Do not bring your pet here. I brought my dog for a senior panel as he was peeing blood and obviously needed help. The lab work was delayed for several days and died before they could even give me any recommendations for care or medication. read more

Wonderful care for our pup. Dr. Berg and all the staff were kind and super helpful. They were patient with our anxious dog, explained all the options and delivered high quality care. Super grateful for their veterinary clinic. read more

Took very good care of our golden retriever Goldie while she was alive. Will definitely use them again. Very friendly and sincere staff

Five Cities Veterinary Hospital is always there for us when it comes to providing medical attention for our pets. The staff is always friendly, efficient and attentive to our dogs. Recently, I worked with Michele and Kristen, who both provided great service and answered my questions. And Dr(s). Berg always provide time for questions and answers. Our little dog was feeling 100% better by the end of the day. We will be going to FCVH for many years to come. read more

We just moved here and my dog needs a new vet. Most of the Yelp reviews were OK so I tried Five Cities. I will not be going back. In hindsight, I should have given more thought to the recent reviews by David C. and Itzik T. My experience affirms what both David and Itzik experienced. I feel that the doctor is lacking in both empathy and people skills. Additionally, I understand that vets have bills to pay and I value a vet's time, but I felt that the doctor was entirely concerned about getting paid and not at all concerned about my dog's well being or building a lasting relationship. The doctor may be better suited to livestock medicine, where the animal is a nameless commodity and treatment is driven by maximum-profit. Not that there is anything wrong with that, cows need shots too, but my dog has a name. read more

Charged us an $80 fee for pre booking an appointment and did not inform us that it is non-refundable regardless of whether the appointment was cancelled more than 2 days prior to the appointment. Very poor customer service!! Is this even legal? read more

Absolute ripoff stay away from this place!!! I made an appointment to get an international health certificate for my 2 dogs. I inquired about a price and they gave me excuses that they have to research first according to the country I'm moving my dogs with me and only stated it's gonna be expensive because they have to research and because they don't do many certificates (ridiculous!). I asked if it's gonna be over a 1000$ they did not reply even tho they knew arleady what they are gonna quote. All they wanted is me to pay 200$ for a 2 min check of temperature and weight. Less than an hour later (that much research time they needed) they texted me 1,250-1,750 a dog!!! A quick check online showed average prices for certificate is 265$ and the microchip that's also needed 50$! From 300$ a dog what it should cost they tried charging me 3000$+ for 2 dogs!!! Highway robbery is what this place is using a known doctor trick pay high for exam first get a higher price later. After I complained and demanded explanations did not get a reply from them at all! This is not the last they're gonna hear from me I'm gonna take it to the better business bureau. Do yourself a favor stay away from this place I would not trust them one bit with my pets read more

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We had to take one of our fur babies in to have his teeth cleaned, had a couple of extractions, and had to have a lump removed. They staff was friendly and professional. The doctor is so kind and was patient and thorough. He laid out options, gave his recommendations, and let us decide how to proceed. They were very well priced! Actually, I thought it would have more expensive so when they gave me the price, I was pleasantly surprised. Only downside: they're parking situation is tough but totally doable. read more

No apology or financial reimbursement can ever erase the needless pain and suffering my precious dog endured while under the dare of dr. berg. Euthanasia gone wrong. RIP PR 1-16-2025 Arroyo Grande, CA read more

They were friendly, their location is clean, they were kind and compassionate with my kitty. They were reasonably priced. They gave me a prescription for flea medication and all went well. If my car gets sick I would take him there. read more

Dr Berg and his wife Dr Berg and their staff truly care about pets. Five cities has been my dogs veterinarian for almost 10 years. Not only are they awesome veterinarians they also know awesome veterinarian specialists. The best in the area! read more

Every time I've called with an issue with one of my pets they never have same day or next day appointments and refer me to the very expensive hospital. The office staff are not very friendly either. read more

My dog had a fractured tooth from gnawing too hard on hard toys and he had to get a tooth removed. Dr berg and the staff were both very professional and informative with great detail which made me feel more confident of the getting the surgery done for the dog. They were also great in calling me during the procedure with letting me know if they are going to take out a tooth and overall let me know how my dog was doing. I was also shown pictures by the Dr to see how the operation went and just loved how I was involved in the process and how it helped me get a better understanding of what was going on. Prices are also reasonable and they did an excellent job with the dental cleaning. No tartar in sight! Thank you Dr berg and the staff read more

I'm used to a vet who provides services for my animals without shaming the customer. I got a call from the doctor asking me how many tests I wanted for the stray cat that adopted us. All I want is for her to be spayed, that's it. No more kittens near us. The doctor was shocked that I wouldn't pay for 6 different tests on top of a spay. Rabies shot? Sure. Everything else just seemed excessive (and a money maker for them). I know people will think, "what a terrible pet owner!" Well, I found a dying cat and have provided her with food, water, toys, and love. I'd like to also provide her with sterilization so she doesn't have more babies but I couldn't do that here without total shaming. Only go here if you're wanting to spend lots and lots of money on things you really DON'T need. read more

came during COVID so the wait in your car thing while you hand over your pet was weird/made me nervous. I talked to Dr. Berg on the phone and he was patient while answering all of my questions, and WAS NOT TRYING TO SELL ME SHIT I DIDNT NEED. amazing. the front desk seemed a little disorganized when i asked about rates and appointments as a first time client, hence the 4 stars, but nbd. I will be back! read more

I am a veterinarian and I have known Dr. Berg for over 15 years. He is an outstanding veterinarian to whom I have referred many patients. I have a neighbor who recently suffered a neck injury and her dog Cubby started showing signs of a urinary tract infection this morning. My neighbor is currently unable to drive due to her injury so I called Dr. Berg and he was kind enough to allow me to drive Cubby to his office immediately so that he could start her on medications to make her feel better. He is caring, collegial, and skilled. Thanks Dr. Berg! read more

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Drs. Berg and staff are always helpful and try very hard to squeeze our dogs in if we have an issue. Very grateful.

I just tried to make an appointment for 5 in 1 puppy shots, I was told I would drop my 9-week-old puppy off at 1:30 pm and pick up at 5:00 pm just to get a shot. If you think subjecting a young puppy for hours to all the diseases in a vet office is safe then you don't care about a young animals health. read more

We are first time dog owners and Pepper just loves going to the Vet!! She knows when I turn into the driveway where she is and she gets excited! Sonya and Shay are so kind to her when they come out to the car and she's perfectly relaxed. Dr Berg is so patient with me snd all the questions I have and assured me always they are there if I ever need help!! We are so pleased with Five Cities Vet Clinic and so happy Pepper has such a great team taking care of her!! Thank you all! read more

Dr. Gerrit Berg and his entire Staff gave the attention that my Junipurr needed for a quick and complete physical examination. Dr. Berg gave me the information to keep my Cat's teeth healthy and free of gingivitis. Thank you Dr. Berg and Staff! read more

So I got my first dog and I did a LOT of research on food, training, and most importantly VETS! Dr. Berg came HIGHLY recommended from a friend that said he provided her dog with the best end of life care when NO OTHER vet would! They have shown the same compassion, patience, and care with me and my dog, and I can't thank them enough!! I would like to point out that I live in Santa Maria which is 30 minutes south of this office...I don't mind the drive one bit with my 83 pound doggo!! If you are looking for a caring and patient vet...come see Dr. Berg!!! *note: my doggo was neutered here and they were SO helpful through my first experience!* read more

Worth the wait the vet that saw us was phenomenal gave us way more information than we even came in for and the bill was more reasonable than going to a regular veterinarian I think they would be my first choice instead of a veterinarian Dr. McEnroe thank you read more

We are huge fans of the Drs Berg (Mr & Mrs, both vets at this fine establishment). We adopt older rescue dogs, so they have a tendency to have health issues. We had a dog that got a bit aggressive when he was about 8 (one vet told us that our dog was "just spoiled"), but Dr Berg figured out that our dog had one of the worst cases of hip dysplasia he had seen. Our poor dog had a reason to be grumpy, he was in pain. Once we figured out what the issue was, we could make him much more comfortable, he was back to his friendly self, and he lived a longer, happier life. The docs (both of them, actually) also performed surgery when one of our dogs had a freak accident that ruptured his bladder. Their quote for surgery was half the other vet's quote. Our dog's bladder ruptured to the point that it was like a balloon that popped, leaving his bladder deflated all the way down by his anus. The surgery went well and our dog was back on his paws in no time, hiking in the hills with us. We try to give our dogs a great home and every comfort, but we don't want to do unnecessary tests if it's not going to change the treatment or realistic outcome. Our general perspective is that the docs give great service and attention, yet keep finances in mind and try to keep things reasonable. They are great vets and surgeons; have a manageable, small-town business (so we can get in on relatively short notice); and have reasonable prices. They also have a great staff that remembers us and our dogs, though probably not in that order ;) I wholeheartedly recommend the team at Five Cities Veterinary Hospital! read more

Dr. Berg and his staff could not be better, I just wish I had found them a long time ago. I was told my dog had a heart murmur and when I asked how bad it was I got a straight answer, it was bad! This allowed me to get use to the idea, and know why she was slowing down and only go a half a block on her walk. So when I saw her under the kitchen table, something did not look right, I feared she had died, but was in a bit of shock and did not want to believe it. I put her in a sheet and took her to Dr. Bergs office, the kind staff asked if I wanted them to get her out of the car, which I did. They immediately got the doctor and went into a room, soon Dr.Berg came out and told me she was dead. I feel like I was treated with respect and a lot of kindness. Weeks later I got a hand delivered sympathy card and a paw print and my dogs name on it! I had only been their patient for a short amount of time but it was quality time that is for sure. They made this experience to be as easy as possible because they do care for both the animal and the owner. Barb F read more

Absolutely love this place. Without google or yelp I might have never found this clinic even tho it is only a few minutes away from my house. I came here about 3 times already and every time it has been a pleasant experience. I was always able to schedule appointments for whenever it is convenient for me; no week long wait. Pricing is incredibly reasonable and they won't try to sell you unnecessary items or testings. Doctor Berg is always helpful, he explains very thoroughly and answer any concerns I had. His staffs are also very understanding, I brought my mom's aggressive dog here and wasn't refused service and I did not felt judged in any way. I haven't felt such compassion visiting any other vets. I will definitely come here again for any veterinarian care. read more

I have been taking my animals here for 3 years now, I feel that I am very informed about my choices and prices at each and every visit. I receive a follow up call no matter how minor the visit was. When my elderly kitty needed to be put down, I was treated with compassion. read more

A stray, older cat showed up and adopted my family about 6 years ago. She had reached the end stage of her life. She was recently diagnosed with kidney failure (at a different vet) and she had stopped eating and drinking. I wasn't comfortable with the first vet I had taken her to, which is why I had decided to call around and speak to different vet offices. From the moment I first called 5 Cities Vet I felt sincere compassion from the receptionist as I asked a few questions. I felt like she really cared. After a few more calls around I called back and scheduled an exam here. Knowing in my heart that we were reaching the end and I would have to say goodbye, I knew this is where I wanted to go. Upon examination of my cat, the tenderness and compassion the vet had was just what my broken heart needed. I wasn't a dollar sign, I was a person with a sick, elderly cat. We discussed options, and I was able to say my goodbyes in a loving environment. The way he cradled my cat in his arms as he left the room reassured me again that I came to the right place. I cried my eyes out and was handed tissues. Even today, as I picked up my kitty's ashes, I cried all over again. With her ashes was a beautiful card and a paw print ornament. I was still given the same compassion even after my cat was gone. If you are looking for a vet who treats you like a real person with feelings, I highly recommend this office. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. read more

Best veterinarian practice on the central coast! I was travelling up the CA coast on vacation with my dog (Chuy) for a family vacation. We were having a big bonfire BBQ in Pismo Beach and Chuy got too close to the fire and got severely burned. He had really bad burns on his rear legs and was in a lot of pain. I immediately called information and was given the number of Five Cities Vet hospital. Although it was late and the clinic was closed, Dr. Berg called me back within 5 minutes and met me at their clinic in a matter of minutes. Dr. Berg took such good care of Chuy, fixed him all up and even called once we got home to make sure everything was OK. I wish I lived closer to Arroyo Grande or I would take Chuy to Five Cities Vet all the time. read more

This is a truly outstanding veterinary hospital. Their compassion and commitment to their patients is beyond comparison. They carefully follow up on the patient's progress and advocate for their clients when a specialist's recommendation is needed. They take the time to carefully and patiently explain the pet's needs to the pet parent and explore all available care options. When I took my cat in, it was clear they had thoroughly reviewed her complete records and were familiar with all of her previous issues. I have been taking multiple pets to veterinarians for over 60 years and feel very fortunate to be a client of such wonderful doctors and staff. I'm so grateful to have found them. They have my deepest thanks and trust. read more

I'm so pleased to have taken my cat to Dr. Berg. His staff is friendly and kind, the office is clean, and my kitty loved the view from the window. I've noticed their dog & cat sign on the road for years. I'm glad I made the choice to take my cat in, now we have a good Veterinarian when we need one. read more

We were staying at Pismo Coast Village RV Resort and our 4 year old mini Eskimo started vomiting and after 3 hours of it we took Her to this vet. We went in as an emergency with no appointment and They were wonderful to us. They were so efficient and fast. She had antibiotic and anti vomiting injections and one injection with fluid in her upper back to rehydrate her. Was back to the motor home with in the hour! Highly recommend this vet or Hospital!! Was recommended to us by people here in the park! read more

Clean office and very affordable rates! The assistants were helpful and very friendly. My dog was a bit aggressive when the vet first came into the room but he patiently waited for her to calm down and then she loved him! And she usually does not like males. The vet was also not the least bit phased by the constant interruptions from my 2 year old daughter! Being new to California I am glad I found a place where I will be taking all of our furry family members. I recommend this office to everyone. The place was spotless and has a cute fish tank in the lobby. They gave me so much info about county laws for dogs and health concerns for the area. They also told me that any time I have a question after hours, I can leave a message and a vet will be paged and call me back w/in 30 minutes! AMAZING!!! I can't say how much I loved this office! read more

Love this vet! Second time taking my dog here...once for a ruptured anal gland (gross, I know) and once for his annual checkup. Office techs are friendly and welcoming. Office is small, so if feels personal. Doctor is great and straight-forward...no BS. Price...let's talk about that... after going to Animal Care Clinic for 6+ years and cringing every time I walked out of there spending HUNDREDS of dollars, I was shocked at my first visit to this vet, who's prices were extremely reasonable and about a third of that of ACC. Will definitely continue taking my dog here and will highly recommend them to anybody else! read more

We visit the central coast often and take our dogs with us. Dr. Gerrit Berg has become our local vet after visiting three separate local vets over time. He has treated our dogs for a number of conditions (two broken toes, removal of a growth from her lip, treatment for urinary issues, etc.) We have come to know him as a truly caring vet who puts the welfare of his patients above all else. Always a good diagnosis. Always timely and proper treatment. Highly recommended! read more

Wow! what can I say about Five Cities, except that they are wonderful. We are traveling from out of town and thought that we could wait until we got home to deal with our puppy's tumor. But her tumor got bigger and bigger and so did our concern. We decided to go to Five Cities Vet due to their ratings and their prices. Also we decided to have her spayed and her tumor removed on the same day. Dr. Burg explained that he doesn't use antibiotics unless necessary, which we were delighted to hear. I was stunned to hear this as our vets back home over use antibiotics. Our puppy was only in pain the first day and the next day she was up and running. We had to hold her back and force her to resist her desire to be a puppy. She healed so fast we couldn't believe it. Then my other dog Baxter got an ear infection and Dr. Burg fixed him right up. The office is super clean too. I'm very happy with the service we received, and would recommend this Veterinarian to anyone and everyone who needs a good vet. read more

The Yelp reviews I consulted for Five Cities Veterinary Hospital were right on! We took our 14 yr old Cocker Spaniel in to have some troublesome growths removed from her head & ears. Dr. Berg & his staff are so caring, efficient & accommodating. We were looking to avoid the corporate owned clinics that are over priced & chaotic that we're used to in the big cities. We were able to be seen the same day I called & Dr. Berg was thorough & reassuring in our concerns for surgery on a Senior dog. He called twice the day of surgery with updates & recommendations and made us feel that our dog was in very good, capable hands. I highly recommend this clinic for anyone who is looking for a truly good Vet who takes time to listen, is responsive to your & your pet's needs and has a friendly staff & a modern, welcoming atmosphere. We only live here part time but will most certainly use Dr. Berg for all veterinary needs in the future. read more

Our 12 year old Poodle, has had several health issues throughout his life and when we moved here almost three years ago, I used Yelp to find a vet. We have been to Dr. Berg for dental surgery, ear infections, and most recently a life-threatening case of Pancreatitis. I believe Dr. Berg saved my dogs life! I highly recommend Five Cities Vet. read more

Dr. Berg and his staff were so amazing to me and my cat who became unexpectedly ill and had to be put down. They could not have been sweeter, more understanding or comforting during such a hard time in my life, and I would recommend them to everyone and their fur families read more

After 4 years and 3 vets, we finally found the perfect veterinary hospital. From the first phone call, I could tell this was different. Shannon answered the phone and I could tell she was really listening to what I was saying and was so pleasant. Next day appointment! Little Jack got to see Dr. Kimberley Berg. He acted like he had two new best friends. She was GREAT! She was thorough and explained options, etc. So great with my little dog! I'm so pleased and would highly recommend Five Cities Veterinary Hospital! All of the reviews were spot on!!! read more

My dog had some issues and I took her here, they were nice but really put the sell to me. They convinced me I needed to pay for a full board of tests, $180.00 then told me nothing was wrong and didnt know what to say...turns out she has a butt gland issue!!! What a waste of money, that I never really got any results on. Go to Nipomo Dog and Cat hospital, doctor Maggie is awesome and so well priced! read more