Today we had to say goodbye to our sweet husky Nikki. Once again Dr Choi and his amazing staff were…read morethere to compassionately there to assist us with this difficult transition. We are so blessed to have found this wonderful doctor and his team! NIKKI is in doggie heaven, playing with her brother Buddy and Jake.

I've been bringing all five of my pets to this clinic for years. It's conveniently located, and…read moretheir pricing for routine exams and vaccinations is reasonable. Unfortunately, beyond those basic services, I have very little positive to say about my experiences. The front desk staff have consistently been unhelpful and often come across as though they don't genuinely care about the animals or their owners. My experiences with the veterinarian have been equally disappointing. The focus has often felt more centered on selling medications and prescription food than finding practical, long-term solutions. On multiple occasions, when one of my pets simply needed a few extra minutes to get comfortable, I was told, "I don't have time to deal with this." That lack of patience and compassion is difficult to overlook. To make matters worse, any services beyond routine care are significantly more expensive than other veterinary clinics in the area. Most recently, I took my dog in for a visit, and he ended up with fleas. While frustrating, these things happen. I requested flea medication and was told there would be a five-business-day wait. I then placed an order through Chewy, which only required the clinic's approval. Chewy confirmed that Nordahl Pet Clinic received the authorization request on Monday. By Thursday evening, I still hadn't heard anything, so I called the clinic. Initially, they acted as though they had no record of the request, and the call was disconnected. When I called back, they suddenly located it but told me it would take another three to five business days just to approve the prescription. The experience left me feeling as though approving prescriptions through Chewy was a much lower priority than having customers purchase the medication directly from the clinic. After years of bringing my pets here, I'm disappointed that this has been my experience. Unfortunately, I won't be returning, and I can't recommend this clinic based on the care and customer service I've received. I hope this feedback encourages the clinic to improve its communication and customer service so future clients have a better experience.

EXCELLENT! Dr Sherman is the Real Deal, Loves animals, Very Knowledgeable Doctor, Great…read morecommunicator! Small, yet very qualified Veterinary Clinic! Very fair prices..... After years of being bent over by our local Vet, we finally made the decision to seek out a new Doctor for our pups...(should have done it years ago...) I read the great reviews of El Norte Vet Clinic and even though it was a little drive, we decided to give it a try.... Making an appointment was easy, the staff were friendly and helpful We had high expectations of Dr Sherman and he definitely didn't disappoint... He greeted us, then actually sat on the floor and hung out with our pups to put them at ease while he examined them... You can tell he actually loves animals, it's not all about the mighty dollar like it is with most Vets, including our former Vet..... We had exams, vaccines, and some RX for way below the prices we were used to paying.... If you're thinking about changing Vets, visit El Norte Vet Clinic, you won't be disappointed.....Your only regret will be you didn't switch to Dr Sherman way before... Highly, Highly Recommend! AAAAA+++++

Dr. Sherman and his entire staff are outstanding! My Frenchie gets quite nervous at the vet, but…read moreDr. Sherman immediately got down on the floor, sat with him, and helped him calm down. His genuine care and patience make all the difference. I couldn't be happier with the care my dog receives here. Highly recommend!

Winnie was very well taken care of for her very first visit to the vet! The staff was very…read moreattentive and professional with her. She is our first puppy so we had a lot of questions and they answered all of them. Will definitely be coming back!!

Can't say enough nice things about this veterinarian hospital and staff. I have had to bring pets…read moreto them in dire situations. First was my big Maine coon cat who was having severe kidney issues. Dr. Bowdre and staff were so thoughtful and kind and with all of their recommendations he is still thriving today. About 10 days ago my 16-year-old rescue Yorkie was failing quickly. I'll spare you the details. I was treated kindly and respectfully at a time where I was truly heartbroken. The next day I brought her in and held her to the very end. I miss her a lot, and the other dogs mourned her. But what happened before all of that was what I want you to know. The vet-tech came in with a little silver platter. On it with a tongue, depressor coated in cheese-wiz and three Hershey's kisses. She had not eaten in three days, however, she lifted her little head and enjoyed her final treats. Chocolate, you say? Something I would've never given her, however, I figured this was her Thelma and Louise moment. That act of kindness and a little bit of a chuckle still warms my heart.

They labeled a previous injury wrong and then up-sold an additional x-ray that would not have been…read moreneeded if they knew how to keep patient records accurately. We were quoted $190 and ended up spending more than $500 to find out, "oh, opps, we had the wrong leg listed." When I called to discuss getting my money back I was told that I had to wait several weeks to speak to manager. Their suggestion for a small broken one was to remove the leg, operate $$$ or put him down. Really? Ridiculous.

Does this place every have appointments available?? On three separate occasions about a year apart…read moreI tried to make an appointment, only to be told of an opening a week later.

I have been to multiple vet specialists at this facility and our little Rocky has been getting the…read morevery best care from the beginning. Most recently, we had euthanize an older member of our fur family and it was incredibly painful. Mozart was 15 years old and in kidney failure. The VSH team had a private room for all us to say our goodbyes and showed so much compassion during this difficult time. I have also been here for emergency care as well. Each time, consistent with their high level of care and communication throughout your pet's treatment. As a family with multiple rescue pets, I can absolutely recommend this practice to anyone looking for the very best care for their fur babies.

Had the unfortunate experience of dealing with an emergency with our 18mo old pup. She had suffered…read morea spinal injury about a month ago, we didn't think it was that big a deal and the local emergency vet gave us some pain meds and anti inflammatory meds. No improvement after about 10 days so I took her to her normal vet who diagnosed IVDD (not uncommon in long, low dog breeds). Unfortunately she was already showing signs of neurological distress in her hind legs. Local vet referred us to VSH. Pros of VSH: They did actually seem to care about the condition and welfare of our pet. They were able to see us same day and we drove 45min to get seen asap We didn't wait to be seen once we arrived. They had already reviewed the chart from our vet and were ready to examine and treat. Cons: The cost was out of this world. I understand that surgery, whether animal or human, is not cheap. But we were quoted $12,500-$15,000 with an additional $5,000 in post op care and follow up. I honestly don't know how some people could possibly afford to cover that cost. The decision to treat or manage pain and eventually euthanize would be unbearable. How do you explain to your kids that the animal CAN be saved but it would put most lower/middle class families in a potentially crippling financial position. Must be heart wrenching. I don't believe services should be rendered without payment. After all, these are specialists who studied and trained for years to do what they do. But, to think that some animals and families may be devastated by these prices breaks my heart.

There are not enough words to express how grateful we are for everyone at Village Vet. For years,…read morethe doctors and staff took exceptional care of our dog, Milo. At 18 years old, he underwent chest tumor surgery twice, and both times the staff went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable. The first time my husband and I were so worried all day and then we walked into the office and we saw him up front by the reception desk with a blanket over him so they could keep an eye on him. As Milo got older, we knew our time with him was becoming limited. When we had to make the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye, every member of the staff treated both Milo and our family with incredible kindness, patience, and gentleness. They made one of the hardest days of our lives a little easier to bear. A week and a half later, my husband and I are still struggling with the loss of him. I am currently 28 and I've had Milo since I was 13. he was our best friend. We just got home today and checked the mail and we had received a sympathy card personally signed by the staff members. Village Vet has been there for us through some of Milo's biggest challenges and through his final goodbye. Their compassion, professionalism, and genuine love for animals are unmatched. We will be lifelong customers, and we cannot recommend Village Vet highly enough. Thank you for loving and caring for Milo as if he were your own. We will never forget it.

They are sweet people, not pushy at all about anything your pet might need & they tell you what…read morethings are going to cost before you pay, I have been take 2 dogs & a cat to them for 2 months now & iam very happy with the service.

I have taken my cats and dog here for years. A few months ago, I took my dog in for a routine…read morevisit. About 10 mins later, Dr. Ray came out and told me a tech found a mass on my 6 year old chocolate lab. He took the time to answer my questions. I was referred to a specialist in a timely manner. If it wasn't for them, my dog might have not made it. He has had surgery and as of now is cancer free! I thank my lucky stars for all of the team at North Escondido Animal Hospital. Mel, Crystal and Dr. Ray are great! Really all of the employees are great! I'm not sure why people say they are rude. I've never experienced that. Their prices are very reasonable compared to other vets. I highly recommend this vet for your pets. I love hearing them sweet talk my dog when he is there getting treatment. They really do like animals and it shows.

This vet used to be a no frills option where you knew they wouldn't try to pressure you into…read morespending thousands of dollars every visit. Not anymore. I took my dog in for a yeast infection in her ear. She had this a year ago and the vet cleaned it out really well and put some medicine in and sent us on our way. It was quick and efficient and super reasonable. Today we came in for the same issue s year later and they told me the vet that day doesn't examine the animals in the room with you. Ok. They took her back. After AN HOUR my son had to go to the bathroom. We were lead down a dark dingy hallway to a bathroom and we saw our dog in the back. When we were walking back my son tried to pet a dog that appeared to be owned by an employee (sitting in front of a desk) and the dog tried to bite him and aggressively started barking. After an hour and half I said we needed to leave. The doctor tried to get me to agree to 4 different oral meds in addition to drops. It felt like she was trying to scare or shame me into doing all of this treatment and her explanations for what was going on and what could have caused it were insulting to anyone with intelligence. Since the ownership has changed I was looking forward to a new vet. The last two times I have gone (in the last 3 months) the tone has changed drastically and both times I came in for something pretty minor but felt very pressured to agree to thousands of dollars of tests and treatments that were not necessary. Some people do like to get all the things possible but those people take their dogs to nice vet offices where they expect to pay a lot- not dingy old offices that haven't been updated in 30 years- maybe they're trying to raise funds for a remodel now! I will mention we tend to be on the conservative side for treatment options (with our dogs and humans!) We would like to start less aggressive and then increase as needed. We will now have to find a vet that fits in with that philosophy

i am so pleased with the wonderful care my dog Finn has gotten there. Dr Young is iwonderful and…read moreso is Dr Kinley. Also Heather is a tremendous asset to the place. She has such a caring touch! Dr Kinley called me today concerning my dog Finn's seizure. I am so happy I switched to them a couple of years ago and feel at ease I have wonderful , competent, caring people looking after my dog Finn Thank you for all that you do everyday!!

It's with a heavy heart I have to downgrade my review…read more I really loved the office staff and thought very highly of Dr. Young, but it seems ever since they moved and expanded, they lost their personal touch. My partner and I recently adopted a dog and went for his first check up. The office was busy with a lot of dogs..one was very aggressive. We were brought into a room by an overworked and overstressed employee and sat there for a while waiting for Dr. Young. The exam was fine. No concerns there. A few weeks later, I called the office to ask a question. They called me back the next day. Totally acceptable turn around time, but prior to them expanding, they would've called back the same day. I recently called the office to ask another question- regarding a medication and increasing the dose. They never returned my call. It's hard for me to recommend this office. I miss the personal touch of a small office where the staff is calm, they know all the animals and their parents, and return phone calls.