I choose to come here thinking they were different than other money hungry vets. I was incorrect. Dr. Dee was more into adding tests that I felt were unnecessary and when declined a test said ' well just so you know, you are declining a test that can kill your cat' Who says that to someone who is already crying and has spent thousands of dollars. But ONE test I dont do will kill my cat. Very unprofessional. No bedside manner. Wont be back to this facility if I know this doctor is working. Had lovely staff though and I live in Imperial Beach.... Shame. Beware - Choose the emergency veterinary hospital over this doctor. read more

Honest and upfront about what was going on with my pet and what my options were! I appreciated the staff's help greatly.

We visited Seacoast Vet for the first time with our 11 year old Nina Simone (Bichon Frise). Dr. Dee and her staff were prompt in coming to the car to get Nina (due to covid 19). They were friendly and knowledgeable. The communications was awesome. Every step of the way Dr. Dee came out to explain what she was doing for Nina. I saw her doing this for others waiting for their pet as well. The overall experience was nice due to the current situation. I get a little anxiety when I'm unable to be in the room with my dog to make sure she is ok but Seacoast Vet eased a lot of it. Great overall customer service. Nina seemed to like them as well. read more

Finally adopted a puppy after many years of indecision, but I knew that I would be taking him to SeaCoast Vet for his exams and vaccinations. I've known Dr. Dee for many years and have always been impressed with her love & caring for all animals. She and the staff at SeaCoast treated my puppy like a king and were happy to answer all my newbie questions, even with all the restrictions required by Covid regulations. Looking forward to keeping my puppy healthy into adulthood with their help and care. read more

My pet received excellent care and all of the staff members were friendly and attentive. I was able to get an appointment quickly and felt very welcomed and informed. Dr. Dee did an excellent job diagnosing and caring for my dog. Other vet offices that I have been to have not tested to see what exactly is causing my dog's recurring infection. Dr. Dee was able to get rid of the problem long term because of her precision and expertise. Highly recommend! read more

I absolutely love Doctor Dee and her staff. I've been bringing my pets here for years. We had some challenges and sad moments but she has treated it all like they were her own pets. She always explains the what and the whys along with a thorough explanation of charges. Never leaves until you have the bug picture. I've worked for a vet for years and know first hand that pet parents can get so worried during difficult times. Dr. Dee does her best to keep emotional moments calm. I would trust her judgment. Definitely would recommend. read more

I took my puppy to Seacoast back in 2018 because I needed someone to see him quickly because he wasn't eating (he had a parasite). We ended up signing up for the puppy plan, which made the whole first year's shots and neuter so easy. I switched to a vet closer to my home in 2019, and they never compared even closely to the service and price for care that I got at Seacoast. Since we just added some new kittens to our family, I decided to make the switch back to Seacoast. We got our first round of shots today, and I was very impressed with the check in procedure, speed of taking my cats and getting the estimate, and the time it took to get the work done. I will be going back for the kitten plan, and trust that Dr. Dee isn't going to upsell me like my last vet did. read more

I struggled for years with my cat Bobby girls urinary issues, taking her to see three different vets. Then I moved back to IB and took her back to Dr. Dee remembering how nice it was. Bobby is now back to being her normal self! My other cat was just in today because she is showing early signs of kidney disease. Signs I would have missed if it weren't for Dr. Dee's suggestions. Unfortunately since animals can't tell us what's wrong sometimes it takes different tests that may seem unnecessary, but I have never left feeling taken advantage of- Dr. Dee always explains the process and doesn't push for anything other than my girls health. I miss seeing the little sign with their names on it when they have appointments, but I appreciate the measures taken for COVID, even if it means I can't be with them during visits. read more

Our maltipoo Zsizsi was squinting, so we brought her to Dr. Kara. After a couple diagnostic tests in-office, she determined that Zsizsi had ulcers in her eyes and prescribed a regiment for eye care, explaining everything carefully. She also wanted her to see a vet ophthalmologist because her symptoms were so severe. I called both places she recommended, but neither could see her for six weeks. Dr. Kara immediately emailed both, explaining the severity of the problem, and we were able to get her into surgery the next day. Thankfully, Zsizsi is doing well. I want to add that, with all of our pet's illnesses, Dr. Kara has been wonderful about communicating with us, even emailing me to check on her progress. She really cares and explains things so well to anxious pet-owners like us. read more

I would have initially given 5 stars. But after calling 3 months after my last visit to schedule a neuter, Dr. D (whom answered the phone) said we would need another exam prior to the surgery. The surgery she suggested 3 months ago that we waited for. Now my problem with this is that I've worked in This industry at several different hospitals (all AAHA, dr. D.) and never have I heard this suggestion for a neuter, especially when she checked to make sure balls were both there etc at last visit. Now, after the doctor's recommendation of waiting we are having to look for another dr that we trust won't scam our single income family. To top it off, I was hung up on when addressing this with her. read more

Do not bring your pets here if it's more than a standard checkup. This place gave my dog more shots and prescriptions than required and equaled into my dog sadly passing away. She was our baby and it broke our families heart. We took her to another vet because she wasn't getting any better through Seacoasts care, and they said the previous person must have been uneducated because their were obvious signs that our doggy did not need what they recommended and diagnosed. By this time it was too late for our dog and she passed away from poor judgment of treatment. One of the biggest concerns is when they told us our dog required surgery for her leg when the other vet x-rayed her and showed she was fine when it came to her leg and just needed joint meds. If it's not more than a standard shots, please save your doggies and your money and take them somewhere else. read more

Dr. Dee is useless and very unhelpful. My dog suffered from chronic seizures and needed medication to prevent them. She would repeatedly deny me refills and had me make repeat visits to ensure my dog was suffering from seizures. Even though she witnessed my dog seizing on her initial examination. She has no interest in bettering the lives of pets. If you love your pet please do not take them to Dr. Dee. She is very unhelpful and does not take the owner's opinions/feelings into account. read more

Our dog Freddy loves going to the vet. He always gets lots of love and plenty of treats. We havve had multiple techs and each one was friendly and helpful. The doctor is very nice and keeps us informed. If you are in the IB area and need a vet, there is no good reason to use anyone else. Sea cost veterinary group gets 5 stars from me. Keep up the great work! read more

I have had numerous canines and felines over the past 37 years! All Vets have done a really great job! Two stand out and Dr Dee and Staff stand out! Truly care about your furry friends! Go Here! You won't be disappointed... read more

So unprofessional. Awful customer service. So rude. Not hospitable at all and most of all I feel so sorrry for my traumatized pet. They lost our appointment slot and says it happens with their computers all the time . Over booked everyone with only 1 veterinarian 1 vet tech and 1 receptionist. on hand. (We waited in front in our car and stared waiting for our pet) The Quality and professionalism is depressing. They literally just want your money. Made us wait in our car for a recheck appointment and we asked prior too and they said it'll be a 30min appointment. We waited 2.5 - 3 hours in our car and they said we couldn't leave and told us to wait in front. They didn't care about my pet. They made my pet wait 2 hours for her recheck health exam when they took her away and they probably spent 5 mins to recheck and then spent the rest of the time upselling and overbooking everyone. Made us wait only to come out to proceed to upsell their packages about getting more money from us while never checking up on our pet at all. I'm furious. . This tiny office took in possible 15-18( pets) from 2pm-4pm so I'm almost sure the quality of service is not attentive or nor do they care about the well-being for your pet. They just want your money . How can you give quality service when you book so many pets in a tiny office without many workers and have like over 7 patrons parked outside waiting for their pet. They need to be more organized and need a new system . They just kept up selling and telling me to buy more things and to keep rechecking to spend more money without even checking on my pet in the first place. Neglecting my pet leaving her completely terrified. Trust me. They don't care about your pet. My pet came home super skittish,anxious, traumatized and terrified after a simple recheck. She's literally crying and trembling after a simple recheck ... I definitely don't trust this vet. I'll just stick with Banfield or Kearney Mesa vet clinic. It's also really expensive and not worth the prices. You can get cheaper vaccines and better quality service at most other places... read more

THANK YOU SO MUCH to Dr Dee and all the technicians took great care of my 12yr old Springer Spaniel today! She was not her normal self and they were so compassionate. I don't know why any of you would give them or Dr Dee one star She LOVES animals! Those of you complaining about cost should get pet insurance--it's like us having medical insurance (I'm sure you would not like to pay the upfront cost of your dr visit, labs, meds, etc and I'm not talking just a copay). No human dr would just refill medicine without seeing you first and running tests no matter how long you were on it. Your condition can change and you might need a higher or lower dose. Good to hear you went to someone else so they have less stress dealing with you...and I don't know what this other persons version of "bedside manner" is because if you want some sugarcoated lie, that's not my doc--she (and those that work there) will tell you EXACTLY what is going on and your options. You can tell them what you want and don't want them to do, then sign for it. If you can't handle the truth about the life you are charged with caring for...well...ugh. Just don't blame someone for your version if honesty. There are lots of vets to choose from, just wait on the standards to show themselves. We tried a couple different ones around town when moving here 7yrs ago--As for me and my dogos, we will stay here. read more

I gave Dr Bill, the previous owner, five stars, but stay away from the clinic now!!! I took my dog in for allergies, and they tried to pressure me into tests, tests, and more tests, in an attempt to rack up the bill. They utilize guilt tactics, trying to make you seem sub human if you dont follow their course of treatment. As I said, my dog was having seasonal allergies. He always gets them. Rather than giving him the shot with me in the room, they insisted on taking him into the back. I dont believe they ever gave him the steroid shot (typically when he gets it, the effect is immediate, he stops scratching, and he drinks tons of water, but NOTHING). When I called back later to voice my concerns, the snide receptionist, Richard, told me I would have to wait until the FOLLOWING week, as the doctor I saw was only on duty on the weekend. The vet on duty could not take two minutes to address my concerns! So I had to take my dog to IB Pet Hospital for treatment! What Bullshit! I am the Organizer for the San Diego Off Leash Meetup, and have warned all my members about this shady vet. Do yourself a favor and stay away! read more

Dr. DEE and all the staff are the most caring and compassionate humans I could ever be blessed to take care of our chihuahua who was severely injured. They have emailed and called to check on him. We don't know what his future is, but knowing that Dr Dee and staff will be with us through our journey. We will face it together. I would highly recommend them for your pet family members read more

I love Dr. Dee and so do both of my pets. Prices aren't bad and they communicate very well with the customers with phone calls and e*mails. The only down side is that the older lady at the front desk isn't very professional and never listens to what I have to say. You shouldn't be texting when I'm standing at the counter and you shouldn't talk about other customer's billing problems when I'm in the lobby. read more

Dr. Dee is the best vet! and I can't thank her, and her caring staff enough. I am so lucky to have found her. (And my dogs have all fallen utterly and completely in love with her.)The prices at Seacoast are fair and much less than other vets I've been to. Dr. Dee cares so much about her patients and always follows up with personalized emails and phone calls to check in. Not to be too emotional here, but I had to bring my first dog to be euthanized at Seacoast. Being a Registered Nurse in an Intensive Care Unit, I knew when my baby was ready to be free of his failing body. Dr. Dee and her staff shared the loss with me and helped me more than I could ever put in words. If not for this Vet, I wouldn't have adopted any other dogs and I would be missing out on the joy and love they share with me each day. If you love your pet, bring them here. You can trust that you will be treated as family. read more

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Was recommended to Seacoast vet by a friend that has been taking her dogs for a few years. They are all very nice and loving to all animals that come in to visit them. The workplace is clean and comforting for our animals. Seacoast is completely trust worthy. They do not try and push you get something if not needed and is completely honest with you. I highly recommend this vet! Also, love how they have a slideshow of all their animal patients in the waiting office! read more

Dr. Dee and her staff take excellent car of my cat each time i bring her in for a checkup or for an emergency. Dr. Dee's service is professional, excellent in quality, and family-oriented. I know that my cat and any future pets I bring are in good hands! The location is easy to find and the ambiance in the waiting room is very serene, perfect for pets who might have anxiety and for owners who are feeling worried. I would recommend Dr. Dee to anyone in San Diego who is looking for professional, family-oriented veterinary services. I am gladly willing to make the drive all the way from north county whenever I need to see a vet because her clinic is by far the best in town. read more

Staff lovely and clean place. The vet is very rude and not understanding if she recommends things that are very expensive. Felt like I was judged as a bad pet owner because I was not able to pay several thousands of dollars and declined a procedure when coming in for a completely different reason. My dog did not seem comfortable here as well. He is generally loving to all he meets and was very anxious at this place. -------- Dr in reply to your comment. I wish you spoke this tactfully at our visit. I'm sure it is your desire to take care of the animal or else you would not be a vet in the first place. You just must deal with the family member of the pet with a little more understanding when it comes to finances which is honestly none of your business when someone can't afford something. I just let you know the quote was way out of my budget when you came in with your very foul attitude talking to me like a small child. read more

Dr Dee and her girls were AWESOME! Welcoming loving place for pets and their humans. Fair prices. Absolutely adorable decor. The easel welcoming all the pets by name was very cute. This was our first visit as we just moved to IB. Happy this is the place I chose. Our two chihuahuas were taken very good care of by Dr Dee and the girls. Thank you read more

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Murphy Duffy really likes Doctor Dee! We see her often when we come to stay here for the summer read more

We love how Seacoast vet takes care of us! We can usually get a same day or next day appointment, and they are always upfront with cost and options on how to manage the bill. read more

We were trying to find a vet for my moms new dog. We received so many different recommendations for different vets in Imperial Beach, South Bay and Coronado but every time I looked up the Yelp reviews, the reviews always had great reviews along with horror stories. I finally decided you can't always rely on Yelp reviews.... You need to figure it out yourself. With that said, here comes my Yelp Review (lol): I decided to try the local Imperial Beach vet here at SeaCoast Vet Group. Right off, the staff was super friendly to Rocco and were very helpful figuring out his micro chip registry. We came in for Rocco's 1 year consult/health check up and to make sure he was up to date on all his vaccinations, rabies, flea, heartworm etc. Dr. Dee was very friendly and thoroughly checked Rocco out. She explained all her recommendations so that I could make informed decisions. Then her technician came in to review all the cost estimates and review each item (I love when businesses/doctors explain items and don't just try to force procedures... Caring for a pet becomes a partnership with the vet that way). I felt the costs are very reasonable and nothing seemed outrageous. I'm all about supporting local businesses and paying for good service. The techs and staff were going take Rocco to the back for his shots and blood procedures, and I asked if I could be present. They were very kind and accommodating as they just wanted to make sure we were ok with needles. They kindly did all the procedures in the exam room with us present. On leaving, the staff were very good about explaining any potential reactions that Rocco may have to the vaccinations and what to do. This was a positive first experience with Dr Dee, and her friendly staff at SeaCoast Vet Group. We are looking forward to a great long-term vet relationship! read more

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Dr Dee is awesome. Explained everything, sends an email explaining every detail and all lab results. Great place everyone is kind and helpful. My dogs actually are happy to on back with the technicians. read more

I literally tell everyone I know who is seeking a vet to come here. I moved a half hour away, and I am still going to take my pup down there for his check ups. They are SO worth the drive! Wonderful staff. Extremely friendly and good with pets and parents. Really affordable. Also have an online website where you can view your pup's records and reorder medicine. Only the best for my little fuzzbaby! read more

I had a very terrible first vet experience with my new puppy. The veterinarian made me very uncomfortable. She never introduced herself or identified herself as the vet. She was unsympathetic when I expressed how uncomfortable I was having to stay in the car and not be with my puppy during the procedures. She gave me no information about how the examination went. I was just given a laundry list of recommended items. When I finally found out she was the vet, I felt such a poor rapport with her that I wasn't comfortable asking any questions. I just wanted to get my poor puppy back and get away. I will never return. I don't feel she is trustworthy. read more

It boggles my mind how this place isn't rated overall with 5 stars! I decided to take the time to write a review for Seacoast Veterinary Group, because they deserve a 5-star review after what they did for me last Friday! I have a White-Shepherd puppy that just turned 1 two days ago. Unfortunately, our pup has bad separation anxiety when she's left alone. Last week I had to crate her while I was at work, since our backyard is being remodeled. When I got home from work Friday afternoon, my dog somehow managed to move her crate to the other side of the room, rip up the carpet, and was covered in blood from the left side of her face. I immediately took my dog, Nova, to Seacoast Veterinary Group and they saw Nova right away. The received top notch service from people who genuinely cared about what happened to my dog. Overall, they did a fantastic job and were reasonably priced. I'll recommend this veterinary group to anyone in the area. read more

I LOVE Seacoast Vet! Dr Dee and her team have always treated my dogs as their own. They saw my family through some of the hardest times with our old pup we had to put down last year. They always made sure she was comfortable, and gave us honest advice. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my new 8 month old pup! They always call/email to follow up on appointments, which is very appreciated. I also know I can call/email them with any questions and they will get back to me quickly with the best advice for my dog. They recommend naturalist methods as well as the best medical treatment for my dogs. Thank you Seacoast Vet for all that you do! I would highly recommend this team to anybody with pets. read more

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Dr.Dee and her staff is the best! Our 1yo husky, Ulf Gotham, and our newest fur bundle of joy, Jäger, are very HAPPY PATIENTS of hers. I recommend seacoast to all my friends and family because they are not only highly trained professionals but they treat all there patients like family. read more

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Super rude. I felt extremely disrespected. Vet was incredibly condescending. When I take my pet to a vet, I expect them to 1. Put my pet's health above anything else, especially profit and 2. Be understanding, respectful, and kind. Neither of those things were done. I receive better treatment in Mexico, believe it or not. I hate leaving bad reviews, but this experience was ridiculous. For the sake of your sanity and your pet, I do not recommend this facility. read more

We love Dr.D! I have 3 dogs and 2 cats that are all cared for by the staff @ seacoast pet clinic. I've had my male cat and mini poodle, and my late schnauzer memo, all neutered by Dr.D; she explained in detail what to expect and made sure to check up on us regularly to make sure all was well. I get reminder emails so my pets are never late on vaccines, as well as happy birthday emails!! Going to the vet is stressful usually for my babies and I, but they enjoy comming to seacoast! We love our new vet and look forward to long health lives under her care. read more

SeaCoast Veterinary Group - Pretty girl & Thor... happy & healthy - Veterinarians Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

The team at seacoast vet are awesome! My dog recently broke her leg and I brought my dog straight to seacoast vet and they saw her right away. Right when I got in they gave her a pain medication injection so that she would not be in pain and splinted her leg up so we could take her to the vet hospital. They truly care about the animals they treat and are the only veterinary team I will bring my pets to. read more

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Recently moved to IB and wanted to find a new "home" vet. Although the staff is super friendly, their prices are really high compared to other places (perhaps due to its close proximity to the beach?) $300 for them to check out a bump on my dog's cheek without doing any biopsies... Granted, they had to put him under sedation (not GA), but to walk away with them saying it's nothing at such a steep price tag was quite the shock. They also do not carry my flea medication on hand, so although I'll have to drive further to Pacific Beach for my annual check ups and meds, it's worth the drive for the significant cost savings. read more

This place is money thirsty! Our cat had a blockage in its bladder so we came here. They prescribed our cat sedation pills and told us to give them wet food only! They only checked his bladder in a matter of 2 full days. On the last day we had to pay $600 and wait about 4 days to get medication! After a week they didn't get back to us. They still haven't gotten back to us after 3 weeks so we took matters into our own hands and now our cat is healthy. If I could give this place 0 stars I would! read more

I would not recommend using this vet! Because of work, we move around quite often, and our dog has had multiple vets in the past 10 years. I can say, without a doubt, this is the worst vet we have ever used. Not only are the prices about 15-20% higher than other vets in the area, but their customer service is horrible. The first time we came my dog saw a "traveling" vet. I was charged for a full exam when all they did was look in one ear! Not even both ears and he was there for ear pain!! They did not look at any other part of him and charged and documented a full exam... The second time he didn't even get to see a vet just the vet techs. The front staff and management are very difficult to work with and desperately need training in customer service and communication skills. I am sure the regular vet is wonderful, as many people have written nice things about her. However, the management and assisting staff of the clinic have caused us to look elsewhere for our dog's care. read more

I love Dr. Dee....and her staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They are punctual and organized too. Small waiting room that is intimate and peaceful. Rooms are tiny but have all the necessary things close at hand. I have even taken advantage of a 1$ exam as a new patient, which helped things a lot! I recommend this clinic and this Vet! read more