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    Montecito Animal Clinic

    4.4 (158 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Pet physical or wellness exam

    Pet vaccinations

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    Kristle L.

    The team is amazing here! I've never seen a veterinarian who got down on the floor to make sure my furbaby felt welcomed. Her team welcomed Khaleesi with so much kindness. Got her all excited to get a shot. Offices were clean, Staff was friendly, Dr. was knowledgeable. Thank you for being amazing with Khaleesi so glad we added ourselves to the waitlist!

    I used to be very skeptical about veterinarians. Over the years, Montecito animal clinic has really, truly gained my trust. I genuinely feel that they care about my dog and I, and that their recommendations are always in my dog's best interest. They aren't pushy and they don't nickel and dime me. While some vet's almost always tell you to make an appointment if you have any sort of question/concern, the staff here are very generous with their advice; they understand that it's not always easy/affordable to make an appointment. They are patient with me when I'm nervous and have so many questions, they help me understand what's going on when the information is overwhelming, and lastly they are very thorough with their examinations and making sure all my pets needs are met. This goes for the whole staff: the front desk team, technicians and the Drs/Vets themselves. I am so thankful for the entire staff at this clinic.

    Scrappy doo

    Dr March and her wonderful staff have been taking care of all the Barry family dogs for years. Today I had to put my beloved Scrappy to sleep due to multiple issues. He received the best care for years and especially while trying to make his life easier the last few months of his life. They could not have been more compassionate towards me and my little dog this morning. I am grateful for the knowledge and care of Dr March and her caring staff. Thank you very much!

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    Team is excellent. Been coming here for over 20 years with several family members. Always great treatment and reasonable pricing.

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    We had to have our Beloved Cat put down and Montecito handled everything with care. Bianca was wonderful and so was Dr. March.

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    Great Doctors and assistants. Show compassion and knowledge for my pets. I recommend this vet the best around town.

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    March and her vet tech were very informative about each step and compassionate during this whole process.

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