Doc Aarons is honest, transparent, and not afraid to tell you the facts. He is a down-home vet that…read morewon't drag you along. There are times you won't want to hear what he has to say, but that is because he will not drag you down an unrealistic rabbit hole that drains your piggy bank. He is humble and has no problem referring you somewhere else if what your pet needs is beyond his expertise. We use him for most minor surgeries, spay, neuter, exams, vaccinations, etc. For our OFA X-Rays, we use Dr Minor in Templeton as he has the most up to date machines. For weekend or after hours emergency service, we go to Atascadero Pet Hospital. Otherwise, during normal business hours, Dr Aarons can handle most situations.

Our Pug Missy had a bad ear infection. When I called two different offices to schedule an…read moreappointment, both stated they were booked for three weeks. I could do a drop off which meant leaving her for hours at double the regular office visit fee of $60! While I've used both clinics and they were good ones, it was unacceptable to wait that long not to mention the cost$ Finally, I searched for the Veterinarian who spayed a barn cat I adopted through a rescue organization last year, Dr. Aarons at Oak Country Veterinary Services in Paso Robles. I was relieved to get an appointment the next afternoon. Missy and I were welcomed by Receptionist, Becca and Dr. Aaron's rescue dog, Ollie. Missy's ear infection was treated right away and she had a spa type "Peticure," surprisingly at no extra charge. I've been charged $35 for a nail trim at another office. BIGGEST SURPRISE - The Bill! Missy and I are new Fans of Dr. Aarons. His rates for dental care for my 10 year old MinPin is going to be very reasonable compared to the quote from the two other Veterinarian offices. Hang onto your cash and make an appointment. By the way.......Dr. Aarons is also an author and I'm enjoying his Podcasts immensely.

Doctor Swan is wonderful with my little old pup! They have always gotten him in and in a reasonable…read moretime to see doctor Swan.

This was my third time at this pet hospital, and I really appreciate the service that they provide…read more They're very accommodating, knowledgeable and it's clear they genuinely care about the animals. Fern and Dr. Swan are fantastic and I am really grateful to have this vet.

This place has new owners. Its owned by the CORPORATION that owns both the Atascadero and Tempelton…read morepet hospitals. The hospitals are good they saved my cat's life. But as for the vet hospitals they've bought ..... They suck. All they want is MONEY. awhat they said to me was sure we'll refill your senior cat's prescription but first you need to come back in and pay us $69.00. Then we'll see if his meds will be refilled or not

Excellent and caring vet. They were there for us in our time of need. Sent us a beautiful card to…read morememorialize our pet and gave us a card to plant. Highest recommendation!

Title: Severe Safety Oversight and Ethical Concerns I am…read morereposting my review of this clinic to alert other pet owners of a serious medical safety issue. I brought my dog in for gagging, and despite me asking for a refill of his seizure medication during the visit, the vet prescribed a new drug where seizures are a known side effect. My dog suffered three grand mal seizures as a result of this oversight. The Medical Failures: * Initial Misdiagnosis: During the visit, I was told everything was fine. Two hours later, the vet called to say the radiologist actually found a heart murmur, a gallstone, and tracheal issues. * Lack of Urgency: It took eight days for the hospital manager to return my calls regarding these life-threatening errors. The NDA Offer: When the clinic finally responded, they offered a full refund--but only on the condition that I sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and delete my negative review. I have declined their offer because the safety of other animals is more important than a refund. Please be extremely cautious and double-check any medications prescribed here, especially if your pet has a pre-existing condition like epilepsy.

We were visiting the area for a few weeks and we brought our dog. About a month before coming, our…read moredog had been in an emergency clinic for a calcified stone that was stuck in her ureter and it had been removed. Our dog had finished her medications and seemed ok before we left, but once we arrived at our rental she started having issues again. She seemed to be in discomfort and was unable to urinate. We contacted the emergency vet we had taken her to originally and they said they would get back to us but by morning, no vet had called so we called again and then started looking for a vet in the area we were staying for an urgent appointment. We called the three closest vets in this area and this clinic was the only one who had any availability. They said they could see us the following day so we scheduled the appointment. Afterwards, the original vet got back to us and ordered some prescriptions for our dog which we were able to pick up locally and get started. Unfortunately, late that afternoon, our dog started bleeding from her urethra. We then contacted the closest emergency vet and they said they were currently overwhelmed and due to their distance, actually suggested we wait for our morning appointment. It was agonizing! We left early for the appointment at this clinic but still barely made it on time as it was not easy to find. It is in a residential neighborhood and it was not in the exact location our navigation system was giving us but we did eventually locate it. The facility was nice and clean and staff was very friendly. We were brought back into a room after only a few minutes of waiting and there seemed to be only one or two other patients there. We explained the situation to what I believe was a vet tech and about 5 minutes later the vet came in and we explained it to her again. She immediately stated our dog needed emergency surgery and that they could schedule it fortwo days later. We knew it was urgent and we would have to take care of it immediately. I just had a bit of a concern because no one ever looked at our dog or examined her in any way. I just did not feel particularly comfortable with the situation so I asked for an estimate to do the surgery and they provided us with an estimate of $3,428.77. Our dog is 12 and has had battled cancer and had multiple surgeries, dental work, etc, so I am familiar with estimates and it was odd to me that both the low and high total showed that same figure. That's not usually how it works. Based on the fact that no one actually looked at our dog, that estimate seemed high (even for an emergency) and the fact that they pushed for a surgery and had immediate availability, it all just felt a little odd and we went with our gut. We decided that even though we had paid thousands for a beautiful rental with a pool for the next few weeks that we should head home immediately to have our own vet do the surgery. We drove all night and brought her to our vet the following morning. They made space for us in their full day of appointments and examined our dog thoroughly. They then did an ultrasound with us present. They showed us the issue and said they would try and squeeze her into the surgery schedule the following morning. They completed the surgery for $1278.32. To be fair, they gave us a discount of $294 so in all honesty someone else having it done there would have spent closer to $1572 but that is still less than half the price and more importantly we felt seen and comfortable with the way they handled things. It's possible that this facility just has a lot of availability and they felt they didn't need to examine the dog. Its also possible that they rushed the estimate and just put the same total for the high and low amounts. As I said, the staff was nice enough but I am glad we chose lose out on the rental and have it done where we felt more comfortable. If you include the money we lost by leaving, it actually cost us more to go home and get it done but you have to trust your intuition and I am so glad we did.

Dr. Bell is not only a very knowledgeable vet, but also extremely caring and conscientious about…read morefinding and recommending the best treatment plan for my pups and kitty. I drive almost an hour for his services since his relocation -- he is well worth it!

Dr. Tim Bell, DVM. Ah, how lucky this community is to have this real gem, Dr. Tim Bell, treating…read moretheir pets and animals! We first met Dr. Bell in 1994 here in Woodland Hills, Ca, or you can simply say Los Angeles. There was a complicated case that many veterinarians argued about while our cat was suffering. Somebody mentioned Doctor Bell, and sure enough he solved the problem on the spot. It's been 31 years, and many, many cats, dogs, and birds were treated with high success by this amazing vet. A few years ago, he relocated his practice to Paso Robles, 220 miles from where we live, but this did not stop us from bringing our pets to him. We did try to find someone nearby, but it did not work out. No vet was as good as he is. So, we stopped trying, looking, and we went back to THE BEST! Thank you, Dr. Bell for the love, the knowledge, and incredible dedication. Our pets are our kids, and they deserve the BEST!

We were out of town for Thanksgiving and this was the nearest pet hospital that was open. While we…read moreended up having one of the worst nights of our lives and our senior pup died of aggressive cancer, the staff here was extremely caring and kind, to the point that I wanted to make this review. We weren't rushed to make a decision, we were given time and treatment options, and they took the time to answer our numerous questions and concerns, despite it being a holiday weekend and late at night. While I do hope I'm never in a similar situation again, I would recommend taking your pup here.

Unfortunately our 7 year old very athletic dog developed a knee problem and needed TPLO surgery…read more It's expensive and we waited about a year thinking about it and then we had it done. Immediately after it healed, the other knee went bad so Dr Schecter did the second one. It's very common for a second knee to go bad after the other. I never imagined a dog could be so expensive but TLPO surgery is much more common than I thought. So for probably 8-10 months, we were rehabbling knees. Dog's knees heal pretty fast. Yes, this has become a very expensive dog but he run's like a champ and is as happy as can be. We have two great dogs and love them both!! We have been to the Atascadero Emergency Clinic for other issues also and we have been happy each time.

We've been grateful to have Steve's expertise to keep our horses healthy for going on 30 years…read more He's been there for colic, cancers, and a few times for euthanasia. We trust his judgement and appreciate how he explains his work with our animals. Thanks Doc!

Steve is just what you want in a vet. Practical, down to earth and very knowledgable. He explains…read morethings well, works with confidence and has a calm manner with your animals. Steve takes care of our horses and burro and is a pleasure to have on my property. His rates are reasonable as well. I recently called him out for an emergency with my horse and I know he dropped what he was doing and came immediately. You can't ask for more than that!

I really like Dr. Bob. He's very knowledgeable, kind and efficient. He's very good with all of our…read morepets. He knows how to treat them and he's honest and compassionate when it's time to let them travel the Rainbow Bridge. All of our animals in small mean all come to the Paso Pet care.

From the owner: Caring for Pets and their People!…read more Providing compassionate, comprehensive and high-quality healthcare for pets in our community, Paso Petcare is dedicated to ''Caring for Pets and their People.'' We truly appreciate being entrusted with the care of each beloved pet and understand the importance of the owner's participation in that care. In a friendly, informative and supportive environment, every member of our staff strives to treat each client as they would a valued friend and each pet as they would their own!

Helped me give my beloved furry companion of 14 years the most serene end to her wonderful life…read more With such love and care, she passed peacefully in our backyard under the dappled afternoon sunlight of her favorite tree. These two amazing women are the essence of compassion, and the service they provided was so appreciated in that difficult moment. Thank you, Compassionate Hands.

For something so heartbreaking, we knew when they left that we had made the right decision for…read moreTank. He was our sweet French Bulldog, diagnosed with aggressive stomach cancer at just four years old . One of our close friends recommended Compassionate Hands, and we've never been more grateful. We had originally planned to take him to the vet -- the place he feared most -- but learning about Compassionate Hands changed everything. You helped Tank pass peacefully and brought him back to us so beautifully. Thank you, truly, for the kindness, care, and compassion you give to families like ours. It means more than words can say.