My visit here was not at all what was experienced by others and needs to be shared. The pros of…read morethis place were that they were able to see my dog in such a short amount of time and had a free new patient visit, which is nothing compared to the cons. I came in and right off the bat- there were cats just hanging out and the receptionist didn't seem to mind them being overly curious of any other pet in there and claimed they were just "overly curious house cats" and made no effort to keep them away from patients and there was no friendliness towards my pet. That right there. NOT okay. Especially when the vet is stressful enough for pets- they had their own cats wandering around! The visit with Dr Wilkins was incredibly horrendous, as he came in I thanked him for being able to see us and he immediately started making rude comments to me while at the same time him and his son unprofessionally handled my dog (The family vibes outweighed professional ones as well with a lot of sighing to each other and seemed to not know what the other was doing). I wasn't sure what was going on with my dog and he acted like whatever I said was immediately wrong when I was there to get his advice and help and using my own background knowledge; he was very argumentative for no reason. I was shocked by how he treated me, and how he would not listen to me at all or be understanding. He ended up prescribing my dog a very general antibiotic for a 50% markup of the original price (~$40) and refused to work with chewy or anywhere else for cheaper options (elsewhere, $20) and also made a quote for a whole surgery because he claimed she needed it. He administered a fluorescein test horribly, getting it all over me in the process and made no efforts to clean up me or my dog. And when we both could clearly see that the fluorescein made it into both nostrils, he claimed it could only be seen in one and never waited the 5-15min it should take for a true test. He read the test wrong to me and told me because we could see it in one, that one was clogged. In reality, we could see it in both so there was no need for flushing out her tear ducts. He then retracted the prescription of the antibiotic when I was hesitant to immediately agree for surgery and wouldn't give a valid explanation why besides that he didn't like that I was hesitating to go forward with a $320 surgery to clear tear ducts when the whole visit was going so horribly and I was feeling unsafe. He backpedaled very unprofessionally, imposing that this issue was the same as humans when their tear ducts are clogged and claimed that any bacteria doesn't build up so she now didn't need antibiotics he originally prescribed. He told me "you just don't get it" multiple times instead of conversing in a professional manner that would've addressed the concerns I had. This scam-filled experience was awful and I hope everyone takes heed to such an experience at this facility. I went right back to the vet I have been going to for 13+ years and they took one test and calmly took a look at her, prescribed an antibiotic tear drops to be put in her eyes, and within one day the infection has gone down tremendously and her eyes are better ($20 eye drops mind you, through their office). Please do not go here due to their unprofessional nature and trying to scam you for something that you know is not needed (or if it is, they put their needs before the needs of their clients and their pets and markup the medication and/or pull it altogether if you aren't willing to blindly agree with them).

I took my cat here to have his teeth cleaned and two k-9's removed. During the procedure they…read morefractured his jaw. I realize that things happen. I think it's important for people to know this before they take their fur babies here. My neighbor's also had a terrible experience with this vet .

Dr Holstein is kind & compassionate and has done the TTA on two of our dogs over the years…read moresuccessfully We are grateful to have such a highly skilled orthopedic vet on the coast Highly recommend

Dr. Meghan DeClue at Veterinary Medical Center is just the best. Our 14-year-old Shih Tzu Luke…read moredeveloped a large growth in his lower eyelid that greatly impeded his vision. Doctors at two other vet clinics recommended taking him to an eye specialist/surgeon three hours away. But having worked with Dr. DeClue previously, we knew she was more than up to the challenge. She removed the growth two weeks ago and the result has been perfection. The growth is out with no complications, and Luke's vision and zest for life have been fully restored. So grateful for dear Dr. DeClue and the staff at Veterinary Medical Center!

We have used this veterinary practice and Dr. Suzy Van Beurden since its inception. We have…read moretrusted this veterinarian with dogs and cats, aging pets, and brand new kittens. In addition to Dr. Van Beurden's expertise and thoughtful approach, her staff exhibits the same kindness and care that she does. I not only value Dr. Van Beurden's advice, I trust it. They are a wonderful, full-service, high quality veterinary practice, and I recommend them to all.

Years ago, in another city, a vet over-anesthetized my Siamese during a dental cleaning . She was…read morenever the same and actually came home frothing at the mouth and with a full blown case of FIP. She died 3 months later. Another tragedy followed an anesthetic-free cleaning procedure on another cat. Since then I have used Hills Feline TD and other natural dental cleaning devices in order to avoid dental work on any of my cats. It was time for my six cats to have dental work I explained to Dr. O about my past experiences and how frightened I was to let any vet anesthetize them and clean their teeth for fear of killing them. Dr. O patiently listened to my stories and then proceeded to take me step-by-step through the procedure he uses, assuring me that he would be on-hand to monitor the procedures. Two by two I took my cats to his office and they came through it just fine. Each cat had a different response to the anesthesia, but they are fine and I am relieved. I can't thank Dr. O, Amy, Heidi, and Lindsey enough for their help and patience through these cleanings. I feel a lot better now and they put up with me being a "stage mother" to these cats through the appointments. Thank you for a great experience. -kac young

Dr. Bell is not only a very knowledgeable vet, but also extremely caring and conscientious about…read morefinding and recommending the best treatment plan for my pups and kitty. I drive almost an hour for his services since his relocation -- he is well worth it!

Dr. Tim Bell, DVM. Ah, how lucky this community is to have this real gem, Dr. Tim Bell, treating…read moretheir pets and animals! We first met Dr. Bell in 1994 here in Woodland Hills, Ca, or you can simply say Los Angeles. There was a complicated case that many veterinarians argued about while our cat was suffering. Somebody mentioned Doctor Bell, and sure enough he solved the problem on the spot. It's been 31 years, and many, many cats, dogs, and birds were treated with high success by this amazing vet. A few years ago, he relocated his practice to Paso Robles, 220 miles from where we live, but this did not stop us from bringing our pets to him. We did try to find someone nearby, but it did not work out. No vet was as good as he is. So, we stopped trying, looking, and we went back to THE BEST! Thank you, Dr. Bell for the love, the knowledge, and incredible dedication. Our pets are our kids, and they deserve the BEST!

Title: Severe Safety Oversight and Ethical Concerns I am…read morereposting my review of this clinic to alert other pet owners of a serious medical safety issue. I brought my dog in for gagging, and despite me asking for a refill of his seizure medication during the visit, the vet prescribed a new drug where seizures are a known side effect. My dog suffered three grand mal seizures as a result of this oversight. The Medical Failures: * Initial Misdiagnosis: During the visit, I was told everything was fine. Two hours later, the vet called to say the radiologist actually found a heart murmur, a gallstone, and tracheal issues. * Lack of Urgency: It took eight days for the hospital manager to return my calls regarding these life-threatening errors. The NDA Offer: When the clinic finally responded, they offered a full refund--but only on the condition that I sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and delete my negative review. I have declined their offer because the safety of other animals is more important than a refund. Please be extremely cautious and double-check any medications prescribed here, especially if your pet has a pre-existing condition like epilepsy.

We were visiting the area for a few weeks and we brought our dog. About a month before coming, our…read moredog had been in an emergency clinic for a calcified stone that was stuck in her ureter and it had been removed. Our dog had finished her medications and seemed ok before we left, but once we arrived at our rental she started having issues again. She seemed to be in discomfort and was unable to urinate. We contacted the emergency vet we had taken her to originally and they said they would get back to us but by morning, no vet had called so we called again and then started looking for a vet in the area we were staying for an urgent appointment. We called the three closest vets in this area and this clinic was the only one who had any availability. They said they could see us the following day so we scheduled the appointment. Afterwards, the original vet got back to us and ordered some prescriptions for our dog which we were able to pick up locally and get started. Unfortunately, late that afternoon, our dog started bleeding from her urethra. We then contacted the closest emergency vet and they said they were currently overwhelmed and due to their distance, actually suggested we wait for our morning appointment. It was agonizing! We left early for the appointment at this clinic but still barely made it on time as it was not easy to find. It is in a residential neighborhood and it was not in the exact location our navigation system was giving us but we did eventually locate it. The facility was nice and clean and staff was very friendly. We were brought back into a room after only a few minutes of waiting and there seemed to be only one or two other patients there. We explained the situation to what I believe was a vet tech and about 5 minutes later the vet came in and we explained it to her again. She immediately stated our dog needed emergency surgery and that they could schedule it fortwo days later. We knew it was urgent and we would have to take care of it immediately. I just had a bit of a concern because no one ever looked at our dog or examined her in any way. I just did not feel particularly comfortable with the situation so I asked for an estimate to do the surgery and they provided us with an estimate of $3,428.77. Our dog is 12 and has had battled cancer and had multiple surgeries, dental work, etc, so I am familiar with estimates and it was odd to me that both the low and high total showed that same figure. That's not usually how it works. Based on the fact that no one actually looked at our dog, that estimate seemed high (even for an emergency) and the fact that they pushed for a surgery and had immediate availability, it all just felt a little odd and we went with our gut. We decided that even though we had paid thousands for a beautiful rental with a pool for the next few weeks that we should head home immediately to have our own vet do the surgery. We drove all night and brought her to our vet the following morning. They made space for us in their full day of appointments and examined our dog thoroughly. They then did an ultrasound with us present. They showed us the issue and said they would try and squeeze her into the surgery schedule the following morning. They completed the surgery for $1278.32. To be fair, they gave us a discount of $294 so in all honesty someone else having it done there would have spent closer to $1572 but that is still less than half the price and more importantly we felt seen and comfortable with the way they handled things. It's possible that this facility just has a lot of availability and they felt they didn't need to examine the dog. Its also possible that they rushed the estimate and just put the same total for the high and low amounts. As I said, the staff was nice enough but I am glad we chose lose out on the rental and have it done where we felt more comfortable. If you include the money we lost by leaving, it actually cost us more to go home and get it done but you have to trust your intuition and I am so glad we did.

Doc Aarons is honest, transparent, and not afraid to tell you the facts. He is a down-home vet that…read morewon't drag you along. There are times you won't want to hear what he has to say, but that is because he will not drag you down an unrealistic rabbit hole that drains your piggy bank. He is humble and has no problem referring you somewhere else if what your pet needs is beyond his expertise. We use him for most minor surgeries, spay, neuter, exams, vaccinations, etc. For our OFA X-Rays, we use Dr Minor in Templeton as he has the most up to date machines. For weekend or after hours emergency service, we go to Atascadero Pet Hospital. Otherwise, during normal business hours, Dr Aarons can handle most situations.

Our Pug Missy had a bad ear infection. When I called two different offices to schedule an…read moreappointment, both stated they were booked for three weeks. I could do a drop off which meant leaving her for hours at double the regular office visit fee of $60! While I've used both clinics and they were good ones, it was unacceptable to wait that long not to mention the cost$ Finally, I searched for the Veterinarian who spayed a barn cat I adopted through a rescue organization last year, Dr. Aarons at Oak Country Veterinary Services in Paso Robles. I was relieved to get an appointment the next afternoon. Missy and I were welcomed by Receptionist, Becca and Dr. Aaron's rescue dog, Ollie. Missy's ear infection was treated right away and she had a spa type "Peticure," surprisingly at no extra charge. I've been charged $35 for a nail trim at another office. BIGGEST SURPRISE - The Bill! Missy and I are new Fans of Dr. Aarons. His rates for dental care for my 10 year old MinPin is going to be very reasonable compared to the quote from the two other Veterinarian offices. Hang onto your cash and make an appointment. By the way.......Dr. Aarons is also an author and I'm enjoying his Podcasts immensely.

So I'm recovering from a bad surgery and Abby needed vaccines AND we forgot Bella's meds…read more(Vetmedin). Called Stacey and she delivered Bella's meds and scheduled a vet tech to my house Wednesday for the vaccines. Love this place and so do my girls. A+ service!

Oh this clinic is simply wonderful! Nestled in the heart of beautiful Cambria on a hill, it looks…read morelike something out of lord of the rings - but the staff and Vets are even more splendid. My dog Inga and I were on vacation in the area when she needed urgent medical attention, and Cambria Vet got us in right away. Since then, Dr Elizabeth and CVC have become our new vet and we drive far to see them! They're worth it... wonderful, hands on approach and much appreciated bedside manner. My dog Inga is lucky to have you guys, as am I.

This veterinary clinic is the best. From the front desk to vet assistant to the vet. They have the…read morebest communication between all. They have been taking care of my two cats,two dogs for a couple years now. I recommend them to anyone who loves there animals. Or recently relocated here. Thank You for the removal of fox tail in my dogs nostril so far everything is great. .

I'm a very anxious pet owner so when my rabbit started sneezing suddenly, I immediately went into…read morepanic mode and made an appointment for him to get checked out. He was seen by Dr. Whitelaw who was calm, compassionate and receptive to my concerns. When the problem persisted after the initial checkup, she laid out a plan of action to help him feel better and made sure I was constantly in the loop. He ultimately needed dental surgery which was scary given he's so small, but Dr. Whitelaw and her staff took such good care of him and covered all the bases which I'm so grateful for!