i am so pleased with the wonderful care my dog Finn has gotten there. Dr Young is iwonderful and…read moreso is Dr Kinley. Also Heather is a tremendous asset to the place. She has such a caring touch! Dr Kinley called me today concerning my dog Finn's seizure. I am so happy I switched to them a couple of years ago and feel at ease I have wonderful , competent, caring people looking after my dog Finn Thank you for all that you do everyday!!

It's with a heavy heart I have to downgrade my review…read more I really loved the office staff and thought very highly of Dr. Young, but it seems ever since they moved and expanded, they lost their personal touch. My partner and I recently adopted a dog and went for his first check up. The office was busy with a lot of dogs..one was very aggressive. We were brought into a room by an overworked and overstressed employee and sat there for a while waiting for Dr. Young. The exam was fine. No concerns there. A few weeks later, I called the office to ask a question. They called me back the next day. Totally acceptable turn around time, but prior to them expanding, they would've called back the same day. I recently called the office to ask another question- regarding a medication and increasing the dose. They never returned my call. It's hard for me to recommend this office. I miss the personal touch of a small office where the staff is calm, they know all the animals and their parents, and return phone calls.

SoCal Vet is the place to go for your pet's dental cleanings. My Pug just has the worst dental…read moreissues, bad breath, lots of visible tarter, etc. I worry about her health and if she's in pain, so I set out to get her evaluated. SoCal Vet quoted me 1/3 of the price of other Vets in my area- about $700 for a 20lb doggy with poor dental. The price included blood work, x-rays, anesthesia, meds, AND extractions. My pug needed quite a few teefs removed. They clipped her nails free of charge. The Gentlemen (forgive me, I forgot his name) who went over x-rays and cleaned her teeth is great at what he does! I have since taken her back for a dental check, and brought my other pug. Both were sedated and received the full dental treatment. The price has remained the same for each! Dr and Staff are sweet; they are busy, but very kind. Def recommend them.

Dr. Luna was very friendly, caring, and patient while listening thoughtfully to my sister's/my…read moreconcerns for my family's newest furry family member. I visited from out of town to help my family in San Marcos with their recently adopted shepherd mix girl, Skye. She was a stray in an overcrowded/high-kill shelter in Los Angeles, so before coming, we were hoping to meet a very compassionate vet that understands rescue dogs well. We also wanted to meet a vet that wouldn't make us feel rushed with our appointment, which thankfully, Dr. Luna didn't do at all. I look forward to coming here some day with my own dog, Simba, if there were to be a concern with his health while visiting San Marcos. Though the only downside for this practice is that they close on weekends.

Was recommended this place by a co worker Had scheduled my…read moreappointment online , I confirmed my appointment via text . When I called they were unable to find my appointment which was strange . Many people in the waiting room . The front desk seemed to have a problem with scheduling but was able to still see me . Dr.Choi was friendly and very thorough answering my questions. I was surprised when Teddy let the Dr exam him . Would recommend to a friend Thank you Dr.Choi

First off, I just want to say that this veterinary office is the only place I trust with my dogs…read more I've been coming here for over 5 years, and Dr. Choi has seen my previous family dog, Odie, who has passed away already. I still bring my fur baby here for his care whenever he needs his updated vaccines or a check up. Kayo is not very nice to many strangers, but his staff & Dr. Choi really know how to make him feel comfortable! From cutting his nails to getting his vaccines, he does not seem to flinch or cower compared to other places. I love how friendly the staff are and how great they are around dogs, you can really tell they care for your pets. Recently, Kayo (miniature dachshund) had an incident where he injured his spine and he was suffering from hind leg paralysis. We waited a full night before deciding to bring him but we were really close to bringing him into a rehabilitation center in Escondido. I'm really glad we didn't & decided to get a check-up first at Nordahl Pet Veterinary Animal Hospital after I gave a phone call to make an appointment with Dr. Choi. The staff was seriously so accommodating and knew that this was an emergency, so she squeezed me in as a walk-in appt even though they were fully booked that day. She told me the time I should come and how long we could possibly be waiting. Luckily for us, we were taken back right away and Dr. Choi came in quickly. After the check-up, he made the best possible treatment plan for him without needing to do surgery. He was prescribed two medications - one for pain & one for anti-inflammatory. After about 2-3 days, Kayo was already recovering so quickly with lots of rest and care. After about a week, Dr. Choi used the text portal system to text me Kayo's x-ray results and an updated treatment plan. All of this, without having to pay for another visit was really a relief for my husband and I. We were worried he was going to need surgery or water therapy, but all he needed were the medications and 2 more weeks of rest. Presently, Kayo is about 95% better and is finally walking again! Thank you so much to Dr. Choi & his staff for taking great care of our fur baby. Highly recommend to anyone who really wants to visit a vet with really affordable prices and who actually cares about your pets!

10 years old and perfectly healthy and happy. Other than regular checkups no issues to include…read moreskin, allergy, breathing.

WIth 68 5-star reviews there is little I can add here that hasn't already been said…read more 8 years ago it was love at first sight when I saw a picture of "Lucci" at 3 months old on Brad's website: https://frenchbulldogssandiego.com/. Three days later I was picking her up from United cargo at SFO. She's never once had to go to the vet for anything other than basic shots, she's super smart, was very easy to train, and she has the best and funniest personality of any Frenchie I've ever known (yes, I may be a little biased). I've contemplated adding another Frenchie to our tribe for years now and when I finally pull the trigger, there's no question where Lucci's brother or sister will come from! Thanks to Brad for facilitating a kind of love I would have never otherwise known.

All I can say is that everyone at Alta Mira Animal Hospital are the most kind and compassionate…read morepeople you will ever want to care for your pets. We started going to them over 10 years ago when we first got our beloved pup and when he passed away last September, the love and compassion they extended to our family makes me tear up today just thinking about it. They treat you like family, every time you go in, and you come away knowing they love your pet almost as much as you do. They are indeed the best!

Last week I took my cat for a full exam. I took photos and videos during exam to show my husband…read morelater how well behaved our cat was. Then at home we noticed at no point Dr. Dodd examined my cat . She listened to my concerns about a fat bump my cat had under his skin and recommended cytology . We left to think about this costly procedure. She also told me I should buy the intelident chews for $16 from her office because the brand she sold was pharmaceutical grade and only could be obtained in her office . I did purchase it. Then at home watching the video clip we saw the entire time she spent with my cat was 6 minutes which mostly I talked . At no point she examined my cat . She didn't touch the body, skeletal, neurological response, she didn't listen to lungs and heart . Didn't use her stereoscope at all. Then I called the office and asked Liz at the front desk to forward me the medical notes . She did . In this record Dr. Dodd noted there was no heart murmur and lungs were clear. Lymph nodes within normal limits and etc. she noted things that she had not examined . I called the office back and told Liz that I was calling to give Dr. Dodd an opportunity to set things right ( didn't ask for a refund ). Hoping for a 2nd visit . Dr. Dodd called me back and said this office wasn't for us and she reimbursed the $80 visit . By the way the inteldent product she sold me for $16 is available on Amazon for $8. In good conscience I felt important to leave this review that maybe this office, not only is not for me but also is not a fit for other cat owners who are looking for a quality care.

Our vet referred us here to see a cardiologist because our 8 year old pup had a heart murmur. This…read moreis where your local vet sends you when your pet shows signs of a more serious illness. I wasn't looking forward to this visit because the last time we were here, we got bad news about our pup that passed away in 2017 :( The facility has expanded quite a bit since our visit here 8 years ago. It seems to be a very efficient operation. They have comfy seating and a coffee, drink, snack counter. After an EKG was done, our pet cardiologist explained in great detail what she saw going on with our Riley dog. Turns out he's ok. The vet says it's part of his aging process and we should keep monitoring it with annual check ups--and I suppose annual EKG's that are kinda of pricey, but worth it to make sure Riley dog is ok. Whew! It's comforting to know vet care like this exists.

My dog had nausea, vomiting, and regurgitation tied to food so I went to see an internal medicine…read morespecialist. The first thing I asked was whether we could try a hydrolyzed diet and/or different type of food because I knew it was tied to food. The vet said no and instead recommend a ton of tests and procedures, even one for Addison's which is rare. After her fluoroscopy and over $10,000 later, they said the solution was upright feedings even though she didn't have ME. I felt hopeless and sad we had not figured it out since she kept getting sick. I told the vet and she kept reiterating upright feedings which was not the solution and wholly unnecessary! Finally, I went to VCA and the vet suggested hydrolyzed protein, what I told the other vet. My dog is now finally doing better now thanks to this place. Don't take your dog here.

Friendly front desk staff and caring professional Veterinarians have taken care of our dogs for…read moremany years.

Want to reach out to the ABC staff and say thank you for taking care and helping my Lucky boy for…read morethe last 14 years. I appreciate your love and kindness, time, dedication, professionalism. We're forever grateful to you. Thank you RIP LUCKY... I love you!

Facilities were clean and welcoming. Staff was ventral and kind. The entrance has two doors to…read morekeep cats and dogs separate for a safe entry.

The doctor was very attentive and helpful. She helped us improve our home made diet to ensure all…read morenutrients are met.