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Placerville Animal Wellness

4.4 (121 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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8/4/25: Psyche before her appointment with Dr. Raymond to have stitches removed.

Dr. Raymond has saved my cat's life twice now. Last summer, her original vet told me to put her down. Instead, I got a second opinion from Dr. Raymond, and he saved her life. When I was calling animal hospitals back then, I was being quoted close to $2,000 a day just for hospitalization, not including treatment. Finding Dr. Raymond was honestly a blessing. Recently, I thought my cat was bloated, so I took her to her old vet because it was closer (by 3 hours). They did bloodwork and X-rays, then basically told me they didn't know what was wrong but that the prognosis was bad. The next day, I took her to Dr. Raymond and showed him the bloodwork and X-rays. He took one look and immediately knew it was pyometra and that she needed emergency surgery. No guessing. No waiting around. He knew exactly what was wrong. What really blows my mind is that I spent less on her emergency surgery with Dr. Raymond than I spent at the first vet, who couldn't even diagnose her. They even charged me for a radiologist to review her X-rays and then didn't call me back for 10 days. Ten days. Had I not taken her to Dr. Raymond, she could have died overnight. Getting that call 10 days later was infuriating. I don't even want to think about what would have happened if I didn't know Dr. Raymond. He is incredibly knowledgeable, straightforward, and genuinely caring. When other vets have missed the mark completely, he has gotten it right. Twice. I trust Dr. Raymond with my cat's life because, quite literally, he has already saved it twice. And somehow he's managed to do it without bankrupting me in the process, which feels increasingly rare in veterinary medicine these days.

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Raymond. Most veterinarians require you to pay and schedule an appointment before they'll even respond or consult with you about what might be going on with your animal, but Dr. Raymond goes above and beyond every single time. Recently, my bulldog became extremely ill on a Saturday. Out of desperation, I emailed Dr. Raymond because he's the only vet I trust with my dogs. Within an hour, he personally responded and asked for my phone number so he could call me. Not only did he call me, but he had already arranged for me to see another veterinarian so my dog could be seen right away--at his pricing. He even spoke directly with that veterinarian to go over the recommended treatment plan. While I was at the appointment, Dr. Raymond called me again just to check in, and then made special arrangements for me to pick up additional medication at his clinic. His clinic was closed, no staff were on site, so he arranged for someone to go in after hours, retrieve the medication, and leave it for me to pick up as soon as I was finished with the other appointment. This is not something he had to do. He did it out of the goodness of his heart, because he genuinely cares about the well-being of animals. I've been taking my dogs to Dr. Raymond for over 13 years, and there's a reason I won't go anywhere else if I can help it. With bulldogs, vet visits are frequent, and I'm always thankful we have him. What sets Dr. Raymond apart is that he's practical, logical, and will never recommend a procedure that isn't needed. He is not in this for the money--he is truly about the health and recovery of the animals he treats. Finding a veterinarian who not only has the medical knowledge but also this level of compassion is incredibly rare. What veterinarian does things like this? Literally none that I have ever encountered. Dr. Raymond is a notch above the rest for sure, and if you're looking for a vet, he comes highly recommended by me and all my furry friends.

Cathy G.

Dr Raymond is amazing and he truly loves our animals. Recently my 9 year old GSD tore his ACL and at any others vets office it would have cost several thousand dollars. It took a few months and it was very difficult to keep an active dog quiet but the acupuncture injections worked! He also took care of my last dog with a spinal injury and helped her immediately after another vet couldn't. I won't trust my beloved animals with anyone else!

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Stephen W.

I honestly can't express how grateful I am to this team. My baby, Bella fell ill over the weekend. Thinking it was just a cold, I waited until Monday to schedule an appointment with my vet in Sacramento. They had an appointment open on Tuesday and when I went in, they did bloodwork and x-rays. $1,000 later they said that my Bella would need to have her uterus removed due to Pyometra, and it needed to be removed SOON, but my vet didn't have the staff to do it that day. They referred me to some local vets, saying it could cost upwards of $5,000 or more for emergency surgery, plus an additional $1,000 a night if she had to stay. Then they suggested I go to Placerville if I really couldn't afford that. I contacted the referral, Caitlyn, and within the hour she said they can do it that night. Caitlyn and Dr. Raymond worked tirelessly at 7:45 at night until after 10pm. It was the best $1,000 I've spent, to save my best friend. Please know that there are affordable options if you're in need of help for your companion, compared to the big vets/VCA. I drove 45 minutes from Sacramento to be there, and I wasn't even the furthest away as someone had driven from San Francisco that night. Every person in line had an absolutely glowing review about this place, it's staff and Dr. Raymond, and I'm now one of them. Thank you for saving my Bella.

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Krina K.

Hard to wait in heat for walk ins but staff is fast and doctor is great! Pricers are good too! Im unemployeed, and he has been working with me on xrays and meds, so grateful, and my dog likes them too!

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They are saints .the care was outstanding and the cost was next to free .i would highly recommend them .

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Staff is amazing! The dr is fabulous!! If it wasnt for them, my cat wouldnt be alive today. Highly recommend!!!

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Our experience was excellent. Warm and caring atmosphere. Cant say enough compliments!

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Dr. Raymond may be one of the kindest people I know. Very knowledgeable! Placerville animal wellness saved my cat.

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Very kind. Compassionate vet. Knowledgeable. Staff is also compassionate and kind. It was very comforting.

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I live in Grass Valley and have to drive over a 1.5 hours to get here. Amazing service. The Dr clearly cares. Love this place.

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Ask the Community - Placerville Animal Wellness

What pet insurances does the clinic take?

They do not take pet insurance but will copy your bill so that you can send it to the insurance company.

My son's dog is pretty sick, and he went to the clinic today, and they were closed. He doesn't have a job, and doesn't have much money. Are there other options for the weekend for vets (if he can't afford a big bill)?

https://www.shinglespringsveterinaryclinic.com/ - 7 days - s/8 am - 10 pm off Mother Lode Rd close to Lee's Feed placerville ca -

How do they take payment? I heard cash only.

Cash and Credit Card are accepted.

What is the name of the Dr?

Dr. Alton Raymond, DVM

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“Raymond and Caitlynn are passionate about what they do and genuinely care about the animals they treat.”

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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!

Placerville Animal Surgery Center

Placerville Animal Surgery Center

(68 reviews)

Where do I begin. This place was so amazing. They're busy but worth the wait for an appointment and…read morefor your pet to be done with their cleaning! I had been hearing about this center for a while and finally booked my 2 dogs their cleanings. I've had one of my dogs cleaning 2 years ago and it cost me around $2k for a deep cleaning with extractions. I paid just a little over $1k for both dogs cleanings and one included several extractions. Staff were all professional and super friendly during pick up/checkout. Thank you all so much for not taking advantage of the community of pet moms & dads out here! May your practice and staff be blessed with more because of your honesty & kindness!

I truly can't thank this place enough. Finding them felt like an answer to my prayers…read more I drove over an hour to get here, and I would gladly drive even farther if I had to. Every single person I met was so kind, compassionate, and genuinely cared about my dog. You can tell they do this because they love helping animals and the people who love them. My dog had severe Stage 4 periodontal disease and was in so much pain. He needed a lot of dental work and many extractions. I had been calling vet after vet, but every estimate was far beyond what I could afford. As someone with a limited income, I felt completely helpless. It broke my heart knowing he was suffering while I was desperately trying to figure out how to help him. This clinic gave me hope when I felt like I had run out of options. Not only did they take amazing care of my dog, but their prices made it possible for me to get him the treatment he desperately needed. Even with all of his extractions, the total was less than $600, including antibiotics and pain medication. I honestly couldn't believe it. Because of this clinic, my dog no longer has to live in constant pain. That means more to me than words can ever express. Thank you for giving people like me the chance to care for the pets we love so much without having to go into overwhelming debt. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything you do. You truly made a difference in both my dog's life and mine. I will never forget your kindness, and I recommend this clinic with all my heart.

Compassionate Veterinary Care

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.

Sierra Animal Hospital - Bailey

Sierra Animal Hospital

(38 reviews)

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

Pleasant Valley Pet Clinic

(53 reviews)

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 Wellness - vet - Updated October 2026

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