We brought our ten week old Cane Corso "Odin" into Samaritan Animal Hospital after noticing he was…read morelethargic and vomiting. The staff (McKenzie and Dr. Choi) took him in the back, found out his intestines had tangled and died off. Samaritans Animal Hospitals amazing staff took him in for emergency surgery on the spot and was an "ALL STAR" team for Odin's care. He came out of emergency surgery pointed in the right direction. Samaritan Animal Hospital advised us to take him to Animal Emergency Clinic where they had Odin for 3 days. He almost didn't make it, but due to the care of the staff at Samaritan Animal Hospital and the staff at Animal Emergency Clinic is the only reason our puppy made it through. We will be the first to say. We put all our hope into the Samaritan Animal Hospital and Animal Emergency Clinic, where they have done nothing less of being the best choice for our animals and we will not look elsewhere. After the surgery we had to give him another set of shots, after the completion of shots. Odin looked a little lethargic again. Took him into Animal Emergency clinic, where we were then notified of our puppy catching Parvo. Emergency Animal Clinic once again got right on top of it and got him cured up and a reasonable cost. Samaritan Animal Hospital then reached out to shot manufacturer and got us reimbursed for the cost of parvo care. Our puppy is now seven month old and weighing in at seventy-five pounds. We cannot give enough thanks to these people that helped us keep our Odin alive. The staff is amazing, hardworking, honest, and have the biggest hearts. Special thanks to: McKenzie Autumn Dr. Choi Dr. Pennington

Read carefully. It'll save you money and a damn headache…read more We took in our Belgian Malinois because his leg had swollen and he was no longer able to put weight on it. I paid $1200 for them to run labs and do numerous x-rays. They said they could not find a break or fracture and that he may have just sprained his leg. Sent him home with painkillers and joint snacks for arthritis prevention. His leg continued to swell overnight, I called in and they asked me to give it more time for the medication to begin to help. We waited another day, but he stopped eating and drinking water. He was extremely lethargic and his leg had swollen almost twice its size. We took him back in. They wanted to get more x-rays of his leg. Additional bloodwork. Another $1,200, and then I get a phone call that they noticed that there was a bite mark on his leg. They shaved his leg down and found that he had multiple bite marks on his leg and it had become infected. They had to cut his leg open on two sides, debride it and clean, and then install a drain on each side. Another $2000. They did it all within 30 minutes of them closing, and then they sent us over to the emergency clinic for overnight care. They never provided transfer paperwork, never contacted the emergency clinic. Just sent us on our way. We had no other option and again had to pay $2000 for the overnight care. In the morning, the overnight care stated that our dog needed to get evaluated because there were no signs of improvement and he was in excruciating pain. Asked us to send him back to Samaritan. Samaritan refused to see him! After spending almost $4,500, they refused to see him back. They are absolutely the worst! Not only did they miss what was actually wrong with our dog the first time around, they then refused to see him after they were the ones that provided the treatment. Thankfully, the emergency clinic called Apple Valley animal Hospital. Apple Valley animal Hospital took in our dog that very morning. They had him in for observation the rest of the day. They provided IV and antibiotics IV pain medication for our dog. Sent home additional medication to help him with the infection. They unfortunately had to do another drainage towards the bottom of his leg that Samaritan also missed. There were more cuts towards the bottom. Don't even go here if your pet needs help. They will just take your money and then refuse to actually care for your pet.

I am so blessed to have found this Veterinarian Clinic when I was looking to get my Yorkshire…read moreTerrier Puppies tails docked. Everyone was so kind, professional and very helpful. Then I went for the Second time for my Puppies Wellness Check. At that time I met the Doctor Dr. Julie McClaine. She is Very Knowledgeable, Super Thorough, Gentle, Very Kind and knows exactly what to check & look for. Also Tamara is the assistant I met the first time and who has been working there for 10 plus years. She is also knowledgeable, Very Kind and takes her time doing the Pre Checks. I Highly Recommend this Vet. Clinic!!! Prices are Very Reasonable too. THANK YOU SO MUCH DR. JULIE MCCLAINE TAMARA & STAFF!!!!

Do not come here, took my pet in for a emergency after I was told they were open. Drove 25 minutes…read morejust for them to say they are closed they will see if they can still attend me. When they said yes they can I was quoted $230 and some other lady came out from the back door and said a higher number "because it's after hours" just for them to say "she is okay" and $100 to put my pet on oxygen. We knew it was weird that it was the front desk lady checking on my pet and not a vet so we understood they just wanted our money. 10 minutes later our pet passed. This place does not care about your pet they care about taking your money and taking advantage of the situation you're in.

Thank you so much to Dr. A & Dr. B!! I was able to bring my…read moreGerman Shepherd dog that's aggressive(Dexter) to Hesperia Animal Hospital! Dr. A ended diagnosing him with a bladder stone. Dexter would have to go through surgery to remove this, but thank goodness to Dr. A and Dr. B had came through and worked tirelessly to get the stone to break up! I appreciate everyone that was involved with helping him! And would gladly come back, had a wonderful experience!

First time going there today. I really appreciated the veterinarian that saw my cat, I would bring…read moremy other pets here. I called another veterinarian but they didn't have any availability until two weeks out, so I appreciated that this animal hospital has walk ins and I was able to bring my cat in today. Also, examinations (as of today) are $25, which I find very reasonable and affordable.

I cannot say enough good things about Animal Medical Center in Hesperia. I brought my cat in for a…read moreneuter procedure and then a follow-up visit, and the level of care we received from start to finish was truly exceptional. The neuter procedure went smoothly, and everything was handled efficiently and professionally. When I brought him back the next day for a recheck, I was honestly blown away by how kind and attentive the entire team was. Cassandra at the front desk was welcoming, warm, and professional. Dr. Bell was calm, thorough, and very reassuring. She took the time to carefully examine Joey and explain everything in a way that gave me complete peace of mind. I also want to recognize the technician (I believe her name was Tami (I hope I got that right), who truly went above and beyond. Joey had an accident in his carrier on the way in, and she immediately stepped in to clean everything, gently cleaned him up, and made sure he was comfortable. She was also incredibly patient in showing me how to administer his medications and made sure I felt confident caring for him at home. What really stood out to me was the genuine compassion from everyone I interacted with. You can tell this team truly cares about animals and the people who love them. My Kitty is now home, comfortable, and recovering well, and I'm so grateful I chose this clinic.

Horrible!! Please read the reviews first, unlike myself! They don't know what they're doing! Only…read morecaused my dog more pain.

Moved to apple valley in 2020 and since our two cats are…read morealready older with all their shots and rabies up to date didn't have the need to look for a vet , until July when we welcomed our lil kitten Dexter saw this vet super close to where we live and good ratings and I can not be anymore happier with this veterinary hospital so lucky to bring out kitty here, all staff are super friendly and welcoming feel like family thank you so much and I'm confident in Dec when my lil guy gets fixed they will take good care of him bc we will be a nervous reck .

My Shih Tzu started chewing rocks and I took her to Dr. Boyd because I was so worried. He did a…read morephysical exam and told me that it wasn't toothache or malnutrition. She was simply bored and recommended training. I took his advice and started training her. Now she's the AKC trick dog (entering the national competition this year) and she no longer chews rocks. Thank you Dr. Boyd!

I moved here 3 years ago and needed a good vet for my senior dog and cat. I came to Apple Valley…read moreAnimal Hospital after having a bad experience with another local vet. I am so pleased that I have found these vets. They take my concerns seriously. I know with the COVID-19 protocols that vets and other pet care providers follow that it can seem pretty chaotic. But not here. They have a system, it works, and I've always felt a sense of calm and order when I've been to their clinic. The staff is wonderful. I can't say enough good things about Dr Ravenscroft and Dr Schilling. The techs and nurses are always kind and professional. We had an emergency appt today, and I need to give Cameron, who was my cat's nurse, a shout out for all his help and for taking such good care of my Sunny. I just want to say Thank You to all the Apple Valley Animal Hospital staff. I really appreciate all they do.

My lab had emergency surgery 2 weeks ago. They caused SO much anxiety, full body shakes, drooling,…read moreeyes bugged out, crying, jumping in my lap. Tried taking her back in for bloodwork and staples removed and she was SO scared, she refused to go back. They REFUSED to treat her in the room, would not let me go back with her. They DO NOT KNOW HOW TO ACCOMMODATE FOR DOGS WITH PTSD! Had to walk out without services. Going to have to figure out how to remove staples ourselves. Not great service!!!! P.S. Great doctors there who saved her life. But poor policies to keep pets safe and calm.

Dr. Pierce and his staff are great. Best vet I've been too, Dr. Pierce is very through with his…read moreexplanations and exam, he does not start throwing out a bunch of pricey procedures and tests, takes it slow and works his way up with what he wants to do. His staff is also amazing, very sweet and genuine, the entire office loves what they do. My dog had a bit of a rough night of whimpering and crying, this isn't even her normal vet but searched around to try to get her in some where so they squeezed her in and got everything taken care of the same day with no hassle and the same care and attention as a regular. Definitely my vet of choice now.

We brought our new puppy here , we are new to the HD and looked for something near by.. Dr. Paul…read morewho was a full in for Dr. Pierce was wonderful with Sabrina . She finally calmed down with his touch .. he gave me all the info I needed to know about her since we haven't had a new puppy for about 10 yrs. The staff was all very nice and it's very clean there .. they have great payment options for everything I wanted to get done for her .. glad we picked this clinic and can't wait to meet Dr. Pierce in 3 weeks ..

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at this emergency veterinary clinic…read more My 1-year-old cat began vomiting repeatedly, and after he had thrown up three times, I called this clinic around 6:30 PM seeking advice and emergency care. The woman who answered the phone was rude, repeatedly cut me off while I was trying to explain the situation, and told me that because my cat was not considered to be in critical condition, it could take up to six hours before he would be seen. However, she refused to provide any estimated wait time over the phone. Feeling helpless and concerned, I scheduled an appointment for the following day at 6:00 PM. A few hours later, around 10:00 PM, my cat vomited again--this time with blood and blood clots. Terrified, I immediately rushed him to the clinic and arrived around 10:30 PM. I explained that his condition had worsened significantly and that he was now vomiting blood and needed emergency care. To my shock, I was turned away and refused service. The same employee acknowledged that vomiting blood was not normal and stated that my cat needed to be seen as soon as possible, yet instead of helping him, she referred me to another emergency clinic in Upland, nearly an hour away. As a pet owner dealing with what was clearly an escalating medical emergency, I found the lack of compassion and urgency completely unacceptable. If a clinic advertises emergency services, pet owners should not be turned away during a potentially life-threatening situation. I left feeling frustrated, scared, and abandoned when I needed help the most.

We had to say goodbye to our beloved dog today due to old age and declining health, and the staff…read moreat this animal hospital were incredibly kind and compassionate during such a difficult time. They explained everything clearly, treated us with care and respect, and made the process a little easier for our family. They were the only place open and available to help us when we needed it most, and we are truly grateful for their professionalism and compassion.