Yesterday was our last visit with Dr. Ko and his caring staff as we are moving out of the area. Highly recommend Dr Ko as he is so calm, kind and professional. If you live anywhere near Rancho Bernardo Vet Clinic it is is well worth the drive. Thank you Dr Ko for your years of tender loving care for our beloved fur babies! read more

Wow! Dr. Ko had great ratings and now I know why!!! He is exceptionally kind, professional, caring, preventative, and thorough! He took his time to get to know my pets, caught a "borderline" test result that my previous vet never informed me about, and read both of my pups medical history and Embark DNA results on their first visit. I am so happy to have found this clinic! Thank you!!! Love, Dyson and Loki read more

Rancho Bernardo Veterinary Clinic - Dyson & Loki - Veterinarians Near Me - San Diego, California

Dr. Ko has been our cat's vet since 2020 (or 2021) when we moved to the Rancho Bernardo area. We moved to San Marcos in Nov 2022 and though there are many vets in my area, the drive to Rancho Bernardo is worth it! I trust Dr. Ko and his staff and my cats are very comfortable as they can sense how much he loves animals and takes great care of his patients and owners. Dr. Ko has performed delicate surgery on our cat Tashi and I trust him implicitly. I won't even consider services with another vet... they just won't be Dr. Ko. read more

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When Dr. Ko entered the room he bluntly said my dog smelled (and in a bad way made a face). That's why I took my doggie in, incontinence, 1st time checkup, and care. Dr. Ko should have been kinder to my Sr. doggie (15 yrs old). He instead looked for dental work and said he could operate on his teeth. I said he had that done in the past (w/another vet) and now he's older and he said he had just operated on a 20 year old dog. Dr. Ko failed to do a thorough exam of my doggie's bottom, underside and real issue of incontinence. It made me feel he was repelled by my doggie. Unfortunately, I fell victim to letting him take lab exam to see if ok to operate. A blue haired girl w/pigtails and earrings, nose rings galore gave me the cost. It looks like this place is in it solely for the money. Lack of care was shown to my dear pet. I do not recommend Dr. Ko and his money making , lack of kindness and care business. read more

I've been looking for a vet clinic for the last few years where I can entrust my cats ever since I've moved to San Diego. The clinics I've been to are either too far, too hard to get appointments, or just simply horrible. But I think with RB Vet clinic, I cautiously think I may have found the one. It's about 5 minutes from my house, situated in a residential area. It's a small place. Maybe like 3 rooms. But it's staffed pretty well. I can tell they are popular because when I called last year, they were not taking new patients. I tried again this year and finally got in. After I'm 'in", getting an appointment was not a problem. They're pretty accommodating and best of all, open on Saturdays. When I got in, I didn't have to wait too long to be seen. it's always a concern of mine how well a vet knows cats, as most vets are dog-heavy. But Dr. Ko seems a knowledgeable practitioner. My cat needed bloodwork and urine test. The doctor himself drew the blood and also urine, right in front of me in the room. That means a lot because you never know behind closed door if your fur kids are being manhandled. So being able to see it done puts me at ease. Of course not every cat/dog are candidates for in-room blood draw, but luckily my cat was behaving that day. Dr. Ko called me the very next day to let me know of the lab results. My cat ended up needing to be put on medication. He called it into a compounding pharmacy right away and I heard back from them the following day and was able to get the ball rolling. I've also emailed the office several times, and receives a response within the day. I appreciate the promptness of Dr. Ko and his staff to address my concerns and needs. It means a lot to anxious pet parents like me. read more

Proceed cautiously. Or just don't proceed. Dr Ko took one xray, told me it was lung cancer and to bring the dog back in to be put down when he doesn't eat for 24 hrs. That was it. No further investigation. No attempt at treatment, no attempt to make my dog comfortable. I was the one who had to ask for the prednisone, which was really really helpful. I got a second opinion and discovered that it was actually fluid around the heart that was killing my dog imminently. I was able to get that fluid drained twice and we were able to get the incredibly valuable time together that we both so needed. The dog smiled until the last breath. The memories from those couple weeks will last a lifetime and will help ease the pain. I would never take my pet to this place again, for any reason. I'm completely disgusted by the way the doctor handled the situation. Had I not gotten a second opinion, the dog would've been dead days later instead of weeks later. Those weeks meant the world to me. read more

Rancho Bernardo Veterinary Clinic - The love of my life - Veterinarians Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing treatment and surgery with my labrador retriever! The Techs and reception are so amazing and personable! Dr. Ko is so kind, personable and knowledgeable. You can tell everyone really cares about the animals read more

Had to take Khan (my woof) to have his teeth cleaned & two extractions. He is always shown such loving care . Highly recommend Dr Ko & his team. Thank You everyone read more

Rancho Bernardo Veterinary Clinic - Le Rouge at the vet - Veterinarians Near Me - San Diego, California

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Love this vet. They are so nice and spend time talking and explaining things to me. They are kind and talk to my dog to make him feel comfortable. Great prices and they don't try to upsell unnecessary treatments. read more

From the moment you walk into this clinic you are treated with friendliness and consideration. The front desk staff are reflecting Dr. Ko's manner. All of the great reviews are true. Not just expertise and professionalism - add to that taking the time in a busy practice to make sure I could find further needed specialized care for my little dog. Seeing to me when I didn't have an appointment. I feel that I have the care of a top notch professional and that makes me and my little dog happy and content. Thank you! read more

Very friendly, quick and helpful! Will definitely come back for other very needs. Dr followed up with us the next day and was very gentle with our cat. read more

Amazing staff. I was comfortable leaving my baby Gracie with them. I checked out 2 other recommended places by my pet insurance but the staff won me over. read more

Excellent clinic, care, customer service and bedside manner from the doctor. They have been great in providing the care needed for my pup. I would highly recommend. read more

Dr Ko is the best. He really cares for our pets & gives the best treatments & is very knowledgeable & honest. I would highly recommend him & trust him fully. He saved my dog's life more than once& extremely grateful for his kindness. read more

I do not write reviews very often but I feel I should give credit where credit is due. Dr Ko and his staff are nothing short of outstanding in their care for the animals. read more

Dr. Ko and his staff have always been prompt, courteous, effective, and professional in providing expert care for our pets. We depend on Dr. Ko's expert and thoughtful care to be sure of our friend's health. read more

This group is the absolute best vet I have experienced. I would recommend everyone to their pet care. Each of the staff was kind and helpful, they are efficient and polite. They were able to quickly answer phone calls and help my pet be seen in a timely fashion. They gave me a heads up to have my pet fast prior to the appointment in case he needed a surgical service and could get it same day -- which he did. That heads up and flexibility was so helpful and convenient, it helped save me multiple trips out. They were able to fit his additional services on the same day and I felt comfortable leaving my pet in their care. The vet, Dr. Ko, was so kind, gentle and patient. My dog does have some anxious tendencies, and Dr Ko approached him expertly. I felt heard and that he addressed my concerns, he also gave me time and space for questions, which was sooo refreshing as I know many providers are rushed for time. They kept me well updated and were transparent (and very reasonable) with the pricing. They called to check back in and helped accommodate me and my schedule for picking my dog up. My dog is my best friend and I am always nervous to leave him in the care of others, but I know that at Rancho Bernardo Vet Clinic, he was going to be taken very well care of. When I picked him up, they made sure Dr Ko was able to come chat, answer any/all the questions I had and he was so patient and kind. He explained how the procedure went and the medications my dog was going to take. He discussed the important things to do for aftercare/things to avoid and the timeline of recovery. I genuinely have never had such a great experience at the vet and if you're considering taking your pet here, I can confidently say you won't be disappointed. read more

I can't thank them enough for the excellent care they provide to my dogs. They are so responsive and caring. The ENTIRE team is wonderful! Recently, we had to sedate my anxious pup for dental and ear cleaning and to remove a cactus needle from his paw. I was a nervous wreck but they were so kind and allowed us to stay as long as needed. They also do their best to fit you in if there's something urgent. I've been to many vet clinics and I've never seen such compassion and care towards animals. They truly are the best! read more

Rancho Bernardo Veterinary Clinic - My baby - Veterinarians Near Me - San Diego, California

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I would give this place 10 stars if I could! From the lady that answers the phone and got me scheduled ASAP so I can have my doggy taking care of ! The prices are really fair and good ! They explain me everything that needed they were very respectful and fun and polite! They really took a good care for my dog ! Thank you again guys ! Will highly recommend this place ! read more

We love Dr. Ko and the staff at Rancho Bernardo Veterinary Clinic! They have always been really kind and go above and beyond to try to accommodate our many dogs in emergencies. Dr. Ko is transparent and seems to genuinely care. I appreciate that they have always been patient when discussing treatment options, and I 100% trust that if they are recommending a diagnostic procedure, it's necessary. We feel lucky to have found Dr. Ko and the A+ team at Rancho Bernardo Veterinary Clinic! read more

Love Dr Ko and his team! We've been going to Dr Ko for 10 years now. He's provided excellent care to our dog and cats over the years. He went above and beyond to care for my senior medically complex cats and is now providing the same high quality care for my younger cats. He's a great diagnostician and doesn't oversell on treatments. Highly recommend! read more

Once again Dr. Ko and his extraordinary had staff came to our rescue!! Herbie got stung by a bee late in the afternoon and was having a bad reaction. I called the office and even though it was almost time for them to close I was able to bring him in immediately. He got the emergency care he needed for these excellent caring folks. I have been with Dr. Ko for these last 10 years with multiple pets and have never gotten anything but the most outstanding care. Thank you Dr. Ko and team for being there whenever we need you!!! read more

I absolutely adore the team at this clinic. Dr Ko and the rest of the team are all patient, kind, welcoming and warm. I call just about every week (yeah, I'm annoying) and they always listen to my concerns and give me the best advice. The prices are incredibly reasonable as well. Dr. Ko exceeded my expectations in a vet. He always takes his time, and gives a thoughtful analysis. You can tell he genuinely cares about your pet, and your concerns. He also has a great sense of humor which is helpful when you're anxious and worried about your precious pet. The entire team seems to remember every dog or cats name, and always gets excited to see my pup. I feel so grateful I was able to find this place. We drive in from Carlsbad and I wouldn't change a thing to have a vet that I trust with my puppy. My puppy had to have sedated x rays and I was an anxious mess that day. One of the staff members brought me back to see my puppy and was cuddling her and kissing her like she was her own dog. It made me feel so at ease to leave my pup there for anything because I know they love her and care for her like their own. I just can't thank them enough for taking good care of Honey when she had a shoulder injury. She's on the mend and I could not be more grateful. Thank you!!!!! read more

Rancho Bernardo Veterinary Clinic - Cuddling my little honey after her X-rays - Veterinarians Near Me - San Diego, California

My entire family uses this extraordinary veterinary clinic. Compassionate loving thorough We have recommended it many times. If you are in our locale be sure to call them! read more

Even while construction was going on, still felt safe and appointment went smoothly and informative, and very helpful, as evidenced by my dog's health and happiness. Thank you read more

Dr. Ko and his staff are wonderful!!! They are always friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. We have been taking are cats there for years and would highly recommend them. They've always treated our pets as family. I've also seen them interact with other animals and they are always caring and compassionate. Can't say enough good things about them. read more

We recently switched from our old vet to the RB Veterinary Clinic and we couldn't be happier. Everyone was super friendly and our dog was super comfortable there. You can tell everyone who works there loves animals. I also like that they don't try to upsell you like some other vet offices. Go with RB Veterinary Clinic for your loving animal. You will be happy! read more

I started going to this vet when we moved to San Diego a couple years ago. My first experience there was great. Very kind and professional staff and Dr. Ko is very knowledgeable. They're super chill and non-judgmental as well. I remember knowing I liked them a lot when the vet tech said the phrase "you're his mom, you know best" after bringing my dog in to get his back leg looked at after a likely torn CCL a couple years ago. No emotional baiting or pressure to get a ton of tests and procedures done. They suggested some supplements and stayed in touch with me while his leg healed on its own without surgery. I wasn't opposed to surgery if it were necessary, but it was nice to not be guilted or pressured into it. Today, my same little guy got his teeth cleaned and I cannot express to you the level of genuine care and love they showed my baby. He's getting a little older and is a smaller breed so I worry about him going under anesthesia. I'm so glad I found this vet, highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Rancho Bernardo Veterinary Clinic - Veterinarians Near Me - San Diego, California

Need a new vet called to ask about services. The lady who answered the phone was very dismissive. She said we are not accepting new patients. We need to take care of our current patients first. I agree with that last part. I asked if there was a wait list, yes but no longer accepting new names. I was not rude or disrespectful it was just all matter of fact. So I took my cat to Kahoots for the immunizations. It was easy and a lot less expensive. read more

This was my first time meeting Dr. Ko and he was great. Both very thorough but also willing to listen to me and work with my budget, etc. The staff was great. When I called to schedule the person who answered and scheduled was very helpful and honest about what might work best (since they are under construction currently) and then when I arrived - early - for my appointment the techs/staff were super acomodating. Everyone was very gentle and kind but also very aware of other patients, etc. I really liked Dr. Ko and would take other animals to him. read more

I've trusted Dr. Ko and his staff with the care of my dogs for more than 10 years. I was so lucky to find them when I moved here and even more fortunate that RB Vet Clinic is a 5 minute drive from my home. They provide personalized service, remember your pet and its health situation from one time to the next. Dr. Ko is mindful of cost and has never suggested unnecessary tests nor treatment. On the other hand, he helps to determine what tests are needed (if any) to keep my dog in excellent health. I highly recommend taking your pet to Dr Ko in Rancho Bernardo. You should book ahead of time (clientele of this clinic has increased over the years and immediate appointments are rarely available.) However, after you have established a relationship with this clinic, they do their utmost to accommodate in case of urgent need. read more

Best vet hands down! I've been to many vets over the years and nothing compares to their compassion, kindness and honesty when it comes to services/cost. This vet team has helped me through the loss of a pet and majorly surgeries of my other pets. Even though I just moved an hour away they will still be my vet, it's 100% worth the drive! I cant recommend them enough!! read more

I brought our 13-year-old Silky Terrier to see Dr. Ko for the the first time on Friday afternoon, April 22nd. Despite the fact that I had made an appointment elsewhere by mistake and wasn't on their appointment list, they asked me what was going on and offered to squeeze us in if we could wait ~30 minutes. We were specifically referred to Dr. Ko by a dear friend, so we waited. He immediately identified probable severe anemia, ran a blood test that confirmed it and proceeded to call two different veterinary hospitals to see if they could take our pup in over the weekend to run tests and see what is causing her anemia. He was concerned enough to recommend that I not wait until Monday, but drive directly to the hospital. His office only charged me for the blood test - no visit fee, no "time" fee for his time calling two different hospitals or sitting with me to explain why it was serious. I can't speak highly enough of this level of service and integrity. If our pup does survive, she will be a new patient of Dr. Ko's! read more