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Placerville Animal Surgery Center

4.8 (68 reviews)
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Services - Placerville Animal Surgery Center

Dental cleaning

Dental extraction

Mass or tumor removal

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my fur baby

This place including all of the staff are so wonderful i truly cant thank them enough! I was quoted $1,700 for only 2 of my cats teeth to be extracted at another vet, so i went down the rabbit hole searching for other more affordable options and i found this place thank god! They charged me $475 total and they ended up removing 6 teeth! The drive from sacramento was definitely worth it and they are usually pretty busy so be aware you may schedule your appointment a month or 2 prior before they could get you in. Also drop off is between 8-9 and i would recommend you get there at 8 to avoid waiting longer for your fur baby to be ready to come home. I dropped off my kitty at 8 15 am and she was ready to be picked up by 1 pm which was perfect since we stayed out there for the day due to the drive but again it was well worth it i will be taking my cats there again, thank you so so so much to all of the staff, they even called me the next day to make sure she was doing well.

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If your pet needs a life saving emergency surgery, please don't go anywhere else. From the staff, communication , Dr. costs, this place was nothing short of AMAZING !!! My Gracie, swallowed some sort of seed while I was on vacation and my parents were doggy sitting. Her spirit started to decline and I originally took her VCA in Rancho Cordova. I have pet insurance for her, but that place was truly extorting money for services. They even suggested to euthanizing her (Absolutely Not !) I ended up taking her home to figure things out. I called around and someone suggested surgery center in Placerville . The staff was so helpful, and communicative about the documents for their diagnosis and to see if the surgery was something they could do. I immediately sent all of her paperwork and they were able to squeeze her in the next day. OMG, I wanted to cry ! I am so happy I had her surgery completed here. It was very fast I took her home the same day. The consult was $20 and I paid for surgery costs separately , all medication was $20 , but had to pay another $20 for the antibiotics, (which was not a big deal.) They are only open every other Tuesday and Wed-Fri , so call them if you know your pet is having some kind of emergency that requires surgery.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the friendly and caring staff, affordable pricing, and clear communication. The facility is also described as clean and welcoming.

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Amazing staff , and very affordable! So happy this place exists. I have saved over $1,000 on my dogs mass removal going through them.

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Such nice people, great atmosphere, lovely care, fantastic prices compared to our regular vet. Highly recommend.

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They are so great with the animals. They do their best to get you an appointment when you need one.

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“Raymond was kind, caring, and gentle, consistently providing the very best care for my special companion.”

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Placerville Animal Wellness - 6/23/25: Psyche 1 day prior to her second opinion appointment with Dr. Raymond.

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Tim is my first fur baby, and finding this clinic truly felt like a miracle for our family…read more When Tim developed a urinary blockage, I rushed him to an emergency vet, where I was quoted around $9,000 just for catheterization and IV fluids. I was devastated, especially knowing that the blockage could happen again and that I simply couldn't afford that amount out of pocket. After visiting another clinic and struggling with recurring catheter issues for about two weeks, we realized Tim needed a different solution. Thankfully, some family friends recommended this clinic. When I called, Caitlyn was incredibly kind and managed to schedule us for an appointment that same day. They were also able to perform Tim's surgery that day, at a much more affordable price. Dr. Raymond was professional and caring, and Caitlyn patiently answered all my questions and made sure I understood everything that was happening. Even after we went home, the clinic stayed in touch and responded to my messages, reassuring me that Tim was doing okay and making sure I felt supported, too. What makes this clinic special is that they genuinely care about the animals and the people who love them. The building may not be the most modern, but don't let appearances fool you. The compassion, professionalism, and dedication we experienced meant everything to our family. I will forever be grateful to Dr. Raymond, Caitlyn, and the entire team for helping my sweet Tim. Finding veterinarians who put the well-being of your pet first is priceless. I wholeheartedly recommend this clinic!

Thank you for saving our baby's life!!!! Dr. Raymond a very professional and caring person who does…read morenot put money first! The price for the surgery was very low compared with other hospital. We won't be able to afford it and get a better care if not Dr. Raymond and his fabulous team!! Thank you god bless you all!!My schnauzer is back in life

Veterinary Urgent Care & Surgery Center - Post operative TPLO surgery

Veterinary Urgent Care & Surgery Center

(61 reviews)

I recently got an adorable brand new puppy. I have had him for about a week, we were scheduled for…read moreour first vet visit on Friday. Unfortunately yesterday everything was going fine until he had a bowel movement, shortly after he started to whine, cry and show signs of severe uncomfortableness, lethargy, it was gut wrenching to see this tiny helpless thing I already love so much be so uncomfortable. I called the vet we are meant to see and they could not fit us in but recommended veterinary urgent care and Surgery in Cameron Park. I immediately just started driving there scared for my puppies well-being. While driving I called and they were able to get me an appointment right away, basically the time it took for me to drive there. They tested us from the car for parvo (thank god is was negative) so we were brought into a room. The vet tech was extremely nice, thorough, endearing, empathetic (as I was a blubbering mess worried about my tiny 4lbs puppy) she got her report ready and brought the dr in. He was even kind and empathetic to my worry and concern. We went over everything. From the day I got him to what possibilities it could be. They gave me options, information and we picked a treatment plan after an exam of my puppy. I was sent home with medications, directions and feeling so much relief that they cared for my dogs wellbeing and how I felt as an owner. Upon leaving and check out and the girls at the front came together to chat with us, and say goodbye. We talked a little about how cute he is his breed type and then reassured us to call if we need anything or have any questions. I will absolutely be a returning customer should an emergency come up again. Completely unrelated but when I went to grab my dog from the techs arms after they took him in back to give him a couple shots I could smell her subtle perfume(it smelt amazing) as we had to be shoulder to shoulder. I politely asked her what it was and she told me. Not vet related but something small / important to me. This small kind interactions made me feel like a real person to them instead of a ticket number.

I am not blaming them for the death of my dog, but for the lack of action that resulted in my…read moresenior dog spending the last 14 hours of his life in agonizing pain. I've put off leaving this review because I didn't want to do it without being able to give the full story, but it's so painful to relive. I brought my senior dog in because he was vomiting repeatedly. No signs of pain, but the vomiting was very unusual. After testing, they told us he had pancreatitis, which is apparently very uncomfortable for dogs, but not deadly. They examined him and they gave him a shot of Panoquel (sorry if this is not spelled correctly) and when they brought him back from the medication they gave him, he seemed to be visibly in pain. He was whining and breathing weird. They said it was normal and a sign of the medication they gave him and that it would wear off in 6-8 hours. We brought him home and we were instructed to come back the following 2 days for 2 more injections of panoquel. He was completely out of it and seemed in pain, but we were made to believe it was from the medicine and that he would be okay after it wore off. 6 hours passes and he is still in pain, not even really conscious. Then 8 hours and by this time the urgent care center is closed. I called the nearest 24 hour emergency vet and was instructed to bring him in by a certain time if he was still not alert. He was not able to eat or drink or pee at all during this whole time and I knew something was wrong and that it was not just the medicine they gave him. We took him into the emergency vet where he was immediately admitted and ultimately where he spent his final day. He ended up passing there that night because the pain was far too much to get under control and despite their efforts, he was suffering. We said goodbye to him after him being completely fine and normal almost 1.5 days earlier. I was shocked and couldn't believe what had happened. I ended up sending an email to this Cameron Park Urgent Care and Surgery center because it was not sitting right with me that my dog spent his last day in pain in a hospital because of what I am calling a bad judgment call. Champ was 17 years old and had been seen here before. His records were on file for his heart condition and previous visits. He was old and his body had had enough which is why I am not holding them responsible for the fact that he is not here, but I do blame them for the fact that he died in pain in a hospital surrounded by strangers and hooked up to machines. His last day will haunt me forever. They responded to my email very kindly wanting to help me with my original request which was to refund the treatment because the treatment did not work. The assistant manager actually called me immediately to say how sorry she was and that they would definitely refund the amount I requested or a full refund, whatever I was comfortable with and so I did request a full refund at that point. No amount of money would bring my boy back, but an $1800 bill from this place on top of the ER bill was astronomical. They did refund me ~$620 for the treatment which I was and am still very grateful for. They didn't try to fight me, they agreed immediately. Where it gets weird is when the assistant offered the full refund, that must have just been her kindness speaking because the owner did not agree to it and neither did the dr, Dr. Natt. The owner flat out said he was not speaking to me because he "wasn't involved" and only was going to have the assistant deal with me. Dr. Natt was willing to speak with me, but requested that I return to the vet to speak with him so he could explain why they wouldn't agree to the refund, but there was no amount of money that was going to get me back inside that place that I had experienced that level of trauma. It wasn't worth it. I sent one final email to settle this without needing to leave this review, but they declined my request for a refund. I ended up disputing it with my bank and winning so I got my money back anyway. DO NOT COME HERE. Save yourself and your dog the pain. Go to a 24 hour vet! They sent us home and then closed for the evening and we were forced to go somewhere else anyway. Go somewhere else from the beginning!

Compassionate Veterinary Care

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I was hesitant to call Dr Clark because she only had one review here, so after my positive…read moreexperience with her, under the most terrible conditions ever, I thought it was only fair to add another review to her profile. A few days ago, my nearly 20 year old cat, who had been my child since he was a tiny kitten, hit rock bottom in his long battle with kidney failure. I knew that if I didn't make the choice that nearly all furrchild parents dread, euthanasia, that very soon pain and misery would follow, and that opinion was far worse than the other. I couldn't bear my baby to suffer any more than he already was. But, he had always been scared of the car and hated the vet. He cried the entire time in the car every time and even tried to hide under the towel in his carrier. So, I didn't want the final hour of his life to be spent scared and stressed. I had heard of in-home euthanasia on a random website about feline kidney failure and I knew that if it was possible (meaning in my area and not cost prohibitive) that would be ideal. If my baby was not going to pass away gently at home naturally, it could at least still happen at home, on his favorite spot in our bed, with my husband and I cuddling him. I called Dr Clark when I knew without a doubt that if something was not done soon, he would begin to suffer. We had a lovely conversation where she made me feel quite comfortable and she scheduled the dreaded appt for later that same day. As the day went on, kitty continued to get worse and worse. I began to worry that something bad might happen even before our appt, so I called her back and explained my fears, and she worked it out so that she could get to us even sooner. I'll spare the details, but having Dr Clark perform in-home euthanasia, rather than dragging my poor sick boy to the vet, was probably the best decision I ever made. It was the most caring decision I could have made for him. He was not stressed out at all. He was peaceful and relaxed. He was the him that I knew. We were able to share quality time right up to the second he passed away, which I know would have never happened in a vet situation, because he would have been too freaked out to just be his sweet loving self. It all happened so peacefully that I couldn't even believe it really happened. I couldn't believe it could be that gentle. He just drifted off to sleep like any other time, in the same spot he always slept. Dr Clark's bedside manner was lovely. She took time to get to know my baby and even kissed his head. He seemed completely at ease with her. Dr Clark gave my husband and I plenty of time to cuddle him before the single shot (which he didn't even seem to feel). I didn't feel rushed at all. I never felt like it was a service and it felt very personal. Even the way she spoke and her presence was soothing. The decision to put a beloved furrchild to sleep is an awful decision to have to consider, but I strongly believe that in-home euthanasia makes it less awful, and much kinder and less traumatic for our furrkid's and us. And, it's NOT cost prohibitive. Not at all. I found another website that offered in-home services that seemed much more about the money, and it turned me off right away. Dr. Clark was not at all like that and I found her price to be quite reasonable and I found her to be an angel. If you have to make this terrible choice, I very strongly recommend her. And, if she is not available in your area, I still strongly recommend in-home care. I only wish my other kitty who passed away two years ago would have been able to pass so gently.

I wish I could give 6 stars. I absolutely love Dr. Clark. She's timely, reasonable on prices, and…read morevery caring of our animals. I called her to come do a checkup on all of my seep and goats, and she caught a bunch of things I hadn't noticed, which ultimately resulted in saving the life of one of my goat which I had no idea was showing the onset of pneumonia. I am new to farm life, and one the services she offers is an on-site instructional course on how to properly care for the animals that you have. I couldn't recommend her more to anyone needing veterinary services.

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We brought our beloved Bailey to Sierra Animal Hospital when her regular veterinarian was away and…read moreshe became very ill. From our first visit through the incredibly difficult decision to let her go, Dr. Kaley Ladner and Helene were exceptional. They treated Bailey and our family with so much compassion, gentleness, and professionalism. Dr. Ladner helped us understand what was happening and gave us reassurance that we were making the right decision for our girl. When the time came, they were able to help us say goodbye to Bailey at home, where she was comfortable and surrounded by the people who loved her most. They made the entire experience incredibly peaceful, dignified, and beautiful. It was a day I had dreaded for years, and while it was heartbreaking, they made an unbearable day a little easier. I will forever be grateful to Dr. Ladner and Helene for the care, kindness, and dignity they gave Bailey in her final days and moments.

We were in from out of town due to evacuation from Reno. They are knowledgeable, affordable, and…read moreamazing with your pet. They truly care. We've got a pit bull and she is often resistant to being touched with the stethoscope and thermometer and the certified fear free handler gave her extraordinary service and she did what ever they needed to do and didn't want to leave. They were so amazing that we would refer others from other areas to try them. They make you feel special and comfortable. They are also 1/2 the price of vets in Reno. We are so grateful for their amazing service and would give the 10 stars. They even got us in the same day. Thank you so much.

Pleasant Valley Pet Clinic - Meijo in the waiting room

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Since I am newer to the area, I wanted to try at least two vet clinics in the area. Last year I…read moretried one for my dog's annual exam, and today I tried the other, Pleasant Valley Vet Clinic. I also specifically wanted to try a male vet, as my previous vet in Southern CA was also male (and adored). So, I brought my beloved senior gal (dog) to Dr. Johnson. I was extremely impressed with the facility- ample parking, clean and spacious waiting area, nice decor, complimentary coffee (Keurig), and well-equipped. They are also well-staffed here. Our appointment went very well, Dr. Johnson did a nice job with the exam and discussing my concerns with me (recommended vaccines for the area, skin tags, etc). I especially like a vet who will sit on the floor with my dog and I. It is that type of bedside manner that I look for and appreciate in a vet. Since they have an in-house lab, I was called by the Doctor himself with the blood and heartworm results within 3 hours of my appointment - IMPRESSIVE! I was also impressed with the fact that I could pay in the exam room before I left - a convenience I have never experienced before! The exam cost was comparable to other vets in the area, the blood panel was quite a bit more than what I paid last year at the other local vet. I also appreciate that Dr. Johnson is not the type to push services, but does a nice job at communicating his professional opinion and backs it up with experience. The demeanor of the front desk staff is also very important to me and a point of dissatisfaction with that other vet's office. The gals at Pleasant Valley were friendly and welcoming. Tylene especially went above and beyond to answer some questions I had via email prior to my appointment. She was helpful, thorough and prompt in her responses. The only drawback I find in this area in general, is the lack of a holistic-minded vet. I am extremely particular about my dog's care and wellness, and do my best to research all issues and make the most informed and healthiest decisions I can in order to extend her quality of life. On our way out, my dog enjoyed sniffing and marking in the designated area off of the parking lot, which I thought was a great perk! Neither of my previous vets had this, and I know my gal enjoyed the "pee mail". All in all, I would highly recommend this clinic. The fact that they have several doctors increases your chances of being seen quickly in case of an urgent matter, and the in house lab provides faster results. It is a very nice establishment for this area, has current technology in place, attentive staff and is very clean and well-kept. I was pleased!

Don't go here!!! This place was trying to charge us twice for a service that we have a receipt…read morefor. Then when confronted with the receipt they said the charge was for something else that we didn't even authorize. They later took it on themselves to charge our credit card for it without telling us. Now we have to dispute it with the credit card company. I am not sure it is even legal to charge a card on file just because. The owner is VERY rude and very combative and seems to try to get into fights. All this came because we told them our dog got fleas there and the owner didn't like that.

Placerville Animal Surgery Center - vet - Updated October 2026

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