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Aptos-Capitola Veterinary Hospital

4.2 (136 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Services - Aptos-Capitola Veterinary Hospital

Pet physical or wellness exam

Pet vaccinations

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Lanai Ford
Cici L.

I don't even know where to begin except i've been going here since 2014 when my dog Lanai had her first ear infection. Than it was an urgent anal gland infection which required sedation and surgery I cried bc of her size she's 5 pounds i was scared she wouldn't make it after sedation , but the vet reassured us that they do a blood work test before to make sure it will be safe for her. so were are always reassured that lanai would be in great care here. They are also very upfront with cost and fees so no hidden costs. Over the years it's been hard to get same day and next day office appointments but they always have drop off urgent visits available . It's when you drop off ur dog and the Doctors assess ur dog in-between their schedules office visits . All the staff here as well has been so kind and quick with getting back to us and following up on lanai. They gave use two second chances with her when she got cancer and when i brought her in fearful bc she was severely jaundice and I in-denial that it could be cancer related, so we got three more months with her. we saw both Dr. May and Dr Mitchener here. They were very respectful, caring, knowledgeable, and honest. I recommend this vet hospital and would take all my pets here. in the last three months Lanai was seen exclusively by Dr May due to her special case. I just wanted to say thank Dr May for helping us through this and being so patient with us and making sure Our little Lanai had the best care towards the end of her life. I'll never for get when i came to pick up pain meds to keep her comfortable till her euthanasia date, and was doubtful and second guessing myself the girls comforted me and helped me understand the kind gift we can give to our pets to end their time of suffering.

Our wonderful boy, Alexander the Grey.

Thank you the staff at Capitola Veterinary Hospital. They gave Alex the best care ever, from the medical to the emotional. Alex loved them, as we do. They are simply the best.

Poor guy! Now at the emergency VET.

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First time! New puppy. Easy to make an appt. Friendly staff and very thorough. So much better than Ch.

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2 years ago

One of the most expensive vets around!! There are much better vets to choose from in SC County.

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Dj, we're so happy to hear that! Thank you for the wonderful feedback!

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Great staff and doctors. They have taken care of our pets for years! So caring and kind.

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4 years ago

Great Place all around! The Drs were friendly and informed us of there findings! Also staff was nice.

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Long wait times. They charge for everything. Even something as small as a skin rash. $65 bucks. I waited over an hr.

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“We typically see Dr May but for two visits Dr Volat was on duty and she is equally caring and professional.”

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