I have a FELV cat that needs attention to his needs, being I am a foster Mom I want to give kudos…read moreto Coastal Animal Hospital They took my cat in right away to examine him and do blood work, he put up a fight but the staff was unbelievable in caring for him Dr Gibbs is amazing, he was caring, and the following day he emailed me with results. He gave me suggestions for taking care of him and some meds to help him. The staff is amazing. I have never been in a animal hospital where they showed concern Since I am a foster mom and have taken the cats to various animal hospitals Coastal is by far the most professional, caring ,staff and doctor Gibbs is amazing You can see by the yelp reviews that I am not the only one who thinks highly of them Thank you Dr Gibbs and staff for treating my cat with respect, and care

Words is not enough to express how grateful and blessed we are to the staff and doctor(shout out to…read moredr. Kyle, laurice,karina,brittany,jenna,ruchal and kaily)in this hospital who take care of our cat Haru till the end. They are the best. Highly recomendable veterinary place. And i dont give 5 stars usually but ill give them 10 if i can. Again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Haru passed away last year and i just took the courage to write down a review today. A little bit late but never forgotten. I will always remember the comforting voice of the staff and the patience and emphathy of everyone. Thank you

Dr.Brigden and his entire staff are absolutely the best of the best when it comes to dental care an…read moreoral surgery. The team is highly skilled, extremely compassionate and kind. Dr Brigden is highly educated and skilled in oral surgery and communicates extremely well with the client every step of the way. Always keeps your pets. Best outcome and safety a priority. Staff keeps you up-to-date every step of the way. Texting or calling during surgeries with updates, if needed and immediately responding to any call or text you have during your pets stay. Every team member goes above and beyond expectations to assist you in any way you may need to help make the visit less stressful for both you and your pet.. Their kindness and compassion give you the calming reassurance you need while your pet is in their care. I would never even consider going anywhere else. Thank you, Dr. Brigden and every member of his staff for treating both my pet and me was such great care and compassion.

My soul dog was diagnosed with Degenerative Valve Disease at her senior age and she had to get two…read moreteeth removed. The wonderful cardiologist at VCA Carlsbad highly suggested I take her to Pacific Coast Vet to do it. The staff and the doctor were INCREDIBLE. So caring so empathic so supportive. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about each of them, especially Amber. Thank you all for being who you are for having your hearts at the forefront for supporting us animal parents in the times where our babies are going through the most challenging things. Your empathy and love means the world to us.

We were recently in when our family vet determined our dog needed more help the they could provide…read more I'll keep a long story short. -The front office staff was kind and helpful. -The vets explained everything in detail -They did not do anything that was unnecessary or would cause unneeded stress to our dog -Once we realized that our dog was very sick and coming to the end of his life they were kind and supportive. -the patient coordinator was super sweet when we were upset. She answered all of our questions and made sure we had time to discuss our choices as a family Often times vet offices get a bad rap, but we felt that VCA Carlsbad had our pet's best interests in mind. They made a challenging day as easy as they could.

BE WARY OF THIS VET!!!…read more Took my cat here, told the doctor I was worried he was blocked and had a UTI. The doctor dismissed this and insisted he was not peeing due to anxiety/stress. They had me wait in the waiting room for hours on end, and after hours of waiting on my cat(who was in critical condition), I asked for an update and they said it would be a couple more hours. When I got him back, it seemed like he was kept in his crate and not monitored. They charged me for the checkup ($180), tests and medicine, no X-rays... They did not give me the results for the test until I called and asked the next day. They also were supposed to fill a prescription that never happened. That was about $700. Again, told me it was STRESS that affects his ability to pee. We go to another vet and they immediately find crystals in his urine and know he is blocked. He also has a UTI. He could've died. Waste of money and time. Lots of other people have said their pets of died because of the care here. Sad as fuck.

Our sweet little Eddie just couldn't stay any longer. Dr. Tiffany and her Nurse made him crossing…read morethe rainbow bridge so peacefully. Very caring and compassionate. Thank you

Very caring and compassionate in our sad time. I highly recommend them. They gave us space when we…read moreneeded it.

I've been going to Aviara Animal Hospital since I moved to Carlsbad in 2022. I've always been…read morehappy with the service my doggies have received. Today I took my 15 year old minature poodle in because he has not been himself lately. Dr. Laemmle and vet tech Taylor T. took care of us. Dr. Laemmle was so kind and gentle with Henri. Henri is very anxious with strangers. He calmed down quickly. What a surprise. She took her time to examine him. She has the best vibe. She made helpful suggestions and really gave us the time needed to cover all the possibilities. Taylor T. was excellent as well. I could not be happier with the care we received today. The entire staff is courteous and helpful. Dr. Laemmle is wonderful! She is the best!

So please let me tell you a true story…read more My pup has been shaking his head more than usual last few days so I became concerned. I'm colorblind so I cannot see if they are red but my excellent groomer always helps me out with this and she said his ears were hugely inflamed. I immediately called VCA bc he was clearly even more uncomfortable today. To be clear, they are... were, my vet. The tech on the phone, after describing my situation, said, "ummm, well we can get him in Friday afternoon " I said, "wait, what do you mean? I'm not trying to be an a22 but... I just told you my dog is in severe discomfort and it's Tuesday morning... you're telling me I cannot get in to see a doctor for 3.5 days for 10 minutes to get some ear medicine for him. His in pain... " She said, yes, that is correct, no can do. I was gobsmacked. I had to take him to the vet ER (VEG in Encinitas--- GREAT PEOPLE)! But totally freak the dog out and spend 3x what a vet would have cost to give my pup the relief he needed. Again--- I had a dog in severe discomfort and my vet was absolutely ready to help in 3-4 days. Wilco Tango Foxtrot???? 2 stars bc they apparently neutered him effectively 7 months ago! Run screaming from this place!

I've been using BressiRanch pet hospital on and off for last 25 years (they used to be Vons on…read moreAviara parkway/El Camino) when Dr Lax was around. We recently took our new pets there and they were so nice, kind and knowledgeable. I highly recommend.

The doctors are very thorough and know vet medicine and really care. The staff is awesome!read more

My dog had been stopping in for several years just to say hello during our daily walks, and the…read morefront desk staff were always so kind and accommodating, even back when he wasn't a patient. Fast forward to this year, when he developed a hot spot and couldn't get in with our regular veterinarian. I brought him to Carlsbad Animal Hospital and were incredibly impressed with the care we received from start to finish. The entire team combined genuine compassion with clinical expertise. They took the time to explain everything clearly, treated my dog like he was their own, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel manageable and reassuring. I'm grateful to have such a wonderful veterinary hospital in our community and would not hesitate to recommend them.

Do not get fooled by the $25 first time visit fee. I brought…read moremy cat in for itching around her neck, even though there were no visible signs of fleas, she ended up having an ear infection. After further examining, the next thing you know I'm getting presented with an estimate for tooth 3 extractions that would run anywhere from $2900-$4300. The facility was supposedly not able to tell me which amount it would be until they already had my cat under anesthesia and only at that point would they know. Because I chose not to proceed that day, I later received three pages of notes discussing things that never even happened in the visit. We never spoke about vaccines, but supposedly I declined vaccines. The more questions I asked, the more repetitive the answers became. Dr Killham was a stand in Vet that day, but Bella, the assisting tech, was very compassionate and great with my kitty.

Dr. Fife, Lilah, Dominique, Valeria, and the entire team are amazing. We have been coming here for…read moreover 10 years and highly recommend them. They truly have compassion for animals, and our cats and dogs over the years have always been cared for with love and concern. They are also very aware of and respectful of budgets. Dr. Fife takes the time to explain all options and the possible outcomes for each situation, which has always helped us make informed decisions with confidence. We are very grateful for the care and support they have provided to our pets throughout the years.

I would not recommend this veterinary clinic…read more I left feeling like I paid an outrageous amount of money for services that didn't provide real value. For what I was charged, I could have received comparable care at Vetco for significantly less. Instead of offering practical or affordable treatment options, the only solution presented was an $80 prescription bag of cat food. With the cost of living today, it would have been helpful to discuss different options rather than immediately recommending the most expensive one. I also felt there was a constant push to purchase additional products and services that didn't seem necessary. Rather than feeling supported, I left feeling like I had been upsold at every opportunity. The communication style also felt unprofessional to me, which made an already frustrating experience even more difficult. Overall, I walked away feeling ripped off, and I won't be returning.

Our cat of 17 years was not doing well. Our regular vet could not see her, so they recommended to…read moretake her to an urgent care. Found Mohnacky Animal Hospital online. Called them at 3PM, and they saw my cat right away. I was so thankful for this, as we had driven all the way to another urgent care just to get turned away(they had too many emergencies and couldn't take my cat). Dr. George was very thorough in trying to figure out what was going on with her. Unfortunately, it was our sweet cat's time to go to heaven. Christina, the Director of Mohnacky was so kind and compassionate. If it weren't for her, we probably wouldn't have brought our cat back in, and she would have suffered. Christina helped us through the most painful time for our family. She let us have the room with our sweet kitty as long as we needed, before and after the end of life treatment. Thank you Christina for being there for us through such a painful and difficult time. We are so grateful.

I thought I left this review in 2025, but I was just reflecting on how much I love my vet and how…read morehorrible our experience was at Mohnacky in 2025. January of 2025 i adopted a rescue puppy who had early reactivity issues, i've always brought my cats to Mohnacky so I thought I'd keep it the same with my new puppy. He was very shy and scared (because he was only 3-4 months old) and was getting his first exam. We had DR. souther. I mentioned in my notes that he is reactive to noise and fast movement, and is generally very scared of everything (BECAUSE HE IS A RESCUE PUPPY), when she walked into the room, he immediately barked and peed. She mentioned i looked very young to be owning such an aggressive dog, that i wont be able to control him, and that he either needs immediate intervention or will be put down because he "WILL BITE SOMEONE EVENTUALLY". He is a 3-month-old puppy. They took him to the back, did the exam, and I PAID for my "free first exam" and I left. I never went back. I was so disrespected and for the vet to tell me that I would have to put my dog down at 3 months was actually insane. I now go to a different vet. They are so patient and kind with him and work with him and he trusts them. Something Mohnacky would never take the time to do. He is now 2 years old and thriving. I do not recommend this vet or will ever.

I would like everyone to know what a wonderful, caring veterinary office The Village Animal…read moreHospital is. I was bringing my mother-in-law's dog, Sara, in for treatment while my mother-in law was hospitalized. Each time I brought her in, it was for urgent care, and unfortunately usually late in the day. Sue, Dr. Nostrand and the entire office staff were always so kind to us; staying late for us, and always going out of their way to give us the kindest and most thoughtful care. I hope they all know how grateful we are for their compassionate, loving care of Sara.

I have been going to The Village Animal Hospital since they opened several years ago. Dr Travis and…read morethe other Vets are Top Notch!! Having Pets is Expensive! And Veterinary Medicine has expanded over the years. There is so much more Vets can do now. If you cannot afford to take care of your pet - DON"T HAVE ONE!