I finally came to a veterinarian who doesn't take advantage of my love for my pet. Many vets I had encountered before charged outrageous fees and almost forced you into paying for all kinds of unnecessary test without any results. I like how this doctor is honest and profesional. Booking appointments isn't a problem. I feel comfortable taking my pet there. Read Less

1. Yes Dr. Herron is older. 2. No it does not affect his ability to help your dog. 3. This is the best vet with the best pricing. 4. DR. HERRON ATTENDS TO EVERY SINGLE APPOINTMENT! Not a vet tech, not an assistant. The doctor. Every single time. What a blessing. Now that we've gotten that out of the way.. here's my story. Called for pricing and an emergency tooth extraction at 2:45pm. They got me in at 3:15pm. Doctor was in right away and got us out of there by 3:35pm. AND I was charged HALF the price my regular vet quoted me!!! If that's not the best vet visit I've ever had, I don't know what is. I see many complaints concerning Dr. Herron and his age. Do not let that discourage you from bringing your animal in. Especially not if you're looking for an honest and affordable vet. You will be thanking him for still continuing to work now even at his age! They are located in Otay but I promise you, after you make it there ONE TIME. You will NEVER go to another vet again. Trust me, that's exactly what happened to me. PS. They have two clinic cats. One is orange and the other one is black. The orange one is named Red. He is 9months old with the best personality ever. When Sheldon and I sat down, Red came up to us immediately and put his paw on Sheldon to calm him. Probably the best experience with a cat I've ever had. What a moment. Read Less

I am baffled at the cost of a first set of shots 75 dollars ????  for my mothers 12 week old first set of shots for a lil puppy yorkie he charged my 83 year old mother 75 dollars for the first set of puppy shots what a rip off ... they seen and old lady walk in and didn't even tell her the cost until after the shots where completed and to what a surprise 75 bucks with no deworming and told her to bring the puppy back in two weeks for another 75 dollar shot .... stay away from this place as it is a rip off all other vets average cost is 25 dollars what a rip off .. taking advantage of an old lady ... you aught to be ashamed of your self .... beware of the over inflated cost for puppy shots stay away find another vet Read Less

My family has been going to the Pet Clinic for over 20 years, and I have seen miraculous results from this very experienced doctor. This is a professional operation with friendly staff, and you always get the truth, a reasonable price, and the best possible outcome. Read Less

Dr. Herron is a knowledgeable vet with many years under his belt. He's very blunt when it comes to the health of your pet, but I love how he doesn't sugar coat anything to get his point across. Staff is friendly and offers great follow up. I LOVE how they don't force any services or extra products on you. *They are the place to go for the most affordable vaccinations.* They also have two friendly hospital cats who lounge in and around the waiting area and sometimes wander outside as my dog has been very keen on observing (she has a slight prey drive). Small clinic and Dr. Herron is pretty old school when it comes to his methods. My concern does happen to center around his age unfortunately. Not once has a qualified veterinary assistant or technician helped him examine my dog during her visits. Often times, I would have to restrain my own dog prior to a vaccination because he wasn't physically able to perform the task. He seems to be particularly stubborn about attending to all the appointments too. I'm used to seeing a vet assistant or tech when my dog is due for vaccinations only, but Dr. Herron actually administers them himself. Not only that, I might note that it was also concerning watching him shakily attempt to insert an otoscope into my dog's ear. In any case, I have trusted Dr. Herron for maintaining the health of my dog in the most basic way possible. After all, my girl has been very healthy leading up to her golden years. I have since moved on to another vet to ensure my girl stays in tip top shape in her older years, but just know that you can rely on Dr. Herron for maintaining the most basic needs of your pet at VERY affordable prices. For more advanced procedures, I would seek out another vet. Read Less

Dr. Herron has seen our Wheaton Terrier Seamus, since we brought him home at 8 weeks.  He and his staff are the best.  Dr Herron is old school, but will treat your pet as you do....a loved member of your family.  Thank You Pet Clinic!! Read Less

Needed same day appointment for fleas, my AZ indoor cat has never had fleas & I did not know what products were right for him, etc.  Got same day service, wonderful doctor & staff, good follow up.  Would recommend this clinic. Read Less

My late female gray kitty Aries was born in 1998 when I was just 22 years old. I did not have a lot of money, and after watching my black and white cat Cici get pregnant a third time after this litter, I knew I could not let this happen to Aries. I wish I would have known about this place in the beginning, it would have been so much more responsible. At 4 months, I took Aries to The Pet Clinic, which I found out about from my aunt. She had been taking neighborhood strays there for TNR, under the low-cost Spay and Neuter program. They did the job quickly and neatly, and my little kitten came home with me to recover and rest. 1 week later, I took her back for follow-up. Even that went smoothly.It's been a while, but I remember the office was friendly and professional. They even had a friendly orange tabby cat who lounged around the office. I don't think I've been to another vet who had a greeter cat. :) Thanks to this good beginning, Aries lived to be almost 18 1/2 years old. Sadly, I had to have her put to sleep on July 13th this year due to declining health from kidney disease the past 2 years. That's the problem with our furry friends living such long lives. :( Anyway, good vet when I went there. Read Less

Dr. Herron is the most compassionate and competent vet I have ever met. When I first took one of my cats for an exam 4 years ago, I immediately noticed as I talked with him that he was a very special person who thinks first about the animal and its owner. In the six times I have visited his office, he has never tried to steer me toward any unnecessary, expensive treatments. His prices are reasonable and his work is outstanding. I feel Chula Vista is very lucky to have had someone like him for so many years. Read Less

I came here because my cat threw up for 5 days in a row and there was blood in the vomit. Obviously I was very worried but Dr. Herron and his staff were extremely kind and professional. Hopefully kitty will be back to normal very soon!I've noticed alot of the reviews here mention Dr. Herron age as if it's something negative... hmm I disagree age equals experience and he has probably seen everything in the book. I'd rather have someone experienced and passionate about animals any day for my vet! Read Less

I made an appt for my dog for a vaccine, and was called in to work last minute, I didn't want to cancel the appointment so I showed up earlier hoping they would see me. The girls in the front were very helpful and accommodated me. Will be coming back for a check up!! Read Less

Extremely rude staff and Doctor.  Hours posted are 7 am.  Came in at 8 am and was told, You people need to make appointments before you get here.  No one else in the clinic and to punish was told to wait.  I complained to say if your opened with no one here what could be the problem. At 830 am I came back and the vet didn't even want to hear my side and told me he has had her for 25 years.  I could care less how long she has worked there.  She was rude.  I am 65 years old and don't have to put up with nonsense from a surly office worker.  The Dr. wouldn't even hear my side of complaint.  So, thank you yelp for a forum to express my side.  Now everyone gets to read what happened.  And the prices are high for puppy shots.  I feel others should know to avoid these people if they see fit. Read Less

I went to the vet because it had great reviews on here. Yes the doctor is older,  so I  figured he may be wiser since he's been around. I explained that my dog had a prolapsed  urethra and i wanted a 2nd opinion about getting a 2nd surgery done since he's had some issues. my visit lasted about  10min in which i spent my time explaining to him what a prolapsed urethra is because he's never heard of such a thing (mind you,  this is in medical text books ) so he referred me to another dr. Oh and i was charged the whole price of a office visit  $45. Not cool. Read Less

Im new to the area and needed a vet. I found this place on yelp so I decided to give it a shot based on the reviews. I was not disappointed. The office is small but cozy and clean. The staff was pleasant. I didnt wait very long. The vet was elderly but very knowledgeable and was straight forward with me. He didn't try to sell me on anything. In fact he told me certain things weren't necessary because they weren't a risk. Most vets try to load your dog up and you walk out with a giant bill. Not here. My chihuahua received 5 shots which he gave in the rear. I have always seen shots given in the neck and my dog hates it. I asked why he would give them in the rear and he said because the neck is so sensitive he didn't feel that its right for the dog. So check up and shots were $84 total. That's very reasonable. The whole experience (for me not my dog ) was a good one and I will return with any vet needs. Read Less

This place is small and doesn't look like a pet clinic but it is. The doctor is very knowledgeable and gave my dog what she needed for her ear infection and gave me an option for something extra to help her heal faster. Read Less

I discovered The Pet Clinic and Dr. Heron in 1997. I have been to many veterinarians. Fancy expensive vets in Hillcrest, VCA hospitals, emergency vet clinics, and even pet clinics in Tijuana. I have loved every animal in my life like family and would do anything to make sure that they are happy and healthy and no one does this better than Dr. Heron. Nothing can compare to the years of experience this man has. I believe anything animal-related, Dr. Heron has either already seen or at least has knowledge of it. Because of Dr. Heron my cat lived for 19 years! Even with kidney, thyroid, and blood pressure issues, he kept her happy and healthy and diagnosed everything with amazing accuracy. My latest cat has something called Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex. I've never even heard of such a thing but Dr. Heron did! And with his care we keep it under control perfectly. He truly cares about the health of your animals and he gives it to you straight. He is completely reasonable when it comes to prices and if he feels you need more tests that he doesn't have the equipment for, he will point you in the right direction. He has never steered me or my "furry children" wrong. I seriously hope this man lives forever because we would be lost without him. He is truly an asset to his profession. Plus his staff is friendly, patient and kind. Lovely ladies. You can't go wrong with The Pet Clinic. They are the best. Read Less

We have been bringing all of our animals here for 13 years and they are amazing! You can not beat their prices anywhere, I tell my friends to come from sd to save hundreds of dollars. We just had to put our cat to sleep (he has been coming here for 13 years and has had several different surgeries here ranging from abscess from fight with dogs, to getting stuck in car engines) this week and they were so kind to my whole family and let us all wait together in a room to ourselves and made a special thing with a lock of his fur and pay prints as a keepsake. They even sent a card to our family afterwards to express their condolences. This clinics is by far the best of the best, they are the most compassionate staff and the Vet is the most honest Vet we have ever been to. I cannot say enough good things about them. Read Less

Dr. Herron is one of the kindest vets that I have ever known.  He has served my family with competency for many, many years.  When the time came for my Patches to cross the Rainbow Bridge, he let her go with skill and compassion. His assistant Carla stayed with me afterwards stroking Patches and letting me just talk.  I have no reservations in recommending his services.  Thank you, Dr. Herron, for everything. Read Less

I thank my lucky stars that Dr. Herron was recommended to us. Every good thing that I read before writing this review is absolutely true about the Dr. and his staff. They were supportive, interested, patient and took the time to explain all that was necessary and more. They do not try to "up sell" us to death like all the other veterinary clinics we have been to in the past. When there is an urgent appointment needed they try as hard as possible to get you in ASAP and that is greatly appreciated. Dr. Herron does what he does because he loves what he does and it shows! Thank you Dr. Herron and staff, we are here to stay! Read Less

After a bad experience on Bonita Road, a friend in the marina referred me to her favorite clinic to get my cat examined. She trusted Dr. Herron and it sounded like he was the kind of doctor I had worked for many years in another state. I wasn't disappointed. Sensible approach, no outlandish diagnosis, no extreme testing and surgery. My cat had hair balls and it took Dr. Herron only a few minutes at the exam table to find out that problem and tell me what to do to treat it. How very refreshing to meet an honest vet in California. At another time when he was on vacation I was referred by his very competent staff to another clinic and was treated well, so he refers to a vet who he trusts to take care of his patients. The Pet Clinic is a small no frills clinic where pets are treated with respect as well as their owners, and everyone really cares about animals, far more than the dollars they can bring. Pay the rent, pay the employees, maintain the premises, keep up the inventory, pay the doctor and make a profit. It is a simple plan that works, because it really doesn't do any good to gouge the clients as most of them know when it is happening as evidenced by the comments on other clinic/hospital sites. I will stay with the real veterinarian, not the wanna be M.D./elite specialist. I completely trust Dr. Herron. He is excellent! RMA Read Less