I cannot say enough good things about El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital, and especially Dr…read more Ixchel Mosley. She has been providing exceptional care for my animals for years, and her dedication, compassion, and expertise continue to amaze me. Most recently, my XL Bully, Rocco, became blocked after getting into the trash and swallowing a T-bone. It was a terrifying situation, and I truly believe that had it not been for Dr. Mosley's quick diagnosis and incredible surgical skill, I would have lost my best friend. She acted fast, explained everything clearly, and handled the entire situation with the calm confidence of someone who truly knows their craft. Rocco is home, recovering, and doing great -- and it's all thanks to her. If you're looking for a veterinarian who genuinely cares and consistently delivers top-level care, look no further. Dr. Mosley and the entire staff at El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital have earned my trust for life. Highly recommended

I highly recommend El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital. I've brought my dog here for both routine…read morecheck-ups and urgent visits, and I am always so grateful for their service. ​The best part is their accessibility. While other vets often have weeks of wait time, I can actually go in and get the assistance we need. Having a stressed dog makes appointments tough, but the team here is fast, educational, and makes us both feel at ease. ​Everyone from the receptionists to the doctors is incredibly kind. I also appreciate their honesty with pricing--when calling around for quotes, they were the most helpful and accurate, while others gave me the runaround. I'll definitely be coming back and recommend them to anyone! I'm very grateful that they took care of my dog-Shasta.

I'm 81 years old and I have had dogs all of my life. Of course that means I've had many many…read moreexperiences with veterinarians from Maine to California and several cities in between. I can say without reservation that the care & comfort facility is the best that I have worked with. From the front desk people like Cherie and all of the veterinarians who have been taken care of my two puppies for the last several years. They represent the pinnacle of professionalism. My only regret is that I can't get them to cross over to human medicine and take care of me as well. Bill S.

I made an appointment online last night for my cat who I think might have some urinary issues and…read moreneeded to move it up 1 day because of constraints and when I called to move it, I mentioned I was a first timer for this clinic because I had some questions. I'm then told that I would have to pay a deposit of $80 just to book the appointment now because a lot of people cancel apparently. Why does the online system not make you do that then and why would I have called to change the appointment if I was planning on canceling? The receptionist was a bit snarky about it too after I said I couldn't pay that today. I take that as a sign that I would have had a bad experience, so on to another vet that cares.

I never thought I'd get the energy to write this post bc anything about my boy & that painful day…read morewill 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

My dog is leash aggressive and the staff is always so accommodating! They take him through the back…read moreand 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.

The VCA in El Cajon is where I get all of my animal health care…read more Went to the VCA for Sesame's annual check-up and his Rabies and FVRCP vaccines and to also drop off a stool sample for the GI Parasite test. I booked an appointment through the app to meet with Dr. Robin Roque as usual. I was able to check in with the receptionist and helped myself to some of their complementary coffee while waiting for the nurse and physician. Both the nurse and Dr. Roque were very kind to Sesame and I. They answered my questions about his health and walked me through what symptoms to keep an eye out for. They were patient and thorough and didn't rush us at all. Overall satisfied with the experience. the appointment lasted maybe 30 minutes from intake to check-out.

Yeah...no. This place is not it. I had a "free exam" for my kittens that I adopted from the humane…read moresociety. I thought I'd try this place out and see what their prices and service were like. I have a vet for my other two senior cats, but I`m willing to shop around. I showed up on time and checked in. The front desk person seemed disorganized and not friendly. It felt a bit chaotic in there and it wasn't even busy. How is that possible? I gave them my coupon and waited to be seen. Waited, waited, waited. That wasn't a big deal. I have patience and I understand stuff happens. Finally I`m called back and the vet assistant is also not really friendly but I stick with the appointment. She weighs the kittens and looks over them. She tries to sell me on their pet wellness plan for kittens, which is actually quite expensive compared to the insurance I got. I didn`t want a sales pitch right away. Then she said the doctor would be in. More waiting. More waiting. At this point, I thought about leaving because we were in there a LONG time. The doctor comes in and doesn't introduce himself, looks disheveled and a wreck. I am now committed to this appointment, so I let him look over the kittens. The first thing he says is, "yep those are kittens". Then he mumbles that he forgot something and leaves for like 5 minutes. I`m pretty much done at this point. He comes in and gives a quick exam, not really doing anything at all. He says they look good and that I should get some testing(not even sure what he said honestly) and that I could get that cheaper elsewhere. Then he leaves and the vet assistant comes back in, asking if I want to schedule their follow-up. No. No, I do not. I said I need to check my schedule and I`ll let them know. We go back to the waiting room and wait...and wait some more. Painful at this point. They give me that copy of wellness exam proof, but didn`t have any other notes(because the doctor DID NOT DO ANYTHING). They give me little baggies with some cat food and a key chain with their name on it. Then the vet assistant tries to sell me on their wellness package again and seems annoyed when I said no. If this visit is indicative of what it is normally like here...hard pass. I`ll go to my other vet and get my kittens established there. Oh, to top it off, they gave me a receipt that has their wellness fee($99) zeroed out, like they gave me $100 worth of service for free. I wouldn't have paid $10 for that "service". Eeeesh.

They're very caring We're very blessed to have them as our…read moreveterinary care. We've never had anything but exceptional customer service and care for our pets.

Dr. Kanholm is without a doubt the most knowledgeable and kindest doctor I've ever met, with truly…read moreexceptional bedside manner. He has taken such wonderful care of our two cats and our dog, and I honestly cannot recommend him or this facility enough. It can be difficult to get an appointment with him, but once you do, you'll never want to change veterinarians again. We are forever grateful for the care, compassion, and expertise he provides and highly recommend this facility. I also highly recommend the pet resort located in the same vicinity.

On 5/2/26, my poor baby got sick, he got bitten and had an allergic reaction…read more I didn't know where to go. I found per Emergency & Specialty Center. They took my baby right away keep me informed. Everyone were so professional. I really like place Excellent team.

Imaging dept was great! We were prepared the day before on what was going to happen and it went…read moreaccording to plan. Everyone was so nice. My dog was also done 20 minutes early. The waiting room was spread out well, especially if you have an anxious dog you could have your own space. We will be coming back for any specialty needs! Who we saw: Dr. Cain Techs Shantel and Adrianna

In December 2025, our 12 1/2 year old golden retriever, Kathleen, required a surgery that was a…read morelittle out of the ordinary, and our primary Vet felt that we would be better served by a surgeon who was more experienced in that area. We appreciated his honesty very much. He highly recommended Dr Nancy Hampel at All God's Creatures Teaching Hospital. Within a couple of days, we were seen by Dr Richard Johnson, who gave Kathleen a thorough examination and patiently answered all of our questions to our satisfaction. The following day, he assisted Dr. Hampel in the surgery. Everything went very well. Three weeks later, while Kathleen was still in recovery mode, a totally unrelated problem arose that also required surgery. To say we were scared would be a huge understatement. Once again, Dr. Hampel worked her magic with the help of Dr. Johnson and the most caring Vet Techs you could ask for, and all went very well. Kathleen has now recovered from both surgeries and is enjoying a second "puppyhood". We are so thankful for the excellent treatment and loving care Kathleen received. Doctors and Vet Techs alike treated her (and us) with understanding and kindness. Just a word about the front desk staff and Vet Techs. They are remarkable. We were kept informed with phone calls, texts, and even photos of Kathleen. They understood our need to know how she was doing even after-hours. Thank you all so much. Well done!

All my dogs have been seeing Dr Johnson, Dr Hampel and her staff since they were in the temporary…read moretrailer 20-25 years ago. I have NEVER experienced anything other than professionalism and compassion from them. Please look at all the 5 star ratings vs any negative rating. Trust the mass majority of great reviews vs one or two dissatisfied owners. You wont be sorry if you bring your pet here for any visits. Thank you Dr Hampel and Dr Johnson

I am writing you due to an experience I had not 15 minutes ago with Dr. Marisa McNeil at the…read morehospital on 865 Jackman St El Cajon, CA 92019. I was discussing with the front desk about my dogs comprehensive exam where the lady at the front desk who told me "We completed his exam," I said "not really because the vaccines were not given and the blood test wasn't ran." She responded "Yes, you're correct so, we didn't complete it." Dr. McNeil from across the waiting area looked at me and said "I did complete it." I ignored her and looked back at the woman at the desk and said "Please let your vet know to not yell at me from across the room." So Dr. McNeil stormed over, and got close to me and smiled and said "Hello" with a big grin on her face. I'm assuming to intimidate me and I asked her "what do you need?" She proceed to argue and raise her voice about how she did complete her exam. The lady behind the desk tried to ask her to stop and tell me "we can still do the vaccines and blood work right way, super quick." Dr. McNiel proceeded to yell out "I'm not doing anything for her because she's rude." while storming off to the back. Mind you she got so close to me that the front desk woman had to touch her should her to make her step back. I am so displeased with this interaction and this doctor. Please do something. Due to this I am cancelling my membership to Banfield Hospitals that I have used for 5 years.

I've been coming to this vet a little over 2 years, I called today at 8:30 am about my dog limping…read moreand her paw swolllen and they got me in at 9:45, to check her out right away. I was helped by David at the front and he was so sweet, walked me through everything, and set up the 2 week check up since my dog is receiving a anti-inflammatory medication. When I had a question about a certain medication compared to one, I already have my other dog he called the doctor in the back to make sure I didn't spend if not need be. I haven't had a problem with this place, super friendly, and the staff is super friendly with my dogs :) One of the staff even carried her back ! So nice ! 10/10

FHAH is amazing all the way around! They've been our vet since we moved to La Mesa 11 years ago…read more They'll discuss issues on the phone and give you ideas to try before bringing in your fur baby. They have a separate room for their cat & dog patients too. The staff are wonderful. I'm so glad we found them to keep our furry family members healthy!

They aren't taking new patients which was a bummer but they were kind enough to email me back and…read morewished me well and I appreciate a business that cares for their loyal patients first so can't be mad

We have a big dog that is old and it's impossible to get him into the car anymore so we requested…read morean at home visit from the mobile vet. We had an appointment and they didn't show up. Extremely unprofessional. We just want someone to help our dog and they completely let us down,

My appointment for my dog was first scheduled three weeks ago. The vet ended up taking that day…read moreoff, so they called to reschedule for the next available appointment, which was the following Friday. Ok, no worries. Last Friday, they called me toward the END of the time window they were supposed to arrive, to say that the appointment before me took longer than expected and they would have to reschedule. That annoyed me greatly. They rescheduled for the next available appointment a week later. Frankly I felt like they should have cancelled someone else's (first) appointment to have my dog seen sooner since this was their second cancellation of my appointment. Today was the third rescheduled date. I just got a call that, sorry, they have to cancel, I should call to reschedule. What is wrong with you? I'm not here waiting to have my blinds fixed or furniture delivered... I have an animal who is suffering who needs health care. He is now developing sores around his eyes where weeks ago he just had slight indications of a skin issue. Total failure as a business and healthcare provider and has shown complete disregard for the suffering of my animal.