Took my cat there a few times out of convenience since they're close to my house and my cat hates car rides but was never impressed by this place. Antiquated clinic with backyard folding metal chairs in the waiting room, but overlooked all that for convenience's sake. Wish I hadn't.
This place has been steadily and rapidly declining. Between the incompetent and extremely rude front office especially Crystal and the constantly changing inexperienced "vet techs" and the floaters, unknowledgeable "vets", this is a place you want to AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!
This last visit broke the camel's back.
Took my cat in for a physical exam. New "vet" Brecht was unfriendly, cold, unknowledgeable and lazy. She didn't even listen to his heart and lungs. What kind of physical is that?!?
Then the inexperienced "vet techs" couldn't draw his blood. They were afraid of him and he sensed that. You're in the wrong line of work if you're this afraid of animals.
I reminded them that last year the "techs" then GASSED him a little (so they told me) to draw his blood. But they had no record of it. Hmmm shady. Another thing about them. Extremely POOR record keeping.
They then told me I had to come back and they were going to either gas him again (and watch him for 1 hr, which they should've done the first time but didn't) or give him an injectable anesthesia so they could draw his blood. What? On a senior cat? Just to draw blood?!? Don't think so. Funny, because my groomer has NO problems clipping his nails (which incidentally their "techs" can't do it either). That's because he's experienced and isn't afraid of my cat and it shows.
Anyway, save your $, save yourself the headache and possibly save your pet's life by STAYING AWAY from this horrible, shady and extremely subpar place!
R G-398
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November 17, 2022
Vets are great. But Save yourself a Headache! Front Office utterly lost , incompetent for lack of a better description. No organization, very chaotic ,Both of the front desk clerks are extremely Rude, and seem Lost with No sense of direction. Couldnt answer simple questions. I thought maybe its a bad day….so i gave them another chance, but again and again these same two ladies continue to Validate my 1st Bad experience. I called , i was put on hold for 15 minutes. Called again, on a different day, they hang up on me.
To further demonstrate their incompetent work Ethic, they scheduled my Very sick dog’s follow up on a Day their office is Closed, No apology no accountability for the huge mistake…. Front office is trash. Absolutely terrible experience. Save yourself a Headache!
Adele Steirnagle
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June 21, 2023
When I first discovered this wonderful veterinary service, I had trouble getting through the phone lines to speak with the staff. After I became a regular, I realized they are more than worth their weight in gold. Any, and all problems, with phone contact are nothing compared with the value of the veterinary services. No hidden costs, affordable, and trustworthy.
Gary Maruska
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July 23, 2022
Took great care of my two cats Siegfried and Roy. Have always gone here and always will.
Steven Wulf
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September 26, 2022
North Escondido Animal hospital is the only non-emergency vet I have ever needed to take my dogs to. The staff is very friendly and kind, and appointments are always available when I need them. The office is small but has a cozy feel, helping to add some calm to everyone. In addition, prices for services are extremely reasonable. I would definitely recommend the North Escondido Animal Hospital to friends.
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Took my cat there a few times out of convenience since they're close to my house and my cat hates car rides but was never impressed by this place. Antiquated clinic with backyard folding metal chairs in the waiting room, but overlooked all that for convenience's sake. Wish I hadn't. This place has been steadily and rapidly declining. Between the incompetent and extremely rude front office especially Crystal and the constantly changing inexperienced "vet techs" and the floaters, unknowledgeable "vets", this is a place you want to AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE! This last visit broke the camel's back. Took my cat in for a physical exam. New "vet" Brecht was unfriendly, cold, unknowledgeable and lazy. She didn't even listen to his heart and lungs. What kind of physical is that?!? Then the inexperienced "vet techs" couldn't draw his blood. They were afraid of him and he sensed that. You're in the wrong line of work if you're this afraid of animals. I reminded them that last year the "techs" then GASSED him a little (so they told me) to draw his blood. But they had no record of it. Hmmm shady. Another thing about them. Extremely POOR record keeping. They then told me I had to come back and they were going to either gas him again (and watch him for 1 hr, which they should've done the first time but didn't) or give him an injectable anesthesia so they could draw his blood. What? On a senior cat? Just to draw blood?!? Don't think so. Funny, because my groomer has NO problems clipping his nails (which incidentally their "techs" can't do it either). That's because he's experienced and isn't afraid of my cat and it shows. Anyway, save your $, save yourself the headache and possibly save your pet's life by STAYING AWAY from this horrible, shady and extremely subpar place!
Vets are great. But Save yourself a Headache! Front Office utterly lost , incompetent for lack of a better description. No organization, very chaotic ,Both of the front desk clerks are extremely Rude, and seem Lost with No sense of direction. Couldnt answer simple questions. I thought maybe its a bad day….so i gave them another chance, but again and again these same two ladies continue to Validate my 1st Bad experience. I called , i was put on hold for 15 minutes. Called again, on a different day, they hang up on me. To further demonstrate their incompetent work Ethic, they scheduled my Very sick dog’s follow up on a Day their office is Closed, No apology no accountability for the huge mistake…. Front office is trash. Absolutely terrible experience. Save yourself a Headache!
When I first discovered this wonderful veterinary service, I had trouble getting through the phone lines to speak with the staff. After I became a regular, I realized they are more than worth their weight in gold. Any, and all problems, with phone contact are nothing compared with the value of the veterinary services. No hidden costs, affordable, and trustworthy.
Took great care of my two cats Siegfried and Roy. Have always gone here and always will.
North Escondido Animal hospital is the only non-emergency vet I have ever needed to take my dogs to. The staff is very friendly and kind, and appointments are always available when I need them. The office is small but has a cozy feel, helping to add some calm to everyone. In addition, prices for services are extremely reasonable. I would definitely recommend the North Escondido Animal Hospital to friends.