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.

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.

Everything, the Staff are all very pleasant and polite to all people and pets I've changed Vets to…read morecome here it's closer and a friend recommended and I'm so glad I changed, Dr Singh is #1 awesome!

We've been using Mast Blvd Pet Hospital for six (6) years, the time we've owned our two (rescues)…read more This past week, I took our little Jack Russel Terrier mix in to have a lump on his chin examined. During the exam, the vet told me he'd never seen this before. I thought, "are you kidding me?" So, he said we ought to biopsy the lump to see if it might be cancer. At the time, I was concerned so I opted for this procedure -- at $550. As it turns out, the lump is not cancer, but a cyst. To treat the cyst, we have $21 of antibiotics. And, it appears this is treating the condition. However, I don't believe the vet when he said he'd never seen this. I think he knew he could "sell" us on the biopsy knowing that he could have recommended giving the dog the antibiotics to see if the lump improved. If it didn't, he said surgery would be recommended for the cyst or a cancerous tumor. So, what I suspect is this. While I'm sure it's ethical to do the biopsy, he could have tried the antibiotics first and then see how things go. My feeling is they are looking to "impact revenue" rather than offer a more conservative approach that might save money. I feel like we were taken in this regard. Rather than find ways to save you money, they seem to find ways to spend your money.

As we all know finding the perfect place to keep your pets healthy can be a daunting task. I've…read morenever been a fan of facilities that bring out the dreaded clip board with invisible $ signs floating in the air. I have never experienced that at this clinic. Options are given with estimated costs. Treatments are discussed. I rescued 2 cats ten years ago. Each with their own trauma. I have trusted Dr. April Rodriguez to assist with their physical and mental health. Most recently she helped my beautiful Flora cross the rainbow bridge. Having her be the one to do it meant so much to me. There's so much to love about Rancho Carlos. The front-desk staff is consistently friendly and accommodating. Cats may not love vet visits, but they have a wonderful "cat whisperer" (if I'm remembering correctly, her name is Sam). And Dr. Rodriguez truly does this work out of love--she's intuitive, selfless, and always thinking about the best next step.

Update to last post-Charlie is doing great! Post…read moresurgery-After 3 bandage wound wraps, and 2 weeks of incredible care, he is released! Dr. Halsey said he was healing even quicker than expected! He's gotta be down 1 cat life but he's alive! Thank you Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic and Encinitas Moonlight Urgent Care!

Excellent staff and veterinarians. Was help and very informative. The took care of are injured…read morepet, kept me informed. Talked realistically about options.

After seeing multiple veterinarians who couldn't pinpoint what was wrong with my cat, I was…read morestarting to lose hope. My poor fur baby had been sick for a long time, and I am so incredibly grateful I found this clinic. Dr. Beneli is truly an intelligent and caring doctor. He was able to diagnose the issue that everyone else missed and finally get my cat the help he needed. If you're looking for a vet who actually listens and has the expertise to solve complex cases, look no further. Thank you, Dr. Beneli!

Best vet experience I've ever had with one of my dogs. It was our first visit and they spent an…read morehour with us doing an exam and talking about my puppy's health and recommendations for future treatment. My puppy was very comfortable with everyone. Highly recommend!

We took our elderly cat here a few months ago and this family owned and operated veterinary made us…read morefeel very comfortable. They are kind, caring, and thoughtful people. I trust them with my cats health issues. I highly recommend them!

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 cannot say enough good things about Woodside Animal Hospital in Lakeside. We came here after my…read moredog Sasha had a severe allergic reaction to a bug bite. For weeks, I had tried everything I knew to help ease her irritation--scratching nonstop, patches of missing hair, clearly miserable. Nothing was working. A close friend highly recommended her veterinarian here and loved them so much that she insisted on calling to see if they could squeeze Sasha in. To my surprise (and huge relief), I was able to get a same-day appointment within the hour--which felt like a miracle. When I called, I spoke with Jerry, who was incredibly patient and kind as I explained everything I was seeing with Sasha. She reassured me and let me know Sasha would be examined by Dr. Luken, which immediately put me at ease. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted--and yes, Sasha too. Despite everything she had been through over the past few weeks, she was so excited you would've never known how uncomfortable she'd been. That alone says a lot about the welcoming environment here. One of the coolest surprises? They truly treat animals of all kinds. While waiting, I saw a bearded dragon (which honestly felt mythical )--like an iguana/lizard mix straight out of Australia. It was gnarly in the best way and reassuring to know this hospital is trusted with such a wide range of animals. You can absolutely rest assured your pet is in good hands. Sasha was promptly examined and given a clear, thoughtful treatment plan, including a shot, medication, and a prescription. Everything was explained thoroughly, and I never felt rushed. The staff here is beyond amazing--kind, warm, and genuinely caring, like family. I'm honestly not sure why this place doesn't have an even higher score, because they truly deserve it. I highly recommend Woodside Animal Hospital. They treat your fur baby like their own, and that kind of care is priceless.

I have been a customer for 2 years, felt their services were always good and my Pepper and me were…read moretake care of. However, a couple weeks ago I asked to have tests done when I took my Pepper in for her annual 'trim'. After not hearing back from the vet, I called a week later (Monday). I was told the doctor called and spoke with me the Monday before. I didn't have a call. They told me he would call later that day. Nothing and I actually called later that day and they said he would call. The next day I called again. I later received a call from someone who left a lengthy message that my Pepper had high values for kidney tests, and what I should do (change the diet and bring her back in 3 months for another test). Imagine my shock to get this type of message, something like that requires a 'live' conversation. That evening I left a voicemail asking to be called back the next day. Nothing! I am very disappointed in the lack of concern for me as a parent, that the vet's lack of customer service and empathy indicates the climate has changed at this vet hospital.

Dr Sondra Elson, owner of Compassionate Heart, is a kind, gentle & very caring vet. Although we…read moreonly met once, under heartbreaking circumstances, I can say with every confidence that she wore a hero's cape that afternoon. Dr. Elson understood the time sensitive nature of our call as our beloved 12 yo St Bernard, Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, had started having seizures lasting 30-45'. Dr Elson explained everything that she would do to help Kitty relax & become comfortable before she began her journey to the Rainbow Bridge. She let us hold her & love her throughout the experience. Thanks to Dr. Elson knowledge, Compassionate Heart & 20+ years experience, we know we made the right choice in choosing her at home euthanasia practice. Her job cannot possibly be an easy one. Her proficient yet sympathetic approach made all the difference. I would recommend Dr. Elson without hesitation. I am just so sorry for anyone who is having to find an in home euthanasia for a beloved pet. God Bless them all! With gratitude, Debbie B

Tracy failed to communicate and stay true to her word and call me back to do the intake. Since she…read morehad a family emergency. During the one visit I had to help my daughter feel comfortable she did not have her camera on and I was supposed to give her to her the next Monday after I had to reach out to her and was not properly feeling secure or safe and my daughter did not feel comfortable.

We have had nothing but amazing service here. We obviously did not want to have to bring out dog…read morehere but we are so thankful for this spot being open and being such kind staff for the two times we have had to come. The first was summer last year and we thought our dog was having a respiratory or cardiovascular issue. turns out he was just having a panic attack :-0 but we are so thankful we were able to get him seen and have the scary stuff ruled out. This time he is here for GI upset and the doc is so great at explaining everything and we don't feel like they are trying to do unnecessary tests. If you ever are having a late night emergency I 10/10 recommend this place!

Very impressed by the quality of care and service provided at this clinic! Professional, kind,…read moreefficient. Very impressed!