Dr.Rivera was an outstanding doctor, Right off the bat he knew what was wrong with my puppy and quickly determined too solve the problem! This is my first time bringing him and it was well worth it, saves you a lot of money and it's a great and professional experience, my puppy came out happy and excited and hungry ahaha after his laser surgery read more

My dog suffered a fractured femur while at the groomers. I rushed him to see Dr. Alexander who referred me to Dr. Rivera for surgery which was "my only option." They kept my dog for 3 days saying they needed to prep him for surgery such as taking labs and give fluids to make sure he was prepared for "surgery." I was told they weren't actually able to do the surgery because once they were able to see the fractured bone they realized the bone was too brittle and if they were to proceed with rods and screws his bone would shatter. My dog is a rescue who was very malnourished and does have deformed limbs/weak bones so trusting Dr. Rivera I took this as the truth. He said they were able to mend the bone together using another method and placed a plaster cast over the fracture. A few days later my dog was able to take off his cone and chewed through his cast. I had to take him back to Dr. Rivera and he re-casted the fracture extending it to his mid back. I asked him if he was going to prescribe him pain medication or antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medication. SOMETHING...ANYTHING...and nothing...he said my dog was too weak for pain medication and it could kill him and that he didn't need any medication. Three days later my dogs paw that was affected by the fracture swelled to the point that it was almost completely cutting off his circulation. He had a wound near his groin area from the cast rubbing on his skin. It smelled horrible and it was obvious it was infected. He was in so much pain I had to take him to be seen right away. After my experience with Dr. Rivera I knew I couldn't trust him. I decided to take him to a different vet. Thank god I did!!! They were in absolute shock that a doctor would put that type of cast on an animal. They kept asking why the cast was put on in the first place. My dog had to be put under because it was so painful for him to have the cast removed!!! Once it was removed they did x-rays and checked the area that was injured and let me know THERE WAS NEVER ANY SURGERY done prior to the cast being put on. No surgical incision! Dr. Rivera and his team charged me $450 to put a cast on my dog and almost killed him! They also charged me an additional $65 to re-cast the fracture. He now has a massive skin infection from the wounds he suffered from the cast! He is being treated with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication. The trust we put in people to help our pets when they are in need is SCARY! I am writing this review to warn others to please stay away from this place! I am just disgusted by the actions of these people. How can anyone do that to an animal?! Letting my dog suffer to profit off of someone who is asking for help! This place should be shut down. read more

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Very attentive and won't up sale unnecessary medications or prescriptions. Dr. Rivera is very knowledgeable and explains everything.

I don't recommend this place at all. I really trusted this doctor but unfortunately, I see now that he's only thinking of having many animals every day to make more money, and he does not study every case, or even check test/lab results properly! Tengo in perro Shih Tzu de 11 años a quien quiero como a un hijo. El año pasado, en el mes de junio lo llevé a la clínica del Dr. Rivera para hacerle un análisis de sangre y estudios completos para asegurarme que estuviera bien. Le sacaron radiografías completas y el doctor me entregó un disco con todos los resultados. Me dijo que todo estaba bien y sólo me dio algunas recomendaciones para que mi perro mejore y se mantenga saludable. Ahora, después de un año, acabo de llevar a mi perro a un veterinario local en California, porque estaba tosiendo con cierta frecuencia. Le han encontrado un tumor grande en el pulmón! No saben desde cuándo puede haberse formado. Les llevé el disco con las radiografías del año pasado y el médico encontró que en esa fecha mi perro ya tenía el tumor en el pulmón, pero Cinco Veces Más Pequeño! Me dicen que les parece increíble que el doctor Rivera no lo haya visto y me haya informado! Hubiera sido más simple removerlo y salvar a mi perrito. No puedo creer que sea un acto de maldad, pero definitivamente se puede hacer mucho daño también por descuido y avaricia. Por eso escribo este mensaje, para que tengan mucho cuidado con este lugar que yo creí que era de un buen profesional, y sobre todo, de un buen ser humano, con verdadero amor por los animales. NO es así! Es un lugar para lucrar, para atender a muchos animales rápido y sin el cuidado debido. Me comuniqué con el doctor Rivera cuando me dieron los primeros resultados en California, pensando que él podía ver a mi perro (antes que los médicos de acá vieran el disco que él me dio). Me dijo que él no hace esas operaciones y 'que haga de cuenta que no me habían dicho nada si mi perrito aún lucía saludable.' Pero que 'lo mantuviera al tanto si decidía ir al oncólogo, para ver que me decía.' El oncólogo fue quien vio su disco y encontró que ahí se veía el tumor mucho más pequeño. Ahora le he escrito para pedirle una explicación, pero como es de suponer, ya el Dr. Rivera no contesta. Busquen lugares donde realmente sientan AMOR Y COMPASIÓN por los animales. No lleven a sus mascotas a sitios como este, donde el único propósito es HACER DINERO. read more

Dr. Rivera seemed very knowledgeable And charismatic. He saw me immediately and gave me a clear diagnosis and prescription For my dog. I only rated him lower because of his bedside manner. When I became nervous about leaving my dog there, he reprimanded me pretty heavily. I would've appreciated a little compassion. My dog gets very anxious and stressed out when I leave her anywhere, so I just needed a minute to process. I ended up bringing my dog to another vet who worked with me, Allowed me to stay with her while they took the x-ray, and set her on the path to recovery. I would still go back to Dr. Rivera again. read more

Amazing care and service! Our dogs were seen quickly with great, high quality care at an affordable price. Dr. Rivera will continue to be our vet for years to come! read more

This is an amazing place to take your pets. I took my golden retriever very sick since he ate something he was not supposed to. 3 shots and he was much much better by the next day and the price was less than $30 dlls. read more

We live in California and my brother has a pitbull which was in HORRIBLE shape. He had gone to several vet places to no avail or to charge him 75$ and ONLY tell him her vitals and telling him it will 2500$$ for surgery!! The VERY sad part is that he LOVES his Minnie!!! And unfortunately he Is in a bad way with no vet to help!! Dr Rivera your a GOD send!! You have a great heart for our fur babies as well as for the humans!! you may be out of the states but if I had afur baby I would follow you!! Dr Rivera worked with my brother financialy and SAVED MINNIE'S LIFE!!! I would do the drive 10fold! Saint Frances Assisi he is your right hand man!!! God bless you Dr Rivera! Thank you prima Claudia for your recommendation of Dr Rivera!! read more

For years, I took both of my chihuahuas to Dr Rivera. i stopped going to Tijuana during the height of the pandemic. My dog got super sick with intestinal problems. I took him to three different vets in Chula Vista. They gave different meds, obtained lab work and had me switch his dog food, but he remained sick. I took him back to Dr Rivera and he properly diagnosed chroni colitis. He's an amazing doctor and continue to take both of my dogs as needed. The drive is super easy, straight up to playas. I highly recommend Dr Rivera. read more

I recommend Dr. Rivera. I was referred to Dr. Rivera to do a heart echo ultrasound for my English bulldogs heart. A normal preparation procedure before surgery. He showed me her heart and recommended that I give less food to give my dog a longer life span. Not too hard to find, good tacos up the street from the vet office. Price is great also. read more

Dr. Rivera - Veterinarians Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Excellent attention to our sick dog. Very professional and caring. Prices are very affordable and definitely a margin of what you would pay in the states. Parking is a bit of a challenge on a busy street. read more

I love this place!! I do make the trip across the border for them because even with the extra insurance they are far less than what I would pay in the States, and provide quality care. Let me just say that I do not speak Spanish, so for anyone thinking this matters, it doesn't. Dr. Rivera has assembled a great team of people to help in his vet practice. If you are used to US vets with charts and records it can be a bit different to use Mexican vet offices. I have used this place for everything from a surgery on a cat for a broken leg to basic care for a dog and cat. I just had to go there last night to have stitches removed for my dog. The stitches were done in an after hour ER in the States because my dog was in the care of someone else at the time at of course they used best judgement and fastest treatment at night. However, I took my dog here for the removal of them and it was $5. We were in and out in 10 minutes. I love that you don't need an appointment. I love that they take cards for anything real expensive. The staff is kind and caring. They don't push dog food for no reason. When they do x-rays they will give you a copy if you want. They are seriously great and very easy to get to, and within 10 minutes across the border using major roads. If you have been holding off care for your pets because you found it unaffordable, this is a great place to go to ease the financial strain. read more

My Great Dane felt and likely had a spine injury. He was like paralysed.Barely could move. I saw 2 American Vetenerian. One wanted me to see the cadiologist because she couldn't do anything without that evaluation...the Dog was in pain and didnt pee for 2 days...no wonder the heartrate it high!!! The other wanted to send him straight to the MRI for 3400$ I took him to TJ.The clinic is good to find.Close to the border.Dr Rivera examined the dog immediately.He does surgeries in his clinic as well... He said ..lets start with the basic..maybe you don't need to spend all that money...Examination.made the dog pee and poop.showed us how to help him.medications and x ray-140$. Today we went back for a follow up. 40$.our dog can walk now short distances again and can eliminate urin by himself. And has no more pain. Thank you for being honest. Great clinic!!! Great staff.No long waiting!!!Highly recommended!!! read more

Came here based on posted reviews and am glad I did. Brought in our Yorkie with a broken leg and Dr. Rivera was very knowledgeable, friendly, and courteous when explaining everything. He's not only good with the patients, (our wonderful pets), but with the owners as well. He spends the time he needs with you to make sure you're comfortable and understand everything he's explained. I have to cross the border getting here but it's definitely worth the trip. We've found our family vet. read more

Dr. Rivera - All patched up and healing well. - Veterinarians Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Very consistent good veterinarian. His staff is also helpful and polite. Hopefully his prices don't spike up too high.

Amazing doctor hes an amazing person and diagnosed my dog properly and she had her surgery here . Defined will recommend to anyone prices are reasonable and he cares for the animals . Turbina thanks you so much read more

Amazing and friendly staff, I am so glad I drove 4 1/2 hours and took my dog here. My dog had lymphoma and the medicine prescribed cured him within a week. read more

We bring all of our pets to Dr. Rivera and are very happy with the kind, compassionate service. Dr. Rivera and the staff genuinely care about our pets, provide the best care, and are always ready to help. Everything is clean, smells clean, prompt service, with a smiling face. Extremely reasonable prices, which is very needed when you have multiple pets. Thank you Dr. Rivera and staff for taking such good care of our pets! read more

Honestly, I took my dogs and cat here for dental work and glad to say it all went well and they did phenomenal. I just didn't like the shadiness in his practice with pricing and not disclosing the so called lab work he charged me extra for on one of my dogs. When I asked him for the results he had his secretary send me an e-mail with two lab values vs a lab sheet for one of them that required more "testings" according to him. I also had them vaccinated sine I was there but frankly I could have received better prices on that here in San Diego. Ultimately, don't mean to bash him or his practice as my pets are well which was most important to me but running a practice with true love towards the animals they care for is hard to come across now days. I feel it's all a money making business with such huge price disparities between one practice and another. I was hoping to receive true genuine and compassionate care but felt more like a total business transaction entrusting on his word. My dogs were pretty dehydrated and hadn't been taken out to pee during all that time they were there. As soon as I got them they both went and even pooped, which is unlikely if they had been walked. Sadly, I will not be returning here and would not be recommending his services to anyone as I was hoping to. I help rescue many pets and it would have helped to find a Vet I could trust both financially and for peace of mind. read more

My dog had issues of a ear hematoma and teeth cleaning. She was treated by Dr Rivera. Great service and clean office! Very compassionate. I would recommend him. read more

I needed to find urgent dental care for my dog and a friend told me about this place. I called, no response. I sent an email via their website stating the situation and requesting an appointment, no response. I'm sure they are quite busy, but why have the feature of sending a message through their website, receiving a message which states they have received the email and will respond just as soon as possible, and never responding? If I managed/owned this business, I would view this posting as a missed opportunity and streamline their procedures surrounding communication with potential clients. read more

I've been bringing my Siberian Husky and English bulldog here for a little over a year. I don't really trust that many places with my dogs but I feel confident and comfortable with Dr.Rivera and the other staff here as well. They treat my dogs great, and provide a clean and safe environment. This last time I took my bulldog he was extremely sick and was unable to walk. After a visit with Dr. Rivera and the medication he prescribed my dog is back to his usual happy self. The times that I've come here I've left satisfied each and every time for the service and care they provided for my fur babies. read more

El dia de ayer mi sobrina llevo a una perrita "criolla" como llaman alos perritos que nos tienen mezcla de razas especificas. La perrita es muy agresiva y por ese motivo mi sobrina pidio que se le cedara con unas pastillas que anteriormente el Dr. river nos habia recomendado darle antes de cualquier bano profundo. Ya se le habia llevado a esta clinica para bano profundo. Llego mi sobrina con la perrita y no le respetaron el horario de la cita y tuvo que regresar al dia siguiente. Cuando mi sobrina llego le cambiaron la version y le dijeron que solo administraban inyecciones para cedarlos. Mi sobrina accedio por que yo le super recomende el lugar y ella confio en el cambio de decisiones de el Doctor. Despues, le avisaron que en 6 horas tenian a la perrita lista. Pasaron las 6 horas y le perrita todavia no tenia puestas las vacunas y salio escupiendo sangre y una bola enorme en las encias. Hasta hoy, no abre la boca y no podemos ver cuanto dano tuvo durante esas 6 horas que estuvo ahi la perrita. Se supone que es una clinica de buen nombre y yo nunca me imaginaria que ahora se le tiene que llevar a la perrita a otro veterinario a que la curen del dano que este veterinario Dr. Rivera le causo, esto solo me dice que no la anesteciaron de inmediato para que no se lastimara, quien sabe cuanto tiempo esperaron a que antes de ponerle la anestecia. No sabemos si la patearon en la boca o solo fue que mordio las correas o el bosal. Mi sobrina no recibio ninguna explicacion. Le hicirieon mas dano que beneficio ala perrita. Jamas llevo a ningun perrito de nuevo, ni recomiendo este lugar. read more