Bring your pet here and expect to be treated like FAMILY. We've been taking our lab/pittie mix, Maggie, to Dr. Battier's office for over 7 years now. We come here A LOT --- not only for annual exams... Read More
Bring your pet here and expect to be treated like FAMILY. We've been taking our lab/pittie mix, Maggie, to Dr. Battier's office for over 7 years now. We come here A LOT --- not only for annual exams and the occasional boo-boo, but also every month. Long story short, Maggie has abnormal anal glands and must get them expressed (aka squeezed) regularly every few weeks.Dr. Battier has a comforting bedside manner, which is definitely appreciated when you're in a place that your dog clearly does not want to be at. Pets can sense the energy in a room, and Dr. Battier's calmness always sets Maggie at ease. You feel like a top priority during each visit. Ask all the questions necessary because she takes her time to cover everything during your appointment.If there is one minor suggestion for improvement, I wish they would move to digital records. All the notes here are handwritten. And when you have a dog that's been coming for years, the file becomes super thick and a bit inefficient to flip through when evaluating history.The staff here is WONDERFUL. I have noticed some turnover throughout the years, which is a bummer since we've gotten to know some of the techs very well. That said, each time there is a new staff member, they are just as caring and friendly.There are park benches inside the waiting area and also one outside the front door, so plenty of seating! Unfortunately, Maggie is not dog-friendly --- if there is another dog around, the staff always accommodates our situation and either brings Maggie in through a side door, or signals us that the coast is clear when the other dog has been brought in to a patient room.Good to know = Plenty of grass areas for your pet to do its business beforehand or afterwards!Location is on Las Posas Rd, nearby the Police Department. Look for the same business park as Coastal Dermatology and Money Pancho. Read Less