My dog was a warrior battling lymphoma for 372 days. The support staff that walked me thru the…read moreprocess was patient and compassionate. I had scheduled an appointment for the end of the week, but was checking to see availability almost daily. The team never made me feel like it was an imposition and their policy of cancelling 4 hours ahead was reassuring. But as I saw my dog decline day by day, and the morning off he didn't want to eat - I decided to called early morning hours to see if there was availability that day. Dr. Karen Vine was patient, compassionate and empathetic, walking me thru step by step the process. And her examination of my dog made it more reassuring I was making the right choice at the right time.

Last year, my family had to say goodbye to our two senior dogs within a six month period, and both…read moretimes the experience was handled with deep compassion and care by Dr. Ami Hensley. She gently walked us through every step of the process, explained what to expect, and gave us all the time and space we needed. Her calm presence and kindness made all the difference and it was because of such a positive first experience working with Dr. Hensley that it was no question who we would work with when we had to say goodbye to our second baby. Choosing an in-home service allowed our dogs to be comfortable and surrounded by love, and we are so grateful for the peaceful goodbye they were given. I would give 5+ stars without hesitation to Restful Paws and would recommend them to anyone facing one of the hardest decisions a pet parent has to make.

Our 6 year old dog Ruby was completely lame.... Unable to walk, clearly in pain...I took her to a…read morerehab center in LA and wasted a year before going to see orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bear at Sage. Ruby had her first TPLO surgery in August 2025 and the second in October 2025. It was expensive but we're thrilled... we got our Ruby back! She's walking, running, having fun at the beach - all pain free. Our family is once again making memories with our girl. I highly recommend Sage and the TPLO procedure.

I had a very difficult experience with this SAGE emergency vet services, and I feel conflicted…read moreabout how to review them because there were both compassionate and deeply frustrating aspects of my time with them. First, I want to acknowledge that the staff were kind, gentle, and clearly cared about both me and my cat. During an incredibly emotional time, they treated us with empathy, and I'm grateful for that. However, my cat was in renal failure, and I don't feel that I was ever given a clear or honest understanding of how serious her condition truly was. I was repeatedly told that her situation was treatable, particularly once she started eating again. She ended up staying there for three nights, and while I was told she had begun eating at the clinic, when I brought her home she still wasn't eating and was in very poor condition. What's most difficult for me is that she passed away the day after I brought her home, after I had spent nearly $16,000 on her care. Looking back, I strongly wish someone had been more candid with me about her prognosis and whether euthanasia might have been the most humane option. I feel like I wasn't given the information I needed to make an informed decision about her end-of-life care. I don't doubt the compassion of the staff, but I do wish there had been clearer communication and more medical guidance during such a critical time. For anyone going through something similar, I would encourage asking very direct questions about prognosis and quality of life, as I wish I had been guided more firmly in that direction.

We started taking out cat here last year after a few other Vets. Dr. Khan was the one who helped us…read moreand discovered our cat heart disease. She's an amazing Vet and person, she calmed us down, gave great advices and ways to go though this heartbreaking news. Our cat, Daisy, passes away last week and today we received a condolence card from their team. Thank you so much for holding our hands and calming us and being so kind and humane during this hard period. We can't recommend enough this Vet. Appreciate you all and thank you once again

This vet backed up by the second vet that works there gave my cat a steroid to get the fluid…read moresurrounding my cat's heart and lung area because he was in heart failure and it killed him. You don't give depoprovera to a cat who is in heart failure because it worsens heart failure as it is a steroid... He went from bad to worse right afterwards because it made his heart fail completely... All vet get to be called doctor because they all graduate from medical school but some of them graduate from the top of their class and others graduate from the bottom of their class Beware. These vets seem to have graduated from the bottom of their class. If they did not know that would make his heart fail completely... They should have given him Lasix.​

Four months ago I took my 5 YO cat to WAPH to update her vaccinations. The front desk staff was…read morefriendly, the appointment was on time, and the doctor was wonderful--clearly an animal lover. After the vaccinations, she weighed Emmy and told me she was a bit overweight. She suggested the right amount of food for her, and (fingers crossed) Emmy's will have lost a little when I take her in again for her annual checkup. I felt very well taken care of. It wasn't a cheap visit, but not at all expensive. I'll definitely be back.

Vets are great, staff are horrible. We have had continuous bad experiences with this vets going…read moreback to 2020. Not sure why we didn't leave the practice sooner. Our dog died in her sleep in early 2020, we called the practice and asked for advice (we hadn't experienced this type of loss before). Their staff were very abrupt and told us to call the pet cremation place in Daly City. No word of sorry for your loss, or inquiry into who their patient was that had died. Kind of cold and callus. I wrote to the management after as it wasn't a good look for them. Since then there has been a decent turnover of vets and their staff continue to be rude to the customers. Yesterday was the final straw for me. I took my dogs for their annual check up and one of my dogs had just had a lump appear on his paw. I asked about it as it he was constantly licking it. I was told it was a wart and that it could be taken off when he has a minor procedure that is required soon. When I was paying, I was told that I need to come back and pay for another visit just to diagnose the wart. I tried explaining that the vet had already looked at it just now and was met with a comment of "that was a freebie, now you have to come back for the official diagnosis." Sorry, you just told me that it was a wart that could be removed later, no need to spend another $100 just to be told the same. I said no thanks and that I would take it somewhere else and was promptly told that all my records for both dogs would be emailed and that was that. They fired me as a client. Gotta say, Thank You, that saved me calling to get them, I needed that push to find a nicer vets. I hear that the new place on El Camino in San Carlos is great, can't wait to give it a try. Shame really, we had been at Whipple for 15 years. Great way to lose a client. Glad that I don't run my business this way.

We've been bringing our bird Mango here for 3 years and have always been very happy with the care…read moreDr. Peak and Dr. Sanders are amazing, and Tammy is wonderful and always so helpful. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves their bird and wants the best care for them!!

I was recommended by a colleague of mine to take my sweet conure Falco to see Dr. Peak. This…read moreveterinary hospital did not disappoint. Dr. Peak and her technician were extremely kind and thorough and caring. They answered all my questions and took such good care of my baby. Even though the hospital is a pretty far drive from us, Falco and I will definitely be returning! Thank you!!

Although I haven't visited recently, I still remember how kind and compassionate Dr. Stanton, when…read moremy 17-year-old cat became seriously ill. They cared not only about the medical condition, but also showed genuine kindness and support during such a difficult time. I will always be grateful for that. If I ever need a veterinarian again, I would gladly trust this doctor with my pet.

I had such a wonderful experience with Dr. Stanton Veterinary in San Carlos, and I feel truly…read moregrateful to have found a veterinarian who cares so deeply about the animals he treats. I brought my dog Ollie in for a cherry eye issue, and from the moment we arrived, Dr. Stanton was incredibly kind, patient, and thorough. He took the time to explain exactly what was going on, answered all of my questions, and made sure I felt comfortable with every step of the process. You can immediately tell that he genuinely cares about the well-being of the animals and the families who love them. One thing I especially appreciated was how transparent he is about costs. He clearly explained the pricing upfront so there were no surprises, which I think every pet owner can appreciate. His pricing is very fair and reasonable, and the level of care he provides is outstanding. Ollie is doing great, and I'm so thankful for the thoughtful care he received. Experiences like this make such a difference when you're trusting someone with a beloved pet. I have two dogs--a 14-pound Chihuahua/King Charles mix and an 11-year-old Black Lab/German Shepherd--and after this experience, I wouldn't take them anywhere else. It means so much to have a veterinarian you can truly trust with your animals. If you are looking for a compassionate, honest, and skilled veterinarian in the San Carlos area, I highly recommend Dr. Stanton Veterinary. Thank you again, Dr. Stanton, for taking such great care of Ollie.

Dr Stern is my favorite vet after years of many Border Collies and other very expansive vets in the…read morearea and on travels. He is open and extremely accommodating and helpful . His approach to veterinary care is unique and a fantastic change from the corporate vet world out there now. My pup and I trust him implicitly and I can ask him anything and get good info. Like someone said, Dr. Sterns can never retire!

I LOVE Michael! I really wanted the best start for our Australian Labradoodle puppy and after…read moreseeing his reviews and that he was a hybrid service veterinarian (mobile or visit him) I was sold. It was the best choice I could have ever made. Our pup was 10 weeks old at the time of the first appointment and had not been fully socialized to the outside world. Michael was very thorough in giving us information of what to expect in future health visits as well as information and suggestion on healthier options on what to feed/treat her. He also gave great insight on the different phases of her growth and how to deal with certain behaviors that might arise. It also helps that Michael has a great attitude and personality. I highly recommend 4 Paws Mobile Veterinarian! Your fur babies will appreciate it!

Wow a one medical basically for dogs! On time and friendly service, clean facilities, tech like…read morefridge of beverages and a simple business model you can follow Loved that I could get meds there so I didn't need to make an additional stop. Vet and tech were friendly, and love that you can do everything through the app For those interested, here is $100 off membership at Modern Animal - the all-in-one vet for today's pet parents. Use the code REFER100-M7Q9R when you sign up or book through this link: https://bit.ly/try-ma

We have very much so enjoyed working with Modern Animal so far. Their app is akin to the pet…read moreversion of MyChart, and allows us to easily talk to a vet tech or our veterinarian about our dog's health. The staff have been very kind and easy to work with. Our dog had a mastectomy last Friday with Dr. Newhouse, and she & her team kept us updated throughout the day regarding her care and how she was doing. We were concerned about her surgical site and we easily were able to message the team with photos and our concerns. They were able to triage our concerns via messaging, making it more efficient and cost effective compared to going to a traditional vet office. Their pricing also isn't that bad. Also - the office is clean, and they stock complimentary iced coffee and sparkling water in the waiting area. A nice touch. Thank you, Modern Animal Palo Alto :)

We've been taking our highly vet fearful dog, Riley, to Dr. Goldfarb for about two years now ( my…read moresecond review) and each visit has been a far better experience for Riley and for us than we ever imagined possible. At previous vets, Riley would cower, tremble and shake in fear and cry. None of that has ever happened at Indy's Place, but today truly shocked us. He greeted Dr. Goldfarb as usual with wagging tail and kisses, never even realized he got a couple of shots and then FELL ASLEEP on the cushion while the grown ups talked! My husband and I could not believe our eyes! He felt no stress whatsoever. And they don't just have a way of calming your pet, the medical knowledge and care are top notch too. I highly recommend Indy's Place. They're absolutely amazing!

My fur babies love Indy's Place! They are honest, friendly and compassionate! They excel at putting…read moremy babies at ease. They made losing our sweet chihuahua-dachshund sisters bearable.

Last Wednesday on 2/4/26, I came to the shelter to adopt the sweetest baby, Laverne, or Shirley but…read moreI came home with a four-year-old Ruby who had lost her sister and could not bear the sadness alone. In that moment, three souls--each of us carrying love and loss--found one another. Together, we will heal, and we will get through this. 9lives is such an amazing shelter! Highly recommended!

Rose helped us quickly pick out the cat of our dreams!! We adopted a beautiful black cat last…read moremonth. We really wanted a playful and vocal cat, and at first we thought he was only playful and not vocal.. but he is both! the have a lovely selection of all kinds of cats to fall in love with. Thank you so much rose :)