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Aptos-Capitola Veterinary Hospital

4.2 (133 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Pet physical or wellness exam

Pet vaccinations

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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.
Amber S.

Money hungry. This is so sickening to look at these reviews and experience the same exact thing. Terrible service! You guys should be ashamed of yourselves. $50 to show us how to use ear drops!! Amongst other random charges! This is absurd. Now at an emergency clinic with my puppy because you told me the test result for parasites would be in this morning and now it's tomorrow morning. Do not take your animal here. This place doesn't care about your pet/child!

After spending a huge amount of $ and losing confidence in our vet in Aptos .. sigh We found Dr. River May at Capitola Veterinary Hospital. Dr May and the team at Capitola Veterinary are extremely dedicated care givers. 5 visits to our previous vet - and our dog was still not recovering.. we felt like it was a "whack a mole experience" with our furry little man... In the first visit, Dr May spent more time discussing and researching a diagnosis than our previous vet had in 5 appointments over 4 months. This is an awesome guy - excellent vet & a great practice My pup is now on the road to recovery and is the awesome little man we love.

Vet could care less about my senior cats pain from ingrown nail and wanted to charge a pet emergency fee - GO ELSEWHERE!

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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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1 year ago

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

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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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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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