The staff at this vet is wonderful! The whole operation runs very smooth with minimal wait and a…read moresmooth in/out. In addition I feel their prices are better than most.

Dr Lewis and staff are friendly and knowledgable. She helped my 22 yr old cat get back to good…read morehealth.

If I could give Dr. James Belknap 10 stars I would... Being part of the spay/neuter/foster/rescue…read morecommunity for the last 20+ years has afforded me the ability to experience a wide range of veterinarians over multiple states. However, this review is about, hands down, the VERY BEST veterinarian I have ever had the pleasure to work with, Dr. James Belknap. We came to him with our "foster failure," chunky monkey, big baby, lab/shar pei/pit mix, Daisy, who presented with a large soft tissue sarcoma, but, unfortunately, on her rear leg where she didn't have any extra skin to close the wound after the sarcoma, tissue and surrounding muscle were excised with clean margins. I sought out Dr. Belknap for consultation and surgery solely based on what I was able to ascertain from online research regarding his expertise and experience. Although Dr. Belknap had never seen Daisy before my initial outreach, he went above and beyond +++ to advise and consult long distance helping us to prepare the best possible outcome for Daisy, all without even her first office visit with him. Separation anxiety post-op was a given knowing Daisy's history when she first came to us and Daisy surely wasn't happy about being kenneled for 5 days at the vet without her parents to sleep with. With a 2+ hour drive one way, we had to leave her in their caring hands. Dr. Belknap kept us apprised daily with updates post-op and on the 5th day we picked her up. From that point forward, Dr. Belknap kept in close contact by phone and text, asking for pics on a regular basis so he could see her progress. He worked with our local vet to share progress reports and records. Dr. Belknap was happy to see Daisy post-op as often as we were able to make the drive, which we did every couple of weeks. Daisy subsequently developed a deep tissue infection post-op requiring more intervention and resulting in our administering nightly medication with a catheter into the opening of her leg. After almost 2 months of recovery, Daisy was finally deemed "healed," but Dr. Belknap's care didn't end there. He reached out a couple of weeks later to be sure there wasn't any return of drainage or irritation. All in all, every pet deserves a veterinarian like Dr. James Belknap. Whether you need an expert veterinary surgeon or not, I highly recommend Dr. Belknap for all of your pets needs. Including a pic of the surgery and flap created, all of which is now completely healed. (Don't look if you're squeamish.) Adding his LinkedIn profile as well: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-belknap-34439776/

This morning when my wife called in tears needing our dying dog to be put to sleep, the lady that…read moreanswered the call was COLD, HEARTLESS and wasn't even listening as she kept calling our dog PEPPER. Who the hell is pepper?. She said they were full and this couldn't happen til Thursday. Offered no suggestions nothing. What is this die day there today? Omg we have been clients for 6 yrs there and had our other baby put to sleep last year there. Her attitude on the phone was UNACCEPTABLE in every way. DR Dan Brown was our favorite and not even sure he knows how ppl are being treated on the phone for such a sad and sensitive situation, but we will never use them again, SHAME ON YOU , you have failed us and our dying dog big time. I wish we would of gotten her name. Horrible way to treat us as we are already very sad to have to do this to our sweet little dog. JUST got her name. AMANDA, Shame on you . Heartless. Ok well thank you Megan the Vet manager there for calling us and taking our concern to heart and rectifying our pain. She has spoken with mentioned employee and this should never happen again. We were given a time today to do the hardest thing ever, we really appreciate being heard and called and now given a time for our loved pet.to head off to the rainbow bridge. Situation handled to our satisfaction Ty Megan

Dr Dan is a wonderful kind, knowledgeable vet. He diagnosed our female dog with an estrogen problem…read morea few years ago after she started leaking urine in her sleep. It was treated successfully with the estrogen he prescribed. However, "the chain that owns the practise" didn't allow the vet to communicate with a1-800-pet meds pharmacist, where we have gotten our pet prescriptions for years. I was told by Raintree that I could get a written prescription and mail it to Pet Meds. When I called from home about a refill after the Pet Meds pharmacist called Raintree and was not allowed to speak to anyone about the prescription, I was told I could "come in and pick up the prescription and mail it". That was at the end of a long negative conversation in which I was told there was nothing they could do to facilitate the refill. The office charged $99 for the pills, and Pet Meds charged $17. I felt so disrespected by the office staff that we transferred care to a different vet hospital, even though Dr Dan is the best.

This place is genuinely wonderful. Great full service pet care, with an incredibly personable and…read morecompassionate staff. If you're used to veterinary care in a city like Portland or Seattle, you'll find that the prices are extremely reasonable as well. I came here when my 10 year old pitbull Blue developed a Mast tumor. We wanted advice on surgery and, since mast tumors are usually cancerous, Blue's prospects. We had a thoughtful discussion and had Blue's surgery performed here. They took the time to discussion options and prospects and costs. We proceeded with surgery, and they were great again. Surgery was uneventful and Blue bounced back fast. Not too long thereafter, however, Blue's cancer moved to his lymph system, and then we needed palliative care. Again, really helpful, compassionate care and support. They helped us manage Blue's health, and eventually, we had to put him down. Again, we did this here at Oceanside. And again, they were professional and compassionate and just wonderful people. I just really appreciate the care they provided.

They were very kind when I had to have my cat put down but one thing that had been really bothering…read moreme is that no one could tell me anything about the cremation place. For example, when I had to have a different cat put down at a different vet they had a brochure from the crematory as well as could tell me that he his Ashe's would be put in an orchard in the property. All I got from here was "I don't know". I finally at least got the name of the place but told I could call them and ask. It would have been nice if they didn't know if they would have offered to at least call. I also didn't think to ask but didn't even get a pawprint. Granted, I didn't think to ask the Dr any of this as my concentration was on my pet so perhaps it was just the front staff who didn't know. I did receive a nice card from the Dr which I appreciated.

Blue Cross vet is awesome from warm welcome by the front desk to the vet that isn't afraid to get…read moreon the floor with your pups! Highly recommend for compassion and knowledge. We need more vets like him!

Awesome vet ,they have helped me with several pets and all are happy and we'll. My cats don't seem…read moreto mind going into their check up.

Always some fun activity going on for all ages. Relax and enjoy the beach, lake, or bay. Never…read more dull.

I had been a long-time customer of OSAH. Back in the day when Dr. Steele owned the business, things…read morewere great. Dr Steele was very compassionate and kind to both the humans and their companions. Since Dr Steele sold the business to an out-of-state owner, things have gone downhill and continue to do so. There has been no permanent veterinarian for about one year and they rely on visiting vets from 2 hours away. The last time I took my little dogs in for their wellness visits, one of the techs dragged my little guy by the leash across the waiting room floor to get on the weight scale. She could have easily picked him up and placed him on the scale. More recently, the visiting vet said my little guys needed dental cleaning - I received an estimate of $3,000 - $4,000 each. That included 3 - 4 hours under anesthesia - for a dental cleaning!! It the past the dental work took 30 - 60 minutes and cost +/- $1,000. Then when I needed a prescription refill, they charged me 4 times the price that I could have spent on chewy. I understand a premium for the local service, but 4x is outrageous. Hold onto your wallet if you dare to go there.

This is an amazing service for the community. They're trying to do all the right things. Fancy…read morebuildings don't mean great care and they give back to the community. They have a different business model, My pet is worth the wait.

Frantic. We are…read morefostering a couple of Bengal cat rescues and one of them came to us with a fractured canine that was marked for extraction. I am trying to get this cat to gain a little weight and figure out his GI issues, so getting the tooth taken care of seemed to be high priority. This particular location will work with the rescue team these cats came from so this was the closest one. Appointments were booked out until August but a cancellation came up two days from the time I contacted them which was serendipitous so we took the slot. They open at 8 AM and we live about 1.5 hours away so it was an early day and by the time we arrived about fifteen minutes early, the parking lot, which is pretty generous, was already full of the patients who show up since this Columbia Vet works on a walk-in basis if you don't have a surgery or dental work to get done. The lobby and the steps outside are full of people filling out consent forms on clipboards. Dogs are barking excitedly at seeing strange dogs. Not ideal if you're carrying a cat you've only known for 2 weeks freaking out in a carrier. It took about ten or fifteen minutes for the surgeon to be ready to pre-op with us. I don't remember her introducing herself or asking who we were. I guess this place moves too quickly for little formalities like that. She looked in the cat's mouth and told us the tooth did look jagged and was probably hitting his cheek if he wasn't careful. Although she said there was a possibility they'd get done earlier than 3 - 5 PM, we ended up showing up at 5 after hearing nothing and whether it was mere coincidence that he was ready for pick-up, we have no idea. When our rescue management reviewed the invoice they were stunned how affordable this vet is. The operation was about 25% of what it would cost in Seattle. They sent us home with pain meds and antibiotics. There's no hand-holding here and very little personal relations. But if you're on a budget, this might be a good fit for your veterinary needs. However, I'm not looking forward to driving all the way back with our much more scared and wary foster for walk-in. They told us some people show up hours before they open to get in first. Yikes.

It's never fun leaving a bad review, but I've been here twice and turns out it wasn't a one-off…read morefluke. For reference, I've had cats in my home the last 13 years. I've moved between three different states and had about five vets in that time. More if you count a few emergency vet visits. I have NEVER had to book a second appointment because of my cat's temperament. My first visit to this office was in Oct 2025. They have signs posted about not serving pets that get agitated, including possible sedation for services. My cat was there for a swollen leg, and was not happy to be there. (And please feel free to enlighten about any cat that enjoys the vet.) He was five at the time and the previous vet never complained about his temperament. This vet, however, was standoffish with him. Her name is Dr. O'Connor. Thankfully, we got through the appointment but I wasn't impressed with her hesitancy to provide service. Fast forward to today, April 2026. I brought both my cats in for their annual wellness exams. They each needed updated vaccines. The tech came in first, checked their weights, and confirmed the services we needed. (Which they don't have right. The thought only one cat needed shots but they both did.) The vet comes in without the vials for shots and made a comment about not having them prepared yet. The first cat goes up and does fine. No shots administered while he was happy though because they weren't in the room... Now the second cat goes up and is not as cooperative. Thankfully, she managed to give him his shot. Now it's time to bring the first cat up again and he's getting defensive. As cats do at the vet! (At least in my experience) She tells me I'll have to bring him back for a "tech appointment" for the shots because he's agitated. His "kitty minutes" as they call them are up. -_- We waited 20 minutes to be seen, then the vet comes in without everything she needs to facilitate the appointment, yet I have to pay a secondary appointment fee now because of the office's negligence and poor bedside manner? My cats behaved how they always behave at the vet and it's never been an issue. It's seems like this vet and certain techs are uncomfortable around animals, frankly. Maybe they're new to the field? Idk I moved to Elma from Lakewood which is why I switched vets. I would rather make the hour drive one way to my previous vet in Tacoma with two cats in tow than deal with this office again. And moving forward, I will. I did book the tech appointment because my cat needs the update on his rabies shot, and I don't want it to be delayed any further. Ultimately, I will adhere to their policies but it's just not the type of service I'm looking for in a vet. I will say, to their credit, that the appointment was originally scheduled for the week before and I had to reschedule last minute. (The cats are indoor outdoor and got out while I was at work. Came home to an empty house) They were very nice about it, and I do recognize they could argue I wasted their time first. My advice - go the Union Ave Vet Hospital in Tacoma and see Dr. Plevinskyi. He's awesome!

My 2 adult (21 & 24) kids took our 12 yr old Chihuahua in as he was vomiting blood. We were…read moreobviously terrified. Aside from the almost $1000 for the visit and meds etc. I have to say the veterinarian S. Wilkins has THE WORST attitude & bedside manor. Told my daughter our boy may need an $8000 surgery. When my daughter said we cant afford it she was told "we'll then he will die:. And at his follpw.up visit this am she told my kids being sarcastic how they were "really great pet parents" WTF!? DO NOT RECOMEND.

Worked in same day Thank you Dr Erik and staff…read moreWe received Compassionate, caring and exceptional support for our beloved Dolly

If I could give Dr. James Belknap 10 stars I would... Being part of the spay/neuter/foster/rescue…read morecommunity for the last 20+ years has afforded me the ability to experience a wide range of veterinarians over multiple states. However, this review is about, hands down, the VERY BEST veterinarian I have ever had the pleasure to work with, Dr. James Belknap. We came to him with our "foster failure," chunky monkey, big baby, lab/shar pei/pit mix, Daisy, who presented with a large soft tissue sarcoma, but, unfortunately, on her rear leg where she didn't have any extra skin to close the wound after the sarcoma, tissue and surrounding muscle were excised with clean margins. I sought out Dr. Belknap for consultation and surgery solely based on what I was able to ascertain from online research regarding his expertise and experience. Although Dr. Belknap had never seen Daisy before my initial outreach, he went above and beyond +++ to advise and consult long distance helping us to prepare the best possible outcome for Daisy, all without even her first office visit with him. Separation anxiety post-op was a given knowing Daisy's history when she first came to us and Daisy surely wasn't happy about being kenneled for 5 days at the vet without her parents to sleep with. With a 2+ hour drive one way, we had to leave her in their caring hands. Dr. Belknap kept us apprised daily with updates post-op and on the 5th day we picked her up. From that point forward, Dr. Belknap kept in close contact by phone and text, asking for pics on a regular basis so he could see her progress. He worked with our local vet to share progress reports and records. Dr. Belknap was happy to see Daisy post-op as often as we were able to make the drive, which we did every couple of weeks. Daisy subsequently developed a deep tissue infection post-op requiring more intervention and resulting in our administering nightly medication with a catheter into the opening of her leg. After almost 2 months of recovery, Daisy was finally deemed "healed," but Dr. Belknap's care didn't end there. He reached out a couple of weeks later to be sure there wasn't any return of drainage or irritation. All in all, every pet deserves a veterinarian like Dr. James Belknap. Whether you need an expert veterinary surgeon or not, I highly recommend Dr. Belknap for all of your pets needs. Including a pic of the surgery and flap created, all of which is now completely healed. (Don't look if you're squeamish.) Adding his LinkedIn profile as well: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-belknap-34439776/

My family was in cannon beach for the holidays. My old lady, Dory, woke up and ate fine. Then a few…read morehours later, she wouldn't stand up. We were in a panic being away from home, and we called North Coast. They had us bring her right in. They took an x-ray and she had two large tumors in her belly. We had to let her go. The room we were in was so quiet and peaceful. She curled up in the fluffy dog bed, in front of a fire place heater, and was able to peacefully go to sleep. They offered to ship her ashes home to me. While our heart is so broken, there will never be enough words to thank the clinic for making such a painful loss as loving and peaceful as possible.

Everything was easy and perfect. Front desk staff were polite, efficient, friendly and organized…read more Exam room was spacious and clean. The veterinary doctor was great-- he listened to my concerns, provided education and recommendations, but didn't try to upsell me on unnecessary labs or treatments. Just an excellent experience.