could have imagined. Now during a global crisis we called upon her again and she helped both us and our cat. Thank you for everything you do Dr Marchant! read more

I sent an email to see if she would just sedate my 2 cats because I wanted to shave their matting myself. I was well prepared to pay so I get get them some relief. For whatever reason she told me to take them to the vet read more

OMG I am SO glad I called Dr. Rhonda! She was so very kind and gentle with Ziggy that he didn't even realize that she was a vet. I was worried he'd bite and scratch, but Dr. Rhonda had him convinced that all the of the examining she was doing was just love and attention. He handled the rabies shot well and even allowed her to look at his teeth! Amazing. We will call Dr. Rhonda from now on if our kitty ever needs vet care. Her knowledge is vast, her prices are very reasonable, and her cat whisperer abilities are phenomenal. read more

Dr. Marschant and her assistant were great! They arrived before the scheduled time, and were very compassionate, professional and attentive with our kitty. Freddy had been sneezing for a few days; we got him from the Humane Society a week ago and I knew that upper respiratory infections are common in these circumstances are common but started to worry when he didn't seem to be getting better and didn't eat much. Dr. Marchant was very helpful, first through texts and phone call, and then in person. The services didn't cost that much more from an in-office vet visit, there is $50 driving charge which is well worth it, considering that you don't have to stress your animal more by the transportation, esp. when they are sick. Dr. Marchant was very attentive, explained everything and performed a thorough exam. She diagnosed Freddy and got him the necessary treatment. The overall cost was reasonable to me, and most importantly I didn't have a feeling that she would try to "sell" me more than was needed. I was very pleased with the service and with Dr. Marchant's professionalism, demeanor and expertise. read more

There are few vets with Dr. Rhonda's heart! If you have a cat, she should be your "go to" healthcare provider. She responded quickly when my cat was facing her final hour. She was compassionate, handled my beloved pet with sensitivity and made sure her passing was quick and as easy as possible. She went the extra mile! I'm confident she'll handle qll of your pet's healthcare needs from their first set of kitten shots through their long life with the same compassionate care. read more

What an amazing person and cat vet!! Thank you Dr. Merchant for the house call and getting it all done for our Cinnamon. Forcing kitty into her carrier and taking her on a car ride to the vet is almost impossible and I surely didn't want to go to war with her. Dr. Merchant arrived right on time and examined Cinnamon. She also took care of her necessary vaccinations and clipped her claws, something I could never manage to do. And of course thank you for all the great advice you shared with me. Waiting to see you again on your next visit! read more

It's an absolute delight working with this Doctor, so kind and compassionate. She was able to see us on short notice and explained things well. It's so nice to have someone that can come to the home for a very old kitty that didn't need the stress of traveling to an office. Thank you so much. read more

Amps-up billable services, but last straw is her ignoring over at least SIX requests by pharmacy (they called, they faxed, left messages, all more than once) for our pets required meds. Zero response from Rhonda Merchant. Don't be fooled, when your pets are in true need: she's ghost. Despicable. read more

Dr Rhonda is a true gem. She is so caring and thoughtful and truly loves being around cats. It was such a treat to have her come to our home and not have to try to coax our two girls into their carriers. They thought Dr Rhonda was just coming to the house to visit them. Totally stress free! As a pet sitter myself, I have seen Dr Rhonda work with some of my clients and their pets and they have all been thrilled with her service. I would highly recommend Dr Marchant, especially if you have cats that hate going to the vet. A life saver. read more

The best decision I've ever made! My little Kit was a rescue and had never had any reason to see a vet, until now. She had been scratching more than usual and seemed extremely uncomfortable, so I had to find one fast. I was looking up reviews of nearby vets, hospitals, etc. and the reviews were scary, to say the least. People being overcharged was just the tip. Some hospitals didn't run the tests they said, gave steroids to treat things that animals didn't have and the list goes on and on. I didn't feel comfortable taking Kit to any vet in the first place, let alone to one that might misdiagnose/mistreat her. So I kept looking and thankfully found Dr. Marchant's page :) An at-home, cat-specialized, vet? DONE! I scanned my paperwork in and she called me the next morning around 9am and the next thing I know, Kit had her first vet appointment, at the house, at 11am that same day. After a couple minutes of finding/retrieving Kit, Dr. Marchant took her it was like magic! Kit was super calm and comfortable as she had her exam. She even let her give her TWO vaccines and she barely flinched. Dr. Marchant loves cats and what she does :) I would never let anyone else work on my sweet Kittles after working with her. I'm also SO LUCKY that it was my first vet experience. Not to mention, she is extremely affordable! (I was literally in shock by my total) If you're looking for a vet for you're little furmuffin, Dr. Marchant is your new cat doctor :) read more

Best vet I've seen in a long time. Caring, gentle, and practical cat physician who relays on science and compassion to help our fur babies. Dr. Marchant and her assistant were great with my two seniors who required a lot of tlc and some dental work. You can feel confident that she will take care of your cats like they were her own. read more

I highly recommend, she is amazing and works really well with your schedule. Her assistant is also amazing.

Words fail in expressing my gratitude and support for Dr. Rhonda; extremely qualified and TRULY a lover of cats. If you are ever in need of a vet schedule her; you will be thankful you did, read more

Knowledgeable, caring, kind, and arrives on time! Dr. Marchant far exceeded my expectations. So much less stress than a carrier ride to the vet. Able to be seen same day was a huge plus. I would highly recommend. read more

I would give her 10 stars if I could!! Don't hesitate to contact Dr. Rhonda for any Veterinary needs that you have. Not only is she very quick to respond but she's also extremely knowledgeable and goes the extra mile even before she provide any services to your pet! I have used her services on a few occasions, but only one time in person. She has easily saved me hundreds of dollars by just answering quick questions over text message and over the phone. Sometimes it's hard to know when it's necessary to take your pet to the vet, and it can be extremely stressful for pet parents. I love that Rhonda makes herself available to calm my nerves, even if I don't end up using her in that moment. She is a truly sweet and honest person who gives real advice, not just trying to upsell you or get your money. She treats your pet like it was her own. I love that she does research for solutions to the actual problems and does homework for you well after you've already paid her, it shows that she really cares about her patients and it relieves so much stress. She also is open to holistic options for people who aren't into giving harsh medicines and follows up for progress. She's really the best! Thank you Dr. Rhonda for all that you do for your patients. read more

Today I feel like I witnessed a true miracle! I am not one to post reviews (good or bad) on Yelp, in fact this is my first one. I have to share the best cat veterinarian experience I have ever had for any of my cats over the past 25 years! I have a "sensitive" cat, she is highly anxious and usually needs to be sedated to be examined. Her last vet refused to treat her any longer due to potential safety concerns from Magics aggressive tendencies. I warned Dr. Rhonda of this but she was calm, cool and collected. She examined Magic in our downstairs bathroom, she administered all the needed vaccines and trimmed all of her claws on her lap, without sedation. Magic was calm, cooperative and not distressed at all! Dr. Rhonda is truly the San Diego cat whisperer! I can confidently recommend her for anyone who has a cat and wants loving care from a true cat specialist in the comfort of your own home! Thank you Dr. Rhonda for your exceptional care with Magic today! Frincke Family read more

Five stars and two paws up for Dr. Marchant! We feel so fortunate to have discovered her service. She is thorough, compassionate and highly skilled. Our sick kitty has clearly grown quite fond of her in spite of the indignities of examinations and minor procedures. In our house the opinion of a cat holds a great deal of weight. Our feline family flocks around her with unconcealed interest and conspicuous trust, so she has everyone's vote of approval. Her assistant, Melissa, is such a pro. She's excellent at her job, never having to prick our cat more than once in order to find that reclusive vein. The benefits of having a veterinarian service come to our home, as opposed to that nervous car trip and disruptive office visit, are immeasurable. read more

I cannot thank Dr Marchant enough from the bottom of my and my kids heart for her gentle kindness. She were heaven sent. I will never forget how loving she was to our sweet Tiggy (18 1/2 years) in helping her to rest in peace. Her knowledge and kindness with my kids was so gentle & thoughtful. I was deeply touched. She will forever be in our hearts. She is now taking care of Tiggy's sister, Trixey. She is thorough, knowledgeable, completely reasonable but most of all she truly cares about cats and their owners. read more

I had a awesome experience today with Dr. Rhonda ,my cats did great with her.. I trust her completely with my animals ..it's so nice to have someone who truly has the cats best interest.. she has gone above and beyond for us , and didn't break the bank ... one more thing it was so nice that she can just drive over to the house , and I didn't have to take my babies out of the house... read more

I recently had the good fortune to meet Dr. Marchant at a park with her dog. She saw my poor little dog with a cone on her head and asked what was wrong. I started talking about it and found out she was a vet. She was so helpful I took my dog into the animal hospital she was working at and now she is all better! Since then, Dr. Marchant has started a mobile business specifically for cats and I definitely will use her for mine. In the short time I've known her, it is obvious the great love Dr. Marchant has for animals and I feel so lucky to have found her. read more

Dr. Marchant came to my home in downtown San Diego to examine my new shelter cat. Although there are many wonderful hospitals around me, I really wanted her transition in my home to be peaceful and not involve a traumatic first trip to the vet after all that her shelter stay entailed (spay/ deworming/ Etc ). So glad I had a home visit! Dr Marchant actually had to wait until she stopped purring in order to hear her heart. She was very relaxed during the visit and happily got a clear bill of health- very grateful. read more

Rhonda came and helped us with our cat Gracie, who was not doing well. It seemed that she was shutting down. She explained to us that she had liver failure and would need hospitalization or she would not make it. It was a hard choice to make but we decided we had to put her down. Rhonda was very compassionate and helped make sure Gracie felt no pain. If your cat is sick I'm sure she can help :) Thank you read more

Dr. Marchant was a cat whisper with our LYFF foster cat today. She gave us all the time we needed to discuss what was going on with our foster cat plus she gave some helpful cat tips such as cats liking their water bowl in a different area than their food bowls. We've had cats for 17 years and didn't know that! read more

Dr. Merchant is a wonderful veterinarian. She came to the house, she has a natural calmness and a caring demeanor with my pride. She's the best in my books. . read more

I just found Dr. Rhonda on Yelp and am so glad that I did. I called yesterday for exams for my two cats. She is very easy to communicate with, responding to calls and emails promptly. She asked about my schedule and graciously accommodated it (took me a while to come out of shock!). She has already seen them this evening and I could not be more pleased. I wanted labs for my older cat and so she was accompanied by her tech Haley, who is lovely. They both had a caring, gentle yet firm manner with two very nervous cats. Dr. Rhonda clearly loves what she does. But perhaps most importantly, she is knowledgeable and ethical about how she treats both her feline and human clients. I am very pleased and recommend her services. read more

My two 16-year old cats needed check-ups, and having recently broken my wrist and kneecap I wasn't able to get them into a carrier to take to a vet. I found Dr. Marchant on yelp and am so glad! She came with a tech and did the exams and lab work; she is so gentle and caring. Turns out one cat has kidney failure and the other a thyroid problem -- both are being treated and doing so much better. Dr. Marchant's prices are very reasonable and her costs for the meds are the lowest around. She's diligent with follow-up too. She's my forever cat vet now! read more

I'm not sure which one of us gets more stressed out when preparing for a trip to the vet, but my cat's sharp claws are a pretty effective way of convincing me that she's not interested in a road trip. Therefore, I was overjoyed when I found Dr. Marchant and her Mobile Vet Service. She has been taking care of both of my cats for several months now, and I can't speak highly enough about her. She is not only an extraordinary veterinarian, she's an extraordinary human being. She is compassionate, intelligent, and most importantly I believe she's truly committed to giving each patient the same kind of care that she would if it were her own. She listens and communicates with ease, and goes way beyond the call of duty to ensure that the patient is doing well in the days following an appointment. Before I scheduled my first appointment, I called several other veterinarian offices for comparison pricing. Dr. Marchant's fee's are extremely affordable, and much more reasonable than the chain store variety's that offer a "free" first visits. It's hard enough to find any mobile vet at all, one that specializes in cat's is something I didn't know even existed. I could continue writing, but I think anyone reading this will know how blessed and grateful I am to have found Dr. Marchant. My cats and I couldn't be happier. read more