After learning that my 10 year old poodle/chihuahua mix would need major surgery to correct his…read moreperineal hernia I checked around locally in San Diego and was quoted between 6K and 12K for surgery alone! One vet in San Diego suggested he be put down! I was horrified and feeling desperate. I was referred to Vet Playas through a friend of a friend which ended up saving my dog's life. It's been almost 10 months since his surgery at Vet Playas and he is still doing fabulous and pooping like a champ! I am so grateful to Dr. Juan and the entire staff. The surgery was a complete success and it cost a fraction of what they charge for this surgery in the states! The entire staff was so professional and caring and they spoke English as well as Spanish. I also learned that a perineal hernia is more common in dogs that are not neutered and are older in age - yet another reason to spay and neuter! (I had adopted my dog when he was a senior and thought it would be okay not to neuter at the time.) I wholeheartedly recommend Vet Playas for their veterinary expertise and their kindness. Also, Dr. Juan was able to examine my dog who would totally try and bite me when I tried to do the same! They truly are dog whisperers!

Been awhile since we took our Rottweiler here. He is the sweetest dog at home but hates the vet…read more Usually we have seen Dr. Diana but today we saw Dr. Laura. She was just as amazing. Our translator (Gale?) was also great. They were professional, helpful, and very accommodating for Cash and his needs. All the staff is always awesome. Thank you Vet Playas!

Excelente servicio en la veterinaria Pet Clinic de Playas de Tijuana, ubicada por el Parque Azteca…read more Nos atendieron hoy alrededor de las 3:00 pm y todo el personal fue muy amable y atento tanto con nosotros como con nuestra mascota. Respondieron todas nuestras preguntas, nos dieron el medicamento necesario y nos explicaron todo de manera muy clara. Además, el servicio fue súper rápido; no pasaron ni 10 minutos desde que llegamos cuando ya habían pasado a revisar a mi mascota. Definitivamente los recomiendo mil veces. ¡Muy buena experiencia!

Review in Spanish under English review:…read more I've said this before and I'll say it again. I appreciate how Dr. Hector has always been incredibly helpful with my dogs. Last week, my bully had an ACL tear, and surgery was the only option to avoid long-term limitations and medication. Even though I live in the Bay Area, I don't mind traveling for non-urgent surgeries because I trust Dr. Hector completely. My dog always heals quickly and well under his care. Dr. Hector provides all necessary medications and is always reachable with the most helpful information. The doctor provides taxi/pick up drop off from and to San Diego. No Aprecio cómo el Dr. Héctor siempre ha sido increíblemente con mis perro(s). La semana pasada, mi bulldog francés sufrió un desgarro del ligamento en su patita derecha y la cirugía era la única opción para evitar limitaciones y medicamentos a largo plazo. Aunque vivo en el Área de la Bahía (Norte de California), no me importa viajar para cirugías porque confío completamente en el Dr. Héctor. Mi perro siempre se cura rápido y bien bajo su cuidado. El Dr. Héctor proporciona todos los medicamentos necesarios y siempre está disponible para brindarle la información más útil. Desde San Diego el doctor puede recoger y dejar a los animalitos.

Of the 3 vets in Playas de Tijuana that I used for my kitty (deceased 2024 at almost age 20), I…read moreliked Dr. Rivera's office best. He was always very kind & the staff was always great. So reasonably priced compared to the U.S. I'm looking into getting a new kitty companion, & Dr. Rivera will once again be my go-to vet.

I have several times been to this place before with my dogs. I had brought a dog that was sick and…read moreafter talking to them I decided to put her to sleep because she was no longer having a quality of life being so sick. I noticed that my dog wasn't put to sleep immediately. It took her couple minutes to finally sleep. I couldn't bear watch her that now I think they didn't do the procedure properly as putting her with anesthesia first. I wish I didn't put my dog through this place. They are quick to see the dog and will give fast care but they have become expensive and a little careless. They seem to money driven now. They don't weight the dogs as they should to give proper medication dosages. They also have increased their prices that don't seem to be any better than the US.

I am so incredibly grateful to Hospivet for taking care of my dog, Chili. Chili suffered a…read morefractured jaw and needed surgery, and I was having such a difficult time finding a veterinarian who could help us. I went to several other places and was turned away, but the receptionist at Hospivet was truly my hero. She went above and beyond to get Chili seen **as a walk-in without an appointment** when we desperately needed help. I will never forget that kindness. The price was a little high, but it was still **far more affordable than what veterinarians in California were quoting me**, and I am very thankful we were able to get Chili the treatment he needed. Dr. Gutierrez did an amazing job with Chili's first surgery. She took the time to explain what was going on with Chili and helped me understand the situation. I also really appreciated that they sent me a **video and a picture of Chili the following day**. As a worried pet parent, being able to see him and know how he was doing meant so much to me. Chili is definitely a little stubborn--he has been giving them a hard time about keeping his muzzle on--but the staff has been patient and is working on other options to keep him comfortable and safe. We are currently waiting for a response regarding Chili's **second surgery**, so we are still hoping and praying everything works out. But I want to take a moment to recognize Hospivet and their staff for helping us when we were turned away elsewhere. **Thank you, Hospivet, and especially the receptionist who made sure Chili was seen. You are truly my hero! ** I am so grateful that you opened your doors to us when Chili needed help the most

Took my dog for dental, it was very affordable compared to the prices in the US. They were able to…read moreaccommodate us by doing everything the same day; exam, bloodwork and dental cleaning.

I'm so grateful I found this vet. Leslie is very responsive via email/text and was very helpful…read morewith prep and transportation to their clinic. Dr Paola is extremely thorough and really cares about the animals she treats. They practice fear free animal care and are paper free. The prices are extremely reasonable compared to the states. They have a lab on location so you get results the same day. I believe they only schedule by appointment but they will take emergency visits. I hope they stay in business for a very long time!

The best of the best veterinarians! Compassion, knowledge, full clinic...X-rays, blood test,…read moresurgery, acupuncture, ultrasound and do much more. Thank you for taking such good care of my babies

When a stray black lab found his way into my yard I fell in love with him immediately…read more He was not neutered so I was looking for a good vet to treat him. Doctor Fuentes is located at Clinica Veterinaria "Terra Cannis" on Paseo Playa 1214. He and his nurse, Mary are extremely nice and compassionate. Both speak English and took VERY good care of my new dog. I dropped Blackie off at 9:00am and he was able to come home at around 7:00pm. Although the clinic was very busy, Dr. Fuentes took lots of time to explain the procedure and recovery. He gave me pain medication and a prescription for an antiseptic to treat the wound. I will go back in two weeks to have the stiches taken out. I have another dog and this will definitely be my new go-to vet for both animals who I love dearly. Thank you Mary and Dr. Fuentes! Blackie thanks you too :) P.S. Their email is terracannis@hotmail.com and you can find them on Facebook: clinica veterinaria terra cannis. The fee for an adult male neuter was $66 plus $10 for post operative medication.

Yelled at and kicked out without care or referral--If you have a choice, go somewhere else... This…read morevet is a secret monster if you trigger it and it is SCARY! I brought my dog in for foxtails yesterday and had a nightmare experience where the vet angrily raised his voice at me while we were alone in a room (I am a young girl and his is a quite large older man) and kicked us out. I was scared for my safety. After shaming my dog's weight (exclaiming "40 pounds!!?" in a judgmental tone, even after losing 4 since the last visit), Dr. Flores brought my dog and me into the examination room. He had me place him on the table, where he muzzled him and, with a tool in my dog's ear and my dog whimpering, kept speaking to me in a raised tone about how it "wasn't my fault" that the foxtails were present in both ears and continually explaining how it was "nature's fault." He even had me come very close to him to look in my dog's ear through a small tool he was holding, placing me in an uncomfortable situation where I was practically being hugged by the vet's body. When I told my mom about how the vet had me stay in the room during the examination and interacted with me in this way, she said it sounded unusual and unprofessional. I pleaded with him to stop talking to me in such a loud tone while he was so close to my dog's ear and to please go back to caring for him so we didn't prolong my dog's discomfort. "Please stop speaking so loudly while you are so close to my dog's ear! You are hurting him." In this moment, Dr. Flores got extremely upset with me for asking him to "shut up," words I never used. He sent the vet assistant out of the room and proceeded to yell at me about how I should never speak to a veterinarian that way. I could not get a word in as he continually asked, "Why do you think you could tell a veterinarian to shut up??" interrupting me with the same question any time I tried to explain. My dog was in so much distress and pain, and I was scared for my safety. He yelled that he would not care for my dog and sent us out, telling me he would need to be put under and that he had foxtails "near his ear drums" in both ears, but refusing any further care. I left in a panic, the other three people who work there (two women and a man) saying there was nothing more that could be done and that Dr. Flores' word was final. No care, no referral... I felt disregarded and disrespected by everyone there. The vet claims I was not yelled at, but I was alone in that exam room and only Dr. Flores and I know what happened... although Dr. Flores appeared to be blinded by rage in that moment. Unprofessional, to say the least. I ended up driving down to Poway's urgent pet care and paying a bunch of money to be told he didn't even have foxtails in either ear... Just infections. I was sent home with anti inflammatory meds & and ointment. Not only was he awful to me, his diagnosis was inaccurate. If you have a choice, just go somewhere else

Dr Flores and his staff are fantastic!! Nice, clean clinic with friendly vibes. My shy fearful…read moredog's first vet visit since puppyhood, and he barely noticed the rectal temp, teeth exam and vaccinations. He stayed calm the whole time because Dr Flores has SKILLS (sometimes called animal magic). The cost was so reasonable-less than I expected

I was shocked by how unprofessional this business and the man who "helped" me are. On Monday I made…read morean appointment by phone for my dog to be picked up from my home Wednesday morning at 9. Wednesday at 930 and no one. I called to confirm the appointment, the man remembered me and told me i can drop him off. I reminded him that i needed my dog picked up and after some words he finally said he would come. Another half hour passed and he finally showed, popped the trunk of his car and told me to put my dog in. I thought it was a joke. What kind of nonsense is this?! I would never trust my pet with this business or man. What kind of a person transports a pet in a closed trunk?!

I had a great experience here with Martha and Dr. Mondares!!!! I literally did not know what to…read moreexpect. It's got a chill beach vibe in a home with EXPERTS working there! From the front to the back, thank you for taking care of Karma & Chaos and all their babies! We're all bugs!

Had an emergency with my cat and we walked in 20 min prior to close, so glad that Dr. Bowman was…read moreable to fit us in. So stressful as I had been out of town and my cat had an abscess. She diagnosed and treated Bullet quickly. So thankful. Will definitely be back.