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    Castro F Boyd, DVM - Hilo Veterinary Clinic

    4.0 (4 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 11:30 AM

    Services - Castro F Boyd, DVM - Hilo Veterinary Clinic

    Pet physical or wellness exam

    Pet vaccinations

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    dr castro is the only vet we trust in hilo. he is very compassionate and not driven by the bottom line as many others.

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    Maika'i Veterinary Clinic

    Maika'i Veterinary Clinic

    2.5
    (98 reviews)

    So grateful for Dr. Mina and his staff for the care they gave to our dog who was sick and not…read moreeating. Dr. Mina came in the office on his only day off to treat him. Our dog was able to come home the same day and is on his way to recovery thanks to this great clinic!

    It took me a while to write this post after my dog died under the care of Maikai Vet. Losing a pet…read moreis so heartbreaking as they are part of our family, they give us unconditional love, support and comfort. However, my last experience there was horrific. I've been going there for years up to now. Besides the fact that you have a scheduled appointment, but end up waiting at least an hour to be seen is a different story. That i can handle and that's not my complaint. My complaint is that the staff at Maikai Vet are so uncompassionate and rude especially when your pet has just died. I took my dog in for a scheduled surgery. I dropped him off at 8:00am and they called me throughout the day with updates. Well, at 6:30pm, they called me and told me to come and pick up my dog. Keana (she told me she was an intern) came out carrying my dog. I am unfamiliar with pet surgeries so i didn't think anything of it. My husband took our dog and was carrying him. I noticed that he had bubbles/foam coming out from his mouth. i asked to see Dr Mina and was told he was busy. i asked her if that foaming was normal. She told me yes and that it's from the anesthesia. Stupid me ... i accepted that excuse. She went over a whole bunch of medications with me. There were so many that i started to write things down so i don't get anything mixed up. She had the nerve to say "i don't know why you have to write it down, it's on the bottles". I know it was after hours but don't rush me especially with so many medications and which ones can't be taken with the other ones. Well, on the way home, my dog died. I was so heartbroken. I called the vet right away and they told me to bring him back to the clinic. So i did, by this time, it's 8:00pm. I was holding him in my arms, crying hysterically. No one, not a single person came out to tell me sorry or give me any kind of sympathy. They did ask me if i wanted to spend more time with my dog, i asked for a room and they told me i could sit in the waiting room with my dead dog. There were other people in the the waiting room.....why would i want to sit there holding my dead dog, crying and everyone watching me. I asked to speak to Dr Mina and was told that he's busy. Wait....it gets better.....i left my dog there, paid for cremation. They told me the cremation place will pick him up within that week. I waited 2 weeks to see if his ashes came back - they told me they have not received it back yet. I waited another week and called again. They told me his ashes has not come back yet. I asked who picked up my dog. They told me Sunset Pet Memorial. I called Sunset Pet Memorial, they guy there was so helpful and told me he has no record of my dog being picked up. I called Maikai back and told them Sunset does not have my dog. I demanded to know where my dog was. 2 hours later, i received a text message stating they are sorry, but my dog was not picked up as the tag fell off. How would the tag fall off? It's not like my dead dog was up walking around in the freezer. By this time my dog was in their freezer for 4 weeks. Does Maikai staff not check their freezer? Question why the same dog has been in there for 4 weeks? I finally got my dogs ashes after 5 weeks. I have not gotten any callbacks from Dr Mina, after leaving many messages for a call back. Nor did i get any sympathy from any staff there for leaving my dog in the freezer for 4 weeks. Instead i got excuses. There should be no excuse. I will not take any of my pets there again.

    Aloha Veterinary Center

    Aloha Veterinary Center

    3.1
    (94 reviews)

    I've been taking my fur-keiki to Aloha Veterinary Center in Hilo, and I honestly couldn't ask for a…read morebetter experience. Dr. Lyons is incredibly sweet and supportive--she always puts us at ease during visits. The vet tech is amazing too; they never forget us and always greet us like old friends. One of the best decisions I made was establishing care early on. It's the peace of mind knowing that when something comes up, we already had a trusted team ready to go. The location and the parking lot has easy access too. There's no 24/7 vet care on the Big Island, which is something I wish we had, but knowing I have a solid daytime team ready to go makes a huge difference.

    I called because my dog was expelling blood and vomiting. They told me to come in at 1PM that day…read more Because it was an emergency I would have to pay $225 up front which I did. Then I waited a half hour before a vet tech. came and said she was taking the dog to have a "fecal Smear'". I told her I would like to speak with the veterinarian. She brought my dog back.. Ask if they could get a blood test to maybe rule out pancreatic problem. By now it was nearing 2 PM. I told her I did not think it was pancreatic. My dog showed no symptoms of pain. and , of course, by this time I am beginning to think they just want to run up my bill. I never got to see the vet. and I ended up paying $78 for a fecal smear WOW! Her temp was 101.3 per the tech This experience is so different from the experience I had with Dr Matsumoto. Last October my other dog had an intestinal package. He took an X-ray discussed it with me and with in the hour he operated. He was wonderful! We discussed options and my dog is alive because of him.

    Pahoa Animal Hospital

    Pahoa Animal Hospital

    3.7
    (29 reviews)

    I've been going to Pahoa Animal Hospital since they first opened, and I've been consistently happy…read morewith the care my pets receive. I first started seeing Dr. Bill, who I really liked a lot, and more recently I've been working with Dr. Amelia, who has been absolutely fantastic. I have two senior kitties with hyperthyroidism, and she has been incredibly attentive and compassionate with their care. If lab results don't come back the same day, she will personally call me in the evening after work to make sure I get the results. That level of dedication means a lot. Any time I've had questions and reached out by email, even after hours, she has responded herself. She is always kind, patient, and genuinely caring, not just toward me, but toward my pets as well. The staff is just as wonderful. Shelly and Pua, who I've interacted with the most, have been exceptional every time. That said, every single person I've encountered, from the vet techs to the front office staff, has been warm, friendly, and caring. I truly cannot recommend this veterinary practice enough. I've referred so many people here over the years that I've lost count, and I will continue to do so.

    Pahoa Animal Hospital never fails to come through!! They are LEGENDS…read more Our senior pomeranian Daisy was suffering from a severe case of pancreatitis and was diagnosed with "DIC" which vets colloquially term "Death is close." Our regular vet in Waimea was unable to help so we drove 2 hours to Pahoa Animal Hospital. Daisy was admitted for 2 nights under the care of Dr. Barrett, a visiting vet from Oahu. She utilized many effective interventions to stabilize and treat Daisy. Pahoa Animal Hospital did everything right. The entire staff is very caring and compassionate with a genuine love for animals. I was very pleased with the care Daisy received. Dr. Barrett saved my dog's life and she has made a full recovery. Special shout-out to Zack as well who provided support and care and to all the front office staff who gave Daisy hugs, walks and an abundance of TLC. You are the real super heroes in todays's world. Thank you for all your love and care of our furry friends who are treasured members of our family!!!

    Castro F Boyd, DVM - Hilo Veterinary Clinic - vet - Updated July 2026

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