Dr.Shannon is amazing and very knowledgeable and professional. Her service is amazing and we trust her 100% . We have often left our dogs there when traveling for a long weekend and we never worry while we are gone. Great staff too. The Stratford Family read more

I want to say a big thank you for helping my little dog's ear - she's sensitive to ear drops, but Dr. Shannon was able to find some that really helped her and she didn't have any bad reaction! Very dedicated to my dog's health! Thank you read more

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My dog has had several medical issues, and Dr. Shannon and her team have been incredible every step of the way. Dr. Shannon is not only super smart and skilled, but also patient, thoughtful, and a great listener. Most recently, they went above and beyond during a tooth extraction, and I felt completely confident my pup was in the best hands. I'm so grateful we found them! read more

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They love our dogs for us when we must be away. McCayla is the most lovely person ever!

I hate writing bad reviews, and I am always willing to edit/remove a poor review if things change... So, this is what happened. After years of being a very loyal client with multiple pets, having spent thousands of dollars at this office (even knowing they were pricey), yesterday, I went to drop off my dog's pee and poop sample for testing to complete a "package deal" (whoopee), I was told I was too late... It should have been submitted Dec 16th. Had no clue. What's worse - I waited over four weeks - with no word on my dogs test results, before calling the office to get them. And even then, it wasn't Dr. Shannon, it was someone else. Had they done so - had they called me when they received the results, perhaps they could have reminded me of the time limit on submitting the other samples. Nope. No reminder. So now, I would have to pay full price... But what about the near-$200.00 I already paid for tests that were never performed? Nope. Then, how about a reimbursement? Nope. I asked for them to reconsider. Dr. Shannon was there - I can only assume she knew what was going on. Nope. Later, when I called to have all of my pets' records transferred to another veterinary office, there were no apologies or conciliatory offerings - nothing. Nada. Bye bye. (very disappointing) read more

I tried calling this place Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning and afternoon this week and nobody has picked up the phone . I have a emergency question and can't get a hold of anyone . read more

I was in need of a new vet for my four pets-three cats and a very old Dachshund. I chose Carmel Holistic because they are a full service animal hospital with boarding facilities and was very convenient. Dr Shannon has seen all of my precious pets and provided excellent care at the highest level. I find Dr. Shannon to be a caring, intelligent and thoughtful veterinarian. The facilities here are very clean and the supporting staff is dedicated and devoted to their patients. Dr. Shannon came in on her Sunday off just to give treatment to our cat Lio. We are very grateful for Carmel Holistic and highly recommend. read more

The staff here are great. We came to them during covid, and despite having never met Dr. Shannon in person, she is such a receptive veterinarian who gives great holistic solutions. Theresa (the head tech here) is our trainer for our 14 month old Eurasier. He has made great strides with her non aggressive training. She seems to truly have a special connection with animals along with many years of experience to create an elite approach and process. The chiropractor who works with them is also fantastic. We are so happy to have found them. Highly recommend. read more

They tended to my older small dog and when she Developed gastric issues that was beyond their care they sent me to a specialist rather than trying to go over their testing ability. You may trust them. I now live in Paso Robles really miss them read more

A very good friend recommended these folks to me and I am forever grateful that she did. The staff are so kind and it is more than obvious by their very demeanor that they care about the level of service they provide. My sweet cat who has never required anything more than a routine vet visit is getting older and having a few issues which prompted me to take her in. Upon exam it was discovered that she needed some dental work and the cost was fairly reasonable and the service provided was top notch and cutting edge. Knowing there are alternatives to pet care is certainly a comfort. I am bringing our pups in next! read more

First of all I appreciate this clinic squeezing me in with my two dogs that had a pretty straightforward case of Giardia.... not my first rodeo dealing with this common ailment with dogs. What I wasn't prepared for was a full physical & work up with various tests and treatments that were performed without me knowing. Partially my bad for not being specific but when the charges total over $1k for two dogs there needs to be a little more transparency up front. I'd do anything for my four legged friends but be forewarned that this place is over the top expensive. Our former vet on the SF peninsula would have charged a fraction of this bill and he is always very up front about the prices associated with any work before moving forward. Needless to say I'll be going elsewhere. read more

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Dr Shannon has always been great with our terrior. Wheatie has had foxtails removed from his eye a couple of times by her. She always takes him in when we have an emergency with Wheatie. I've had other vets remove foxtails from Wheatie and Dr Shannon has also had the best rates. read more

They have a passion for this field of work, we need more people like them. The enviorment is friendly and loving. Never I time where I wouldnt choose this place. YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTING. read more

I was a client here for a few years but ended up moving to a different vet . This vet is extremely busy , the front office staff is usually pretty snappy and they charge a lot more than my current vet . read more

I came by to pick our dog but had ti wait until staff lunch break was over at noon. But at 12:20 still no one was answering the doorbell, or phone. read more

Pros: Friendly staff, clean building. Cons: EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE I've taken my dogs here several times for minor maladies. It has never cost less than $300. On top of that the owner (who also works there as a vet) tries to get me to leave my dog there for an IV and "supervision" almost everytime. I could only guess how much I would get charged if I allowed that to happen. I also called around to get a few prices to have my other dog neutered. Carmel Holistic Veterinary was well over twice what anybody else charged. They wanted literally $725 to neuter my dog with laser surgery. That's compared to $275 at Carmel Valley Veterinary and $250 at Northridge. I always feel there is a deliberate lack of financial transparency when you come here..prices are never discussed until you get the bill and all kinds of tests and other expensive crap will get ordered without your consent. I guess if money is no object than this is the place for you... if not you probably want to take your dog somewhere else. read more

Terrible pricing policies and ridiculous markups through slick packaging of services make this place tough to accept as a reasonable place to get affordable care for your pet. I must agree with the previous PROS regarding the courtesy of their staff. It is unfortunate that the policies of their management forces them to be the messengers of bad news. While I have been somewhat satisfied with the services they've rendered in the past, when I can get the same service (or better) at a different location and have the opportunity to deal with honest, up-front, non-hidden pricing why wouldn't I? We went back and forth on pricing for a service I never received, and in the end they told me flat out that I will not get a refund for a service they never performed because they wrap that price into a bigger service. Now on the surface that sounds somewhat reasonable, but when I happen to know what their lab charges for this service, their argument falls apart somewhat. At the end of it, they told me I could call back to speak to someone else (as again, the poor receptionist was just the messenger). My perspective is that if you want to break this pattern which people are professing online about the unfair pricing practices, you should be calling me. I explained this to her. Needless to say, I am still waiting for their call. Hey, if it's worth it to you to lose me as a client over a $30 refund, more power to you. I have no doubt in my mind that the staff here is dedicated to making your pet healthy to the best of their abilities. Unfortunately, it seems that they are concurrently trying to squeeze every penny out of you that they can. There are equally-good vets all over the peninsula with up-front pricing, comparable (if not better) education and experience that realize the dollars will come when the service is worth it. Bottom line: Look elsewhere. read more

Just two quick words: Rude Arrogant I didn't make it past the front desk because of the attitude of one employee. That's too bad. read more

We took our puppy in first thing in the morning, as she'd been throwing up and dry heaving all night. We didn't have an appt. since we just got her and weren't expecting to take her in until we needed her next round of shots. Not only did they take us in ASAP but Dr. Shannon was amazing. Kind, professional and even though she had a full schedule, she took the time to inform us and answer any questions. read more

Both our kitties go to Dr Shannon. She is by far the best practitioner in our area, or that we have known. Her staff is knowledgeable and gentle with animals. Other than Dr Shannon's expert care and experience, she treats all her patients with love, respect and kindness. No matter how busy she is, every patient gets the best care ever. This is an excellent practice for your pets. We are very grateful for her and the staff read more

Really appreciated the care, kindness and focused-attention Dr Shannon gave my dear old Boxer, Bella. After living with a nasty growth on her side that was just not getting any better, Dr Shannon was able to remove the mass successfully without putting Bella into anymore risk than necessary (she has an irregular heartbeat and is nearly 12 years old). Dr Shannon took the time to listen to my concerns, understand the complexity of the issue and determine the best/safest path forward. Her calm nature, deep knowledge, and willing/deliberate attitude is everything I'd look for in a vet! Thank you to Dr Shannon (and her whole team) for giving Bella a second lease on life!! read more

I've had only the best care for my bulldogs here. Dr Shannon and her staff have been wonderful to us. My bullies are patients here and CV vet as I live in the village and they have always been accommodating and timely on my girls needs. Fitting us in when needed. Pre covid and now with covid I've only had good experiences here. Only issue has been with billing as we can't be inside and my last bill had a charge that didn't make sense since I took just one bully in today and had a charge for her sister I'm hoping to resolve. read more

So sad to feel ripped off by this place as staff is relatively friendly, they have a great reputation for compassionate service, and the location is ideal. Brought my just-adopted pooch there for an SPCA visit (free!) but did not bring paperwork re: his vaccinations. When I brought him back for a distemper shot, and to board him for the day, I was also CHARGED THE $60 EXAM FEE even though Dr. Tom had examined him one week prior. I was not told that this additional fee when I brought my dog in. Very unpleasant sticker shock at the end of the day. The receptionist wouldn't listen / did not understand my complaint, but talked down to me instead. Really disappointing. I currently have a call in to Dr. Tom Boekbinder about this issue. If it is resolved in a fair way, I will revise the rating above. read more

I adopted a dog from the SPCA in Monterey, upon adoption they gave us a list of vet clinics that give the first wellness exam at no cost as long as you book an appointment within a time frame. I chose this clinic because I reside in Carmel and it was super close AND open on Saturdays! I was very skeptical on going through with this appointment, as I read the reviews about costs and tests/high charges without permission. I met Dr. Shannon and my dog LOVED her!! She was very kind and thorough with my fur baby. The entire visit was complimentary (because of the adoption). She recommended a blood panel and gave me all the pricing if I wanted to come back and do it. There were a lot of complaints on here that they do not quote and do tests without consulting. I didn't have that issue. They gave me pricing for future visits. 69 for an office visit. 101.79 for a mini blood panel. 247.26 for a senior blood panel. 27 for rabies. 44 for heartworm test. 27 for DAPP. I really liked this vet office and I would highly reccomend them. read more

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Ok they must think I have the word "sucker" printed on my forehead. When my dog was pregnant I took her in for various concerns, each time they wanted me to run a bunch of tests, after $1,000 I realized my dog was normal and they were just taking me for a ride. I brought her in again after her pregnancy and they had no idea how to treat her endocrine disease so now I have to take her somewhere else. read more

I take my dog to Doggy Day Care when I travel to Monterey for work. The facility is clean and my neurotic little dog loves being there. When I pick her up, they give me a report card which has pictures and captions. It is so cute, I love it! read more

I am a long time client and I could not be happier with this clinic. Dr Shannon has always been there for my dog, given my her the best of care and always answering my questions. I see a lot of reviews complaining about the price The prices are very reasonable for the high standard of care that is provided and the availability. I recommend Carmel holistic to all my friends. read more

Well first time and last time. Just showed up to get simple shots and walked out 189.00 dollars later. They never told me what the cost's would be. I went in for two shots and walked out with a big bill later. Holistic Rip Off. People were nice but the should be for the price they charge. read more

I have had many vets over the years, and having had ,many animals I firmly believe that the Holistic Vet is the best. Is it cheap? no If you know your pet, and are willing to do some work on your own aka raw food, etc. this is the vet for you. I have a diabetic cat. I took him and in after some blood work confirmed what I suspected. I disucssed some information I found about glucose testing at home. Dr Tom was totally supporitve, and from what I read most vets are not supportive and instead suggest putting the cat down before even attempting treatment. In fact one night I dropped a vial of insulin ($100) in my kitchen after drawing my kitties evening dose. As it shattered across the floor I thought what do I do now? I called the vet and Dr Tom personally delivered a vial of insulin he kept im reserve to me on a Sunday so I would have my morning dose to give my cat. With their help and my personal research my cat is off insulin. My allergic cat is no longer covered with bloody messes my previous vet could not diagnose. I can not say enough. Are they expensive? at times yes. But.. ASK how much something costs, I do and they tell me BEFORE I agree to something. Be proactive, this is a good Veterinarian in my opinion. read more

Thank you so much for your compassion, and accommodating efforts to alleviate Zoe's fear in her last moments of life.

Great care!! Our dogs don't mind (too much) coming here for routine exams and shots. They love getting their ears washed and they actually enjoy staying here when we board them occasionally. read more

Found all staff to be professional, with understanding, and extremely thorough, especially Dr, Shannon who is still working on the reason as to why my two pups are unwell. No corners are cut here, dedication to animal well being is to the fore. If you are or have to be shy of spending money on health care for your pet/s. !!ASK!! about the fees BEFORE taking them anywhere. Personally, if I have to cut corners to make sure my charges are well, so be it. read more

We are in the unusual situation of living on opposite coasts during the course of the year. As a result, our dogs are under the care of vets in three different locations. And, in one of the locations, one of the dogs has to see two different specialists, in addition to our regular vet. Dr. Shannon and Dr. Tom are the only reason this little dog is still alive. They spent enormous amounts of time with me and on her, diagnosing her problem, working to get the correct dosage and making sure her various medications weren't interacting adversely with each other. She was on death's door when we took her to them almost a year ago. She had suddenly developed diabetes and just as suddenly gone blind. (This may have been the result of too high of a dosage of prednizone for too long of a time.) Dr. Tom actually came in himself and stayed up all night with her to get her on exactly the right dosage of insulin. None of our other vets would have done such a thing. I think they are wonderful vets. They are careful and cautious. None of my other vets seem to have enough time to carefully consider everything that is going on with this little dog. I have heard people say that they are expensive, but they are not more expensive than our vets on the East Coast and they spend much more time with us. read more

I can't tell you how much we have appreciated the good care and friendliness of the staff at Carmel Holistic Veterinary Clinic. We have been taking our animals there for years. Since Dr Shannon started there a dozen or so years ago we chose her as our primary Veterinarian. She is so knowledgable. We asked her where she went to school and she told us it was University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School. That is the number one school in the country. No wonder she is so awesome. Dr Bookbinder retired a few years ago and Dr Shannon brought in Dr Stephanie who is also very good. We feel so fortunate to be able to have such good care available to our much loved pets. read more

I'm so happy with Carmel Holistic Veterinary. Dr. Shannon, Dr. Stephanie, Brad, Alex and Theresa just came through for me in a big way. My beloved cat, BrambleBerry Rose got very ill and the entire team stepped up to help with her care. Brad got her in to see Dr. Shannon even when I didn't have an appointment, more than once, and Dr. Shannon was very selective in the procedures and medications she administered. The team worked beautifully together and each person knew what was going on with my girl. Unfortunately she didn't make it; the cancer was too far progressed. Dr. Shannon and Brad came to my house to cross her. That is such a compassionate service. As long as I am in the Carmel area, Carmel Holistic Veterinary is the place for me and my animals. Thanks team. ~Amber Rose Archangel read more

My 13 year old lab mix Timber has severe arthritis we manage well with a combination of cold laser therapy, chiropractic, aqua treadmill and medications. We wanted to take both dogs with us on a 2 week road trip but didn't want Timber to lose ground on his physical therapy. I found this clinic via a google search. My vet sent Timber's records to the Carmel Holistic Veterinary Clinic, and Dr. Tom agreed to see Timber. Dr. Tom was very friendly, gentle, and thorough. Timber was very relaxed for his treatment, and it really helped him stay up with his therapy. It made all the difference in our trip to know that Timber could get the care he needed. I found the cost to be quite fair. It was exactly the same as I paid at my local vet for an office visit and chiropractic. read more

I have brought my cat here for the past 6 years, and each time they take good care of her. Dr. Shannon is really nice, and the environment is much more calming than any other vet we've been to. The glass doors on the exam rooms help distract my kitty, because she can look at what is going on all over the office. I think that the prices are high, but I've been to other vets on the peninsula, and each time my kitty came back sicker than she was going in. I would recommend that in general, pet owners get pet insurance. Also, inquire about the price of services before they are rendered. Like many others, I would prefer that the vet inform me of price before they go ahead with tests, etc., but most vets don't. (Come to think of it, it would be great if medical doctors and hospitals did this, too!) read more

I have been using this clinic since I got my first dog, a puppy, and she is ten now. When we first got her we had just moved here and we had to go away. Dr. Bookbinder took her home and she slept with his daughter. When my pup started wheezing in the middle of the night and I didn't know what to do, I called Dr. Bookbinder at 1:30 AM. He answered the phone and talked me through what ended up being kennel cough. She she injured her leg and another vet hardly looked at her and said keep her off it, Dr, Shannon treated her properly doing digital radiography, which I feel is much safer than x rays. I feel Dr. Shannon gave my dog the attention she deserved as a super athlete and saved her from what could have become a permanent injury. Dr. Shannon is lovely and I feel she truly loves her job. They have an open door clinic that I really appreciate. I hate when my animals are taken away to be treated and I can't see what they are doing. That said, yes, it is the most expensive care you can imagine. It is always three times more than I imagine it will be. The boarding there is an added plus and the clinic is very clean. Dr. Shannon is moving the office next year and we'll see what the prices go to then. If you have a dog with lots of issues, I say get the Pet Plan insurance and then it won't hurt your pocketbook quite as much to get their good care. read more

Dr. Shannon was so fantastic, and so was her staff. I brought my little dog in unannounced because he had been hit by a car. They immediately ushered me into the back room and Dr. Shannon was there in seconds, along with equipment the staff had brought to the table. Unfortunately my little guy was no longer alive, but they asked if I wanted resuscitation. They took care of me in my extreme grief. I will be forever grateful for their empathy and care. read more

Highly recommended. Excellent, professional care. Doctors are knowledgable about the latest research on dogs. If you are concerned about cost they will always tell you up front and work with you on the best, most cost effective solution for your pet. We've been taking my five-year old dog to Carmel Holistic since he came to live us with as a puppy. He is a very sensitive little guy and at first was very nervous. They treated him with the gentleness that was required and he now does very well there. We had a long discussion with the Dr. when we first brought our puppy to see her. We discussed vaccines and the needs of a smaller dog. They listened and were more than willing to work with us on issue that were of concern. Other than a couple ear infections our dog only had to see the dr. for a problem one time. I did not experience any of the issues some have reported here. Dr. Shannon suspected what the problem was, ran a couple test to confirm it wasn't something life threatening and gave us a plan for care. I've never experienced price gouging or any problem with them not telling me costs up front if I ask. read more