I have met Dr. Schwarzmann only once, but I could tell he is fully knowledgeable in his practice, and he is caring, compassionate and honest. The world is a better place with him in it. I look forward to him meeting my cat. Ann M. read more

We recently had to put our 10-year-old Husky down, and Thomas was very informed and insured us about the process of euthanizing. He was very heartwarming and gave us time to say our final goodbyes. I highly recommend Thomas. read more

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Dr. Thomas Schwarzman I could not have asked for a more compassionate Veterinarian anywhere in this area. My girl was more than a dog she was family. Mazzy had a rare form of cancer on her leg. For two years my husband would clean and change her dressing every day if not more. I would give her medication daily, not to mention I would cook her meals too. Dr. Thomas would stay in touch with us to make sure she wasn't getting worse. He always showed compassion knowing how much we loved her. I knew that the time was coming sooner than I wanted. On August 5, 2024 we had to say goodbye. Even though she was 15 it's never enough time to spend with them. Dr. Thomas was so understanding that we were losing our girl. He didn't rush us to say our goodbye. He will always be our Veterinarian for now on and will highly recommend him to others. Thank you Dr. Thomas for your kindness and understanding when losing our girl. Your the Best Victoria and Manuel & Harley P.S He makes it easy since he comes to your house. Less stress on our fur babies. read more

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We had to say goodbye to a family member. One of the worst days of my life. Dr. Schwarzmann was compassionate, gentle and he talked us through everything. His comments were helpful. We'll always be grateful to him. read more

Highly recommend Dr. Thomas Schwarzmann. We recently had to say goodbye to our sweet chocolate lab, Kona. One of the most difficult decisions for one to make, but he was so comforting and gentle with Kona as we said goodbye. He explained everything to us before he started so we would fully understand. We had never met him in person, only exchanged texts as we knew the time was getting close. He walked into our home and warmly greeted Kona like they were friends. Thank you Dr. Schwarzmann for helping to make it gentle and so peaceful as we all said our goodbyes. read more

Dr Schwarzmann put my cat to sleep in the comfort of my own home. Very responsive when I called. Came over the same day I called. He is professional, sensitive, kind, and in general just an incredible man. read more

Tom was a great help and I recommend him to everyone . He was a good communicator and made us feel at ease

The business name is Central Coast Veterinary House Calls (831)726-2481. Before I gave Dr Tom a try, getting my dogs and cats vaccinated was a nightmare for all of us. I would have to stuff my cats in cat carriers, listen to them howl the whole way to the vet's office, wait in the office until our turn while my cats freaked out because of the different smells and other animals and then when they were thoroughly scared and frantic they would get taken out of their crate and get a shot, stuff them back in and drive them back home and then do it all again but with the dogs. Uggggh! Now what we do is make an appointment with Dr Tom and he shows up at my house and calmly gives them their shots in a room they are familiar with, it only takes a few minutes and then they're off to enjoy their day. He's also made an enormous difference to both my pets and to me when we've had many different accidents/issues such as a leg sliced open from a fence, foxtail up the nose (Dog not me) inflamed and swollen ear and removing a foxtail out of my Lab's eye. . . without being sedated. . . in the comfort of our home. In our opinion he's a total super hero! read more

The kindest vet around. He came to our house to put down our sweet greyhound. Since this was the first time we met him, he wanted to know our dog before she passed. He was so caring and explained it all. Not to mention the thoughtful aftercare or delivering our clay footprint he made of her as well as her ashes in a really nice box. I wish we met him sooner while our dog was alive and healthy to use him as our vet. read more

We found Thomas because more local options for home euthanasia were on holiday, but I'm so glad we did. He helped us say goodbye to our hopelessly adored cat Noodle, with the kindest and most emotionally dexterous manner. Can't recommend him enough. read more

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Things progressed quickly with my 16 year old dog and I needed to help her so she wouldn't suffer. All the house call vets I called were either booked out for 5 days from when we needed assistance or they didn't return my voice mail. Dr. Schwarzmann texted with me on a Friday afternoon to see how he could make his schedule work so that he could help us on Saturday or Sunday. He ended up coming on Saturday and kept us updated on timing via text. Once with us, he answered all my questions, explained the whole process and gave us the time we needed to say good bye. My girl had been with me since she was 3 months old so I was a mess. I couldn't have asked for a better experience having to make one of the hardest and worst decisions of my life. He is a caring and compassionate human being who helped us and our beloved Canela when she needed it the most. read more

He was a great veterinarian. I recommend him to anyone. He was understanding when I had to put down my cat.

Dr. Schwarzmann was unbelievable. He altered his personal Saturday plans to help us say goodbye to our sweet Bootsie in our home. I will forever be grateful and indebted to him for his graciousness and compassion. It was our first time meeting and he was so kind, gentle and understanding. He explained everything and I was able to hold my boy the whole time. It was the best possible experience we could have had sending Boots to peace. He also took care of the cremation process with care and dignity. In an incredibly challenging time, he was able to gently guide us through and provide the space needed. I could not have imagined taking my 17 year old pup in acute kidney failure to the emergency hospital to wait in a waiting room for hours (the expectation they set) for them to clinically euthanize when a home visit was an option. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Dr. Schwarzmann, for doing everything you did for Boots and our family. read more

After several futile attempts to wrangle my sick cat into a carrier I was well past the panic stage, convinced I would never get him to the vet. Then I found Dr. Schwarzmann's number. Prepared to hear "Well, maybe I can come out next Friday," as I had from other vets, I was startled when he said "What's your address?" "You're coming now?" I asked. This was unheard of in my experience and things just got better. I had warned him my cat is afraid of everyone and for reasons as mysterious as his murky past, hates to be picked up. True to form, Smokey was cowering in a corner hoping he was invisible when the doctor arrived. He responded to Dr. Tom unexpectedly well as he was able to coax him out, pick him up and diagnose him with minimal stress for both of us. Smokey recovered quickly and Dr. Tom called daily to check on him which was very kind. His empathy for animals is apparent in the rapport he quickly establishes. My home visit worked out so well I asked him to come back and give Smokey his overdue vaccination. Dr Tom's compassionate approach combined with extremely reasonable fees makes him the only vet to call when my pet needs him. read more

Dr. Schwarzmann compassionately helped us say goodbye to our 13 year old Labrador at our home. He kindly explained every step of the process before hand to help us prepare ourselves. We very, very much appreciated his services. read more

One could call me a "vet hopper". Over the past 20 years in Santa Cruz, I have probably engaged the services 8 different veterinarians/vet clinics. We found Dr. Tom because we needed an emergency euthanasia and wanted our handsome boy to pass peacefully at home. He was so kind, patient and immensely likable. I can stop vet hopping now - Dr. Tom's "the one". For one of my dogs and certainly past cats, the vet clinic experiences can be anxiety-promoting. It's much less stressful for animals and humans to be on their own turf. Dr. Tom probes, listens thoroughly and seems very intuitive. I trust his expertise, pragmatism and integrity. read more

I don't know where to start sharing our amazing empathetic experience we had on Saturday January 26,2019 with Tom Schwarzmann. Our beloved sweet 21 year old cat Latte was diagnosed with Pharyngeal mass obstructing her airways. Very aggressive cancer infiltrating her larynx and not letting her breath, chocking constantly and grasping for air and , not being able to eat. I was up with her all night Friday and seeing her like that even if it was for one night was tearing my heart apart. We could not see her suffer and had no choice but to euthanize her. I called Tom Schwarzmann who used to be our neighbor in Aromas and a caring friend. I had a prior great experience with Tom when our 18 year old dog Chocolate was declining very rapidly. I called 4 other places and no one was sensitive or empathetic enough to address the urgency and our sad situation at hand. I called Tom Schwarzmann and he was at our house right away. I learned a lot more about Tom's kind, compassionate personality through our recent experience with our cat Latte on Saturday. He was caring, patient, professional, very witty, funny in a sweet way to ease the hurt and pain of letting go of our sweet Latte. He explained everything from slowly sedating Latte with a low dosage injection and increasing sedation as needed by observing her eyes, paws, head motion. Tom believes that sedation is more humane for the pet than just straight euthanizing. I felt that sedating Latte helped me emotionally to let her go slowly. She felt so sweet, soft and warm in my arms. I haven't been able to hold her so close like that in months worried about her arthritis and her recent breathing problems in the last couple of days. Tom was sweet enough to talk to me, sat with us in our living room patiently for over an hour and trying to comfort me by letting me know that was the best thing for Latte, and that I was doing the right thing to ease her suffering. . He also was talking about other general things to distract me and ease my devastation. Tom gave us privacy after Euthanizing Latte, he sat in his truck patiently until we were ready to depart with Latte and say our good byes. We decided to cremate Latte. Tom handled all that for us which was very convenient and personable rather than taking the our sweet cat to a cold vet office. Tom texted us frequently to inquire about Latte the previous week and followed up after to find out about my state of mind and how I was holding up. I would highly recommend this amazing kind caring human being. He is professional VMD who understands urgency and handles house calls promptly to address your cat or dogs health issues and eases their final hours surrounded by family at home with his sweet kind personality. We loved Tom Schwarzmann. Janette& Ernie Tanouye read more

These are difficult times. The coronavirus is turning our "normal" on its head and testing our resilience as parents, as professionals, as neighbors --really, as human beings. As all of this peaked last week, our eight-year-old pug, Phil, who had been suffering from an incurable neurological disorder, took a turn for the worse, and we knew it was time to let him go. Tom, who has been our family vet for several years, came right away and helped us help Phil. Tom was his usual compassionate self, ensuring that we knew what to expect every step of the way and reminding us that, as hard as this was, Phil was ready to end his suffering. Tom -- we can't thank you enough for being there for our family, whether it's preventive care, helping us say good bye to a loved pet, or just chatting about colleges. You are unique, and irreplaceable. With gratitude and love, Christine and Anthony Smith read more

Dr Sshwarzmann rearranged his day so that he could help our very sick and dying cat find some peace. He was wonderful: kind, caring, and patient. He explain every stage of the process and didn't rush us. I highly recommend him! read more

This week was one of the hardest I've had in a long time as I lost Moby, my dog and best friend of 14years. The two things that made it bearable and something I will actually want to remember in time were the loving support of my wife and the beautiful presence of Dr. Tom. About a week before Moby's last day, I recall meeting some people in the dog park. I told them about my dog and how his last days were coming to a close. They suggested I talk to Dr. Tom. They said that his care, professionalism, and empathy were something like "the best things a priest is supposed to be." Personally, I resonated with the idea of a "final vet" being a priest. I'm not sure if it's because of some fond memories of good priests, because I wanted ritual, or it just felt like something I could trust. Ultimately, that's my experience and what I needed. For you, whether you need a friend, an angel, a dog lover, or a ferryman to take your pet across the river Styx, Dr. Tom is that person. Dr. Tom came to our house, patiently explained every step in the process, was gentle and sweet with Moby. He loved my dog and my family for the short time we spent together. Grace, compassion, professionalism, empathy, care, respect. These words have all be used in other Yelp reviews for Dr. Tom, and I heartily agree with all of them. read more

"Dr. Tom" as we know him has been our pets' veterinarian for as long as I can remember. He is down-to-earth, friendly, confident and professional, and he is good at putting your mind at ease (or sometimes, sadly, softening the blow when there is reason you cannot be put at ease). Having the vet come to the house is SO much less stressful on the animals than bundling them up in cages and taking them somewhere. Recovery is simplified when the animal wakes up in its own familiar home. In the event that euthanasia is required, having the ability to put the animal down in its home instead of stressing it further seems kind to me. He can and does even neuter male cats at home! Sometimes you get to assist in the procedure :-) (only if you are OK with that, of course!). Vaccinations, no problem. Treating bites and cuts, same thing... great service, quick, will talk to you extensively about post-care. He has shown us proper wound care techniques, including how to flush a drain, and even how to administer subcutaneous injections when needed. If the animal needs more than a stitch or two or needs an x-ray, cast, etc. he will advise you where to go for further care. I just cannot say enough about him! Highly recommended!! read more

This man is an angel. My dog, all of the sudden, reached a point where he could no longer go on. He was in too much pain to move. At an absolutely horrible time, Thomas came all the way to Brookdale to help my dog pass. Not only were we unable to move my dog, but I wanted him to be in his home when this day came. It's more comfortable and less scary for the dog. Thomas is a compassionate, respectful man. I am incredibly impressed by him and value his experience and guidance. If I lived closer, I'd make him my vet moving forward with the next dog. He's a remarkable man. I would have paid almost anything for him to come to my house and help my beloved dog. By the way, it was a Sunday and, as often happens, it was last minute. He was at my house within 4 hours. read more

I have know Tom for almost 30 years. We live in the country and always have feral cats moving in with us. We cannot say enough great things about Tom. He is awesome, kind, attentive and very knowledgeable. He always knows what the illness or condition is and knows how to deal with it. I guess the best I can say is I wish I had a personal physician who was as great as Tom. I highly recommend his services. read more

Dr Tom was my vet for over 25 years until I had to move to Hollister. There is NOBODY better or even comes close. He is kind to pets and he taught me so much about pet behavior. What a brilliant mind! He bends over backwards to get the job done. What can I say except that you don't find rare vets like him anymore. So what are you waiting for? Pick up the phone and call him. You will never regret it. AND I really miss him. read more

I've worked and been around Veterinaries. I worked and been around animals all my life. I'm 60 years old. I would like everyone to have as Great a Vet as i DO. His name is Tom Schwarzmann, VMD. He came to my house on a Sat. and took blood from my little Chihuahua whom had stopped eating and then drinking water. Sun. morning at 7:30 am, he called and came right over and we had to euthanasia my little man as his kidneys had shut down. I can't begin to tell you distressful it is to have a Vet come into your home to care for your pets. It's the best drug you can give them. He explains things so well and step by step as anyone can understand. He truly cares about our pets and their pain. His response to your call is immediate. I can't sing his praises enough. Please, next time you need a Vet, call Tom. Give him a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

The last 48 hours have been the most difficult I have been through. I had to make the difficult decision to let my 15 1/2 year old mini schnauzer, Jasmine, Rest In Peace. The only thing I was confident in was making sure it was at home, and she was surrounded by her family. I was referred to Dr. Schwarzmann. It was a Sunday on a 3 day weekend. Even though it was the first time meeting him, he made us all feel like he loved our baby as much as we did. He listened to stories, he talked to all of us and even talked with my daughter on FaceTime because she now lives on the east coast. He interacted with our other two dogs. He was so patient, he was so kind, professional and he explained everything in a calm and peaceful way. He gave us all the time we needed, never one time making us feel rushed. Although we are all grieving, the two things I know for sure; our baby is out of pain and at rest, and Dr. Tom's empathy helped us through not only the entire day, but in the few days since. If I could give him 100 stars, instead of 5, I would. read more

Dr. Tom made one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make a little easier. Incredibly kind compassionate and professional.

Dr. Schwarzmann is an incredible man. He is kind, considerate and super intelligent. One of my cats (Bandit) passed away 7/24/17 of old age (17) years. What a wonderful life he had!!! I fostered him when he was 2 weeks old. In less than three days his brother (Puffer) (same litter) he was not able to use his back legs. He howled for no reason and was crawling or stumbling. At times he would have a seizure. He never missed a beat to make it to the cat box, eat and drink his water. His spine was in perfect condition. Not knowing what happened, Dr. Schwarzmann stated it looked like it was trauma. I thought it could have been a stroke, epilepsy or a tumor but I am not a Dr. Two days went by with no change after taking medication. One of my other cats (Tuxedo) (15 years) (a feral that I caught in a cage) had the same thing happen...he didn't have usage of his hind legs. Medicine was administered to him but to no avail it allowed my babies to walk again. It seemed it was prolonging the inevitable that my babies were ready to take the stairs to the Rainbow Bridge. Losing three of your babies in less than 2 weeks is extremely difficult but having the support and the information I received from Dr. Schwarzmann made the transition for them much more bearable. They were able to stay at home and close their eyes in the comfort of their home was just absolutely amazing. I want to thank you Dr. Schwarzmann for all the researching and explaining everything in detail to me. You are an amazing man!!! I know I will be contacting you again, hopefully not too soon, since my last 2 babies are 15 & 17 years old. But when I need help I know I can contact you with the utmost confidence. I also want to add that when I called Dr. Schwarzmann in the late evening...he showed up that evening to assess the situation. My heart is broken without my boys and my home is so quiet tonight but I know they are now playing with their other brothers and sisters that have gone before when they crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I miss you my precious babies. Minky and O.P., your brothers are now with you. read more

If I could give Tom more stars, I would! He has been our mobile vet for at least 10 years. He has provided excellent Veterinary Care to all of our cats. When it is time for them to cross the Rainbow Bridge, he helps us through that too with compassion. I really like that he wants me to follow up with him with progress. I highly recommend Tom! read more

Dr. Tom came yesterday and helped us with our old German Shepherd, Romo. After 14 years, we wanted Romo to pass on comfortably at home, but he deteriorated much more quickly than expected and needed help on a Sunday when our normal vet is closed. He was wonderfully sensitive to how hard this was for us, gentle with Romo and gave us the time and space to express our grief at loosing our old friend. We would recommend Dr. Tom to anyone, he's wonderful. read more

Dr. Schwarzmann has gone out of his way to make sure my 95 year old father's cat is having the best quality of life in his also advanced age. He makes house calls, my dad loves to see him and to know Leo, the cat, is in good hands. Thanks Dr. S! read more

You'll never find a more compassionate and kind vet like Dr. Tom. He's been my vet to all of my cats for the past 20 years plus. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a vet who comes to your home. Your pets are spared the ride to vet clinics or hospitals. He has the best service ever. I feel blessed that he treats my pets. read more

I had Tom Schwarzmann come to my home to euthanize one of my dogs; a 15 pound terrior mix. He came into my home and I should have listened to my gut response that told me this was not the person I wanted to help my sweet Cindy through her death. I could sense that he had other things on his mind from the questions he did not ask and the answers he did not give when I asked him. He used a drug called ace promazine/torbutrol/dexmedetomidine to supposedly sedate her. She seemed to be falling asleep but then she started screaming the most ungodly scream I had ever heard (and I've worked in a trauma centers most of my life) This man was no where around when I was trying to comfort my poor girl. After what seemed an eternity, he came into the room and asked me to hold a flashlight so he could find a vein to inject the final lethal injection. I felt her life slip away beneath her desperate cries for help. Shortly after she was quiet, this so called vet said "you don't have to pay me since we didn't get the expected outcome". I know people make mistakes especially in the medical field. I know I am emotionally torn apart at this moment, but this was brutal and I encourage anyone who is seeking help in their animals transition to think twice before asking Tom Schwarzmann to assist. read more

This morning we needed a mobile vet to to Bonny Doon to euthanise our best friend. Our dog MYK. Thomas called me back and was here within a hour and a half. His professional knowledge and his manner was awesome. He explained everything he was doing and was very kind to our dog and us. He assured that we were doing the right thing and that matters will only worsen, and our dog would be in more pain as time went on. Thanks Thomas.. read more

LOVE Tom!! He has been my go to veterinarian for years. He has seen me through several of my cats and now is my dogs doctor of choice. Tom comes to the home which makes the experience for the animal (and myself) much less stressful. He has amazing bedside manner and is extremely patient...even if I run into him at the grocery store. Always willing to dish out helpful advice. He is a true and dedicated healer! read more

thanks for your great attention to my cat. Tom is thorough, knowledgable and great with animals!

We have been working with Dr. Tom for a few years now. We were so lucky to be referred to him. We have dogs with severe anxiety and the trip to the vet is a horrible experience for all involved. Dr. Tom has changed our experience because he comes to our home and he is so good with our dogs. He has created a fantastic relationship with them, putting them at ease. He is kind, thorough and very knowledgeable. His best quality is his "hang in there" attitude. He has got us through a lot of rough moments with our dogs when we thought we were out of options. read more