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Lilo after!!!
Barbara S.

Our sweet Lilo tore her ACL last November, I took her to a vet near me and was quoted over $5,000 for surgery to repair it. I found Serenity holistic vet for a second opinion and I am SO thankful I did!! After an exam Dr Rose said she didn't need surgery! She gave Lilo acupuncture treatment and cold laser therapy. She was also put on a diet (she was a hearty girl) and given supplements. Since November of 2024 she has lost all of her extra weight and is a whole new girl!!! Her ACL is completely healed and she has more energy than ever!!! I am beyond grateful for Dr Rose and staff for their caring and knowledgeable care! I will never take our furbabies anywhere else! HIGHLY RECOMMEND Serenity Holistic Vet

Pete L.

Dr. Rose at Serenity Holistic Vet made a very difficult day having to say goodbye to my girl Chessie a very special,caring and compassionate experience at home so Chessie was where she was most comfortable. Dr. Rose was gentle during every step and I really can't express my gracious gratitude to her enough. Dr. Rose was my angel today for Chessie ...

Cold therapy later
Pamela B.

I am so happy I found this place. Going to regular vets I was left unsatisfied and my dog getting the bare minim of help. Throughout the years I've always felt western vets provide bandaids for most problems where as Serenity provides real help and solutions. The space and people are so welcoming and took great care of my pup. I am doing weekly adjustments and laser for my dog and I have no doubt this is going to help much better than anything else I've tried. Going in on my first visit I was expecting to pay a fortune but to my surprise their prices are realistic and fair. Thank you Dr. Rose ask staff for proving such a wonderful clinic.

Violet and Butch.  Butch's first visit to Serenity Holistic Vet
Collette B.

This vet has helped my cats with Stomatitis and FIV when my conventional vet has pretty much given up. I highly recommend them (I will explain into detail below if you want to read the details). The staff is professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable about what they do. The office is small but clean and always has a calm and welcoming atmosphere-and that's even when there is more than myself there. They have two exam rooms (one is in the picture) and both have low beds for your pet. The decor is minimal but pleasant. Floors are concrete and it seems that my cats love the cool floors. The initial consultation may seem a bit expensive (over $150 when I first took my cats) but I would definitely say it's worth it. My biggest complaints are that I wish they were closer-it takes me nearly an hour each way from the Hemet area to get to them. And I wish I had found them much sooner. The most important thing I would like to suggest to someone that is new to holistic treatments is this-don't expect immediate results. Be patient. Sometimes it takes a while for treatments to help in such a way that we (the humans) can see. I'm so glad I have been patient although the staff can confirm I've gotten impatient at times. We want to see our furry companions feel better immediately, not in a month or more. Violet (the gray cat in the pics and wearing the goggles) was the first cat I took here. She was diagnosed with stomatitis around October of 2021. She was a mess-wouldn't really eat, her mouth was constantly red and infected, and she was just miserable. My conventional vet prescribed steroids to help with the swelling and suggested extracting the majority of her teeth. I was against pulling her teeth as prior experience had told me that it does no good in helping the disease, and so I waited. We tried all sorts of things I could find on the internet and the vast majority didn't help. Her steroid use was constant-sometimes a daily dose just to get her to eat. Seven months later I gave in to my vet's recommendation and we had her teeth pulled behind her canines. And guess what? It didn't help. She still needed the steroids far more often than she should and I was left scouring the internet for something else. I found a set of products that helped us get her steroid use down but it was still a weekly thing. I finally found Serenity Holistic vet on the web and made an appointment. It was suggested by Dr Rose that we start Violet on laser treatment around her mouth and we did so. I take her in as often as I can but with the hour drive each way it's not as often as I would like. Dr. Rose also prescribed a Chinese medicine and a supplement. She has been on this and the laser treatment since her first visit back in May and I'm excited to say I'm really seeing results. She's acting more like her old self and her best run without steroid use was nearly two months! The second cat I took in was Mr. Sniffles. He's an outside stray that adopted me a few years ago. At some point of being outside he contracted FIV and my conventional vet has many times hinted that euthanasia was the best course for any FIV cat. Before I took him to Serenity Holistic Vet I was giving him immune support as well as a thyroid support. He was surviving on my treatment but not thriving. He was extremely underweight, his coat was mangy and dull, and he would get flare ups of an upper respiratory problem where he would sneeze so much that he would get a bloody nose. He's only been to Serenity Holistic Vet once, back near the end of August and Dr. Rose recommended we do some bloodwork since it had been quite a while (conventional vet didn't suggest more bloodwork since we knew what his problem was). The bloodwork revealed some other stuff and Dr. Rose has gotten Mr Sniffles on a couple of Chinese medicines and a couple of supplements. It's only been a little over a month but it seems like he's gaining some weight-finally! He's still sneezing and gets his bloody nose but perhaps not as often. As I stated before-be patient for results. The last cat I've taken is Butch. He was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer by my conventional vet. I got him into Serenity Holistic Vet within a couple of days and Dr. Rose got him started on some Chinese medicines. I didn't expect a miraculous recovery but was just hoping for some more time. Sadly, about a week later he crashed and passed. I really think we got him into the conventional vet and had him diagnosed too late to really do any good-it was that far advanced. I include this example to illustrate the importance of being realistic. Serenity Holistic Vet is great and I will continue to take my animals there but they aren't able to create miracles. Okay, my Violet is pretty close to a miracle since I've tried everything else but hopefully you understand my point.

Elvis

Dr. Rose and her staff are amazing. I have a seven-year-old German Shepherd having issues with his hips and arthritis. I took him in for an adjustment and now we are trying acupuncture. The results are phenomenal. I feel like it's a better alternative than traditional vets that always want to push x-rays and bloodwork . My dog is responding very well to the treatments . I called to make an appointment and they returned my phone call right away and were able to get me in immediately. They are very compassionate and their follow-up care is awesome. We are going back for our second acupuncture treatment tomorrow. I can tell my dog actually is looking forward to the visit. I would highly recommend this business if you're looking for a caring and compassionate vet that will accommodate your choices. Dr. Rose is simply amazing. Thank you Casey Burns

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Our pup is a 9 year old lab mix named Mace. He's been dealing with severe allergy issues his entire life to the point where his entire body was covered with raw sores and missing hair. He would get infected and licked constantly. In an effort to help him, we tried EVERYTHING...visiting every "specialist" in the valley, paying for expensive allergy testing, rX diets, antibiotics, steroids, shots, diet changes with homemade food, raw food, slowly changing types of foods, medicated baths, etc. We spent thousands and thousands of dollars to do this, and yet, Mace never got better, only worse. This went on for YEARS. We were feeling defeated and it hurt to see our poor little pup in such a miserable state. Then came along Dr. Samantha Rose! She spent time with him, learned about his history, and really dove into trying to help him. She adjusted him, did acupuncture, instructed a new bath regiment, had us go to a "cooling blood" type diet to help reduce inflammation, special Chinese herbs, amongst other things. It's important to note that the improvements didn't happen overnight, but Dr. Rose and us stuck with it and never gave up. EVENTUALLY, we were able to find a manageable treatment THAT WORKED!! One of the things we believe had a big impact was a "fecal transplant" which helped our dog create good gut bacteria. The mild probiotic shampoo baths help, along with the fish diet and a small dose of Apoquel and fish oil all seem to work together perfectly for Mace. I'm happy to report that Mace has been living an amazing life for the last year and his coat is shinier and softer than it's ever been before. It seems we have found the magic recipe for Mace! Everyone compliments how gorgeous he looks and feels, and he's back to being a happy dog, super playful and energetic! I honestly cannot believe the transformation Mace has had, and the positive effect it's had on me too! If you're looking for a vet that cares about your beloved pup as much as you do, look no further. Dr. Rose is all about the love, results, compassion, science, and Eastern medicine (all in balance) needed to help you with your pet needs. Her prices are fair, office is professional, and overall I give this business 5 stars, although I'd give more if I could!!

My toy poodle doing so much better after regular treatments!
Kim M.

So thankful I found them, my toy poodle who was unable to walk with his hinds legs due to an inner ear infection is now walking and doing so much better. Thank you to all the wonderful staff. They are always pleasant and sweet!

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think they were a little pricey. but I give them points for answering the phone. Thank you

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Hyde Park

It's taken some time for me to get around to writing this. I hope the day never comes when you need…read moreend-of-life care for your dog. I hope that you are reading reviews of IVS Mobile Vets for any reason other than why I sought their services. But if that time has come, when your beloved pet can no longer continue pain-free and without complications, you are told you have options. Someone told me to "drop him off at a shelter" and "start the grieving process". Others said to take him to a vet and have him euthanized at the clinic. Cost being a factor, I was mortified at the prospect of having to consider either of the above options. Abandoning a family member to die alone and wonder why? Who can do that? I came very close to having to consider that option; that is until I found IVS Mobile Vets. Encouraged by glowing reviews, I called to inquire about end-of-life care services and pricing. Dr. Moore answered my call, and even before we could get to details, she solemnly and compassionately listened to me go on and on about my little Donnie, and validated my immense grief over what was to come. Moreover, despite prices for everything everywhere being at an all-time high, Dr. Moore quoted me at-home euthanasia and private cremation for almost $200 LESS than the next lowest quote that I obtained... and I had called over a dozen vets and organizations. Donnie went to sleep on February 15, at about 1pm. In the comfort and safety of his own home, while lying in the bed that we shared for over 13 years, he drifted peacefully, and I held him until his frail little body started to cool, I don't know if it was a 1/2 hour or 1/2 a day, but Dr. Moore left us alone and gave me the time I needed for closure. Dr. Moore was gentle, patient, and truly compassionate. Despite it being the most heartbreaking day of my life, the occasion was peaceful and life-affirming, and I will mourn and cherish that memory for the rest of whatever's left of my own life. Every corner of my home is a mine field of Donnie memories, and I can't envision a day when I could come home and not long to see his little face in the upstairs window, waiting for me to open the door. But, I am forever comforted to know that I did right by my little guy, loving and caressing him to the very end. Donnie's ashes were delivered to me in person about a week later, with a heartfelt card, dignified packaging, and supplemental literature on grieving. Thank you, Dr. Moore, for your kindness, compassion and integrity. Truly an angel of mercy.

During a tough time finding timely care for my large elder pup, I was super fortunate to find Dr…read more Moore, who was incredibly kind, patient and communicative. We had gone through the at home euthanasia process before but that never makes it any easier. Dr. Moore gave us realistic but gentle and careful guidance during my pup's last days. She was very accommodating and extremely respectful and culturally understanding of all our household attending the process and mourning. Literally could not have found the most timely yet kind vet for this difficult process. From the beginning to the end, and even to the delivery of ashes right before the holidays, we are so grateful for Dr. Moore and genuinely recommend her for not just this difficult process, but general pet needs as well.

Gemcore Veterinary Services

Gemcore Veterinary Services

(515 reviews)

Chatsworth

On December 1, 2025, my pup looked at me, and I knew it was time. Our family had called upon Dr…read more Gonzalez before, so there was no question in my mind who to call again. Unlike our previous experience where we were able to book ahead of time and plan for our pup's passing, this was a circumstance where our baby needed immediate services -- his body was failing. Once I saw our senior 13-yr old pup was telling me it was okay, I called Dr. Gonzalez at 7pm. She was at our home by 10pm. Our pup had been sick for several years, and in that last week, our primary vet had already told us his health was declining, so we at least knew the end was near. And I had already mentally prepared to be strong and let him go when he needed to -- so I had Dr. Gonzalez's number on hand. We live in an apartment building, so we reserved a spot for her in our lot as close as possible to an exit. She came upstairs to our home, and she had brought all her equipment. I had already imagined how I wanted this experience to go for my once in a lifetime soul pup. I sat on his favorite place on the sofa, and I had him in my lap. Dr. Gonzalez gave me a pee pad to wrap around him within the blanket understanding there could be an accident in the process as his body released his spirit. I had a candle lit. I had soft music playing. We had low lighting on to honor what was about to happen. Dr. Gonzalez was also super accommodating to our 2nd puppy who was curious about her and wondering what was happening to his big brother. She didn't shoo him away -- she invited us to keep the puppy around so he can know his big brother was about to pass on. She gave us time to speak to Nuxx, love on him, and then let him go. Then, it finally happened. And Dr. Gonzalez stepped out of our apartment for awhile, giving our little family time to grieve, sob, and hold our baby close. Our puppy sniffed him too and said his goodbyes. Then she came back, and she asked us if we wanted to be the ones to carry him out or she was happy to do so. My husband carried him, myself and our puppy followed along -- felt like a procession down our apartment hallway. We got to Dr. Gonzalez's car, and we gently placed our baby's body in her car, and said our goodbyes again. Then...it was done. Throughout the experience, Dr. Gonzalez was so incredibly supportive, gentle, understanding, and patient. What else can you ask for when such a heartbreaking thing is occurring? When a spirit is literally fading in your arms? I am still not over losing him, but at least I know we gave him the most peaceful send-off we could: in his own home, in our arms, surrounded by so much love. If / when we need to go through again, I will continue to call on Dr. Gonzalez. RIP Nuxx.

We are grateful to Dr. Gonzales at Gemcore for helping us through one of the most difficult moments…read morewe have ever experienced. Dr. Gonzales was professional, compassionate, and helpful. She took the time to explain the euthanasia process clearly and gently, answered all of our questions, and helped us understand what to expect. Having someone so patient and caring with us during such an emotional time meant a great deal.

Serenity Holistic Vet - animalholistic - Updated October 2026

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