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    Fernando Cruz, DVM

    4.9 (46 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    A cat

    Very good doctor, he explained to me the procedure and how much it would be. Very reasonable price. Such an amazing work and he also explained to me the after care. Also the front desk lady was really polite I also loved her service. In general such an amazing place and I recommend to take your pet here.

    Damiel A.

    My family and I welcomed our new puppy this Christmas and met with Dr. Cruz at Colma Animal Hospital for his first vet appointment! Dr. Cruz was very thorough in explaining everything important for our puppy's health as well as answered all the questions I had. I feel very well supported with my new puppy with Dr. Cruz!

    Erica W.

    We have the pleasure of having Dr. Cruz as our vet for our two under-two Boxers. We've moved a few times in the past few years and had a handful of vets in each new city. I can confidently share that Dr. Cruz has been the most caring, informative, and empathetic vet we've had. He goes above-and-beyond during our visits. We don't ever feel rushed in the exam rooms, pressured to buy exams, nor shamed when asking questions as first-time doggy parents. Dr. Cruz's care is relational, not transactional, and we are more than grateful to have him on our care team.

    Sunny Aguilar with his favorite toy

    Dr. Cruz helped me find a vet that would do FHO on his right hip on my cat Sunny who had just had surgery on his left side! Then 2 months later it was his right side. I had already put out $4000. I was beside myself. I just started calling any agency I could get a hold of which there aren't many for cats. I don't even know how I got his number but he called me back right away and asked me what could I pay and he found Ambassador Hospital in Long Beach They took care of Sunny the whole staff was great! Mind you I live in San Juan Capistrano. Thank you so very very much.

    Little Man

    We've been to 3 different veterinary hospitals in the last 4mo and Dr. Fernando Cruz has provided us with the most transparent, compassionate, and affordable care out of all of them. He has done an amazing job helping my service animal, Little Man, to breath easier and be a lot more comfortable. He's very accessible, responsive, and equitable; qualities that provide peace of mind regarding veterinary care. We're from Oakland, but coming to see Dr. Cruz at Colma Animal Hospital was absolutely worth the drive.

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