We love Gary and the mountain vet team! He is a hero for many, as he is affordable, and offers a really calm/non-scary environment for pups and cats. Our animals love him dearly as well! read more

A down to earth vet with lots of experience and a very knowing way with animals and people.

Dr Gary is the best! He is straightforward and honest. He knows what's best for you and your animals and doesn't expect you to mortgage your home to pay for his service. read more

My grandma used him for years and I have as well! Incredibly knowledgeable and caring. The right mix of home remedies and modern medicine where you know his goal is taking care of your pet not raiding your wallet read more

When this man went to wrap a muzzle around my dog to be able to give her a shot, she growled and tried to snap at him and the so-called vet took his fist and pounded on top of my dog's head and yelled at her, "Don't you ever do that to me again!!!" read more

What compassionate people. They couldn't fix my pets problem, but they restored my faith in humanity. I'm so grateful for their kindness and gentleness during dark times. 100% recommend. The community is lucky to have you, Dr. Gary and his wonderful assistant (I'm sorry I've forgotten your name in the whirlwind of events). read more

Best Vet! Awesome for our cat - he is thoughtful, considerate and won't push anything on pet owners that's unnecessary. Heart of Gold!

Old time honest VET. Cannot beat that! In this day and age of OVERPRICED medical advice and basic treatment Gary is IT! He fully will admit when he cannot treat your animal if the situation is more complex. A very kind and honest and professional Vet! read more

He solved my cats urinary tract problems and his prices are affordable as well as his compassionate care!

Dr Gary cares. He spends whatever time is needed with you so all questions are answered, pets are looked over thoroughly, and everything he does is done with gentleness and with deep caring. You may have to wait a bit to be seen, but trade off is knowing he never rushes his human or 4-legged clients. A+! read more

Does not do over charge or do anything that is not absolutely necessary he is awesome read more

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Simply the best. Kind compassionate care. Take great care of all of the dogs we have had over the years. Very affordable as he is not in it for the money. A wonderful human and a great educator to us pet parents. read more

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Gary. He's not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also genuinely cares about each and every animal that comes through his door. From the moment you meet him, you can tell he truly loves what he does and is invested in the well-being of your pets. His services are also affordable, which is a huge relief for pet owners. Dr. Gary is as real as they come--honest, compassionate, and dedicated. If you're looking for a vet who will treat your pets like family, Dr. Gary is the one and I'm so glad we finally met him. read more

i love this vet! he is more concerned with helping animals then money! Dr. Gary's vast experience and knowledge is unsurpassed in all of Santa Cruz County and beyond...in my opinion. His practice is truly like the country doc of old for your pet. Dr. Gary has saved the life of three of our pets. Thank you, Dr. Gary! read more

Highly recommend this place. I wish I came to him sooner. I was going to another local vet but they were too expensive. He is responsibly priced. Open weekdays only & cash only but that is fine with me after the cost savings, it's worth it. read more

Simply put this place is the best place for you to take your animals. I live thirty minutes away and I have no issues with that as he is great and the staff simply rocks! Great compassion and kindness is what makes you know the feeling you came to the right place! read more

He is great!!! Very caring professional and kind ! He is a healer and truly help my cat Boo boo

After one visit with Dr. Gary, I don't trust anyone else with my animals. I have brought in 3 of my animals here and he has taken great care of them all. He is incredibly knowledgable, experienced and laid back. When my little dog had a stomach bug, Dr. Gary was able to put me at ease and prescribed a very mild treatment that worked almost instantly. There is no fuss here and Dr. Gary doesn't over prescribe or charge exorbitant prices like every other vet we have ever been to. He does his service out of a school bus in Mountain Feed, which is old school and simple. I have been inside the bus when my puppy got her checkup. It is clean, organized and well maintained. I don't know why I was expecting an odor but there wasn't one, unlike every vet hospital I have been to. I was genuinely very impressed! I don't know exactly how long Dr. Gary has been practicing, but you can tell its his life passion and he has an incredible breadth of knowledge. My animals actually love going to see him and there is no shaking/trauma involved. Dr. Gary is so relaxed and skilled at what he does so the animals have no reason to be fearful. The experience for them is as painless as possible, which makes me feel much more relaxed as well. What a relief! Dr. Gary is so personable so I also truly enjoy coming in :) Dr. Gary and his practice are a true gem. Even though I am moving out of the area, I am still bringing my pets to Mountain Vet- totally worth it! Plus, you can't beat the prices. Overall, very affordable, highly competent, wonderful bedside manner, clean and professional. Keep up the great work! We will be lifelong clients. read more

Best vet around! He knows a lot and is very compassionate. He is reasonably priced and has a great staff.

First vet we think of when we need one! Gary has come to the rescue with short notice with his expertise and compassion through out the last 10 years treating foxtails wedged deep in out dogs thigh, uti's, and our cats infections after scuffles with other critters! Great human being!! read more

Dr Gary is wonderful. Reasonable, compassionate and affordable. He takes the time to explain and gives you options. Keeps costs down. Highly recommend. read more

Great vet. Thorough and friendly with people and animals. Cares about the animals and is amazingly reasonable.

Filthy bus used as a clinic! Maybe appropriate if it were in the Tennessee backwoods! I brought my cat to him because a friend recommended his services. She had an irritated bald area that she'd chew on constantly. He gave me three pills to give her every day for 3 days. After the 3rd day, the infection grew worse!! I brought her to the dermatology animal specialist in Soquel and the vet diagnosed her issue that was totally unrelated to what Dr. Gary diagnosed!! Gave her an injection and prescribed a cream that cleared up the issue in a week!! Avoid this quack at all costs! And, he didn't take her temperature! I've never had a vet not do that! read more

Dr Gary is the best. I just took my 13 year old Bootsie to him who was sick first thing this morning. It's not like this cat to get sick and he does have anal gland issues which I have to watch closely. Bootsie was fine . Dr said because of his thick fur he had probably been over grooming and he needs brushing more. I am so overprotective of this cat. He's my baby. His assistant Kathy is so amazing and she gave me Bootsie when he was a baby . She had her own grooming business and he used to ride around in her pocket all day. These are two human beings who truly love animals. Now I won't go anywhere else Thank you Dr read more

Amazing service to our community! I wish there were more vets options as affordable, compassionate, and knowledgeable as Gary. If you are looking for a vet whose sole purpose is to provide quality & affordable veterinary services to your animals than look no further than Gary, I could not recommend The Mountain Animal Hospital enough! read more

A true old style country vet--like we had when I was a kid. Down to earth and practical in his approach.

Compassionate care. I appreciate Dr. Gary and his staff for all the energy, kindness, wisdom and care they each bring to me and my pets. Caring for ill pets is full of heartbreaking moments. They do their very best to heal pets and give us the tools to nurture our pets to better health. Dr. Gary makes healthcare for pets affordable so that our pets can get the chance to heal and live their best lives. I always feel hope for my pets in their care, even when things are going to be rough. I know our world could benefit from more of us caring for each other as these wonderful humans do for me and my pets. And please, please remember that Dr. Gary and his staff are deserving of our respect. They are living, sensitive beings who are doing their best to help us, and they suffer and hurt too in their lives. Let's respect them and let them try to help us and our pets. It does matter how we treat each other. Thank You, Mountain Animal Hospital, you are a blessing and we need you. read more

Gary L Roussopoulos, DVM - Zoomie says "thank You". - Veterinarians Near Me

Thank you for performing your magic on my Rufus the other day. I watched you fix 12 1/2 years of his emotional body and instantly knew the reason for his physical body's breaking (all within a matter of a couple seconds!). I was amazed how you held him and would not him win/with a bite" since he would then not respect the handler. And at the same time calling out to me... "Don't let him bite you!). YOUR ARE A PRO. I shake my head with awe when I witness the devotion a person such as you. Your treatment and kind service was an every-day needed miracle. Thank you read more

I love Dr Gary! His "office" is in an old school bus inside the garden center. I was surprised at some of the negative reviews but I think I understand why. Dr. Gary is an awesome vet for every day vet needs: vaccinations, allergies, minor injuries, UTIs, etc. He doesn't run a bunch of expensive tests (that you don't always need) and he doesn't charge for return visits for the same issue. Sometimes it takes more than one visit to zero in on the treatment that will work best for your pet. I'm fine with that. BUT... Dr. Gary is not a one-stop shop... he doesn't do surgery or cancer treatment or the specialized stuff. I consider Dr Gary my "partner" in keeping my critter healthy, but he's not the only team member (just like a human child). My last dog had major health issues... She had Dr. Gary for the constant UTIs, a specialist for her rare condition, and a vet that specialized in acupuncture to keep her immune system strong. Here is my recommendation: go take a Red Cross class in Animal First Aid. It's the best $50 you'll ever spend. It will not only train you to take care of basic injuries (and animal CPR), but it will help you stay a bit calmer when your pet is ill/injured because you can assess the situation a bit. The truth is that there are plenty of corporate vets that will use your panic about your pet to run up a large bill and then there compassionate vets that love animals. My cat was hit by a car and went to one local emergency vet who put together a $3,000 estimate BEFORE they had actually examined her! Dr. Gary is definitely the compassionate vet type. If you are looking for an antiseptic office that will run $$$ of tests and can do surgery, this is not the vet for you. read more

The best place to go for your four legged friend. I saw him for the past 12 years and now I have to say goodbye. I wish he was in Arizona. Highly recommend to all. He's direct, honest, and gets things done. He'll save you lots of money too. read more

Hidden Gem! Dr. Gary and his crew are the place to go if you want quality care for your pet without the gouging prices. I fired my current vet after one visit here. Do your pet and your wallet a favor and make the trip here read more

Doctor Gary and his team are amazing! I took my 14 year old dachshund to see doctor Gary thinking she was dying but he knew right away it was Lyme disease (he was right!). He has her on a treatment plan and she has really bounced back. We have also taken Petunia to see him for other ailments and he always seems to know exactly what is going on. Luckily for us doctor Gary is also super affordable!! Which is great since we see him at least every 6 months. Doctor Gary is hands down the best veterinarian around! Super caring, knowledgeable, and affordable. read more

Simply the most honest, wonderful vet ever. Been a customer for 15 years and would never take my pets elsewhere. Affordable and trustworthy!

I will always remember how Gary L Roussopoulos helped out my cat. He's helped so many of my friends animals and their friends animals even their animals friend. My Siamese had a Simple UT infection, antibiotics, $40. We were in and out. it has been years but just out of the blue, today I thought Gary L Roussopoulos Rules! I need to leave a review. read more

Gary is the most kind, gentle and incredible vet I have ever been to. I have seen him for almost two decades and he has taken care of all of my pets. Not only is he more trusted than other vets, they also have an amazing store that they share with the property. The Mountain Feed. All the staff is super nice and they really care about animals. read more

If you are looking for an old-school vet who'll shoot you straight on what's up with your furry pal, Dr. Gary's your guy. I have two older, medium dogs and I always feel confident with the care and advice I get from him. His prices are incredibly reasonable and I never feel like I got more done than necessary (which is perfect for how my household operates). Please realize this is a vet located in the mountains, so this is not a fancy place. If you're more comfortable with a new, shiny facility, you'll be happier staying in the valley or in Santa Cruz. The other great thing about Dr. Gary is you get to go to Mountain Feed, yay! (As if you needed a reason). read more

Dr. Gary is a wonderful person, and his staff is excellent. The moment I arrived, I was welcome by an attractive brunette lady who was a member of his staff (no uniforms), and she told me where the best place was to wait with my nervous puppy. Not only is Dr. Gary the most affordable veterinarian I have ever been to, but he is also the best. He is very personable and he really cares about animals. If you are looking for a no frills country vet, this is the place for you! This veterinarian office is great for the basics. If you need surgery or something major, you would be better off going to a larger veterinary practice in Santa Cruz. I am happy to say that I have found my puppy, a great, trustworthy veterinarian. We will be coming back for sure! read more

Gary is the BEST!!! He's been caring for mine and my families animals for 30yrs. He has such a easygoing nature and is always honest and helpful. Don't know what I will do when he decides to retire. He is no BS and lowest rates I've seen. Highly recommended read more

Super veterinarian, the best in San Lorenzo Valley, and we've tried most. Old school, common sense approach due to decades of experience, he won't bill you for unnecessary tests or overcharge you for medications. He works in a bus at Mountain Feed in Ben Lomond and his overhead is low so he can pass savings on to you. I hope you will try Dr. Gary... read more

Saying that Gary is the best vet in the universe doesn't quite go far enough. I can't imagine life without Gary. He's the only vet I completely trust. I have a large dog. He's not normally aggressive, but he HATES the vet. I've never been able to get him into a vet for an exam without having to sedate him, which is expensive and traumatizing. Gary was different. My dog LOVED him. In fact, it seemed like every animal there loved him. Gary just gets animals. Not only that, but Gary is less expensive than any other vet, and very level headed. My dog is now well into his golden years, has seen no vet but Gary for the second half of his life, and is much better off for it. Gary gives very sensible advice for managing his mild arthritis and his hot spots (my dog's primary health challenges). I've also brought my cat into see Gary. She has some health problems, and after over $1000 worth of treatment and testing, I finally brought her all the way from Oakland to see Gary. He told me the hard truth. She has a virus. There's nothing to be done. We can waste a bunch of money testing to see which virus, but as she's been vaccinated, it was obviously not one of the common ones. There isn't really anything to be done except manage her symptoms. Gary had some great suggestions for that, as well. Bottom line, I trust this man with my life. Or my pets' lives, more literally. I hope (selfishly) that he is 1) immortal and 2) never retires. read more