Companion Animal Hospital opened in March of 2013 under the umbrella of nonprofit Helen Woodward…read moreAnimal Center. They offer a variety of services to all cats and dogs. This includes orthopedic surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, laser therapy, preventative medicine, digital radiology, diagnostic internal medicine and routine care. My dog developed a skin growth on the outside of his leg that needed surgery. Initially I figured this was an easy fix. Just schedule the procedure then take my sweet boy home. Not so much, unless money is no object for you. The quote I received (from my local vet) shocked me. No way could I afford this. So began my exhaustive search. After many weeks I found Companion Animal Hospital. When I called them to ask for a quote they couldn't have been nicer and more helpful. Immediately they thought their price would be competitive however they needed to see my dog in person to verify. Upon arriving the receptionist and technician were very friendly and knowledgeable about dogs. I could tell every employee was genuinely an animal person. We went into a room right away and the appointment went really well. Both my dog Bear and myself genuinely liked Dr Garvey which in my book is a huge deal. Since my dog suffers from anxiety at the vet. She was very informative about answering all my questions and explaining what needed to be done. After the appointment I received a quote for the needed surgery and was completely relieved to see the price was four times less than the original quote at the other vet. So needless to say my dog received his surgery here, was in and out the same day with no problems or complications. His growth was benign so no worries about cancer, hallelujah. We returned a few weeks later for his suture removal. This was very quick and my dog was rewarded with the removal of the dreaded cone. I can't say enough good things about all of the staff here and Dr. Garvey. Thank you for saving my dog because essentially that is what happened. It may not have been life threatening at the time, however if I hadn't found you all then his growth would have kept getting worse. Potentially turning into a life threatening situation. I'm very thankful to everyone at Companion Animal Hospital and will sing your praises to everyone I know.

This review is long overdue. Back in November, we brought our bulldog here for what should have…read morebeen a simple nail trim. He was taken to the back for about 20 minutes, and when the staff returned, they told us they couldn't trim his nails because he was "being difficult" and "trying to bite." This was completely out of character for him. He could be stubborn, but he was a gentle, loving dog. When we brought him home, I noticed he was wheezing, but at the time I didn't think much of it. Within a few days, we were rushing him to urgent care at 1 a.m. in Poway because he was gasping for air, his tongue turning blue. I truly thought he was going to die in my arms on that terrifying drive. The vet told use his throat was very irritated, He was diagnosed with tracheal collapse - an injury we could do nothing to reverse. He suffered for the last month of his life before he ultimately passed away. This was the direct result of whatever happened in that back room, while he was in their care. The negligence that took place in that back room caused permanent damage and cost our dog his life. We are devastated. Please think very carefully before trusting this place with your pet.

Dr. Grove is not only extremely knowledgeable, experienced and compassionate but she goes above and…read morebeyond to check-in on our little ones after she visits. Throughout the years, she's been consistently reliable in providing the highest quality of care in the convenience of our own home. She is the best veterinarian we've had the pleasure of having. And there's absolutely no one else we'd rather have taking care of our pups. We, and the pups, appreciate you and all you do more than you know Dr. Grove!!

We love Dr. Grove! She is very professional and easy with our cats. The price is reasonable for a…read morehouse call with all the vacceines and tests. Absolutely recommend!

Hazelnut and I are new to Companion Pet Care but we will never go anywhere else…read more This was an unprecedented level of care, compassion and kindness. Dr. Burghardt was thorough and engaging. From the moment I met him, I knew Hazelnut was in good hands and that he cared about helping us. The staff is all friendly and clearly love animals. An honest and trustworthy vet is priceless!! Thank you!!

My dog was only a patient here for a period of about 4 months. Everyone in the office was always…read morevery kind and Dr. Burghardt's exams were always very thorough. I never felt rushed which was appreciated and he had a very gentle demeanor about him. Unfortunately, our last visit didn't go well. I brought my dog in because his gums had started bleeding the night prior and there was blood in his stool. Dr. Burghardt diagnosed him with ITP, meaning he had low blood platelets, as was confirmed with blood testing that day. I was sent home with him that Friday afternoon with steroids. After reading more about the disease online, I called back later that day with follow up questions, but Dr. Burghardt had already stepped out for the weekend. We ended up taking our dog to the emergency vet later that evening and I'm so glad we did. Upon arrival, they said his platelet level was so low (essentially zero) that he was at risk for spontaneous bleeding - with potential to occur in his brain or lungs - and needed close monitoring and additional immune support. He ultimately died the next day after not responding quickly enough to the steroids and the identification of a tumor on his spleen (the likely culprit sending his immune system into a spiral). I'm mostly disappointed that we were sent home from Companion Pet Care on a Friday afternoon with little information, knowing that they were closed through the weekend. I don't think the severity of this condition was taken seriously enough or relayed to us in an appropriate manner. The office manager did call on Sunday to check in on him, at which time I shared that he had passed. I called back on Monday to see if they had received the ER records and to ask if Dr. Burghardt could call back at some point to summarize what had happened based on the medical records. At that point we were in shock and still confused since everything had happened so fast. We never got a call back or email which was really unfortunate. I would have thought he'd at least want to connect with us once since our dog was his patient and had died over the weekend. Ultimately, no one is to blame here but I don't feel like the situation was handled appropriately. I'm just so thankful we did our research and listened to our gut and brought him to the ER that evening so that he could be kept on fluids and oxygen support until it was his time to go. Apparently, ITP can develop and worsen VERY quickly. Keeping him at home would have been an awful experience and I'm sure the guilt we would have carried would have been unimaginable. More than anything, this is a warning to other pet owners that if you see those signs, please go to the ER immediately. This is not something you want to treat at home. Even if they seem fine in that moment, they could worsen within a matter or hours as our little guy did.

HORRIBLE! They were a great husband wife team. Went to Cornell Vet-but they sold this year( 2025)…read moreAlyssa the front desk manager needs to be fired. She's AWFUL. Should not work in customer service. Horrible treatment of pets and humans! Don't take your pets there! Unorganized, cranky- clueless! The worst! could go on and on..

My fur baby Zico just got home from getting his Bordetella Vaccine…read more He has been in their care for four years now and as much as my boy is not a fan of the shots, I KNOW he's being seen by the BEST VETERINARIAN doctor and staff. They've helped us when Zico became a jet setter and because of their help he has been to the East Coast, Las Vegas and even Brasil We will return there in October and I know that all his documentation will be in order thanks to the team! Thank you and Obrigada from our Portuguese and Brazilian family to yours.

My 15-lb dog got a foxtail up her nose that had to be removed. We also had her teeth cleaned at the…read moresame time. Everyone I dealt with was very nice and knowledgeable. Plus we got to keep the foxtail. Would recommend!

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 dogs vet retired and I picked this place due to many recommendations about the dr and staff. I'm…read moreglad I picked it. My dog is nearing the end of her life and Dr Ulman and staff have been very compassionate in dealing with me and the options facing me. And another thing is my dog actually likes this place and doesn't knock herself out trying to escape. Pricing is about the same as most vets. Not crazy expensive and not cheap either. But the staff and vet are worth it.

Our little one had a re-occurring ear infection and we needed to get her in asap! Encinitas…read moreAnimal Hospital was able to get us in quickly, prescribed a medication that worked well and seemed to be better than ones given to us in the past (had a different applicator), and made the whole experience easy. Their exam fees were higher than other places in the area that we called, but you can't beat the fast and quality service provided by this team.

Torrey Highlands Pet Health has been one of the most frustrating veterinary offices I've dealt…read morewith. Every interaction feels designed to maximize inconvenience and extra charges rather than help pet owners. They require physical prescription pickups instead of sending prescriptions directly to pharmacies, which wastes unnecessary time. Communication and flexibility are extremely poor. Most recently, I was traveling for a few weeks with my English bulldog and forgot his monthly Simparica Trio dose at home. I still had a valid prescription and only needed a short refill to get through the trip. Even though my dog is indoors almost all day, only goes outside briefly, and has no history of heartworms, the office refused to provide even a temporary refill because he is due for his annual heartworm test in two weeks when we return home. Instead of working with us reasonably, they chose rigid policy over patient care and left my dog without protection unnecessarily. I have never experienced this level of inflexibility and poor customer service with any other vet clinic. There are plenty of veterinary offices that are more accommodating, compassionate, and easier to work with. I would strongly recommend going elsewhere.

Interestingly enough, the first time I came to this clinic years ago, I didn't have the greatest…read moreimpression (average experience). However, my cat experienced a ruptured anal gland one night and I panicked calling all the vets around my area - this was the only one that could fit me in the same day due to a cancelled appointment, thankfully. We had Dr. Mark Varagic and he was/is THE BEST VET we've ever had the pleasure of meeting. He was extremely methodical with his examination. He actually spent a good 45 minutes just inspecting her and ensuring he didn't miss a single detail. Every time he tested something on her (e.g., reflexes), he would explain what he was doing and why in layman's terms, which I really appreciated. Dr. Varagic also gave me multiple options of how to resolve the issue based on his opinions and never pressured me to take one treatment over another. After the visit, he called 3 different times over a course of a month to ensure she was recovering properly. I can't sing enough praises for his compassion and genuine care he displays towards our furry friends. I wish more reviewers were upfront about costs as most clinics do not list it, so I'm going to say here, as of the past few months, a visit costs $85 - I find this pretty average, other places I've been to ranges from $65 - $100/visit. I believe the cost of medication and tests were pretty on par with other clinics as well.

I love this vet! I drive from Mission Valley just to bring my dog here. Dr. Foltz is very…read moreknowledgeable and always takes the time to explain everything without making you feel rushed. He's even looked up the food I feed my dog to make sure it's a good-quality brand. If you're honest with him about your budget, he'll work with you to come up with the best plan for your pet without making you feel pressured. I also get really nervous about my dog going under anesthesia because she's 10 years old, but she's had several dental procedures here and has done great every time. Dr. Foltz always checks her lab work before anesthesia, which gives me a lot of peace of mind.

No, I would not recommend them! Just horrible. They lie. I agree that the front staff and Dr Foltz…read morecan be a pain to deal with, with the back and forth on hold waiting for answers. They gave me and Chewy/Allivet the runaround and refused to refill a valid prescription that they themselves had written. They also mishandled my elderly cat during our first visit and tried to sell us their in-house bloodwork, which I was told was less accurate, for more money. When I called to schedule a wellness exam so we could renew his prescriptions, I was told the doctor had "severed ties" with us because of bad behavior. I was completely confused what my pet supposedly done? They eventually said it was because of behavior of one of the owners and it was from another vet. Lies. I asked for my records so I could see who wrote this and after going back and forth for 30 min with the doctor they finally admitted it was them and invited me back in. I would never have made an issue out of anything enough to warrant being "severed" from the practice. The whole experience was completely unprofessional and dishonest!