I forgot a huge and important detail- Dr. Mac wouldn't give me a referral so I could take my dog to…read morebe seen at UC DAVIS for info regarding his gallstone and an issue she had zero clue about regarding increasing liver enzymes. And, her favorite response is "Hmm, I don't know what's that's about." She had zero right to not give me a referral to inquire about his health issues- it's not her call! She also had me constantly worried about his gallstone by misinforming me about the medication and the possibilities of what could happen. She has zero clue what she's talking about!!! She needs to go back and take some more classes. Do not take your pet here, kindness doesn't cut it!!!! Zero stars would more fitting!!!!!

Great group of practitioners who know their stuff. Great with our Foster's and our pugs. We've been…read moreworking with them for 9 years as they've grown and we've grown. An excellent practice, well run from the top down.

I am so happy with the care from Valley Oak and team. I noticed my dog had a loose tooth and I…read morebrought her in and they promptly took her in and got her blood work because it definitely looked like a fractured tooth and needed to be extracted . Their team explained everything to me Mohammed and Dr. Young were absolutely amazing . Also all their front desk girls were super friendly . the day of her procedure I was a nervous wreck, but when I picked her up that day, she was alert a little loopy, but that's to be expected. Today's day two and she is back to her normal self and they made sure to check in with me and see how she was doing. I highly highly recommend this practice.

I recently brought my cat, carrot, here for a dental procedure and the team who helped me was…read moreAMAZING. Carrot is a stray I take care of who is weary of people and it was a pain to get him into the vet because of his anxiety. When I first took him he was too anxious/scared so they couldn't look at him and they prescribed some gabapentin. It was difficult to have him take the medication and this led to multiple cancelled vet visits which the team was always so understanding of. The team was nothing but kind, patience, and accommodating to my difficult cat. I am so grateful for this one of a kind team!!!!

We feel so lucky to have found this vet! From the very first visit, it was clear that this team…read moregenuinely cares--not just about animals, but about the people who love them too. Anytime we've had an emergency or urgent concern, they've always found a way to fit us in, and they do it with compassion and grace. The staff is incredibly warm and welcoming--every time we walk through the door, they remember us and our pets by name, which makes us feel like more than just clients. It's rare to find that kind of personal connection these days, but here, it's the norm. You can tell everyone here truly loves what they do. They go above and beyond to make sure your pet feels safe and cared for, and they take the time to explain everything thoroughly so you never feel rushed or confused. I wouldn't trust my furry family members with anyone else. Highly recommend!

I have been going to Scotts Valley veterinary for the past 10 years. They have always taken special…read morecare of my pups always going nice and beyond! Dr. Emily is amazing. She went by her instincts, and even though my Oliver was not showing any signs, she caught the insulinoma he has very early we were able to operate and remove the tumors. So grateful for them!

If not for McConnell vet, my 17yo princess Jasmine would no longer be with us. But here she is, as…read morehealthy as ever... and certainly not looking her age. Thank you... best vet ever!

We have used Ty McConnell as the vet for our cats. When one of our cats developed Diabetes, he…read morehelped us with her care and when the end came 2 years later, he helped us let her go with such compassion and kindness. My husband and I cried like babies and we felt cared for and acknowledged. He and his team are the very best and you can't go wrong choosing him as your Vet.

I love Doctor Dembner. She is professional, smart and wise with both the patient and the owner. We…read morehave taken our cats to her for years and find her to be the very best from routine exams, to dentals, to cancer, to end of life discussions. We have been there with her. She does referrals for specialty issues and checks in on our cats more often than my primary doctor ever checks in on me. She's the best.

Just wonderful!! So happy to have found them. Every woman working there whether on phone or in…read moreperson is so nice and helpful.

I have been here twice in the past year, and they have been nothing but professional…read more The first time I had made an appointment with them, I couldn't make it due to an emergency that had occurred right before my scheduled time. When I called, they completely understood with no late cancellation fee. Once I came in a few days later, they inspected my bearded dragon and gave me the medication he required. I recently came in again, but this time we didn't know exactly what was wrong with him, unlike last time where we knew he had parasites. They were very professional, and handled my bearded dragon incredibly well the entire time. They gave him 20ml of fluids, cut his nails, collected a fecal sample, and sent me on my way with the medication he needs. They are very professional, and I'm very glad to have such a fantastic clinic near me.

Between upper respiratory infections and GI stasis, bunnies are sensitive creatures with special…read moreneeds when ill. I'm glad Exotic Pet Clinic of Santa Cruz has the expertise and resources to help them. The fact that they don't even treat cats and dogs is reassuring, knowing that my rabbit is being cared for by professionals who are dedicated to and have valuable experience with small animals and other less common pets. In fact, I was referred here by a different veterinary hospital closer to home who knew my bunny would be in better hands at the Exotic Pet Clinic of Santa Cruz. As it turned out, they were attentive to my bunny's needs from the moment I stepped inside the exam room, and showed understanding toward my situation and how overwhelming having a sick pet can be. I appreciated that they were honest and detailed when providing answers to my questions and options for treatments to address my bunny's condition, and clear and upfront about potential outcomes. They even explained the itemized billing in a way that was easy to comprehend. It's a bit of a drive out for me from San Jose (and the twists and turns on highway 17 are definitely not my fave), but it was worth it to get my bunny the help he needed. I'm grateful to all of the staff on site. And having a place like this around is something I don't take for granted.

For everyone on here, leaving reviews of one stars because you had to wait two hours for an animal…read morethat was not seriously hurt....y'all need to check yourselves. This is an emergency room. When was the last time you went to a human emergency room and didn't have to wait more than two hours? The only cases that don't have to wait two hours come by ambulance. This place is utterly amazing. The staff is super professional. They take care of everybody wonderfully and yes, just like all medical whether animal or human, they are desperately understaffed. Let's give a big shout out to these amazing caring professionals Dr. Macy Dr. Akol, Dr. nicki Dr. Lahue, Dr. Kalff Dr Pressel all the doctors I forgot and the best nurses in the entire world. I've been coming here for over 30 years and only receive the best, most attentive, kindest and gracious of care. Folks need to understand how long things take and what the word triage means. I am disgusted reading one star reviews from people with no concept of how much time good thorough animal care takes and how much things cost. An estimate is an estimate they have only ever charged me for what was needed. They are utter professionals, a very highly regarded facility and quite frankly all you people that are sending in one star reviews don't deserve their service or care. Leon loves Pacific & Santa Cruz Vet so much!!!!

Let me start by saying I have the utmost respect for vets and their staff. Vet care is a tough…read moreprofession. I am a seasoned dog owner who has spent many hours and has had many visits to the ER over the years. However this last visit was brutal. We arrived at 830 am and didn't get fully seen and discharged for 12 hours ! 12 hours is insane to make someone with a sick animal wait. At least be up front on check in and say. You are likely looking at 5-6 hour wait. At least that way you can make a call and decide to not put your already sick animal through more stress. I get how triage works. Most pressing cases are seen first. But to have us come back into the exam room several times just to sit and wait for at least an hour or more each time is wild. The tech calls me and ask me if I've left and I say no I'm right outside and by the time I've come in they have forgotten about us and stick us in an exam room only to sit and wait another chunk of time. The vet was lovely and she helped diagnose my dog and set up a treatment plan. That was the only plus.

Good service and helpful staff. Self wash area was clean and well-maintained. Will go back.read more

Me and my family always take our Mocha here for nail trims. They're always so sweet and they gave…read moreher a little bandana after that we love to keep on her now! Thanks

When it was time to say goodbye to our sweet 12yr old German Shepard, Hannah, we knew having an…read morein-home option was a must for our family. Dr. Maria Kuty was such a blessing during a difficult time and her staff was responsive and understood that we were making a very difficult decision. She arrived on time, and walked us thru the whole procedure, which helped us know what to expect. Even though we feel so raw inside, we know having Maria by our side and her care for Hannah meant the world to us.

We are incredibly grateful for Dr. Maria Kuty and her At Home At Rest Pet Euthanasia service. She…read morecame to our home to help our beloved family dog, Chewy, pass peacefully after being very sick. What could have been a deeply traumatic moment became something meaningful, gentle, and full of compassion thanks to her presence. Dr. Kuty was warm, empathetic, and so attuned to both Chewy and to us. She created a calm, loving environment that allowed us to say goodbye without fear or stress. We are especially thankful that Chewy didn't have to go into a vet clinic--something she always hated--and instead was able to fall asleep at home, surrounded by love. I highly recommend Dr. Maria Kuty to anyone facing this incredibly difficult decision. Her kindness truly made all the difference. Thank you, Dr. Kuty

We lived in LA for the first 10 years of our dog Tater's life, and veterinary care was always…read morestressful. It could take three weeks just to get on the schedule, which wasn't acceptable care. Moving to the Aptos-Capitola Veterinary Hospital has been a breath of fresh air. They can see Tater the same day or next day if needed. Unfortunately, our dog has been in a lot recently, which has really shown us how wonderful the entire tech and office staff is. I want to give an additional callout to Zach, who is a technician there, and Georgia at the front desk. I also cannot praise Dr. Hage enough. I can tell she genuinely cares for our dog and always advises us on the best course of action. She is compassionate, easy to communicate with, and we trust her completely. They never try to upsell us, Tater's health clearly comes before a bottom line. We are thrilled to have found a place we trust for the rest of his life.

This was the most horrible veterinary experience I have ever had. I have a 10-year-old indoor cat…read morewho had never really been sick before. After switching his food, he developed what appeared to be a food allergy and became very sick. Before bringing him to Aptos-Capitola Veterinary Clinic, I specifically called and told them he did NOT have a rabies vaccine and asked, "Can you still see him?" They said YES, no problem. We went in, they treated him, recommended different food, and we left happy. Fast-forward about three months. My cat was still having problems and had been vomiting for months. I had recently spent approximately $5,000 at an emergency veterinary hospital in Monterey trying to figure out what was wrong, and we still didn't have the answers we needed. I brought him back to Aptos-Capitola hoping for help. The veterinarian who met with me was extremely cold from the start. I reminded him that my cat had been through a lot and explained the months of vomiting and emergency visits. He didn't seem to care about my story. He began palpating my cat's abdomen with what seemed to me like an excessive amount of pressure, and my cat began VIOLENTLY SHAKING. I was shocked. My cat had been examined multiple times at the emergency hospital and had NEVER reacted like this during an examination. Throughout the exam, the veterinarian repeatedly brought up that my cat wasn't vaccinated for rabies. I explained that he is an indoor cat and that I was refusing the rabies vaccine. Instead of focusing on why my cat was sick, the conversation became increasingly aggressive. In my experience, his tone was rough, he raised his voice, and he continued insisting on the rabies vaccination before thoroughly examining my cat. Meanwhile, my cat continued shaking. I finally said, "I am refusing the rabies vaccine. I am here because my cat is SICK. I have been here before without this being a problem. Why is this suddenly a problem today?" The situation became so upsetting that I left the clinic CRYING with my sick, shaking cat. I actually wasn't planning to write a negative review. Then recently, I received an extremely long letter from the clinic informing me that my family and I were no longer welcome because of this situation. I found the letter threatening and upsetting. Even more concerning, the letter referenced California law regarding rabies vaccination. That is what prompted me to contact my attorney and research the law. What I learned raised serious questions about what I had been told. California does not have a statewide law requiring cats to be vaccinated against rabies. Local jurisdictions can have their own requirements, but I have been unable to identify a California law that simply prohibits a veterinarian from examining an indoor cat because it isn't vaccinated. If this clinic has its own vaccination policy, SAY THAT. A clinic policy and California law are NOT the same thing. If you tell a client something is required "by California law," you should be able to identify the law. I have had animals for decades. Years ago, when I had a working farm, I worked with the veterinary program at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, where veterinary students worked with and studied my animals. I have also spent many years researching vaccines before making my own decisions. People are entitled to disagree with those decisions. What I will NOT accept is being pressured and spoken to aggressively while my sick animal is visibly shaking, especially after this same clinic previously agreed to treat him knowing his vaccination status. My cat needed help. Instead, I left crying with a sick, shaking animal and later received a letter telling my entire family we were no longer welcome. I will NEVER forget this experience, and I absolutely cannot recommend this clinic.