I did research on where to take my dog for a spay for years…read more It was very stressful reading studies, forums, and different opinions on whether we should do a traditional spay, an OSS, or ultimately a laparoscopic ovariectomy (LOVE spay). After a lot of research, we decided the LOVE spay was the best option for our girl. I came across Dr. Ryan Tedder at Coastal Animal Hospital. I was nervous about the procedure, but wow, this doctor is an absolute GEM. If only everyone was like him! He took the time to fully explain the LOVE spay procedure, answered all of our questions, and eased every doubt we had. The day came, and it was a successful surgery. Dr. Tedder called afterward, walked us through exactly how everything went, and when we picked her up, he went through everything again with us and explained her recovery. This is a far drive for us, but we will absolutely make it every single time if it means receiving this level of care for our girl. If you're worried about the LOVE spay or are thinking about this clinic, I promise you this is the right place. The staff is great, with the all-star Dr. Tedder manning the helm. Thank you for taking such amazing care of our girl.

Coastal animal hospital was so great all around! They took us as a walk in emergency on a Monday…read moresoon before closing. Everyone from the front desk staff, to the nurses, to the doctors were amazing and so helpful! Even though they were closing and it was later in the evening, they took their time with us and helped us get a diagnosis. The doctor took his time to explain all possible scenarios of what could have happened and made sure we were in the know about our dog's current situation. Amazing experience all around, I am considering transferring my pet to have this be her primary care office. You can tell they care and are willing to help in times most needed!

I had a very disappointing and concerning experience at this vet office and would strongly caution…read moreothers before bringing their pets here, especially if you have a working dog breed. During our visit with Dr. Hackett, I felt like I was unnecessarily alarmed and pushed toward additional testing that turned out to be completely unnecessary. I brought in my two dogs, including my Border Collie, whose heart rate Dr. Hackett immediately treated as a serious concern. She made it sound like something could be very wrong and suggested multiple tests to rule out an emergency situation. My border collie also gets seizures which I told Dr. Hackett about and she told me she thought they are fainting spells due to his low heart rate, not seizures. Which I also got confirmations he definitely has seizures and nothing else like she suggested. After leaving very worried, I sought second opinions from other veterinarians. They all reassured me that my Border Collie's heart rate was completely normal for the breed and that they have seen even lower heart rates in athletic dogs like him despite his seizures. What was presented to me as potentially alarming was actually very typical. The same thing happened with my senior dog. Dr. Hackett told me her kidney and liver values were elevated and strongly pushed further testing, making it sound urgent. When I had another vet review the labs, they explained the values were only slightly elevated and extremely common in older dogs. They even told me she is far more likely to pass from old age before those numbers would ever reach liver failure levels. They also mentioned the slight elevation could simply be due to her high-protein diet. The experience left me feeling like fear was used to push unnecessary testing rather than providing balanced, knowledgeable guidance. It caused a lot of unnecessary stress and extra expense. Because of this, I would personally recommend seeking care elsewhere and getting a second opinion if you are ever told something is urgently wrong here.

My cat Charlie required immediate care and ultimately surgery on 8-13-25. I was so scared that I…read morewas going to lose Charlie. He hid in a large bush but was meowing in pain. He finally came out a few hours later, with help from several neighbors. He needed urgent help and I started at my neighborhood vet, Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic. Charlie and I were offered immediate assistance. All of the staff were so kind and showed great care as we determined Charlie's injuries. They were calm, and therefore, he was calm. After X-rays and CT of his organs, he showed that he had no broken bones or punctured organs/internal bleeding! However, he did require reattachment of his skin to his bones on one of his hind legs and stitches on his other leg. A huge thanks to Dr. Halsey and her team and we were sent quickly to Tell Tail Moonlight Veterinary Center in Encinitas, where they were ready and waiting for Charlie! The office staff was also very kind and caring and the facility is very clean-I didn't even detect that it was a veterinary center with my nose. Dr. Soares was very thoughtful and thorough explaining the surgery plan, and her team successfully completed the surgery, as well as a toe amputation. They worked on him well past closing time. Veterinary angels, if you ask me! Hands down, I would give my highest recommendation to both of these businesses for your veterinary needs. I saw a lot of happy pets and happy owners that day while I waited for Charlie! I'm a huge fan!

Drove from LA for my Golden Retriever Stella's TPLO surgery. Everyone at this office was…read moreexceptional! We were quoted 10k dollars in LA and I just knew we needed a day to do some research and cannot believe I found Dr Woods! If we lived closer she would 1000% be our vet. Everyone we spoke to in the lobby felt the same way we did which was very comforting. Thank you to Devin, Morgan, Marley and Hannah you all were so loving, amazing and truly caring. Thank you all so much. Highly recommend Cardiff Animal Hospital.

I don't know about the doctors here as I was trying to make an appointment today. The office staff…read morewere totally incompetent. Put me on hold in the middle of making the appointment, then a different person picked up my call and started over. She "warned" me that I needed to pay the $92 exam fee before the end of day or the appointment would be canceled. She said she would send me a link to pay. Never sent the link. When I asked how much the rabies vaccine would cost, she stammered and said she couldn't tell me but that it would be more than $30! I asked then would it be under a hundred? Said she couldn't give that information out on the phone. Really? Glad they saved me the $$.

We're from out of town and badly needed to give our pup a bath…read more Used the self grooming station and it was very clean/neat with a very large and roomy tub that had stairs for dogs to easily get up and inside. Aprons, towels, brushes and shampoo/conditioner were all available. The water pressure was great, nice and warm and also had a great high power blow dryer. If I lived locally, I'd definitely be back here often. Very fairly price at $22 and didn't feel rushed at all.

Super friendly and helpful staff. I needed to buy a new dog and had several preferences. The person…read morewho helped me did a great job helping me choose. Surprised at the reasonable price is too.

Dr Nespor is a honest, dedicated veterinarian who loves animals. His Energee Natural Flee and Tick…read more Prevention has been working for my dog perfectly.

My 1-year old cat was spayed by Dr. Konda and it was the easiest experience I've ever had with…read morespaying a pet. He put dissolvable stitches on the inside. There was no blood or swollen area. It was amazing. My cat took the cone off when we got home. I watched her and she never licked or scratched the area, therefore I didn't put the cone back on. She healed really well and she didn't show any signs of pain. Dr. Konda's technique is amazing, almost magical. If your pet needs to be spayed or neutered, please bring them to Dr. Konda. It will be the easiest experience you've ever had for spaying or neutering your pet!

Last Thursday, Bryn from Paws into Grace assisted my Charlie. I am so thankful that I was able to…read moreprovide this service for him. Miss Bryn was empathetic, patient, kind, and very professional. This was a very difficult decision for me and my family but her guidance and thorough explanations before, during, and after the process was exactly what was needed. Charlie's condition was unexpected and aggressive. I had thought I would have years left to love on him. Unfortunately, that was not the case. I hope no one ever has to be in this position to make this decision but I am glad this company and their representatives are available for families.

This group of people are the most genuine and caring people at the worst time, when you have to say…read moregoodbye to your beloved pet. They helped our princess Lollipop cross in 2024 and needed them again for our boy of Joy Cashew this time. Like with Lolli, the vet that came to the house was incredibly sensitive which helped us through this unbearable event to our hearts. When we were able to pick up the ashes and our boy's paw print & vial of hair, the girl was very sweet, kind & understanding which helped us through it. They have so many special ways to honor your pet, even jewelry made with ashes. Bless this group for doing what they do and how sensitive and kind they do it to help others through this.

Awful experience. Non communicative despite taking my payment. Had to dispute the charges with my…read morecredit card company.

Very unprofessional. The veterinarian only takes money from clients and charges too much for…read moreservices. They will prescribe a lot of remedies without properly giving prices on the remedies giving the clients a surprise once they finally thought of charging the clients for all the things they sent even though it's not needed. She's basically overcharging clients to pay her own dues without even providing great service. Dr Tamara Hebbler is even very hard to communicate with, you need to contact tons of numbers and I'm confused who I'm talking to. Not worth every penny to get service here.

My kitty needed emergency surgery. The staff here was amazing. The vet made sure to let me know I…read morecould email her anytime and she'd get back to me...and she did. She helped me know what was happening at home, Post-op, was normal and kept me calm. I live 45 minutes away and I'd always go back there!

Here's a more balanced and effective way to express your frustration while removing accusatory…read morephrasing and keeping the tone respectful but firm: *** I'm very disappointed about my father's recent experience at the Drake Center. He's traveled the country and has never encountered a situation where caring for his elderly dog cost over $1,000 without being clearly informed beforehand. My concern is that the costs were not explained to him in advance, leaving him with an unexpectedly large bill that he could not reasonably afford. As an 80-year-old veteran, he trusted the staff to be transparent about pricing, and that trust was shaken. He also has early stage dementia, which makes it worse. While I'm sure the care provided to the pets is exceptional, I strongly believe clients deserve full visibility into expected costs before services are performed. Clear communication is essential, especially when serving elderly clients. My suggestion is to get a second opinion and find a place that is more affordable.