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My dog is leash aggressive and the staff is always so accommodating! They take him through the back and keep him secluded. It takes so much stress and anxiety off both me and my dog. I absolutely love the staff. No matter how busy or under staffed they are you wouldn't know while interacting with them. The entire staff from front desk to vet techs to the vets are always so kind and willing to take their time and help in anyway possible. I couldn't imagine taking my dog anywhere else. I am grateful for this office and for all of those who make an extremely stressful situation a little easier for me!! Thank you to all.
Clean, professional vet place. We moved recently from LA to San Diego with our 12 year old husky (with a ton of medical history). They reviewed his medical file in advance of his first appointment and correctly diagnosed his ears. We're blessed to have found a vet we like on the first try. We have had our share of bad vet experiences.
I never thought I'd get the energy to write this post bc anything about my boy & that painful day will haunt me forever but I do know I owed it to this vet & staff to praise them for how much they helped me with this day. I had to make the hardest decision literally of my 35 years to put my sweet old man down, he was 13 and my world. Although it was something no one ever wants to do this staff and doctor helped make the worst day a very special yet lovely experience despite the circumstances. Just wanted to say to anyone who has to make the hard decision how empathic, & incredible everyone was here. If you need to make the hard decision with your baby this truly is the staff to make the decision with. Thank you guys for caring & loving bubba . They even gave me prints of his nose & paws I remember them asking that day & I do know I said yes but I also was in such a tunnel vision of heartbreak I had forgot until I picked his ashes up & saw how special it was. Thank you guys
We have been going to Jamacha Pet Vets for five or so years, since getting our rescue German Shepherd, Alaska. Through covid and two locations, we never once thought of switching to another vet after seeing what great care Dr Kirkpatrick and the team provided. Over the subsequent years we dealt with an aging Shepherd with a variety of pre-existing health issues, but the care and ongoing treatment we received gave our boy not only more years but more importantly. more good years. I see people occasionally mention they have treatments "pushed on them" so I would like to also address that here. We did a lot, and tried a lot, to keep our boy healthy and comfortable. However, we did not choose to do every single thing available but created a treatment plan with Dr Kirkpatrick that we felt was manageable for all involved. That said, I DID want to understand every potential, even impractical option under the stars in order to make the best decision possible even if we couldn't pursue them all. I appreciated understanding everything and never even once felt pressured to do anything that wasn't right for us. What I did value was Dr Kirkpatrick's honest and candid thoughts about what might work and what might not and helping us make decisions on care together. For the last couple of years we have been in the office every 4 weeks so in that time you get to see an operation and how it runs. The team has always been respectful, responsive, and caring, and there was never an issue we weren't able to easily resolve. Even toward the end when it was really hard to get him in and out of the car the technicians came to the vehicle to give him his injections along with a friendly pet and a manner that kept him calm and comfortable. Laura, thank you for always making it easy on me, you were Alaska's favorite so it's fitting you got one of his last cuddles. When it came time to have to make the hardest decision of all, my boy was surprisingly calm and in good spirits, I know it's because he felt surrounded by friends in a safe place; him being ok made it so much eaaier on me, too. Even that most terrible of days was handled in such a kind and seamless way that it made the unthinkable, bearable. I've written this long review today because it's the only small way I can pay it forward. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr Kirkpatrick (who is just a wonderful human) and his team to anyone, and I hope when the time is right I will be back to see them again.
This is my second, albeit late review. We said goodbye to our 16yo blind husky last year. Dr Dixon provided amazing care and allowed Freeman to remain as comfortable as possible his final months with appropriate pain management instead of worrying over what the pain meds would do to his lab work. Our sweet boy was able to go out for multiple walks each day averaging a total 3 miles. He was able to do the things huskies love right up to end which was so important to us. Before he got to the point of suffering (due to his cancer) we let him go peacefully. That quality of life Dr Dixon provided allowed Freeman to live life fully until the end.
Been coming here since both my pups were 3 months old. They bend over backwards to work with my pet insurance company which is a pain in the arse to work with. Both pups have seen all 3 docs but Dr. K is super nice and have done surgery on both pups (spay and neuter). The gals up front are super nice and all the techs are awesome. Been to other vets and the other ones seem to try to upsell. Jamacha pet vets won't do that and will even calculate all possible treatments and allow us to choose what's right for our pups and our budget. I highly recommend them.
3 years ago
We have been bringing our Lady Since she was 4 months old She's two years now. We love this place. Everyone is so friendly and professional Dr Michael Kirkpatrick is the best. read more
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Dr. Kirkpatrick and the rest of his team at Jamacha Pet Vets are great. We adopted a Persian Himalayan kitten last week and knew she needed a good vet check. I didn't want to drive far, so I checked Yelp and found Jamacha Pet Vets near our home. I went to the website and printed out a coupon for a $25 new patient special, then made an appointment with Debbie for the exam. Debbie was super friendly and we were able to make an appointment for just a day or two later. When we arrived with our kitten, Angie took care of all the routine things -- weight, medical history, all that -- and then Dr. Kirkpatrick did the exam. He is a very calming, very kind, very competent vet. So glad we found him! After a thorough checkup, Dr. Kirkpatrick made some recommendations: flea meds, deworming, a couple shots, and neutering. We took care of all the easy stuff then and there, and brought our kitten back the next day for the neutering. We're super happy with the excellent service we received at Jamacha Pet Vets. When my dog is due for his next exam, I'm going to bring him here instead of VCA. read more
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Another stellar 10 STAR review for this vet! Cannot say enough good things about this practice, I brought my 3 and a 1/2 month old pup in today with a UTI. Dr K made time to see my baby boy today even though he was more than busy/booked with others, which saved me from going to the ER vet. I deeply appreciate all of the staff here from Dr. K to the front office folks and vet techs - all top notch! Thank you again for taking such great care of my fur child Roman! read more
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I have been taking my puppy Luna here since I got her, almost two years now. I would not trust anybody else with my fur baby. Dr. Kirkpatrick truly cares about his fur patients and has always made time for us when needed. Dr. Kirkpatrick and staff are always very friendly and helpful. I trust his judgement and recommendations, because he truly does look out for the best interest of Luna and only recommends what is necessary. 10/10 recommend this place to anybody with a pet. You won't find a better vet anywhere. Thank you guys for keeping my pup safe and healthy! It means the world to me! read more
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We are so impressed with this clinic! Can't express how relieved we are to find a good vet after moving to the area. We had an issue with our senior Lab and needed to get seen asap. I called for an appt expecting to be told that we would have to go to an emergency vet. Nope - they squeezed us in and got Ripley checked out. Their communication and follow up is wonderful! Together we got our baby boy on the mend. read more
5 years ago
I am so so so happy we found Dr. Kirkpatrick and his entire team. We took our Pit bull to Jamacha Pet Vets for her spay and were impressed with the results and the communication and efficiency from the team. A few weeks later we took her in because of a persistent limp and she was diagnosed with elbow dysplasia. I was thankful that they had the ability to do this surgery in house along with all follow up appointments. Him and his team have made this difficult time so much easier on us, we have full confidence in him and his team. He truly treats our girl like she's his own, his love for animals is obvious and it shows in the work he does. Just an example of them going above and beyond is in the picture attached p.s.that's not sharpie, it's sports medicine wrap. read more
7 years ago
I took our 6 year old German Shepard mix to Dr. Kirkpatrick on the recommendation of our friends and couldn't be happier. The whole staff was kind, friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. Dr. Kirkpatrick took time to explain the exam, what vaccines our dog needed, answered questions I had about allergies, all the while taking his time and never making me feel rushed. Our dog was reasonably happy after being poked and prodded for 45 minutes. I am very happy we found Jamacha Pet Vets and look forward to taking our dog and cat here for care. read more
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Dr. Kirkpatrick told us extracting teeth would prolong our senior dog's life. Except when he performed the $2000 surgery, he botched it and my dog ended up with a terrible, horrific eye injury and subsequent infection. We've had multiple vet visits in the week since, and have spent countless money trying to fix what this piece of garbage did to my dog. He is in so much pain because of Kirkpatrick's incompetence. My dog is now blind in that eye, and we are fighting for his life and him to keep the eye. I hate Kirkpatrick for what he has done to my dog. Before the botched surgery, my boy was so healthy and happy. Now he's in so much pain. I hate that man with every fiber of my body, and am doing everything I can to keep my poor boy comfortable and get help from a set of competent vets. It's getting very expensive thanks to that stupid hack. read more
7 years ago
I am so happy that I found this veterinary clinic. It's actually because of yelp and other reviews that I decided to switch from my vet that I was going to. I really liked the fact that Jamacha Pet Vets were not only really good with my cat but very reasonably priced as well. Of course I want the best for my babies but some of the other veterinary clinics are so expensive that I cannot afford it. They also took my pet assure insurance which gave me a small discount. Thank you Dr. Kirkpatrick for being so friendly and caring. It made me feel very comfortable leaving my fur baby there and I definitely will be bringing my other animals there in the future! read more
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this new experience is after my first horrible experience i had to call back and get details of my blood tests on my dog as the vet did not forward the test results - i paid a ton of money and i had to beg them for the actual test! i spent the money but the follow up was never done by the vet and i live right around the corner from them read more
5 years ago
Dr. K has been working on my two furry sons since I adopted them. Eli has sensitive skin. Eli was a tough case! Finally Dr. K solved it. I am forever grateful to him and his staff of vet nurses for taking such great care of my Eli. Stewart is Eli's brother. The two cats are a bonded pair. They even worry about each other. They are both on the same diet. Stewart looks just phenomenal on the food suggested by Dr. K. (He does not share in Eli's skin sensitivities.) Eli's skin cleared up and he is so very soft. They both carry around furry stuffed mice all over the house. I am so happy that they are now playing again. Thank you, Dr. K!!!!!!!!!! read more
4 years ago
We have been going to Dr. K for 3 years and he has taken the absolute best care of our 15 year old rescue dog. He is the most empathetic and caring doctor and always has our dog's best interest at heart. We love the new facility, it's worth the drive! We will always trust him with our pets. Thanks Dr. K! read more
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Our male cat Kevin, was having trouble urinating and trying to go frequently. When I called his regular vet, who is not Jamacha Pet Vets, they just simply told me they did not have any appointments available until next week. Even though I told them what was going on with Kevin. So, I called around and THANK GOODNESS, I called Jamacha Pet Vets and got Simon on the phone. He asked me detailed questions about what was going on with Kevin. And even though they didn't have any appointments available, he spoke to the doctor to squeeze Kevin in because of the concern Simon had. Simon explained to me the Kevin could be "blocked" and in male cats that could be life threatening. Ultimately, my husband and I decided to take Kevin to an emergency hospital. Kevin was not fully blocked, but was headed in that direction and I was told, bringing him when I did was a good move! Kevin has been diagnosed with FIC (Feline idiopathic cystitis) so we are changing his diet to manage his urinary health. This could have turned out so much worse for Kevin if I had not called and spoke to Simon. Simon - you are one in a million! You were kind, caring, informative, and so incredibly helpful! I cannot thank you enough! When I called back to let Simon know we were taking Kevin to emergency, he was glad and even said, "if it pops into your mind later and you have time, could you call me back and let me know how Kevin is doing?" So grateful for you, Simon! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Highly recommend this place! We have 4 cats and 3 dogs. Were switching to Jamacha because of you, Simon! I look forward to meeting you in person! read more
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This vet clinic is the crown jewel in East County. For those looking for an honest, reliable, and friendly vet, look no further than Dr. Kirkpatrick at Jamacha Pet Vets. I appreciated how quick, thorough, and efficient this office is regardless of some limitations still in place from COVID. I brought my fur baby here to check up on a broken dew claw, and Dr. Kirkpatrick did a full evaluation and was very attentive to detail with his care treatment. No injury big or small is treated subpar here. Dr. Kirkpatrick and staff are the leading example of what veterinary care should be for our furry loved ones. I cannot thank this clinic enough for taking care of my pup! read more
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It's hard to share our experience and put into words how it's been going, while at the same time, going through bad news- which was not how we where expecting it to go on our first visit.... I'll explain in a minute...worth reading! Some basics out of the way first, just in case you need to check some stuff off your list before you decide to leave or find your best Vet in San Diego: the staff is friendly, kind, helpful, and on it The place is clean, cozy, and adorable The one who really is like a real-life-size SUPER HERO is DR.KIRKPATRICK.... The best way I can describe WHY I WOULD ONLY go with him and NO-ONE ELSE IS through this quick story : Gently put, if I hadn't met him, our dog could've been very likely dead very soon. We have a 3 year old DOBERMAN. I had been taking her to a vet (I won't say the name but it's a reputable one), to get her basic shots and preventative-care taken care off. I thought she had it all covered. For some reason , I never felt like a person was treating my dog , it always felt very sterile. I had come to believe that this was just how it was and this was the best option. That being said, I was always hopeful that I'd find someone who loves animals, treats you like a human, and also your animal as you would if you weren't looking... someone who you could put your trust on and feel at peace, someone that would make it all feel better even if things weren't going great! I've lived in SD my whole-life, up and down the coast and sometimes the east parts as well, with different dogs at times- I've had my share of vets, clinics, specialists...NONE have been "wonderful" with one exception: we did find her and she moved away. Now , insert Dr. Kirkpatrick, who came into our lives through meeting my husband... I went to him because I heard what a great guy he was. On our first meeting, he did a full test on her ... she comes back POSITIVE FOR HEARTWORM! If you don't know what this is let me explain it in a quick way, although he is the expert at this, I'll try: it's NOT common here, however, we still should treat our dogs as part of their ROUTINE preventative-care. I cannot say, why the vet I left did not check for it, ask me, nor mention it! It is passed through a MOSQUITO, so there are cases here , just not common. The mosquito will transmit this disease which will kill your dog. These are worms that spread and get large and they invade the HEART AND LUNGS. It will also go UNDETECTED by you for MONTHS, unless you have a blood test. The preventative-care is not a big deal , nor expensive- It won't break the bank, but heartworm will. It's expensive, it's a LONG treatment, and it's an ART to get rid off. It depends on so many things what treatment they do on your dog to cure for it , if it's not too late. After MONTHS of medicine, and protocols, tomorrow is our dogs LAST SHOT. She will get this last shot and be on some meds for maybe less than a month now. Hopefully this is the last of it and we've killed the worms. She will get re-tested after this and every year thereafter as well, just to make sure. We are staying positive and hopeful. I can't imagine going through this with someone other than Dr. Kirkpatrick. Whatever happens I am forever grateful for crossing paths with him, his love for animals, his intelligence, his will to save her, and how he's been there with us through it all. Whether you are thinking of choosing a vet or have an animal that has heartworm.... look no further, this is the guy and team you want next to you and your loved animal, whether all is good, or shit hits the ceiling! read more
4 years ago
I absolutely love this place!!! I have an almost 6 month old puppy and he's been going here now for almost 4 months since I got him. The whole entire staff is amazing. Everyone is so nice and helpful and it shows that they actually care about your pet. I'm so glad I picked this place for my new little guy. read more
6 years ago
It was heartbreaking to have to give up our little Clover but Dr. Kirkpatrick and his kind hearted staff made it as comfortable as it could be. I am grateful with all my heart that I brought her here for the end of her life. read more
3 years ago
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Does anybody know their cost for spay (58 lb female Malinois)? It's not shown on their website.
Hi there, I would just call the office and ask, they are very friendly and I highly recommend the practice :)
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