I asked my dog trainers at K-9 Solutions for a veterinarian recommendation, and they suggested Saint Francis Pet Clinic, mentioning that they all use them. Based on that, we decided to make the switch--and I'm very glad we did. We've had several visits so far, and every experience has been excellent. The facility is clean, organized, and well maintained, with a comfortable waiting area and spotless exam rooms. The doctors are professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. The office staff are just as impressive--friendly, efficient, and very knowledgeable. One moment that really stood out to me was when I ordered heartworm medication online after picking some up in the office. When they received the prescription, they personally called me to confirm the date of my dog's first dose to make sure I didn't give it too early. I've never experienced that level of attentiveness from a vet before, and it truly impressed me. I highly recommend Saint Francis Pet Clinic to anyone looking for a caring and professional veterinary team. read more

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I have been taking my kitty to St. Francis Pet Clinic for about a year now, and I couldn't be happier with the care he has received! Dr. Pelton is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and takes every situation seriously. I like that he has a very direct, no-nonsense approach. He is never one to sugarcoat things. He is logical, straightforward, and focused. The receptionists, veterinary assistants, and the entire staff have always been incredibly accommodating, professional, and kind. I especially appreciate that Dr. Pelton doesn't make decisions based on emotion or guesswork. He approaches things logically, takes concerns seriously, and is very thorough in making sure nothing is overlooked. You can tell that he takes his job extremely seriously and is committed to doing what is best for his patients. I feel so fortunate to have found St. Francis Pet Clinic and a veterinarian I can trust completely with my sweet boy. I highly recommend Dr. Pelton and his entire team to anyone looking for a veterinarian who is knowledgeable, thorough, honest, and truly excellent at what he does!!! read more

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Cancel my appointment on 17 February and to make it on 17 March because it's gonna rain and I've been going there for years and years and they're always nice and take good care of my dog read more

Very saddened to have to write this but I do believe that the way my cat passed away was due to the care he received at St. Francis. He was constipated on a Friday, they gave him an enima and sent him home with some meds. He seemed to be fine after that and then he had trouble urinating. We brought him back in a week later and they said his bladder ruptured (after telling us they would perform a seemingly routine procedure). I do believe he was handled in poor care because we went back and he was hooked up to oxygen and that will forever be the way I remember seeing him suffer at the end. Heartbreaking. read more

Bedside manner sucks with Dr. Pelton. I have been going here for 12 years, first with cats for the last 5 years with Cisco my King Charles Spaniel. I was there today for his annual check up and just like the last visit, he was condescending and made some rude comments about Cisco being too unruly for him to deal with. I will stay with St Francis but not see Dr. Pelton again. read more

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I have been going to St Francis Per Clinic for 15 years and have always experienced an extremely caring and attentive staff and veterinarians. I have recently encountered a very scary near death condition with my dog, Frances (who I named after the clinic) , and the expertise and attention to detail, always fitting in any urgent needs, that Dr Jeff Pelton has graciously provided is beyond my greatest expectations. We are fortunate to have such great care as St Francis provides to our community'. read more

Wonderful staff and terrific care. We have 4 dogs all under the care of Dr Lawrence. She's just simply the best vet I've ever experienced. Thank you. read more

I had an emergency with my oldest dog and the care she and I received was superb. The staff seems to intuitively know exactly what a distraught pet owner needs..their calmness and kindness went a long way that day. I am just so grateful to the entire crew at St. Francis, from the receptionist to the marvelous Dr. Kellye Harmon. You cannot have a better, more careing group of people in which to entrust your animal's care. They gave me detailed instructions for my pet's aftercare and even though the waiting room was filling up, the vet and vet techs did not rush us out the door, but really took the time to answer questions and make sure that this pet owner was steady and ready to provide my beloved old girl with the care she needed and knew exactly what to look for in terms of complications...and to not hesitate to call them with questions. Just the BEST CARE ever, I am truly appreciative for the St. Francis crew!!!! read more

There is no better vet in Santa Barbara than St. Francis Pet Clinic. Every single vet is carrying, knowledgeable and helpful. Dr. Pelton always figures out a way to get you in, makes sure your dogs are taken care of and takes the time to explain things. Dr. Lawrence is also amazing. She was the first person I met at St. Francis. She's smart and carrying. And let me tell you a story about Dr. Harmon. My poor boy had stomach/colon issues and it was late in the day/early evening. Dr. Harmon went above and beyond to help my boy and the whole team at St. Francis (techs and front desk) did as well. And they all follow up, to check in and make sure your fur babies are doing well. When it's hard to find a good vet or even get your dog in to see a vet around town, the caring veterinarians at St. Francis always figure out a way to make sure my fur babies are taken care of. Thank you St. Francis team! Simply the best!!! read more

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I think our animals are fortunate to have such fantastic clinic in Santa Barbara as St. Francis. My precious dog developed a very fast growing tumor on her paw, and I took her in and they scheduled surgery and removed it right away. The fine veterinarians, the vet techs, the girls that work the front desk are all most helpful and professional people. The care my dog got was so helpful and she is doing well, thanks St. Francis! read more

Dr Lawrence and Dr Harmon are wonderful. Dr Pelton is horrible. I wouldn't go to him if he were the last vet on Earth.

The best pet care in town! Dr Harmon is a caring, professional, fantastic human being. She keeps you informed of what is happening with your pet and really gives that extra special care. Highly recommend! read more

Thank you Dr. Harmon and all the very nice and professional staff. I highly recommend St. Francis Pet clinic. For over 16 years my pets have received the best medical care. read more

Very, very happy with St. Francis and Dr. Harmon is the best. The entire staff is friendly, helpful and we especially appreciate that the several vaccine appointments we have had were always perfectly on time...no waiting. Or if we have an issue pop up, we are able to get in to see a vet without delay. We are so fortunate to have them to care for our Lexi. read more

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I kindly called for my dog come in for a checkup and the lady rudely said on the phone that they haven't been taking new clients for 3 years and they have no type of waiting list. She made it very clear they don't want new business. I've never called an establishment that turned away clients and doesn't want any new clients. As a business woman, that is not a smart move. Old clients don't last forever. How strange is this vet? They say on the website " the clinic has been providing progressive, compassionate, and comprehensive high quality veterinary care". Yet, this clinic lacked compassion, not providing any kind of progressive vet care. The website tricks the average client into thinking this a friendly place we're all are welcome. WRONG, not all are welcome. If I could rate 0 stars I would. Thank goodness I saved my time and money but not going to this sad excuse for a vet. My sweet dog deserves more and sure do I. read more

Had an emergency with my dog this morning and they took him right in. thank goodness it wasn't anything too bad. I've been bringing my dogs here for 26 years and always great caring service. read more

I've taken my dogs and cats to St. Francis for 30 years. Dr. Pelton has been excellent taking care of my hospice certified therapy dog. Great staff, great location. 5 stars! read more

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I love this place. Dr.Harmon is amazing. They were fully booked but she made time to take a quick look at my dog's sore ear. Kingston is sleeping better and we are both very grateful. read more

Totally negligent record keeping. They purged their system of records so I am unable to get proof of rabies vaccination to move my pet to Hawaii. This will cost me a YEAR to wait between shots & thousands of dollars in boarding while I am separated from my emotional support animal. Beyond disappointed in the way this business is run read more

The staff and doctors are the best. They are especially caring and take every step to keep us informed of all the procedures. And they always follow up to make sure our loving pet Lucy is doing fine read more

Thank you to the lovely, caring and brilliant Dr Lawrence who has been the best veterinarian to my little pup Lola ever since she was 6 weeks old and for all the years since then. The whole team at St. Francis Pet Clinic are wonderful. It's a pleasure to go there and know your beloved pet/member of the family will always receive the best care. read more

Our dog needed oral surgery and the doctor and entire staff provided the most amazing care. Dr. Harmon is EVERYTHING you could want in a vet...she is competent, caring, and her love is definitely felt by your pet (and the owner too!) It is wonderful when someone genuinely appreciates how special your dog/cat is and works so hard to keep the animals healthy and happy. Dr. Harmon goes all out everytime. I was so nervous about my little old dog, and she did fantastically during and after the surgery. The staff provides ongoing communication and the homecare instructions were so clear. Also, no surprises in the cost...the billing was fair and clear (although, honestly, I thought it should have cost more, but am glad it did not:) Thank you to everyone who gave my little Cookie the loving care she deserves. I believe that her fast and easy recovery is not only due to Dr. Harmon's skill, but to the loving atmosphere that surrounded her at St. Francis. The team goes all in...just the BEST experience...if your dog needs surgery, I totally recommend St. Francis. Love them all! read more

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On time, friendly, knowledgeable, compassionate with me and my dog, convenient location, what's not to like. I highly recommend St. Francis to all who love their pets. read more

Be diligent in your veterinary choices-- The care I hoped to find for my dog at this clinic is more important than the size of the credit I reasonably requested--a small fraction of the thousands I was billed and remitted. To defend ignoring the signs of what was acute pneumonia became profoundly serious for my dog. I would love to stand corrected, however I find no reason to trust St. Francis clinic--not in their office management, nor for the care I needed for my dog. The above response from St. Francis clinic comes almost six weeks after my review AND is unsupported by any facts or documentation I can find. I cannot locate any discount, credit, nor refund issued by this clinic to my credit card. It is not what somebody says but rather, what they actually do. In my case, there is a lot of disparity between words and action--even apparently to the point of asserting they made a non-existent credit to my account on a public forum. Take your companions to a trustworthy, honest, reliable veterinary practice--you have many options other than St. Francis in the Santa Barbara and surrounding area. read more

DO NOT take your pet here. The vets are younger and clearly lack experience. They have been too non-chalant about issues and let them get too far. One was redeemable because of anti-biotics but this latest mistake is causing my girlfriends best friend to be taken from us FAR TOO SOON. She went in about a lump that appeared out of nowhere but was bushed off saying it was nothing. Then a 2nd larger lump nearby appeared out of nowhere too and was brushed off as a muscle issue, which never made sense to me because she was running and jumping just fine. Then it kept getting bigger and worse and was still being bushed off. Until all of a sudden it was really really bad and they told her "oh, sorry your dog has cancer". They let it get too bad and spread too far to come back from. Let our mistake going here be a warning to others about their lack of experience. read more

St Francis makes a point of seeing pets who need urgent care and accommodating regular visits. The staff is always pleasant and professional. Dr Pelton takes time to explain everything thoroughly. Soemetimes parking is difficult. read more

Dr. Harmon and Vet tech Renata have been a wonderful team for our chihuahua/pit bull. Dr. Harmon has offered us every possible solution to make visits more comfortable for him and safe for all concerned. He's become quite comfortable with "Aunt Kellye" at this point, despite her propensity for poking him with sharp things (followed by many treats, of course). Every staff member at this clinic is friendly, kind and helpful. We have been bringing our cats and dogs here for many years and wouldn't consider going anywhere else. read more

We've taken on a dog from a homeless guy, and there are 'issues' we're working on. Dr Harmon and RVT Renata were SO patient, kind, low stress, and generally terrific with him when he needed vaccinations, we all, including the dog, ended up happier and more relaxed when completing the shots than when we got there. I've been going to St.Francis with all our animals for more than 30 years and appreciate them so much. Thank you. read more

Both my Labradores's have been cared for by St Francis Pet Clinic since they were 8 weeks old. Even though they have gotten their shots there, my dogs are unafraid and even go a little crazy with excitement whenever we drive up to or by the clinic. My eldest dog is now 14 1/2 and my youngest is 1 year. They have always been well cared for and loved by the doctors and staff. The clinic has always been responsive as well. They send me annual reminders for vistis. As my eldest dog turns the corner, I am turning to St. Francis Clinic for sage advice and end of life care. I know Dallas has lived a healthy and happy life, with much gratitude to this clinic. A+ read more

We have been using St Francis as our vet clinic since 2006 for our two cats. However, we are not frequent since our cats are indoor and not had any issues until recently. They are older and one started to lose weight rapidly and appetite. They are busy but were able to see her in a few days. The doctor was very thorough, gave us options for diagnosis that even considered our budget. He followed up quickly with the results and even though the diagnosis was terminal he gave the care she needed to be comfortable and allowed us and the kids time to share some quality final days together. He answered all our questions and gave us what we needed to make hard decisions. I applaud the professionalism, compassion and practical approach to care of the doctor and all the staff we interacted with on our few visits. read more

Best vet in town, hands down. Doctors there actually think through problems and help owners address underlying issues. More than just a bandaid service. Receptionists are also very kind and helpful. St. Francis has gone above and beyond repeatedly with my dog. read more

St. Francis Pet Clinic truly deserves all the praise in the world. I honestly feel like everyone there cares about each and every animal that walks through their doors. Dr. Oliver is very knowledgeable and is extremely accommodating. My dog definitely had a great first visit there. Their puppy package (for shots, deworming, physical exam) is affordable for a college student like myself. I'd definitely recommend this pet clinic to anyone who has a furry best friend. read more

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As dog owners, for over 50 years. we not only see the great care given to our dogs at St Francis, caring knowledgeable Vets and staff ...but our dogs are very comfortable there...no fear or anxiety when they arrive just curiosity. We are so grateful to have St Francis Pet Clinic in Santa Barbara. read more

You can trust St. Francis to take good care of your pet. Very attentive and thorough.

The top notch vets and staff have been caring for our dogs and cats for over 20 years, starting with Dr. Faoro and now with Dr. Kelly Harmon. Our concerns and needs are always met. We always hear back from Dr. Harmon when we leave a message. She always remembers our dogs' needs and personalities. They truly care about our animals and treat them like the beloved family members that they are. We have never had a remotely negative interaction. In short, top notch medical care and kind customer service. Five stars is not enough! read more

I just had to have my very elderly cat euthanized. Abbie (one of the techs) and Dr. Harmon were beyond sympathetic and caring. They were absolutely wonderful and made a horrible agonizing decision easier to make. A few days later, his 'aquamains' were ready for me to pick up. (That means they do the cremation in water instead of fire.) They were nicely boxed, and put inside an elegant drawstring bag, and included a certificate of aquamation for my cat and a wooden pendant with his pawprint. I would highly recommend this vet clinic. It's small and homey, not big and impersonal. read more

I moved here recently from the East coast and I was worried because I felt as if I was leaving behind one of the best veterinarians I had ever worked with. Fortunately for me I felt I have found the West coast version! Dr. Morgan was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was caring, thorough, and my pets loved him. Even my cat was calm and curious around him which is unusual. They prescribed a over-the-counter medicine to me and in my experience pet clinics usually up-charge these medications a lot. I looked online and St. Francis was selling it for less than you can find anywhere online. What an amazing place! read more

Dr.Pelton is a wonderful veterinarian. He is so caring and explains everything so thoroughly. He sits down on the floor and gets at ground level with my dog. He knows my dog's history and I am very grateful to have him care for my sweet Judy! read more

St. Francis Pet Clinic is the best vet office we could ever hope for! We heard about them through word of mouth from two very happy clients (cats AND dogs). When my husband and I adopted a puppy back in 2015, we brought her here. From the minute we walked in, we knew that she would be well taken care of. The puppy package, which is all the vaccines and necessary puppy visits is quite affordable. All the members of the staff are friendly, and loving towards all the animals. Our pup has seen Dr. Harmon and Dr. Oliver and she has a great experience with both! They are able to calm her down well, and we completely trust them with all our vet needs. We are so happy to have these wonderful vets and healthcare for our beloved pup! read more

Thank you so much! I had the worst experience when our pet was chocking. Not knowing the pet hospitals around Someone told me to run to St Francis I rushed our pet while he was chocking from a chew bone. As soon as I rushed in I told the receptionist "My dog is chocking" She dropped what she was doing to help our dog She helped me to write my paper work While I had my mommy moment. They helped and took care of our boy I did what I could to help him but I feel that their fast response made it possible I would love to have my dog come back but we live in Thousand Oaks which makes it a drive. I thank every crew that helped me through the process. I wouldn't doubt one second for anyone to take their pet here. Thank u a million from the bottom of our hearts! read more