To clarify my original post, this is one of the best Vet clinics I have used, and continue to use…read more Dr. Kmak treats not only the patient, but the human as well. She knows that the lives of pets and their humans are intertwined and she goes above and beyond to make sure all are treated!

Thank you Dr. Sutter and the entire staff for taking care of my dog over the past 12 years. I…read morereally appreciate Dr. Sutter's candid advice and explanations regarding our dog's cancer situation. I was really moved when he called us on a Saturday to check up on our dog. Thanks again for everything

We started going to VCA San Mateo about six months ago when we adopted our puppy, and overall we've…read morehad a great experience. The medical director, Dr. Bolich, is wonderful. She's incredibly smart, compassionate, and genuinely cares about the animals she treats. Even though she's very busy, she always makes herself available and takes the time to listen and make sure I feel comfortable with what's being recommended for our little pup. I really appreciate that she's open to feedback and easy to talk to. I trust her advice and also think she's just a really cool person. The office staff is also great. They're kind, friendly, and usually try to to get back to me quickly. I've only met one of the other vets, Dr. Becker, but she was also fantastic. Highly recommend!

Back in October my cat suffered a cat-esthrophic injury. He was attacked by a raccoon who chomped…read moreoff the end of his tail and nearly ripped off his foot (photo included). Dr. Bolich is our vet and I texted her immediately after the injury... she was on vacation out of state and gave me a great referral to an emergency vet. At the time, Dr Bolich was at the other site before moving to this location. The emergency vet she referred me to recommended amputation due to the injury and age of my cat (9 years old). Dr. Bolich had also said it was likely we would need to amputate due to the infection my cat got from the injury. He's an outdoor kitty and I knew if we had to amputate him he wouldn't want to live any longer. I begged Dr. Bolich to not remove his leg. She gave us a wild option: we could treat his wound with honey. It was expensive and the wound had to be re-wrapped every 3 days for a few months- but she gave us the options. We chose to take a risk and try therapy suggested knowing it might be in vain. Well, it worked. My cat isn't a nice guy to most humans - he's an ex-feral we adopted as a kitten and he can be a bit spicy, but the team Dr. Bolich has worked wonders. As you can see in his photos attached the honey treatment worked! His ligaments, muscle, skin and fat grew back in a couple months time. It's been eight months since his injury and he now has a full coat of fur covering his old wound! Dr. Jen even made friends with Jax and had him so relaxed in an uncomfortable environment. Thank you, Dr. Bolich, for your excellent and quick thinking and being open to an out-the-box treatment that saved our kitty and his leg. We meow you VCA!

Everyone is always friendly and professional. Veterinarians are transparent about treatment costs…read moreand support us in weighing the cost vs benefits of a recommended treatment. I moved to San Jose over 3 years ago and continue to make the drive to Crystal Springs because of the great service and trust I have in you all caring for my 2 dogs!

Crystal Springs has provided decent care over the last few years. That said this place had some…read moremajor facility issue late last year / early this year and was closed for months. And just this week they now apparently have a sewage backup issue and are closed (not sure for how long). None of these issues seem like their fault and are very unfortunate but does not change the fact that Crystal Springs has been unable to provide care for my dog numerous times now when we needed them. I will not be able to rely on them for ongoing care. Also found out that both Dr. Tusler and Dr. Hoppe (two wonderful vets) are on leave. Sounds like a lot of chaos and disorganization. I will continue with Crystal Springs as a backup until I can find a new vet.

I've been taking my senior Chihuahua mix to South Hillsdale to see Dr. Magner for acupuncture and…read morelaser therapy for almost a year. He originally went in for acute back pain but has been back regularly for palliative care for his arthritis and kidney disease. It has made a tremendous difference in his comfort level. Scheduling is always easy - either online or at the front desk - and all the staff are always friendly. The room for acupuncture is very comfortable for both me and my dog, with air purifiers, a white noise machine, and a heat lamp if needed (which my dog loves). Dr. Magner is gentle and kind. She thoroughly explains her treatments and has recommended many ways for me to help my dog be more comfortable in his senior years. I am very grateful to have found South Hillsdale and Dr. Magner.

I was able to make an appointment and send records without an issue. But I didn't like the vibe of…read morethe place. I heard the staff and vet talking outside the room door about whether my cat is really the breed I said she was. The vet made strange comments such as telling me that their hospital is not just for vaccines? When that's literally what they do and what I came for. Vaccines were pricy. I was a little surprised that they took my cat to the back when I'm normally present for something so quick. But other than that it was a seamless transaction

We have brought our dog here since she was 10 weeks old…read more The clinic handles her with a lot of care and has been patient with all our questions as first-time dog parents. They're also proactive about scheduling so we can lock in her next vaccine or wellness visit before we even leave, which has made it easy to stay on track.

I've been going to this pet clinic for over 15 years with multiple pets. I just rescued a dog named…read moreSofie who is about 3 1/2 years old. I've taken her too many places to get her anal glands, excreted,, and this was the first place that they told me that I should sedate her with trazodone and gabapentin before I brought her in. To be honest with you, the Vet tech was quite rude. I was pretty taken a back, considering I've taken her to many other places, and they just put a small muzzle on her and extract her with no problem. Their rebuttal, was that they had a different philosophy and that if I didn't sedate her that doing the extraction could injure her. I laughed because I had a Chihuahua and they muzzled my Chihuahua six months ago. So they are being pretty hypocritical. Basically I'm upset because I had been a loyal client for over 15 years with multiple pets, and since I disagreed with their tactics of sedating my dog before an anal gland excretion... They thought it would be best if I'd go somewhere else. They also said that sofie had deep anxiety and was in a state of fear. Sofie was uncomfortable, but so are most dogs going to the vet. I've never had this problem with this vet team. But, the dynamics have changed and Dr.G would rather drug my dog than put a muzzle on her. Yet.. they felt good putting a muzzle on my 17 year old Chihuahua 6 months ago. Definitely going somewhere else where the veterinarian team are more confident in their skills, professional and know how to communicate. They definitely have a lack of loyalty.

This was our first visit since the clinic changed ownership and we had a great experience. Dr. Zead…read morewas very kind and helpful. Sarah took wonderful care of Misa and the team made her feel comfortable throughout the visit for her vaccinations. The team was friendly and professional. Misa and I left very happy!

We've been taking our highly vet fearful dog, Riley, to Dr. Goldfarb for about two years now ( my…read moresecond review) and each visit has been a far better experience for Riley and for us than we ever imagined possible. At previous vets, Riley would cower, tremble and shake in fear and cry. None of that has ever happened at Indy's Place, but today truly shocked us. He greeted Dr. Goldfarb as usual with wagging tail and kisses, never even realized he got a couple of shots and then FELL ASLEEP on the cushion while the grown ups talked! My husband and I could not believe our eyes! He felt no stress whatsoever. And they don't just have a way of calming your pet, the medical knowledge and care are top notch too. I highly recommend Indy's Place. They're absolutely amazing!

Lynda is the BEST! We have a cabin in Arnold and use her Calaveras branch for day sitting and…read moreovernights. My dog Lido is the light of my life, and that's putting it mildly - meaning I can be a little over bearing and generally don't let him stay just anywhere. I can honestly say Lynda is one of the only people that's not a family member that I trust wholeheartedly with his care. It also helps that he has become best friends with one of her recent foster fails I love that they only take small (or very calm larger dogs), allow them to cuddle in bed and most importantly only use positive reinforcement. I always trust that he is being treated as if he was one of their own. Could not recommend Lynda or her services enough. We feel so lucky to have found her!

Great dog walkers, super responsive, and flexible on last minute changes or requests. Overall…read morefantastic service!

Practice sold Dr G runs it. Told my neighbor 'Your Dig is very sick'. Without running any tests…read moreand wanted an up front fee of over$500 before hands on evaluation. Former Vet owner Doctor Cowing is unfortunately retired. This Practice now like many others are exploiting by charging over the top pricing. Adopting from a Shelter..... My thoughts; Truth is, senior dogs don't get adopted because folks fear vet bills that cost more than car repairs. Why not a "public defender" model from the ASPCA--free or low-cost vet care for adopted seniors? They've got the donations, the vets could chip in hours, and it would save lives. And while we're at it, stop feeding dogs the kibble equivalent of fast food. Senior pets deserve decent chow and medical backup. More adoptions, less shelter crowvding, happier tails.f

We've been taking our little pup to this establishment for 3-4 years or so for routine check ups,…read moredental cleanings, and have been happy with the care. Last month, our 11 year old hopped off the couch, cried out and was walking around lifting her hind leg without putting any weight on it. We took her to Animal Cove for an exam, where the veterinarian initially greeted us warmly. He diagnosed a grade 1-2 subluxated patella which he said was completely normal in this breed, monitor for a month and if still limping then surgery for the patella could be recommended. I did mention she wasn't just limping but pulling her leg up, and I felt rushed out and described to as a normal condition for her breed. An NSAID medication was prescribed for the month. Because of this encounter that sat uncomfortable with me, we took her in for a second opinion at a veterinarian I had taken my past fur baby to. This vet immediately identified that yes there was a subluxated patella, but also a completely torn ligament in her knee which could undergo surgery. We've since completed a referral to a surgeon the same week. Our pup has undergone surgery primarily for her fully torn knee ligament, and since the surgeon was at the site also operated on her subluxated patella, two weeks ago. I could recommend this establishment for routine care, but would advise caution for any urgent or emergent care for any differential diagnoses.

We had such a great experience at Lentiy Veterinary Clinic. We brought our almost 2-year-old lab,…read moreBentley, in around 3:45am after hearing him cough for hours in a way we'd never experienced before, including coughing up mucus, which really scared us. Michaela, our vet tech, was actually the one who answered the phone and reassured us that coming in was the right call. She was so friendly, nurturing, and gentle with Bentley, and immediately helped put us at ease. Bentley is usually very nervous at the vet, but he did great with Michaela right away, which says a lot. Dr. Kuang was thorough, kind, and welcoming. She took the time to carefully evaluate Bentley and explain everything to us in a way that felt thoughtful and reassuring. The whole visit felt seamless and easy, which is not something you typically expect from an emergency vet. My husband and I were completely exhausted, and they made us feel just as taken care of as Bentley. The office itself was incredibly clean and aesthetically pleasing, with a comfortable waiting area, cozy chairs, and even a great selection of snacks and drinks, such nice touch that most vets dont have. On top of everything, the pricing was very reasonable. We're so grateful for the care Bentley received and would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing emergency veterinary care.

When our dog broke her paw, we had a terrible experience with Lenity. They initially tried to…read morecharge us over $4,000 for X-rays and an overnight stay, then suddenly lowered it to $2,000 when we said we were picking her up immediately. They also insisted our 15 lb dog needed emergency surgery right away to avoid amputation and tried to pressure and guilt us into agreeing, even calling us "bad owners" for wanting a second opinion. We took our dog to another surgeon without mentioning anything Lenity had said. The second vet told us surgery was completely unnecessary and could actually cause more harm than good due to her size and injury. We felt Lenity used fear, guilt, and inflated pricing to push an unnecessary procedure that could have harmed our dog.

Dr Wolf did an amazing job for our 13 year old cat Boots who needed a very awkward emergency…read moresurgery in the middle of the night. The whole staff were efficient, explained everything thoroughly, and took great care of him. We particularly liked that they didn't charge for return visits for removal of drains and sutures. Boots has made a full recovery in just a few weeks :-)

The staff at the Clinic were kind and caring both on the phone and in person. I have a difficult…read morebreed - a Red Heeler - and he was traumatized during Covid by a vet experience. This time he ate something and had to have vomitting induced (with an injection).... Heelers are very protective dogs and not good with strangers. The staff were calm and caring, and worked with me to make him comfortable. When he pretty much refused a muzzle they switched to a cone and were able to get the procedure done. They kept me informed the entire time. Although the entire experience was not one i want to repeat (LOL) they made it tolerable! A huge thank you to North Peninsula Vet Clinic....