Dr. Shuman is the best vet I've visited since my vet in Fallbrook Ca, maybe even better! He has…read moresaved our cats countless times and we are beyond grateful. I would avoid the other vet at the clinic, I don't remember his name, but he's fairly new. His whole demeanor feels like one of those corporate, money grabbing, emergency vets. The office staff is kind and helpful, but make sure to check your billing each time you visit, or you'll get endless messages saying you are delinquent.

They've been really good with my puppy. Kind, take the time, give options…read more Website and phone line still have a bunch of weirdo Covid protocol stuff, but disregard, it's normal :)

Just had my best friend sent to the Rainbow Bridge. This place handled everything well. They even…read morehave a comfy couch area to hold your friend to the Rainbow Bridge. I'm glad I chose this place, instead of the BC vet. BC Vet wouldn't give me an estimate, after the thousands of dollars I have spent there. Furthermore, I could hear Dr. G talking shit in the back ground! Shame on you, BC vet! Anyway, My buddy went out in peace and compassion, as he deserved....this vet is the best to take your pet to the Rainbow Bridge.

1 Star -- Traumatic experience, lack of post-operative care and compassion…read more I am sharing this because I truly wish I had read the warnings before trusting this clinic with my dog. On February 10, my senior dog underwent an eye enucleation performed by Dr. Evans at Soquel Animal Hospital. After having his eye surgically removed -- a major procedure -- he was sent home without antibiotics and without any pain medication. Within a few days, his surgical site became infected and began leaking. I called the hospital Monday because it was clear something was wrong. I was told Dr. Evans was on duty, but that he "did not have adequate time" to see my dog, and we were advised to go to an emergency hospital instead. What followed was heartbreaking. My dog required emergency care, additional medications, and ultimately a second corrective surgery with a specialist to repair complications from the first procedure. This meant more anesthesia, more suffering for him, and thousands of dollars in additional expense that could likely have been avoided with appropriate post-operative care and follow-up. Watching your animal suffer after you trusted a professional to help them is devastating. What has stayed with me most is the lack of humanity and accountability. Sending an animal home after major surgery without infection prevention or pain control is unacceptable. Refusing to evaluate a post-operative patient with complications is even worse. After this experience, I went back and read other reviews and found concerning patterns. I deeply regret not doing that beforehand. Please advocate strongly for your pets. Ask exactly what medications are being given, what should be sent home, and what happens if complications occur. I would never want another family to go through what we did.

For everyone on here, leaving reviews of one stars because you had to wait two hours for an animal…read morethat was not seriously hurt....y'all need to check yourselves. This is an emergency room. When was the last time you went to a human emergency room and didn't have to wait more than two hours? The only cases that don't have to wait two hours come by ambulance. This place is utterly amazing. The staff is super professional. They take care of everybody wonderfully and yes, just like all medical whether animal or human, they are desperately understaffed. Let's give a big shout out to these amazing caring professionals Dr. Macy Dr. Akol, Dr. nicki Dr. Lahue, Dr. Kalff Dr Pressel all the doctors I forgot and the best nurses in the entire world. I've been coming here for over 30 years and only receive the best, most attentive, kindest and gracious of care. Folks need to understand how long things take and what the word triage means. I am disgusted reading one star reviews from people with no concept of how much time good thorough animal care takes and how much things cost. An estimate is an estimate they have only ever charged me for what was needed. They are utter professionals, a very highly regarded facility and quite frankly all you people that are sending in one star reviews don't deserve their service or care. Leon loves Pacific & Santa Cruz Vet so much!!!!

Is the wait usually long? Yes (and it would be great if they could get more vets on site). But I…read morethink it's important to remember how difficult it is to be an emergency vet/tech/and support and try not to lose perspective. People in this field go into this field because they care - more than most- and they deal with and see a lot of really hard situations on a daily basis. Every time my husband and I have been here (with at least four different pets through the last 10-15 years ranging from mild to very serious) the care and veterinary expertise has been very good. I'm grateful for that! I hope they can get the support they need so they can help our communities' fur family members effectively and efficiently.

I've been lucky enough to be a client of GVE since they first opened their practice. They…read moreconsistently go out of their way to help me and my pets. They're the best vet in the county period.

So so so thankful to have found Marc, Christine, and their team for care for our senior cat. They…read morewere amazing to work with for any appointments or procedures she had and were always willing to answer my questions over text when I needed to check in on something. Such a blessing after dealing with typical vets that want to charge you for a full vet visit every time you have any questions. When we sadly had to put our sweet cat down recently, Marc came to our home and was so kind and present during the process with us. He made the experience very calm and sweet and had an amazing bedside manner for being alongside us during that process. Couldn't have asked for a better care team for us and our cat at the end of her life.

I highly recommend Harbor Vet Hospital! The vet on duty was knowledgeable, patient and took her…read moretime with our kitten Grayson. Grayson had a rough start to life experiencing seizures and a lot of brain damage because of the seizures. He has since made a full recovery and the vet at Harbor Vet Hospital gave him a full clean bill of health and cleared him for surgery to get neutered! She said that if we hadn't told her all his issues early on in life, she would have guessed he was a very normal little kitten and those words meant the world to us!!! Thank you Harbor Veterinary Hospital!!!

I recently brought my dog Mickey to Harbor Veterinary Hospital to see Dr. Wells and her wonderful…read moreteam. Every visit reaffirms how fortunate we are to have such compassionate, knowledgeable care right here in Santa Cruz. Dr. Wells communicates with warmth and genuine concern it feels like talking to a trusted family member who's fully invested in your pet's well-being. The front office staff were pleasant and direct, even taking the time to show me how to give Mickey his medication and sharing helpful troubleshooting tips. I left feeling grateful and at ease. In today's world, where quality service and fair pricing are hard to come by, Harbor Vet consistently exceeds expectations. I've been a loyal client for eight years and wholeheartedly recommend them to any pet owner looking for exceptional care.

When it was time to say goodbye to our sweet 12yr old German Shepard, Hannah, we knew having an…read morein-home option was a must for our family. Dr. Maria Kuty was such a blessing during a difficult time and her staff was responsive and understood that we were making a very difficult decision. She arrived on time, and walked us thru the whole procedure, which helped us know what to expect. Even though we feel so raw inside, we know having Maria by our side and her care for Hannah meant the world to us.

We are incredibly grateful for Dr. Maria Kuty and her At Home At Rest Pet Euthanasia service. She…read morecame to our home to help our beloved family dog, Chewy, pass peacefully after being very sick. What could have been a deeply traumatic moment became something meaningful, gentle, and full of compassion thanks to her presence. Dr. Kuty was warm, empathetic, and so attuned to both Chewy and to us. She created a calm, loving environment that allowed us to say goodbye without fear or stress. We are especially thankful that Chewy didn't have to go into a vet clinic--something she always hated--and instead was able to fall asleep at home, surrounded by love. I highly recommend Dr. Maria Kuty to anyone facing this incredibly difficult decision. Her kindness truly made all the difference. Thank you, Dr. Kuty

Dr. Ravina was a complete blessing as we laid our sweet kitty to rest in the comfort of our home…read more She has such a lovely, calming and compassionate demeanor that makes you feel at ease during a sad time. I fully recommend her to anyone having to navigate this difficult time. Thank you Dr. Ravina.

My precious dog's final moments went as perfectly as they possibly could. Dr. Ravina was patient,…read morekind, gentle, and understanding. She handled every step of this process with care, and I could not be more thankful for such a peaceful and seamless experience saying goodbye to my baby. Thank you, doctor.

the staff and doctors are the best! I really appreciate Georgias ability to get my dog and cat in…read more Shannon for treating them like her own and Dr. Wirga making sure they are happy and healthy. we miss them since moving but hope to one day come back to see them all. Denise, Phoebe and George

My crusty aging miniature poodle has been a client of Aptos Capitola Veterinary Hospital since…read more2020. I think we are "Furequent Flyers" at this point- the staff here have nursed Lorraine through tumor removals, teeth extractions, a dog attack, rampant diarrhea, and many, many vaccines. I feel that the care team at Aptos-Cap are kind and also very professional: They have always ensured my dog has access to the highest standard of care but are considerate and non-judgmental when I decline procedures or ask for cheaper alternatives (e.g. declining an echocardiogram and sticking to x-rays and careful monitoring of my dog's heart condition). I've had the pleasure of working with all three veterinarians at the clinic and each of them are cost conscious, reminding me of prices as they build the invoice and suggesting strategies for meeting my needs. For example, they determined that my very anxious dog needed a sedative (gabapentin?) for a procedure and Dr. Hage explained to me the steep price difference between intravenous versus the slower but cheaper oral option. My dog is on multiple medications and they have happily given me paper-copies of the prescriptions to buy my meds at wholesale pharmacies. All the techs I've had are very gentle and patient with my dog (shout-out Trish!). Their new clinic is *noice* and feels exceptionally clean. Georgia at the front desk is the sweetest but on top of it with last-minute requests. No complaints about costs... Vet care in California is extraordinarily expensive across the board and Santa Cruz County is one of the most expensive places in the state to live or run a small business. I waited in long long lines at the free monthly vet care clinics when I was younger. You get what you pay for.

I took my kitty to the Cat Clinic for the first time because she had a lump on her mouth. The…read moreentire staff from the receptionist, vet techs and doctor were incredibly kind and friendly. I got a lot of information and they performed a biopsy the next day, ensuring I would get the least expensive options while maintaining a high level of care. My cat also seemed the calmest she's ever been at any vets. I highly recommend taking your lil one here!

We showed up unannounced with our little Cairn terrier after he got a bee sting at the beach. The…read morestaff were so helpful and accommodating and the vet even got down on the floor with our little guy to make him feel comfortable. We are very appreciative of the kindness and flexibility shown by everyone at the clinic. A big thank you from Max.

The staff are always so kind and patient and have been very helpful when scheduling a last…read moreminute/emergency appointment. Dr. Mohr and Dr. Rahn have taken such great care of my pup, always showing the most compassion and concern. I always feel at ease knowing my pup is in good hands.