They were able to get us in the same day, and the vet was incredibly kind. They were able to…read moreextract urine from my cat to give him some much-needed relief. Unfortunately, we couldn't afford the recommended procedure, but the vet even went out of their way to help us find a more affordable provider. We truly appreciate their kindness and compassion. Highly recommend them!

All I know is that this is not a good place to bring your large dog... The older vet walked in and…read morewas immediately terrified... He didn't make any suggestions on what might be wrong with my dog... And he was just so fearful that my dog sensed it. If he's afraid of big dogs, he's in the wrong profession. Bring your little dogs and cats here...

I am grateful that I found them. I feel like they actually care about your pets and want what is…read morebest.

This place is extremely expensive, and I did not feel that the staff truly cared about my pet…read more On Friday, July 3, I brought my very sick kitty in for a scheduled appointment. Because his condition had worsened, I called and asked if I could come in earlier. The staff told me to arrive at 9:30 a.m. and said the doctor would be there shortly. Unfortunately, the veterinarian didn't arrive until around 10:30 a.m. During that time, my kitty was in obvious pain and was extremely cold. Once the doctor saw him, a staff member came in to discuss the treatment plan and estimated costs, which totaled over $2,000. I agreed without hesitation because I wanted to do everything possible to save my kitty. He was hospitalized for the day since the hospital would be closed on July 4. While I was paying the bill, I was told I would receive an update on my kitty within 10-20 minutes. Two hours passed with no call, so I called the hospital. I was placed on hold for 40 minutes. I called again later and was put on hold once more. After another 30 minutes, a staff member told me the veterinary technician caring for my kitty was very busy but would call me back within five minutes. That call never came. Around 8:00 p.m., I finally received a call telling me to come pick him up and that they would go over his test results and treatment plan. When I arrived, my kitty didn't look any better than when I had dropped him off. I was sent home with prescribed medications, which cost an additional $300. Tragically, my kitty passed away the very next day. I called the hospital to let them know he had passed and asked if I could return the unused medication for a refund. The manager I spoke with showed very little compassion. She simply told me that because the medication had been opened, they could not take it back and suggested I donate it to a shelter. I understand that not every pet can be saved, and I know medicine has its limits. What was most upsetting was the lack of communication, the long delays, and the lack of empathy during such a heartbreaking time. Throughout the day, I struggled just to get a simple update on my pet after being promised one. When I picked him up, I also noticed he had multiple needle pokes, and it broke my heart to see him like that. I understand that hospitalized animals often require IVs and blood draws, but seeing so many puncture sites made me wonder how difficult his experience had been. I spent nearly $3,000 because I believed my kitty would receive attentive, compassionate care. Instead, he passed away the following day, and I was left feeling unsupported during one of the most difficult experiences I've ever had. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this hospital.

I arrived early for my dog's appointment to find that the neighborhood was rougher than expected…read more There was road construction in front of the business blocking what appeared to be the one and only spot for street parking. As I headed down the side street of auto shops and junkyards mixed in with rundown late 20th century homes I began to brood. I found a spot to park and waited a few minutes until it was closer to my appointment time. Just as I exited my car, I saw a huge, loose German Shepherd walking near the back of my car. I stood and watched as he sauntered westward down Worth Street causing the myriad of dogs along the way, chained in yards and in cages and running loose in yards, to explode in barking, growling, jumping aggression towards him. Think of the Fresh Fish scene in Shawshank redemption. The shepherd was completely unphased. I waited for him to reach California before taking my 15lb dog out of the car. We walked very quickly down the middle of the street to our own chorus of maniacal barking and rushed inside the California Cat and Dog Hospital. When the door closed behind me, I attempted a deep breath of relief but the smell of ammonia, and other unknown and unpleasant odors, began immediately burning my nostrils. My disillusionment was growing rapidly as I walked up to the front counter and gave my name an appointment time. I looked to my left and saw a bulletin board with a photo of Dr. Kim that had a quote from him saying "Every pet that comes into the clinic is my pet!" and I immediately started to feel better. After a few minutes, his son Dr. John brought us back and I explained why we were there and what we needed. I noticed immediately that he was very kind and attentive. He actually physically examined my dog and listened to her chest and back with his stethoscope. He walked us through our options and was instead of presenting us with an estimate listing every fee, he advised us the approximate cost and was willing to be flexible with blood tests and some exams that weren't absolutely necessary at the moment because he understands they can be costly. We decided to to everything he advised regardless of cost and he was able to take our pup in and take care of her. When she started to come out of anesthesia, the staff called us and we were able to get there right away to pick her up. We were very surprised at the affordable cost, even with all the of things that were done. We also asked for pain medication for her and were given a little to take home at no extra cost. We could not have been happier with the care we received at California Dog & Cat Hospital! This place is so great that it was suggested we keep it to ourselves, but there can be no gatekeeping, especially with care like this so I had to write this review. I realize it is lengthy and possibly overly descriptive, but I think it was important because if you are willing to endure the location and the smells, you will be rewarded with gentle, affordable care for your fur babies. P.S. I logged in to write this on Feb 12 and they have updated/notified yelp that they will be closed (Lunar New Year). Most businesses can't even be bothered to put in their correct regular hours on the site so it's just another reminder of the thoughtfulness of the doctors here. I am so happy we found this place.

Had my pups ears cropped last week came out amazing he did a very nice job on her earsread more

We've been taking our pets here for years. They are very professional and knowledgeable…read more My dog recently had a nasty bout of pancreatitis. The vet and his team had a recovery game plan in place that helped him recover quickly. This was my first time dealing with a dog this sick. I had to call/visit multiple times throughout the week to make sure everything was ok, and everytime, they were very helpful and never made us feel like a bother. We look forward to continuing to bring our pets here in the future.

We were traveling and our Ginger was not feeling good. They got her right in, fixed her right up…read more We appreciated it. Would go back again

I love taking my cat here. It's affordable and there's no hidden fees. They are quick and…read morerespectful.

My new child showed up at my doorstep sick and small. I searched around for a low cost facility and…read morefound ACT! I called to see what sNice facility. Sweet staff. I got him neutered and his first shots. They took such great care of him and provided all the services I needed. And we are coming back to see them soon for his second round.

Nobody ever wants to find themselves needing emergency veterinary care, but when you do, it's…read morereassuring to find people who genuinely care. Our experience was excellent from start to finish. The staff was friendly, professional, and understanding. The veterinarian was thorough, took the time to explain everything, and made recommendations that were both practical and thoughtful. What really impressed us was the follow-up communication with our regular veterinarian, ensuring continuity of care. Hopefully, you never find yourself needing an after-hours emergency vet, but if you do, it's nice to know there are professionals like these folks available when you need them most. They were exactly what we needed, when we needed them. We truly appreciated the care and attention they provided

It was after hours and my vet was going to be closed the following day but I had grown increasingly…read moreconcerned that my dog had a UTI. I did not want her in pain so I called All Creatures Emergency Vet and was told I didn't need an appointment, to just show up when I could. It was a 35 minute drive and when I arrived, the door was locked. I knocked but didn't see anyone. After a few minutes, another woman walked up and said "They do this. You gotta bang." She knocked on the door repeatedly until someone came outside. It took a few more minutes. We were put in a room immediately and proceeded to wait about an hour to be seen by the vet tech. To be fair, a dog that had been hit by car came in after we were in the room. From what we heard it was already deceased. Then, a woman brought in a her friend's dog she was supposed to be caring for and told the staff she wasn't sure if it was breathing. Based on what they said, that dog was also deceased. The vet tech was not very personable and she took our dogs temperature rectally but with zero skill and after what seemed like 5 minutes, was finally done. It was not a good experience. After we spoke to the tech, we asked for water for our dog, which was brought and waited another 15 min or so for the vet. Dr. Case took a look at our dog and I explained I was concerned about a UTI and gave her history of bladder stone removal and kidney issues. I also asked her to look at a bump on my dogs leg, since we were already there and at my dogs advanced age I am always worried about her cancer returning. The estimate for X-rays for that was well over $400 so I said I would have my regular vet do it on my next visit the following week. Without the x-rays for the bump, the estimate was $520 for the emergency exam, urinalysis, and medication if needed. We agreed and the vet tech came back in (I thought to get our dog for tests) and told us that we would need to pay up front before they would start the process. I have never experienced that before but we gave her a credit card to charge. Once she did that, she returned and took our dog back to extract urine. I went to the restroom shortly thereafter and there was a man at the desk with his dog. The same vet tech was giving him an estimate and, right in front of me said, "Don't worry, you can wait to pay until everything is done." Look, I get that this is Stockton and although I was surprised by the pay first attitude, I can't say I didn't understand. Every business has the right to decide if they want people to prepay or pay after, but to pick and chose with seemingly no reason or standard is totally unprofessional. Also, just a note, but if you read through most of the reviews, as I had time to do during my long wait, you will see that most of the 5 stars are from people whose animals were euthanized here and most of the 1 stars are from people who brought in their sick animals looking for help. Our dog was brought back promptly and we waited another hour before the vet returned. She said there was bacteria in my dogs urine and they gave us antibiotics but they did not have the correct dosage for my small dog so they gave me large pills (with no break line) and said to cut them in half myself and give them to my dog. Of course I was concerned that when I broke the pills, small pieces would scatter and she would not be getting the full dose which obviously happened. After the first few days we noticed that our dog was getting no relief from the antibiotics and scheduled the first available appointment with our regular vet. When she completed the full course, I emailed All Creatures Emergency Vet to confirm that they had found bacteria and ask if they tested to ensure they gave the correct antibiotics because it had not helped. It took them 3 days to respond. The response was that I should get a "urinalysis with culture and sensitivity sent to the laboratory...Or maybe there is no infection and she has cystitis." We saw our regular vet and she is now doing much better after weeks of being uncomfortable. Long story short: We spent 3 hours and over $500 for our dog not to feel better.

On 5/17/26, our family had to make a decision to euthanize our senior dog. Lap of Love was AMAZING…read morefrom the initial phone call to Dr. Michelle coming to our home and providing euthanasia service. This is a gift you can give yourself and your pet in his or her final day(s). I highly recommend Dr. Michelle and the staff at Lap of Love.

My family and I felt it was time for our pup to say goodbye. I submitted an inquiry through their…read morewebsite and received a call from Brittany within about 15 minutes. Brittany was compassionate and a pleasure to deal with. After confirming some information, she set up an appointment for Dr. Michelle to visit our house the following day. Dr. Michelle arrived on time and she was extremely professional, compassionate & caring. We spent some time talking about our pups life with her. She explained the whole process to our family and never made us feel rushed. She did everything on our schedule, which made the process of saying goodbye the best case scenario. Dr. Michelle then transported our pup to a crematory in Sacramento. His ashes were then shipped back to us in a beautiful urn. Although this process is very difficult for any family, Lap of Love made it extremely easy for our family. Any time I spoke with someone on the phone, you could hear and feel the compassion they have. If you find yourself in this situation with your pet, you will not regret choosing Lap of Love.

Everyone here is so friendly. They were so wonderful with my senior cat that needed to be put to…read moresleep. They comforted me as I cried. They also were so sweet with the kitten I found a month later. George was just 3 weeks old and they were the best with her. They were also so understanding with my 7 year old cat who messed himself when we came in for an appointment. They never made me feel bad and cleaned him up. This place in brilliant.

I typically do not write reviews but I'm so shocked by the care that family pet hospital gave my…read morebaby. We have been battling aggressive allergies with Henry for the last 4 years and his last vet would give the same meds that did not help him at all. Within 2 visits with family pet my baby is looking and feeling great. This office is amazing I wish i would have Made the switch along time ago. Thank you so much to staff and vet .Definitely recommend them for all fur babies that need loving care.

I didnt even have to say which cat I was there for, the staff knew and they said my cats name with…read moresuch love. They also thought of updating his profile photo which I thought was very sweet to keep an updated image of him. THE STAFF ARE AMAZING! THANK YOU!!

We adopted a cat from Nine Lives Animal Shelter who did not truthfully disclose our cats…read moreconditions. We took him to many vets and shared that he'll need about a $8000 dollar procedure. We were at a loss of how to proceed as that is a lot of money. At Venetian, they were so kind and transparent about what needed to be done. We felt like we were seen and taken care of like family. The cost was almost half of that here at Venetian! I could not trust them more and highly highly recommend them for your pets!

We needed an Ophthalmologist for an eye problem beyond regular vet care. Dr. Olin is wonderful. His…read moremanner is calm and attentive and quiet. He has a paper handout that shows parts of the eye which was a first. He offered recommendations and let me decide. I went ahead with a procedure and it went very well. My dog recovered from anesthesia quickly and got an eye correction. The staff is the same. Calm attentive and knowledgeable. Also patient with me with all my hovering and questions. Highly highly recommend. Nice area and adequate parking. Regular vet on site also.

Thank you for taking care of my sweet Ivy over the years. Your medical team and doctors were…read moreamazing, full of knowledge as well as caring. Unfortunately, my sweet angel was laid to rest. I just want to say from the bottom of my heart, thank you.