Our Dexter recently developed heart failure. We tried to better his condition with medications but after a short period, we realized that was not what was best for him. As hard as it was, we reached out to Jessica to schedule a home visit. She was kind and loving with him and made his transition painless. She treated him with respect and allowed our other dogs, Jackson and Bella to sit with him until the end. As she wrapped Dexter in a blanket to take him for cremation, I realized she not only helps transition our pets, but she also helps transition the families left behind. We couldn't have asked for anything sweeter for Dex. We will be forever grateful for Dr. Stokes. Thank you Jessica xoxo The Atherton's - read more

Exact Equine Inc - Dexter - Veterinarians Near Me - Lakeside, California

She is very thorough in examinations and has great knowledge of treatments. She stays up to date with new things in equine medicine.

Dr Stokes was there for Frosty me every step of the way. I highly recommend her for all your horse vet needs.

He is great to work with, truly looks out for my horse and his prices are the best. He is not looking to load up my bill. I like that. And he provides great care for my horse. We look at all the options. Highly recommend if you are looking for a good vet and not break the bank. read more

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Dr Wilcox is one of the best. He and Jessica have been caring for all my horses for years now and I've never been disappointed by either of them. They are both very professional and highly recommended. They also do equine chiropractic. Great people, I'm very happy with them. read more

Absolutely horrible and unprofessional customer service attitude from Pam. I used to constantly recommend dr. Wilcox but when my wife's horse died and we were hounded and harassed over an emergency call fee. Ill never recommend their services and I personally tell ever horse owner I know about this situation. When People's beloved animals die have some sympathy! Also Pam can't seem to write down credit card numbers correctly, be prepaid for to call you back with an attitude when she can't record several numbers correctly, what a joke! Hope she doesn't do medical math here. Save yourself the trouble and choose a plmore professional and establish vet. read more

Dr. Wilcox is the best lameness exam expert around! He was able to diagnose my gelding Tanner, and my mare Peyton. I had a hard time locating the reason why Peyton was lame, and Dr. Wilcox & Dr. Stokes were able to locate the issues. They helped me get her out of pain for the first time in her life, and Dr. Stokes was able to help me with Peyton's hormones. Peyton finally became the sweet mare I knew she could be. Both Drs took stellar care of my 3 horses for over four years. I trust them explicitly, and don't trust very many people with my horses. Always available for middle of the night emergencies, always available to give input on potential purchases, extremely knowledgeable in a wide array of horse related topics. Far more so than many equine veterinarians. Dr. Stokes & Dr. Wilcox are stellar on their own, pair them up, and you have a world class care team! read more

Dr. Max Wilcox DVM of Exact Equine is a great equine (horse) vet! He is very straight forward, explains everything to you and is fairly priced. I have used so many different equine vets and he is by far the most reliable, honest and down to earth vet. Very knowledgeable in new cutting edge technologies and procedures. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is not just a vet but a "horse person" too which not all equine vets are. His wife (Dr. Jessica Stokes) is also an equine vet. I have heard very good things about her as well. Jenny & "Flash" Imperial Beach read more

Dr. Max Wilcox is an amazing vet! Several years ago I had purchased a horse with lameness issues. I called on Dr. Wilcox to check her out. Long story short, he completely changed my horse's life. My mare improved so much and her life changed for the better. Dr. Max is always very kind and explains things thoroughly. I am so glad that I have this amazing vet to help me with my horses! read more

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The very BEST San Diego has to offer... actually, anywhere in the world, for the matter! Unbelievably knowledgeable!!!

Fantastic, caring, exemplary...add any superlative you can think of. July 5th, 2018...Alpine California...the West Fire rips through Campbell Creek Ranch, destroying their beautiful historic home, and trapping dozens of the horses that many families, including ours, board there. After 5 hours of the horses being trapped and scared, suffering extreme smoke inhalation, we are able to save our horses and move them to Jamul (thank you Windfall Ranch for the amazing hospitality in a time of crisis) and Dr. Stokes and Dr. Wilcox of Exact Equine drive all the way out and administer ultrasounds and medicine to ALL of the horses and continue to treat them over the course of the next several days charging only for the medicine and not for their extremely valuable time and travel expenses. Rare is an understatement, Saintly is more accurate. I will refer anyone who even mentions horses to them forever. God Bless Exact Equine and Dr Wilcox and Dr Stokes. read more

Dr. Stokes is by far, in my opinion, the most competent, compassionate, and thorough vet I have used. She has helped me immensely with multiple severe cases of rehab. She has saved my personal horses' life. I could go on and on about success stories thanks to her and Dr. Max. Dr. Wilcox and Dr. Stokes are both so knowledgeable and it's very obvious they are passionate about their jobs. It's also reassuring having veterinarians that are also lifelong horse owners. They are both so great at explaining everything, following up, being reliable, professional, and always available for emergencies no matter the day or time. It doesn't matter if you have a backyard bred rescue or an imported warmblood, they treat each horse and client with the same respect and care. read more

I love Dr. Max. He is thoughtful, direct and honest. All my horses trust him which says a lot. He will not tell you what you want to hear but what you need to hear. He has background as a farrier which makes a huge difference when working on leg issues. read more

Amazing veterinarian and all around awesome human being! I can't say enough for his expertise and kindness along with his deep concern for the well-being of the horse and owner. read more

My review is for Dr. Jessica Stokes as I have not met Dr. Wilcox yet. I run TheraPony, a horse rescue and sanctuary in the area. We have a dozen horses at present time, most with multitude of health issues. We met Dr. Stokes by chance when I needed blood pulled for one of the horses and my regular vet was unavailable. Not only did she take the sample, but she also took extra time to get to know the horse and her condition and to meet the rest of the horses. One of our horses who is very untrusting due to his previous abuse came up to her and took cookies from her hand, a big deal for him. While not completely sold on the first visit (I have trust issues with vets), Dr. Stokes called back a few days later to check on the horse she drew blood on. We got to talking and I told her about a horse I saw the day before who was being surrendered to the rescue due to very severe infection. When she found out the severity of the infection, she rearranged her schedule to be here the next morning. She has been treating Annie Mae and the rest of TheraPony horses ever since. Last weekend, Annie Mae coliced in the middle of the night. I felt horrible calling at 2:15am on a Sunday morning. Dr. Stokes showed up with a smile on her face like it was our regularly scheduled mid-day appointment. She once again saved Annie Mae's life. After leaving us at 4:45ish in the morning, she check in on us at 8 to make sure the horse and I were both ok. Then she showed up for our scheduled appointment at 1pm and cheerfully explained and demonstrated dentals to a group of kids. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Stokes. She truly loves what she does and is extremely good at it. She is kind and gentle with the horses. She is knowledgable and caring. Her bedside manner is A+ She is intuitive with the animals and the owners. She checks in to make sure the treatment is going well. I feel truly blessed to have found her to care for the rescue horse. read more

I called exact equine for a client of mine because her phones were down. Her horse was very lame on the back right but not an emergency, when I called I stated it was not an emergency and they was told they could come at 9pm, because that sounded like an after hours kind of thing, I asked again if it would be considered an emergency visit, to which I was told no. They called back later saying they could move the appointment to 3. After the vet came, and went, my client texted me very upset, that max showed up with a bad, rude attitude, and kicked her horse as hard as he could 6 times when looking at the leg, because the horse pulled away due to pain response. He also instructed her to punch him in the face, if he "got out of line again" on top of all that, she was charged an emergency fee. In my opinion this is completely unprofessional and animal abuse. We are waiting for exact equine to get back to us regarding this matter. (Update: exact equine got back to my client and she was promised a refund) read more

Exact Equine Dr. Wilcox & Dr. Stokes are some of the most excellent veterinarians I have ever worked with. And I have worked with vets in a number of states and at fancy high-end equine sports medicine practices and I felt I was in the most capable hands with Dr. Wilcox and Stokes. They really take the time to get to know the horses and the people they work with. I owe the great health and happiness of my Appendix Gelding to them. Through their care, guidance and treatments my horse went from underweight and back sore to one of the most athletic and fit horses around who now is excelling as a hunter. If you are looking for great vets with integrity and true dedication to their work, then go with them. One more thing, Dr. Wilcox is a lameness genius, I have seen him work with horses with chronic lameness problems and get them sound when no one else could. read more

I have been using Exact Equine for my new horse Noah for the past few months, and wow am I impressed! Jessica Stokes is amazing, she takes her time during each appointment to go over every concern and really tries to educate me along the way. She makes things easy to understand and I can tell she is very passionate about her job and genuinely cares for her clients. This past weekend Max was out at the barn to look at another horse, but graciously spent over 30 minutes with Jessica looking at mine at no extra cost. They are very professional and I'm so glad I found them! Jessica and Noah from Lucky 7 Ranch read more

Max and Jess are hands down THE best vets in San Diego county!! While my horse was boarding in east county, Exact Equine were his vet service. Not only do Max and Jess provide professional yet very compassionate service, they treat you, as a horse owner, and your horse, with respect ~ explaining in detail any procedures they need to do ~ and express understanding for any stress you may be experiencing because of your horses' health concerns. They value their relationship with their clients and their horses. I never felt treated like a dollar sign while my horse was under their care. I highly recommend Exact Equine! read more

Partners Therapeutic Horsemanship is a non profit riding program for people with special needs. Jessica Stokes, DVM, has been a friend to our program for several years. She is very responsive to our horses needs, and with an aging herd, she has been helpful in managing our many senior horses. She has patiently done lameness exams, wellness exams, prenatal exams, and the lists goes on and on. She has provided affordable care and we are very appreciative of her considerate and gentle approach to our "Partners". Thank you Exact Equine! read more

Great vet, always gives my horses competent care and saved the life of my pony that was going to have to be euthanized. She had a flipped colon and he saved her by hanging her upside down, using our tractor, and manipulating her colon back into place. Truly amazing thing to see! Hooray for a vet that thinks outside the box. read more

I have a mare who's been struggling with navicular syndrome for a while. Dr Wilcox came out and did a thorough lameness check and took his time to go over treatment options with me. I never felt rushed, he answered everything and created a detailed rehab plan. I feel more hopeful abt her recovery thanks to this vet and the plan shes on. read more

Dr. Wilcox lol! I met him once and he was rude. More or less what is worth his time is more important then rather then taking care of the horses. If you don't like your job retire. Would never recommend him! One star because I have too! read more

It started so well and then went down hill in one visit. Dr. Max came unto my property without an appointment on my part and not only (so he says) examined my horse and then elected to block his front feet (w/o my permission) left and chose not to inform me of the findings. After several calls I finally got him on the line and when I did not agree with his diagnosis he became belligerent and chose to hang up on me. Where were his people skills ? customer relation and manners. His diagnosis was totally off. I have since had my horse examined by someone else. I then informed him that I would not pay his invoice and that should he send me another one I would report him to the Veterinary Association as well as to the Chiropractic Board. Guess what I did not get another invoice but again without my permission he went and debited the amount billed from my debit card and falsified the expiration date. Please make sure you pay by check and do not give him your Debit card #. This outfit may be good for shots and minor problems but not for specialized treatments nor Chiropractic work. I do not believe that Max Wilcox has a Chiropractic license. I was aware that they horsey business was full of crooks well here is the example. Beware !!!!! read more

I couldn't find a page just for Exact Equine or just for Jessica Stokes so my review will be for Dr. Stokes. Dr. Stokes has been my Equine vet for approximately 3 and a half years now. The very first time I met Dr. Stokes was at a facility clinic. I thought my horse and I would be nervous because I really didn't know how my horse was going to act getting the work done he needed (teeth float, whole body adjustment and sheath cleaning) because I had not yet owned him long enough to have experienced that need up to that point. She reassured me that she takes things slow with horses and I immediately felt at ease. I assumed just because it was a clinic and the prices were dirt cheap, that the services would be rushed. My ASSumption couldn't have been further from the truth! Dr. Stokes is insanely intelligent and has an incredible way with horses and humans that I have never experienced in any of my Equine vets in the 18+ years I have been taking my horses to/have had my horses seen by, equine vets. She even beats the experience I had at a top notch rated number 1 facility with state of the art equipment. Jessica explains everything she does with your horse and instead of just healing your horse, takes the time to show you how to do the things she is doing on your own. She taught me how to pull blood and give IV antibiotics because my gelding became deathly Ill at a later date. She watched me and waited with me until I was sure I was comfortable enough to do it on my own. Wow. That is such a nice thing to do as a vet! Many are so very rushed and even have cold bedside manner. Jessica taught me how to look at saddles to see if the trees are twisted or broken and how exactly one should go about properly fitting a saddle to a horse. I could go on and on about all of the amazing things I have been taught by Jessica and how she has saved my horse's life on more than one occasion but I would end up writing a book. My favorite thing about Jessica is her no-nonsense approach to treatment. She does not over diagnose or spend your money haphazardly. I have on more than one occasion picked up the phone to have Dr. Stokes on the other line just checking in on my horses to see how they are after a visit or even after a concerned call from me that ended up not being serious. I wish ALL vets had to go through the same life experiences as Dr. Stokes because the world of suffering for animals would vastly reduce. I am hooked and a firm believer Dr. Jessica Stokes is the best Equine vet in the entire industry. read more

Without a doubt the best veterinary practice in the San Diego area and possibly all of Southern Ca. Dr Wilcox has been instrumental in keeping our little herd sound and moving. He is the most accurate vet at diagnosing lameness that I have ever met. I have over 40 years in the horse industry spanning from hunter jumpers in my youth to the race track and working with performance horse trainers. His prescriptions for shoeing changes worked for all my horses when we found a farrier that was on board. Our ex race horse is moving like I never thought possible! His chiropractic work ( he IS licensed to practice chiropractic ) always makes our horses more comfortable, he always finds the problems and treats them. Thanks Dr Max!! read more

Very intelligent veterinarians! Have had Dr.Max Wilcox take care of our horses for about 5 years now and every time we have excellent professional services with great outcomes. He has been by our side with one of our horses navicular changes where he was dead lame and with the proper treatments and care with PROPER farrier work with the CORRECT angle of the hoof Pastern axis, my horse has been sound with no extra supplements! By far will not use any vet but Exact Equine! read more

Outstanding vets both Max and Jessica, very honest and affordable!!!! I have received care for my mare from both vets that created a fast recovery and had turned back the hands of time. I couldnt recommend either vet enough. read more

This review is for Dr. Jessica Stokes. I have been having some lameness issues with one of my rescue horses and had a fantastic experience earlier this week. She listened to concerns, got to know my horse, assessed his lameness and put together a DETAILED care plan. I love a Dr that puts together a plan to make the horse better in the long term. I was even able to message her a video of his physical therapy and receive feedback within 24 hours. I believe I have found a vet that I can trust with the care of my horses. read more

I was really impressed by Dr. Jessica's knowledge about lameness in horses. She was very kind and patient with me, and gave me different options. She spent the time to explain to me what she was looking for and created a treatment plan that should help my horse feel better and move better. Most importantly, she took the time to make my horse feel comfortable before she started the exam. Dillon loved her cookies and her assistant Jamie, and I am hopeful that I will be riding him again soon. read more

Dr. Max Wilcox, in my opinion is not a good vet. His diagnostic skills are weak, took him forever to make up his mind about where the lameness was, and then he misdiagnosed some "phantom " hind limb lameness instead of the front limb soreness. Never thought to block the foot to rule it out. His suggested treatment caused this horse owner to sincerely regret ever having hired him. My horse got laminitis from a steroid injection that he gave him. Too strong of a steroid, in too high of a dose. After which I spent a bundle with my regular vet to treat my horse after the Wilcox bungle. I would never hire him ever again. read more

Excellent with all types of personalities of horses and their owners. Has a confident nature and a wonderful heart.

It was a cold rainy night in February, 2012, and I received a call that my horse was down. Dr. Jessica Stokes answered the call and it was determined that my thoroughbred had broken his upper jaw. Dr. Jessica called her partner Dr. Max Wilcox and he arrived within minutes to perform the necessary surgery (work) to stablize my horse and set his jaw. Two vets working on your horse at 9:00 at night in the mud and rain. Either one or the other stopped by the facility at least three/four times in the next week checking for infection and the comfort of the horse. I was not charged for two doctors, and the emergency invoice was more than reasonable. I have seen both of these doctors go above and beyond what would be expected of either one of them and would recommend Exact Equine to anyone. read more

I am a lifetime horse owner, of horses from performance show horses to backyard puffs. I have therefore had my fair share of experiences with vets over the years, both in San Diego, and in our prior home in Colorado. I can say - hands down - that the vets of Exact Equine, Dr. Max Wilcox and Dr. Jessica Stokes, are the best I have ever experienced. They are a wonderful couple, full of knowledge and compassion. Dr. Wilcox has a keen eye and knowledge for lameness and skeletal problems, while Dr. Stokes is one of the best Internal Medicine vets I have ever used. Most importantly, I feel like our horses really MATTER to Dr. Wilcox and Dr. Stokes, which is evidenced from their care and dedication. I can't recommend this vet practice highly enough. read more

I have a 10 year old thoroughbred who is a retired hunter. He's been lame for about 4 years now. With many calls into other veterinarians who either told me to give up or stall rest him. Now working with dr Wilcox for the past three years my horse is once again jumping small courses! Whether it's a regular call out to check up on him or an emergency I know my horse is always in excellent hands. I'm so happy to have a sound healthy horse again. Thanks so much exact equine!! read more

I don't know how anyone can have a bad experience honestly. Dr. Jessica Stokes and Dr. Max Wilcox both have been incredible! To judge me as a consumer let me tell you I have worked in the medical field for 11 years so I am very judgmental about doctors because I have seen great ones and I have seen malpractice, that has made me critical and cynical!! Anyway... my horse is a Fox Trotter that was shod like a quarter horse and therefore was lame for 3 years and no one (farrier and vet a like) knew why, they would say well lets wait and see (like three years wasn't enough) others like the vet would say it might be arthritis (at age 3) or navicular disease. Dr. Max Wilcox examined him and that day he was shod CORRECTLY he never went lame again with very minimal cost compared to others quotes for other more popular diagnosis.!!! no matter how many hours of hard sweaty workouts he had. then I brought him again 2 years later for a general check up to see if he needed chiropractic or teeth done and he did a general physical (free) and said he is looking great! no money exchanged!!! Recently 5 years later I brought same horse and now he has other issues like his teeth need to be done and Dr. Jessica Stokes helped him, she explained in GREAT DETAIL every move and info on all she was doing while floating his teeth, why he was due, and what to look for in the future plus his sheath. I also brought a spirited thoroughbred and she was very patient with her and explained all my concerns in great detail that the majority of my concerns where normal and she was healthy, didn't charge for a general physical or for answering my tons of questions and was VERY patient in explaining great detail everything I wanted to know. She had incredible knowledge and solution for my horse CRIBBING! and cured him. As a judgmental consumer because of my past experiences and cynical person I will say these two Veterinarians are incredible for lameness and general stuff! not only in horse health and care but in customer service and genuinely personable and concerned. read more

I have been around horses for my entire life, and have worked with multiple top trainers and it is highly important that my horses get the best care. I have been using Exact Equine as my vets for over three years now and they have done nothing but provide the best care that they can for all of my animals. Dr. Willcox treats the horses that he works with with such kindness, he honestly loves horses and wants them to be the best that they can. My horse use to have a broken back hoof pastern axis and was sore on the front end, and sore in the hind as well I asked him to come out and he did a outstanding lameness exam. He was so thorough and took the time to answer any questions that i had. When I followed his shoeing instructions to a T and had him come back and re check my horse he was completely sound. Dr. Willcox spent so much time with me and my horse and it was so unexpensive for everything he did and all the time and knowledge he gave us. I would highly recommend Jessica Stokes or Dr. Willxox to anyone they are the best. read more