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    3.9 (70 reviews)
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    malísima experiencia en esta clínica. llevé a mi perrita porque tenía una diarrea que no se le quitaba. le hicieron estudios de sangre, tomaron temperatura y recetaron 3 diferentes medicamentos y me dijeron que si no mejoraba en dos semanas la volviera a llevar. no mejoró. regresamos y me dijeron que había que hacer un ultrasonido y que la dejara y regresara en 30 mins por ella. regresé y dijeron que todo había salido bien en el ultrasonido. recetaron otros tres medicamentos y volvieron a decir que si no mejoraba en dos semanas la volviera a llevar (hubiera sido la TERCERA vez que la llevaba y mi perrita todavía sin un DIAGNÓSTICO pero súper medicada). Decidí buscar una segunda opinión ya que no me dio confianza regresar a esta clínica, sentí que iba a ser un ciclo de nunca acabar y me perrita estaba perdiendo cada vez más peso. La segunda opinión fue en vet clinic el mirador. La doctora inmediatamente vio la seriedad de la enfermedad y desde la primera consulta detectó una masa que tiene mi perrita en el abdomen. nos mandó a hacer un ultrasonido a una clínica distinta y en la misma semana se comunicaron conmigo para informarme que mi perrita estaba muy mala y tenía tumores y que había que hacer punción. cómo es posible que con el dr. rivera no detectaron nada en dos consultas que tuvo? por qué no vieron nada en el ultrasonido? realmente se le hizo un ultrasonido en esta clínica? cuántas veces me hubieran hecho regresar para recetar más medicamento sin si quiera intentar buscar un diagnóstico? no se vale. si aman a sus mascotas NO las lleven a consulta aquí. Mi perrita fue diagnosticada con LINFOMA (cáncer en el sistema linfático) que está muy agresivo.

    My Pack, Granddog, and Foster Puppies.
    J D.

    Dr. Rivera and his staff are extremely kind, and knowledgeable! I wish crossing the border was a little easier so I could use them for all of my veterinary needs. They have been helping to get my foster puppies healthy, which has made the process less painful financially. I definitely recommend them

    Lynne J.

    I took my Great Pyrenees Oliver to Dr Rivera for a teeth cleaning. He did a great job. Highly recommend him. Definitely worth crossing the border. We drove to Ensenada and had a great lunch while it was being done.

    At her worst.

    I have been going to Dr Rivera for 2 years now. My little girl is doing good and healthy. She is 3 yr old now. I have a 11 year old American Bully and he was sick. He seen Dr Rivera and he did X-rays and labs and changed his diet. If he does well my bully will live 4 more years. I'm super excited. He is the best. Just wish Mexico could allow veterinarians to sell passes to cross faster lol

    No soy de poner reseñas a nadie pero esta vez el que está pagando por todo es mi perrito. Lo lleve el lunes 11 de diciembre por que mi perrito de 2 años French bulldog dejó de caminar debido a una hernia discal. El Doctor Rivera me lo antendio diciendo que tenía dos opciones ya sea una cirugía o tratar con medicamento. Nos recomendó cambiar su alimentación y una con porción mas pequeña. Mi esposo y yo optamos por medicamento ya que no contamos con los recursos para la cirugía. Decidimos dejarlo unos días hospitalizado quedamos en pasar por el jueves de esa misma semana, para el miércoles la clínica se comunica con mi esposo diciendo que "Leo" ya no tenía mucho tiempo que sus riñones le estaban fallando que ya estaban blancos que sería mejor dormirlo. Esto nos desgarró y nos fuimos de inmediato a la clínica más que nada a despedirnos de Leo. Para cuando llegamos ala clínica nos pasa el doctor y nos dice, Leo esta muy bien va respondiendo bien al tratamiento mi esposo y yo nos quedamos viendo asombrados con la noticia y respondimos al doctor muy confundidos doctor pero usted nos acaba de decir que ya no tenía esperanza y que sería mejor dormirlo. El doctor muy apenado nos dice no esa fue una confusión ese diagnóstico no es el de Leo es de otra perrita, nos sentimos muy bien al saber esta noticia y decidimos dejarlo asta el sábado 16 de diciembre. Tuvimos seguimiento el 29 de diciembre donde leo días antes empezó a orina sangre, el doctor rivera indicio que esto era normal ya que le estábamos dando prednisona y era fuerte nos recomendó a darle media tableta. También notamos que temblaba mucho lo cual el doctor dijo que era normal, otra cosa que notamos es que tenía una masa grande en su piernita derecha el doctor índico que era su músculo. Nunca optó por hacerle exámenes de sangre. Este 4 de enero decidimos llevarlo a otro lugar para venirnos a enterar que mi Leo estaba muy deshidratado, desnutrido y con una infección urinaria con problemas renales etapa 2 y sin aún poder caminar, aún no nos dicen nada de la bola en su piernita. Desde un principio que paso el incidente de la confusión debí haber yevado a Leo a otro lugar.

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    Amazing Doctor no guessing here with whats wrong with your dog. He is very knowledgeable and pin point the problem right away.

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    Vet Playas Veterinary Hospital - Vet Playas Veterinary Hospital Grooming

    Vet Playas Veterinary Hospital

    (404 reviews)

    Playas

    Been awhile since we took our Rottweiler here. He is the sweetest dog at home but hates the vet…read more Usually we have seen Dr. Diana but today we saw Dr. Laura. She was just as amazing. Our translator (Gale?) was also great. They were professional, helpful, and very accommodating for Cash and his needs. All the staff is always awesome. Thank you Vet Playas!

    This review is specifically for the scheduling and communication experience, not the veterinarian…read more I never made it to the veterinarian because of the lack of urgency and follow-through from the front office staff. I first contacted this clinic in April regarding my dog, Teejay, who was diagnosed with an acanthomatous ameloblastoma, an aggressive oral tumor. From the beginning, I explained that I was traveling from Los Angeles and that I have mobility limitations following spinal surgery. Because of those limitations, I repeatedly asked whether my records could be reviewed in advance and whether there was any way to minimize unnecessary trips. They declined and stated I still needed a consult before I would even get the X-rays done. Considering this is a tumor that's aggressive I chose to have the X-rays done here so avoid a trip there. Months later, after obtaining a pathology report, laboratory work, dental radiographs, skull/jaw imaging, and photos, I contacted them again and was specifically instructed to email everything for review. I did exactly that and sent a detailed email with all records attached. Five days later, the response I received was essentially to contact the scheduling department. The problem is that the scheduling department was the same office that had originally instructed me to send the email in the first place. Instead of reviewing the information, I was sent in circles. When I pointed this out, I was disappointed that nobody simply acknowledged the mistake or apologized for the inconvenience. Instead, I was repeatedly told that I should have informed them that I had sent the email and what email address it came from. My full name, contact information, dog's information, pathology report, photos, imaging, and laboratory work were all included in the email. At that point, the issue was no longer the email. The issue was the complete lack of accountability. Even after explaining multiple times that my dog had an aggressive tumor, that I was traveling from Los Angeles, and that I was recovering from spinal surgery, I continued receiving explanations and excuses rather than a simple acknowledgment that the situation had been mishandled. If this is how communication is handled with the client, it did not give me confidence moving forward with a major surgical procedure for my dog. At a minimum, I expect basic communication, follow-through, and professionalism when dealing with something this serious. After reading other reviews from people who traveled from Los Angeles and experienced similar communication issues, I feel I made the right decision not to proceed. Fortunately, I found another veterinary surgeon who reviewed the extensive records I had already gathered. They reviewed the pathology report, imaging, laboratory work, and photos and agreed that no additional diagnostics were needed before moving forward. Surgery has already been scheduled. I cannot comment on the quality of the veterinary care because I never reached that stage. I can only comment on my experience as a prospective client, and unfortunately that experience was disappointing.

    Pet Clinic de Playas

    Pet Clinic de Playas

    (20 reviews)

    Playas

    Excelente servicio en la veterinaria Pet Clinic de Playas de Tijuana, ubicada por el Parque Azteca…read more Nos atendieron hoy alrededor de las 3:00 pm y todo el personal fue muy amable y atento tanto con nosotros como con nuestra mascota. Respondieron todas nuestras preguntas, nos dieron el medicamento necesario y nos explicaron todo de manera muy clara. Además, el servicio fue súper rápido; no pasaron ni 10 minutos desde que llegamos cuando ya habían pasado a revisar a mi mascota. Definitivamente los recomiendo mil veces. ¡Muy buena experiencia!

    Review in Spanish under English review:…read more I've said this before and I'll say it again. I appreciate how Dr. Hector has always been incredibly helpful with my dogs. Last week, my bully had an ACL tear, and surgery was the only option to avoid long-term limitations and medication. Even though I live in the Bay Area, I don't mind traveling for non-urgent surgeries because I trust Dr. Hector completely. My dog always heals quickly and well under his care. Dr. Hector provides all necessary medications and is always reachable with the most helpful information. The doctor provides taxi/pick up drop off from and to San Diego. No Aprecio cómo el Dr. Héctor siempre ha sido increíblemente con mis perro(s). La semana pasada, mi bulldog francés sufrió un desgarro del ligamento en su patita derecha y la cirugía era la única opción para evitar limitaciones y medicamentos a largo plazo. Aunque vivo en el Área de la Bahía (Norte de California), no me importa viajar para cirugías porque confío completamente en el Dr. Héctor. Mi perro siempre se cura rápido y bien bajo su cuidado. El Dr. Héctor proporciona todos los medicamentos necesarios y siempre está disponible para brindarle la información más útil. Desde San Diego el doctor puede recoger y dejar a los animalitos.

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    Hospivet

    (138 reviews)

    Zona Río

    I am so grateful to Hospivet for removing a foxtail from my dog's nose. In Los Angeles the price…read morewas out of my ability to pay. HospiVet did an outstanding job and I happily paid their fee, less than $400.00 I thought I might have to put my dog to sleep if I could not get him the relief he needed. He stopped eating and I stopped eating because this was such a big problem for us both. After Buddy's successful operation, I recommended HospiVet on Nextdoor many times.

    I would've given this place five stars, but there was a billing issue during a return visit. The…read morestaff were amazing and took great care of my cat after he broke his leg. My girlfriend translated for me, and I was told that when I brought him back to have the pins removed, I would only need to pay for anesthesia and medication. Since I had already prepaid in full, they even noted this on the discharge paperwork. Unfortunately, I threw the paperwork away before the appointment. When I returned, I was charged about $200 and told there were no notes indicating the pin removal was covered. A different doctor performed the procedure, which may have contributed to the charge. I expected to pay for anesthesia and medication, but not the additional fee. I paid it, and lesson learned: keep your paperwork. Aside from this issue, the staff were caring, professional, and provided excellent care for my cat. It seemed like a communication issue, but overall I had a positive experience. This will not prevent me from returning in the future.- but I will keep your paperwork!

    El Club de Nana - LLEVO A MI HIJITO PELUDO CON ELLA.

    El Club de Nana

    (74 reviews)

    Zona Centro

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND Club de Nana! I live in San Diego, and over…read morethe years I tried a couple of vets in Tijuana, but honestly, I never felt comfortable with them. It often felt like the nicer the place looked, the less they actually cared about the pets. Because of that, I gave up and kept paying the ridiculous vet prices in San Diego... until I simply couldn't take it anymore. Thank God I found Club de Nana on Yelp. After reading all the great reviews (and yes, they're REAL), I decided to give them a chance, and I'm so glad I did! From the moment I walked in, I could tell this place was different. The entire staff truly cares about every pet that comes in. They don't see animals as $$$ signs, they listen, they explain, and they care about your fur babies. My first green flag was seeing multiple pets being cared for behind the front desk, literally hanging out freely instead of being locked in cages, I absolutely LOVED THAT!! There are no appointments, you just wait your turn. I've been there four times, and only once did I wait for my turn about 15-20 minutes. Every other visit was less than 5 minutes. The clinic looks like a house from the outside, so parking is limited, but even then I only had to wait about 10 minutes once. I took my 7-year-old pittie because he was bleeding while peeing. They ran different tests, diagnosed him with an enlarged prostate, and recommended surgery (neutering). It's now been 11 days since he got surgery at El Club de Nana, his stitches are out, the bleeding is completely gone, and he's happier and has so much more energy. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to the doctors Lulu and Francisco, and the staff at Club de Nana. I have my healthy, happy boy back, and I couldn't be more grateful .

    Dr Lourdes is very knowledgeable and caring, her prices are reasonable, we got excellent care for…read moreour dog and the staff is very nice and polite

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