South Bay Veterinary Hospital
Chula Vista, California
General Info
South Bay Veterinary Hospital in Chula Vista bases its veterinary services on transparent communication and relationship development to provide dependable assistance to pet owners across California. The majority of veterinary visits begin with narratives where pet owners observe their animals displaying slower movements skipping meals frequent scratching or altered behaviors. Veterinarians initiate their work through an extensive examination which includes body weight trends joint movement oral health respiratory rhythms coat and skin checks and behavioral observation. The documentation and discussion of all findings provide owners with clear insights into normal conditions, new developments, and potential issues that may need monitoring or follow-up care. South Bay Veterinary Hospital provides an array of preventive services including vaccinations, lab testing, dental cleanings, nutritional planning, and parasite control while also delivering chronic care support for conditions like allergies, arthritis, and metabolic issues. Every appointment serves as an opportunity to address previous issues while updating wellness objectives and presenting new care options tailored to age, breed, and living conditions—including lifestyle modifications, seasonal needs, or behavioral changes. Owners depart equipped with practical summaries that include treatment plans symptom watchlists follow-up timeframes and access to digital records or medication tips. Families with hectic schedules as well as those with senior pets or multiple animals can seek altered pacing and telemedicine where possible alongside logs to maintain organization between appointments. South Bay Veterinary Hospital establishes trust and ongoing care for pets throughout Chula Vista and California by delivering consistent veterinary services that address every concern from minor adjustments to significant life stages.
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Reviews
Hyun
6 Jun 2022
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Breaks my heart to write this as I’ll have to start from scratch and find a new vet but you guys have drawn your line in the sand.. a few years ago My female dog had a severe case of urine stones and ...
Breaks my heart to write this as I’ll have to start from scratch and find a new vet but you guys have drawn your line in the sand.. a few years ago My female dog had a severe case of urine stones and I was instructed to only feed my dog a prescription dog food. Anyone who has had to give their dog a strict rx diet knows how expensive it can be. it’s over $100 for a 25 pound bag .. and for a 65+ pound dog it doesn’t last very long. After a few months I asked the vet if it would be OK to take her off the prescription food and then test her urine to see if maybe it was a fluke and it only confirmed that it was not a fluke and that she would probably need to be on prescription food to manage her stones for the rest of her life. At least I tried , no worries. Moving forward it’s been a couple years we haven’t had any issues of stones everything is great. With the supply chain shortage we noticed that all of our normal websites were out of stock pretty regularly of our food so I reached out to the vet because I knew they were a hills distributor and I asked if they had it in stock. they had one similar but not identical (didn’t have the wieght management additive) so I continued to look online and I luckily found it on the website I had never used before. This website is on the old way of things where they still require a physical prescription to be sent in (won’t do phone call) so I called the vet and I requested one. they then instructed me that I had to come in for an appointment and had to pay for an evaluation to receive a new prescription. I literally couldn’t believe it. five minutes ago they were more than willing to sell me the exact same food in person but now that I’m choosing to spend my money elsewhere they’re looking for anyway to nickel on dime me. I’m a customer six years with two different dogs that I spent over $10,000 worth of my hard-earned money on. With respect to the Crazy world around us you would think a place like this that Is dealing with a loyal returning customer would be empathized a bit on having to already buy incredibly expensive food during a crazy inflation period.
A few points I would like to mention
1. Being as Dog was still currently eating a prescription food a urine sample wouldn’t do anything but prove that there were no stones still in the urine (proving the food is working)
2. A physical evaluation would do nothing to justify a RX for the food. Are Checking my dogs hips are doing to justify the rx?
3. They know my situation, I drive from well east, across town just to come to their clinic.. they want me to take time off of work, drive across town.. for what?
I really just can’t believe it.
Lisa Hand
14 Jun 2018
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I just received great service from Dr. Walker and Destiny. Very happy with the help and service I received. I am very very appreciative for them caring for my bulldog so much! My bully babies and I th...
I just received great service from Dr. Walker and Destiny. Very happy with the help and service I received. I am very very appreciative for them caring for my bulldog so much! My bully babies and I thank you SO much!!!😀😀😀😀
Tasia Shuck
2 May 2018
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Absolutely amazing. Destiny is a gem! We came in Monday for a second opinion and our Delylah was in surgery today. They worked hard to assist us with the FACE foundation due to the nature of the surge...
Absolutely amazing. Destiny is a gem! We came in Monday for a second opinion and our Delylah was in surgery today. They worked hard to assist us with the FACE foundation due to the nature of the surgery. They truly care and we are forever grateful. We will be taking both of our dogs here from now on. Thank you so much! Delylah wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you!
Kim Kim
1 May 2018
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DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG HERE! They gave my Yorkie 4 TIMES the amount of medicine dosage for her size. They overdosed my Dog and she almost died. She was shaking, couldn’t breathe, and throwing up. Basic...
DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG HERE! They gave my Yorkie 4 TIMES the amount of medicine dosage for her size. They overdosed my Dog and she almost died. She was shaking, couldn’t breathe, and throwing up. Basically like a person who OD’d on drugs. Good thing she threw up. I went back and they still wanted to charge $45 to assist my mom with the situation even though they had already given her the incorrect consultation. I would not trust them with a pet and will never be going here again and will be sure to protect as many people’s dogs as possible from going here. If you love your dog/ small dog or any dog, i would never go here.
Amy Gould
16 Apr 2018
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fantastic what more can a person say
Hannar Nannar
4 Apr 2018
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I am SO pleased! This office is amazing! Everyone is SO friendly and understanding! Very affordable! Thank you so much Dr. Ford and staff!
Carrie Keenan Anderson
22 Mar 2018
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We had to find a new vet when we got out Klee Kai puppy as our old one had closed. Couldn’t be happier!!! Have never had an animal like to go to the vet in the 60 years I’ve had pets and the pups eve...
We had to find a new vet when we got out Klee Kai puppy as our old one had closed. Couldn’t be happier!!! Have never had an animal like to go to the vet in the 60 years I’ve had pets and the pups even had to have a series of X-rays done. They all get down on the floor to interact with the dogs.....no exam table. Highly recommend them!!!
Victoria Countryman
4 Feb 2018
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Dr. Deo and staff are great. From New Puppy pet checks to Senior Dog care, they do it all at a reasonable price. Be patient during their remodel/expansion. It’ll be worth it in the end.
denise ramirez
1 Feb 2018
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Liars , and not q good place to take dogs they tell you one tging you go an they tell ypu anotger
C MACK
6 Jan 2018
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Going on 5 years, great service and my dog loves the staff here. Its her second home, I work a lot and sometimes bring her here so she won't be alone.
Thank you
Sunny Bakes
6 Jan 2018
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Going on 5 years, great service and my dog loves the staff here. Its her second home, I work a lot and sometimes bring her here so she won't be alone.
Thank you
Michael B.
29 Jul 2017
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Good morning doctor and staff,Thank you for the reminder for Jonah's shot. I'm very impressed that you took time out to remind me of the importance of Jonah's shots and well being. Many years I have s...
Good morning doctor and staff,Thank you for the reminder for Jonah's shot. I'm very impressed that you took time out to remind me of the importance of Jonah's shots and well being. Many years I have searched for a veterinary that has the passion as yours. Also. Mr. Rapp your business associate. I heard about and have seen his professionalism. He's the best. And in closing your staff, Jonah and myself love each and everyone of them. I look forward to a long lasting friendship.Best regards,Pastor Michael Bruce & (Jonah)
Mary M.
24 Jun 2017
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I would like to share my pleasant experience with Leslie. I spoke to Leslie today concerning grooming for my dog and she was very helpful and took the time to explain what's cover for grooming a dog. ...
I would like to share my pleasant experience with Leslie. I spoke to Leslie today concerning grooming for my dog and she was very helpful and took the time to explain what's cover for grooming a dog. She has a superb attitude and awesome customer service.Thank you,Remy Martin McFadden
Scott V.
18 May 2017
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So, I went to take my dog their today. They're actually renovating this place. They say that hopefully the new spot will be done by the mid or end of summer. They're definitely keeping busy. Working o...
So, I went to take my dog their today. They're actually renovating this place. They say that hopefully the new spot will be done by the mid or end of summer. They're definitely keeping busy. Working out of a trailer, they do still have tons of customers. The prices for their services are competitive, which is a good thing. What killed it the most for me, was the customer service offered. No sense of character, nor professionalism. Our appointment was scheduled for 1200, we got there around 1145, and we weren't even seen by a doc until close to 1330. I'm sorry, but that's hell of a stretch. We were constantly getting skipped over. We were so frustrated, waiting to be seen, we decided to walk out. As I was walking out, the vet tech finally told me that the doc is here (who looked like she was just walking in). Had we not started to walk out, I bet it would have been another 30 minutes for the doc to get all "settled" in. Let me just add...that it doesn't help when you're sitting in a consultation room and you could hear all the conversations that the staff and doctors are having behind the doors (same problem at the Carmel Ranch Vet location too). You could tell when a team really wants to help or just make some quick buck$. Keep looking.
Luz Sanchez
20 Jan 2017
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Victoria Valencia and Dr. Soto were wonderful, as well as the rest of the staff. We mention them by name because we dealt directly with them, but each time we called or brought our puppy in, everyone ...
Victoria Valencia and Dr. Soto were wonderful, as well as the rest of the staff. We mention them by name because we dealt directly with them, but each time we called or brought our puppy in, everyone was great and extremely helpful. We brought our 2 month old Meerabai in a very dire condition. Dr. Soto did not give us a very good prognosis, but they were willing to try. Victoria was there when we spoke to him, and was with our Meerabai all the way. They called my daughter and kept her updated. Our Meerabai is now 7 months old and doing great! Thank you so much! We always tell our friends how wonderful they are.
Yavier Martinez
29 Nov 2016
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If you want to be judge and talk about you in front of you like you weren't there go here and ask for Dr Roberto Soto, he will make sure he'll do that. Taking my business elsewhere.
Traci Leilani McKay
19 Oct 2016
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Always willing to lend a helping hand, gentle with my fur babies and very informative! Best veterinary hospital I've ever used!
Valerie Vega
8 Oct 2016
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I couldn't be happier with the service here! They have always been more than willing to help from me calling because I got lost on my way there (first time going+construction..it got a little confusin...
I couldn't be happier with the service here! They have always been more than willing to help from me calling because I got lost on my way there (first time going+construction..it got a little confusing) to groomings to helping my dogs when they've been sick. They've been great!
Lisa Munoz Bishop
18 Sep 2016
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I brought my dog in after he suffered injuries from a fight. I was scared. They were awesome! Treated my injured fur baby and myself with tlc! The bill was reasonable too! Great experience!
Katrina Guerra
30 Aug 2016
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Decent service. Despite having to repeat myself multiple times to the same person, the service I recieved was professional. Other staff, however, were rude and pushy. One lady even almost stepped on m...
Decent service. Despite having to repeat myself multiple times to the same person, the service I recieved was professional. Other staff, however, were rude and pushy. One lady even almost stepped on my Shepherd, I had to jerk the leash to pull him out of the way. Service was annoyingly slow, but I can understand with construction going on.
I had grooming scheduled for the next day, but was not told I'd have to pick him up four hours later until I was already dropping my pup off. When I went to pick him up I waited about thirty five minutes just for them to bring my dog out. The receptionist had to remind the nurses about my dog twice. That part didn't seem professional at all. I'm not bringing him here for a grooming again.
Angelikiki Rdz Bravo
3 Aug 2016
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I took my snauzer dog for bath & trim and they made a horrible cut I did not ask for, no eyebrows or mustache. Wil never ever go back. What really makes me upset is that when I complained they said a...
I took my snauzer dog for bath & trim and they made a horrible cut I did not ask for, no eyebrows or mustache. Wil never ever go back. What really makes me upset is that when I complained they said a Manager would call and they never reached me back.
Angelica Rodriguez Bravo
3 Aug 2016
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I took my snauzer dog for bath & trim and they made a horrible cut I did not ask for, no eyebrows or mustache. Wil never ever go back. What really makes me upset is that when I complained they said a...
I took my snauzer dog for bath & trim and they made a horrible cut I did not ask for, no eyebrows or mustache. Wil never ever go back. What really makes me upset is that when I complained they said a Manager would call and they never reached me back.
Hien Win
23 Jul 2016
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Dr Abby and the staff and absolutely wonderful. Thank you for taking such great care of our babies. We had to put my Cookie to sleep after a long hard battle with cancer. They cried with us and we are...
Dr Abby and the staff and absolutely wonderful. Thank you for taking such great care of our babies. We had to put my Cookie to sleep after a long hard battle with cancer. They cried with us and we are so grateful for everyone there that made this heart breaking experience a little bit easier.
Delores J. Mota
5 Jun 2016
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The Drs and staff here treat your pets with care. I take both my himayan/persi, cats here and they are treated very well. I was there at one time when they had an emergency call. All staff did what...
The Drs and staff here treat your pets with care. I take both my himayan/persi, cats here and they are treated very well. I was there at one time when they had an emergency call. All staff did whatever they could to save the dog that came in. Basically, they care
Noelia Durazzini
8 May 2016
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I took my little cat, Jack, to South Bay Veterinary hospital, Dr. Sawyer was so rough cleaning he's ear that touched the nerve inside the ear canal, causing not just pain and swollen eye and ear but a...
I took my little cat, Jack, to South Bay Veterinary hospital, Dr. Sawyer was so rough cleaning he's ear that touched the nerve inside the ear canal, causing not just pain and swollen eye and ear but a ear infection. After I complained to the manager, Miss Murphy. she NEVER call me back and she keeps avoiding my calls. To all my friends with pets. I advise you, do NOT go to this place.
Dee Bratspies
4 May 2016
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We are on our 4th dog being treated at South Bay Veterinary Hospital. I found Dr. Deo when my rott'nshepherd was almost ready to die and we needed a vet who would come to the house. Dr. Deo was one of...
We are on our 4th dog being treated at South Bay Veterinary Hospital. I found Dr. Deo when my rott'nshepherd was almost ready to die and we needed a vet who would come to the house. Dr. Deo was one of the two I found. He was out of town when we needed him for that dog, so we went with the other vet, who was very caring. Afterwards we started to use that veterinary service and were dissatisfied, also with the next one we used, so I finally convinced my husband to go to South Bay Vet and we found that the staff and doctors there are friendly, courteous, kind, and very competent. Our dogs were and are all older dogs who have different needs, and the staff and doctors at South Bay Veterinary Hospital are able to provide for all, and will refer you to specialists if they think it necessary.
Barbara Hahn
3 May 2016
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Cannot express my appreciation to all who work at this office. They are the most caring group of individuals ever. My little pug Aggie loved coming for her 'spa' day.
When it was time to say good by...
Cannot express my appreciation to all who work at this office. They are the most caring group of individuals ever. My little pug Aggie loved coming for her 'spa' day.
When it was time to say good bye to our little girl after 13 years, they were kind, thoughtful and very accommodating.
Thank you all for being there for us.
Sheila Martnez
20 Apr 2016
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The most AMAZING Hospital, Drs. (especially Dr. Deo) and staff that I have ever gone to. I have been using them for fifteen years and wouldn't go anywhere else. Everyone is so knowledgeable and kind...
The most AMAZING Hospital, Drs. (especially Dr. Deo) and staff that I have ever gone to. I have been using them for fifteen years and wouldn't go anywhere else. Everyone is so knowledgeable and kind and gentle with not only our babies but with we humans... Don't go anywhere else, if you want the best of care.
Michelle Mackes
6 Mar 2016
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Called here because my cat was screaming when she peed (clearly a UTI) and we needed to get her on meds right away. They were so friendly and caring. The best part was their late hours and affordable ...
Called here because my cat was screaming when she peed (clearly a UTI) and we needed to get her on meds right away. They were so friendly and caring. The best part was their late hours and affordable pricing. Coming home to a cat screaming and desperately trying to pee anywhere needs action right away. They took me at 8pm and sent me home with medication without needing expensive testing. Super awesome vet service!
Robert Jacobson
24 Feb 2016
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I went to South Bay Veterinary Hospital for the first time after one of my dogs had developed a golf-ball sized tumor on her neck. I found the tumor the first day it began growing and took her to the ...
I went to South Bay Veterinary Hospital for the first time after one of my dogs had developed a golf-ball sized tumor on her neck. I found the tumor the first day it began growing and took her to the vet immediately, but the vet's prescribed care did not stop it from growing.
After a week I began to get very nervous. I went back to my vet who told me it was a tumor. Without going into great detail, the ensuing conversation left me very nervous - both for my dog's life, and about the quality of care she was receiving. I was on the verge of allowing my vet to perform an operation when I decided to seek a second opinion.
I went to South Bay Veterinary expecting to either be asked to perform hundreds of dollars in tests, or to be given an inconclusive answer: instead, I had a $44 consult with a highly knowledgeable and friendly vet who was able to both properly diagnose and to confirm the diagnosis my dog with an abscess
Beyond the competence and fair pricing, I was greeted by a friendly staff who seemed to genuinely be "animal people" (lots of oohs and aahs, not only for my dog, but for other animals in the waiting room). This love of animals extended throughout the whole staff, including the doctor.
Bottom line: South Bay Veterinary offers great service, fair pricing, and extreme competence. After my experience, I left my old vet and changed to South Bay permanently.
Cynthia Simon-Arndt
22 Jan 2016
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The staff are wonderful. The doctors are kind and thorough. They call you and keep you informed every step of the way when your pet is having tests, surgery, or complex diagnoses. They take walk ins w...
The staff are wonderful. The doctors are kind and thorough. They call you and keep you informed every step of the way when your pet is having tests, surgery, or complex diagnoses. They take walk ins without appointments and have great hours. They are open 7 days a week and holidays. The groomers are superb. All this great service and the cost is much less than other vets that aren't as good. AND they are as good with cats as with dogs (the vets and the groomers), which not all vet offices are. A+++!
Jasmine Valdez
3 Dec 2015
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This place was one of the worst places I've by far gone to. The actual vet didn't seem like she knew anything about animals. They are over priced in my opinion, for what you get. I took my 9week old p...
This place was one of the worst places I've by far gone to. The actual vet didn't seem like she knew anything about animals. They are over priced in my opinion, for what you get. I took my 9week old pup to get her vaccinations and they didn't give me the option of having them done in front of me and her deworming was done in the back. I don't like going to a vet where its just young kids around my age handling my pup I will stick to my regular vet too bad they are closed on Sundays. Also instead of buying a $260 pet pack go to the pet market on Saturn boulevard its only $22-$32 for shots and they do deworming in front of you. Also I would recommend going to south San Diego veterinary hospital for anything and those are the most professional and knowledgeable people I've ever encountered at a vet with wonderful service and great prices.
Sam Jvb
27 Sep 2015
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After going to big vets like Banfield and another clinic off Palomar, I can't express the joy I felt when I found this place thanks to a friend and former coworker of mine who used to work here. As a ...
After going to big vets like Banfield and another clinic off Palomar, I can't express the joy I felt when I found this place thanks to a friend and former coworker of mine who used to work here. As a pet owner on a budget, this place is literally a lifesaver. The staff is always wonderful to me and so helpful (I've been both during the week and the weekend) and I'm glad I made SBVet my new go-to.
Sam Bommel
27 Sep 2015
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After going to big vets like Banfield and another clinic off Palomar, I can't express the joy I felt when I found this place thanks to a friend and former coworker of mine who used to work here. As a ...
After going to big vets like Banfield and another clinic off Palomar, I can't express the joy I felt when I found this place thanks to a friend and former coworker of mine who used to work here. As a pet owner on a budget, this place is literally a lifesaver. The staff is always wonderful to me and so helpful (I've been both during the week and the weekend) and I'm glad I made SBVet my new go-to.
Stephanie Hicks
9 Aug 2014
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Do not go here! Dr. Deo's negligence has cost me over $1500 in surgeries. I brought my dog here for blocked tear ducts. I was given eye drops to put in both eyes twice daily. I followed all of Dr. Deo...
Do not go here! Dr. Deo's negligence has cost me over $1500 in surgeries. I brought my dog here for blocked tear ducts. I was given eye drops to put in both eyes twice daily. I followed all of Dr. Deo's directions, but one of her eyes became swollen so I took her back in. As soon as I met with Dr. Deo he asked me if she was wearing her E-collar the whole time. I said no because he never gave me one or even suggested it. He then told me she scratched her eye and gave me new meds. If I was given the E collar in the first place this wouldn't have happened, but I decided I would try the new meds out before I argued that point. Her eye became much worse and we had to take her back in. He informed my husband that she needed surgery that would cost $410. When my husband asked them to take into consideration that they were responsible for this whole situation, they offered him a $10 discount... you've got to be kidding. They told him surgery would be done at 2. I called them to discuss the situation around 1:45 in which Dr. Deo claimed he offered me the E collar and I chose not to get it, and they had paperwork I signed proving it. When I asked to see the paperwork he changed his story, telling me that I was not offered the E collar because the injury was completely unrelated. He then told me he refused to do the surgery (which should've already been done) and to come pick my dog up. When my husband arrived they had already drugged her for surgery and handed my husband a limp doped up dog. Since then Ive had to spend countless hours and over $1500 fixing the problem he created. I was referred to an animal eye specialist who informed me that Dr. Deo isn't even qualified to preform that big of an eye surgery, and for $400 they had no idea what he was going to do.Ive had to take her to multiple vets who were disturbed when I tell them about this experience. After looking through his notes he faxed to my new vet, he actually wrote on my first visit's notes "Rec E collar" I don't write bad reviews very often, but this man is the worst person I've ever met. We all make mistakes, it's how you fix them that shows everyone who you really are.
luschei
11 Jun 2013
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We come to San Diego once yearly and stay for a month. We have taken our dog Bruiser there twice and both times she was treated with respect and dignity by a professional, courteous staff. We will def...
We come to San Diego once yearly and stay for a month. We have taken our dog Bruiser there twice and both times she was treated with respect and dignity by a professional, courteous staff. We will definitely be back~we love it here!! ♥♥Southbay Vet Hospital!!
ShelleyManning11
29 Mar 2012
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I have been taking pets to Dr. Deo since I was a kid with the family dog. A few years ago I moved to East County and began taking my dog to someone more local. On Friday 3/23/12, my almost 14 year ol...
I have been taking pets to Dr. Deo since I was a kid with the family dog. A few years ago I moved to East County and began taking my dog to someone more local. On Friday 3/23/12, my almost 14 year old dog developed a skin infection on her face. I took her to a vet in Santee who gave her an antibiotic. On Wednesday 3/28/12 I took my girl back to the Santee vet for nausea, vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia. This Santee vet told me she was in liver failure and recommended we euthanize her at that time. Heartbroken I took her to Dr. Deo on 3/29/12, who had treated her when she was a pup, for a second opinion... I am so thankful I did. He has her admitted under his care along with the more than professional staff there who cried along side of me as I told them what has happened to my girl, he arranged for x-rays and ultrasounds and got her comfortable there for over night observation. I went in this morning to see my dog and his staff greeted me warmly as well as Dr. Deo who came and reviewed everything with me with kind words and a hug. My dog is looking good and he thinks she can go home on Sunday, 4/1/12, her 14th birthday. Turns out she had acute renal failure possibly due to the antibiotic from the other vet, who wanted to euthanize her on the spot. Dr. Deo and staff saw my old dog for the spunky teenager she is. When the other vet was ready to give up on my dog, Dr. Deo and his staff have nursed her back to health. I owe them so much.
petlover627
7 Feb 2012
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I'm sad to see your dislike that hospital. I've been there with my pets and love the staff and service. I've learned the hard way myself about parvo. But my baby made it! In their defense, it takes 1...
I'm sad to see your dislike that hospital. I've been there with my pets and love the staff and service. I've learned the hard way myself about parvo. But my baby made it! In their defense, it takes 10-14 days for a pet to come down with parvo after exposure and they shed the virus in their poop 2-3 days before coming down with symptoms. So unfortuanately the day he was seen for vaccines he already had parvo. I was told there is no cure for parvo just supportive care and prayers that they pull through with the best of efforts! I wouldn't cross this hospital off your list quite yet!!
Meli88
11 Dec 2011
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These vets are suppose to be doctors, so they should know that throwing up and not eating are symptoms of parvo, yet........ I was extremely disappointed in their services. I brought my pug to get hi...
These vets are suppose to be doctors, so they should know that throwing up and not eating are symptoms of parvo, yet........ I was extremely disappointed in their services. I brought my pug to get his shots on a Saturday afternoon and by Sunday night he was feeling horrible. He was throwing up and did not want to eat. By the following Sunday he died from Parvo. The vets did not test him for parvo until the very end. These vets are suppose to be doctors, so they should know that throwing up and not eating are symptoms of parvo, yet they racked up our bill and waited till the end. My puppy was a healthy beautiful pug, they even said so when we took him for the first time. WE believe he picked up parvo here! Do not Bring your pet here! You will regret it!
jnvsl
4 Nov 2011
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Bad grooming. I took my dogs there because I needed special shampoo for one of my dogs and someone recommended to buy it there. My dogs needed grooming and after checking South Bay Vet Hospital's web ...
Bad grooming. I took my dogs there because I needed special shampoo for one of my dogs and someone recommended to buy it there. My dogs needed grooming and after checking South Bay Vet Hospital's web site I saw that they pride themselves on offering a full line of professional dog grooming services so I decided to give it a try but It has been the worse grooming that my mini poodles ever had. Only clippers were used in the whole body and nothing was trimmed with scissors on their long hair on face or head, only the clippers were used and now their hair looks horrible. Nothing was cleaned on their private areas, ears or teeth. They charged $55.00 for each including $10.00 for teeth cleaning. It is all my fault for trusting this place only for the nice things they say on their web site, I should of taken my dogs to the Real Professional people at Posh Poodle in Lemon Grove which are very good.
mandy1111
9 Nov 2009
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I have just recently moved to S.D with my dog and kitty. I was at the dog park when another dog attacked my Popi!! The other dogs owner grabbed her dog and left before I could even make sure Popi was ...
I have just recently moved to S.D with my dog and kitty. I was at the dog park when another dog attacked my Popi!! The other dogs owner grabbed her dog and left before I could even make sure Popi was o.k.! Then I noticed a small amount of blood around Popis neck, I started freaking out. So I started calling around, some places wanted an additional emergency fee on the exam, some were not helpful at all!! Finally I found South Bay, the girls in the front were so nice and understanding, they got me in right away, Dr.Deo, was very knowledgable, and very caring with Popi, the tech that assisted the doctor, was so gentle with him!! I was very impressed, sometimes Popi gets a little scared and nervous in new places.I thought Popi's treatment was going to cost me a car payment!! But the nurse came back and went over everything with me,it was not only very fair pricing, it was a fraction of what i thought it was going to be!! I would recommend you take your pet here!!! Popi, and Pixie now have their very own hospital, and whats even cooler is that they can stay there over night, when I fly east to see the family!! What more could I ask for?!!!
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Where is South Bay Veterinary Hospital located?
South Bay Veterinary Hospital is located at 1038 Broadway, NULL, Chula Vista,NULL 91911. It's easily accessible to pet owners in the Chula Vista area and surrounding communities.
What time does South Bay Veterinary Hospital open and close each day?
South Bay Veterinary Hospital is open Monday 08:00 AM - 17:00 PM, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 17:00 PM, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 17:00 PM, Thursday 08:00 AM - 17:00 PM, Friday 08:00 AM - 17:00 PM. On Saturdays, it's open 08:00 AM to 15:00 PM. They are closed on Sundays.
Is South Bay Veterinary Hospital open on Saturdays?
Yes, South Bay Veterinary Hospital is open on Saturdays. Their Saturday hours are 08:00AM to 15:00 PM.
Is South Bay Veterinary Hospital open on Sundays?
No, South Bay Veterinary Hospital is closed on Sundays. They operate Monday through Saturday, serving pet owners during the week and on Saturday.
How can I book an appointment at South Bay Veterinary Hospital?
You can book an appointment online with South Bay Veterinary Hospital via our website. Simply click the 'Book an Appointment' button on their profile or use TopVet’s online scheduling. Alternatively, you can call the clinic at to schedule a visit.
What services does South Bay Veterinary Hospital offer?
South Bay Veterinary Hospital in Chula Vista offers a range of veterinary services, including NULL. From routine wellness exams and vaccinations to surgeries and diagnostics, they provide comprehensive care for your pets.
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South Bay Veterinary Hospital
Chula Vista, California
General Info
South Bay Veterinary Hospital in Chula Vista bases its veterinary services on transparent communication and relationship development to provide dependable assistance to pet owners across California. The majority of veterinary visits begin with narratives where pet owners observe their animals displaying slower movements skipping meals frequent scratching or altered behaviors. Veterinarians initiate their work through an extensive examination which includes body weight trends joint movement oral health respiratory rhythms coat and skin checks and behavioral observation. The documentation and discussion of all findings provide owners with clear insights into normal conditions, new developments, and potential issues that may need monitoring or follow-up care. South Bay Veterinary Hospital provides an array of preventive services including vaccinations, lab testing, dental cleanings, nutritional planning, and parasite control while also delivering chronic care support for conditions like allergies, arthritis, and metabolic issues. Every appointment serves as an opportunity to address previous issues while updating wellness objectives and presenting new care options tailored to age, breed, and living conditions—including lifestyle modifications, seasonal needs, or behavioral changes. Owners depart equipped with practical summaries that include treatment plans symptom watchlists follow-up timeframes and access to digital records or medication tips. Families with hectic schedules as well as those with senior pets or multiple animals can seek altered pacing and telemedicine where possible alongside logs to maintain organization between appointments. South Bay Veterinary Hospital establishes trust and ongoing care for pets throughout Chula Vista and California by delivering consistent veterinary services that address every concern from minor adjustments to significant life stages.
Business Hours
Monday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Saturday
08:00AM-15:00PM
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Reviews
Hyun
6 Jun 2022
Breaks my heart to write this as I’ll have to start from scratch and find a new vet but you guys have drawn your line in the sand.. a few years ago My female dog had a severe case of urine stones and ...
Breaks my heart to write this as I’ll have to start from scratch and find a new vet but you guys have drawn your line in the sand.. a few years ago My female dog had a severe case of urine stones and I was instructed to only feed my dog a prescription dog food. Anyone who has had to give their dog a strict rx diet knows how expensive it can be. it’s over $100 for a 25 pound bag .. and for a 65+ pound dog it doesn’t last very long. After a few months I asked the vet if it would be OK to take her off the prescription food and then test her urine to see if maybe it was a fluke and it only confirmed that it was not a fluke and that she would probably need to be on prescription food to manage her stones for the rest of her life. At least I tried , no worries. Moving forward it’s been a couple years we haven’t had any issues of stones everything is great. With the supply chain shortage we noticed that all of our normal websites were out of stock pretty regularly of our food so I reached out to the vet because I knew they were a hills distributor and I asked if they had it in stock. they had one similar but not identical (didn’t have the wieght management additive) so I continued to look online and I luckily found it on the website I had never used before. This website is on the old way of things where they still require a physical prescription to be sent in (won’t do phone call) so I called the vet and I requested one. they then instructed me that I had to come in for an appointment and had to pay for an evaluation to receive a new prescription. I literally couldn’t believe it. five minutes ago they were more than willing to sell me the exact same food in person but now that I’m choosing to spend my money elsewhere they’re looking for anyway to nickel on dime me. I’m a customer six years with two different dogs that I spent over $10,000 worth of my hard-earned money on. With respect to the Crazy world around us you would think a place like this that Is dealing with a loyal returning customer would be empathized a bit on having to already buy incredibly expensive food during a crazy inflation period.
A few points I would like to mention
1. Being as Dog was still currently eating a prescription food a urine sample wouldn’t do anything but prove that there were no stones still in the urine (proving the food is working)
2. A physical evaluation would do nothing to justify a RX for the food. Are Checking my dogs hips are doing to justify the rx?
3. They know my situation, I drive from well east, across town just to come to their clinic.. they want me to take time off of work, drive across town.. for what?
I really just can’t believe it.
Lisa Hand
14 Jun 2018
I just received great service from Dr. Walker and Destiny. Very happy with the help and service I received. I am very very appreciative for them caring for my bulldog so much! My bully babies and I th...
I just received great service from Dr. Walker and Destiny. Very happy with the help and service I received. I am very very appreciative for them caring for my bulldog so much! My bully babies and I thank you SO much!!!😀😀😀😀
Tasia Shuck
2 May 2018
Absolutely amazing. Destiny is a gem! We came in Monday for a second opinion and our Delylah was in surgery today. They worked hard to assist us with the FACE foundation due to the nature of the surge...
Absolutely amazing. Destiny is a gem! We came in Monday for a second opinion and our Delylah was in surgery today. They worked hard to assist us with the FACE foundation due to the nature of the surgery. They truly care and we are forever grateful. We will be taking both of our dogs here from now on. Thank you so much! Delylah wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you!
Kim Kim
1 May 2018
DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG HERE! They gave my Yorkie 4 TIMES the amount of medicine dosage for her size. They overdosed my Dog and she almost died. She was shaking, couldn’t breathe, and throwing up. Basic...
DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG HERE! They gave my Yorkie 4 TIMES the amount of medicine dosage for her size. They overdosed my Dog and she almost died. She was shaking, couldn’t breathe, and throwing up. Basically like a person who OD’d on drugs. Good thing she threw up. I went back and they still wanted to charge $45 to assist my mom with the situation even though they had already given her the incorrect consultation. I would not trust them with a pet and will never be going here again and will be sure to protect as many people’s dogs as possible from going here. If you love your dog/ small dog or any dog, i would never go here.
Amy Gould
16 Apr 2018
fantastic what more can a person say
Hannar Nannar
4 Apr 2018
I am SO pleased! This office is amazing! Everyone is SO friendly and understanding! Very affordable! Thank you so much Dr. Ford and staff!
Carrie Keenan Anderson
22 Mar 2018
We had to find a new vet when we got out Klee Kai puppy as our old one had closed. Couldn’t be happier!!! Have never had an animal like to go to the vet in the 60 years I’ve had pets and the pups eve...
We had to find a new vet when we got out Klee Kai puppy as our old one had closed. Couldn’t be happier!!! Have never had an animal like to go to the vet in the 60 years I’ve had pets and the pups even had to have a series of X-rays done. They all get down on the floor to interact with the dogs.....no exam table. Highly recommend them!!!
Victoria Countryman
4 Feb 2018
Dr. Deo and staff are great. From New Puppy pet checks to Senior Dog care, they do it all at a reasonable price. Be patient during their remodel/expansion. It’ll be worth it in the end.
denise ramirez
1 Feb 2018
Liars , and not q good place to take dogs they tell you one tging you go an they tell ypu anotger
C MACK
6 Jan 2018
Going on 5 years, great service and my dog loves the staff here. Its her second home, I work a lot and sometimes bring her here so she won't be alone.
Thank you
Sunny Bakes
6 Jan 2018
Going on 5 years, great service and my dog loves the staff here. Its her second home, I work a lot and sometimes bring her here so she won't be alone.
Thank you
Michael B.
29 Jul 2017
Good morning doctor and staff,Thank you for the reminder for Jonah's shot. I'm very impressed that you took time out to remind me of the importance of Jonah's shots and well being. Many years I have s...
Good morning doctor and staff,Thank you for the reminder for Jonah's shot. I'm very impressed that you took time out to remind me of the importance of Jonah's shots and well being. Many years I have searched for a veterinary that has the passion as yours. Also. Mr. Rapp your business associate. I heard about and have seen his professionalism. He's the best. And in closing your staff, Jonah and myself love each and everyone of them. I look forward to a long lasting friendship.Best regards,Pastor Michael Bruce & (Jonah)
Mary M.
24 Jun 2017
I would like to share my pleasant experience with Leslie. I spoke to Leslie today concerning grooming for my dog and she was very helpful and took the time to explain what's cover for grooming a dog. ...
I would like to share my pleasant experience with Leslie. I spoke to Leslie today concerning grooming for my dog and she was very helpful and took the time to explain what's cover for grooming a dog. She has a superb attitude and awesome customer service.Thank you,Remy Martin McFadden
Scott V.
18 May 2017
So, I went to take my dog their today. They're actually renovating this place. They say that hopefully the new spot will be done by the mid or end of summer. They're definitely keeping busy. Working o...
So, I went to take my dog their today. They're actually renovating this place. They say that hopefully the new spot will be done by the mid or end of summer. They're definitely keeping busy. Working out of a trailer, they do still have tons of customers. The prices for their services are competitive, which is a good thing. What killed it the most for me, was the customer service offered. No sense of character, nor professionalism. Our appointment was scheduled for 1200, we got there around 1145, and we weren't even seen by a doc until close to 1330. I'm sorry, but that's hell of a stretch. We were constantly getting skipped over. We were so frustrated, waiting to be seen, we decided to walk out. As I was walking out, the vet tech finally told me that the doc is here (who looked like she was just walking in). Had we not started to walk out, I bet it would have been another 30 minutes for the doc to get all "settled" in. Let me just add...that it doesn't help when you're sitting in a consultation room and you could hear all the conversations that the staff and doctors are having behind the doors (same problem at the Carmel Ranch Vet location too). You could tell when a team really wants to help or just make some quick buck$. Keep looking.
Luz Sanchez
20 Jan 2017
Victoria Valencia and Dr. Soto were wonderful, as well as the rest of the staff. We mention them by name because we dealt directly with them, but each time we called or brought our puppy in, everyone ...
Victoria Valencia and Dr. Soto were wonderful, as well as the rest of the staff. We mention them by name because we dealt directly with them, but each time we called or brought our puppy in, everyone was great and extremely helpful. We brought our 2 month old Meerabai in a very dire condition. Dr. Soto did not give us a very good prognosis, but they were willing to try. Victoria was there when we spoke to him, and was with our Meerabai all the way. They called my daughter and kept her updated. Our Meerabai is now 7 months old and doing great! Thank you so much! We always tell our friends how wonderful they are.
Yavier Martinez
29 Nov 2016
If you want to be judge and talk about you in front of you like you weren't there go here and ask for Dr Roberto Soto, he will make sure he'll do that. Taking my business elsewhere.
Traci Leilani McKay
19 Oct 2016
Always willing to lend a helping hand, gentle with my fur babies and very informative! Best veterinary hospital I've ever used!
Valerie Vega
8 Oct 2016
I couldn't be happier with the service here! They have always been more than willing to help from me calling because I got lost on my way there (first time going+construction..it got a little confusin...
I couldn't be happier with the service here! They have always been more than willing to help from me calling because I got lost on my way there (first time going+construction..it got a little confusing) to groomings to helping my dogs when they've been sick. They've been great!
Lisa Munoz Bishop
18 Sep 2016
I brought my dog in after he suffered injuries from a fight. I was scared. They were awesome! Treated my injured fur baby and myself with tlc! The bill was reasonable too! Great experience!
Katrina Guerra
30 Aug 2016
Decent service. Despite having to repeat myself multiple times to the same person, the service I recieved was professional. Other staff, however, were rude and pushy. One lady even almost stepped on m...
Decent service. Despite having to repeat myself multiple times to the same person, the service I recieved was professional. Other staff, however, were rude and pushy. One lady even almost stepped on my Shepherd, I had to jerk the leash to pull him out of the way. Service was annoyingly slow, but I can understand with construction going on.
I had grooming scheduled for the next day, but was not told I'd have to pick him up four hours later until I was already dropping my pup off. When I went to pick him up I waited about thirty five minutes just for them to bring my dog out. The receptionist had to remind the nurses about my dog twice. That part didn't seem professional at all. I'm not bringing him here for a grooming again.
Angelikiki Rdz Bravo
3 Aug 2016
I took my snauzer dog for bath & trim and they made a horrible cut I did not ask for, no eyebrows or mustache. Wil never ever go back. What really makes me upset is that when I complained they said a...
I took my snauzer dog for bath & trim and they made a horrible cut I did not ask for, no eyebrows or mustache. Wil never ever go back. What really makes me upset is that when I complained they said a Manager would call and they never reached me back.
Angelica Rodriguez Bravo
3 Aug 2016
I took my snauzer dog for bath & trim and they made a horrible cut I did not ask for, no eyebrows or mustache. Wil never ever go back. What really makes me upset is that when I complained they said a...
I took my snauzer dog for bath & trim and they made a horrible cut I did not ask for, no eyebrows or mustache. Wil never ever go back. What really makes me upset is that when I complained they said a Manager would call and they never reached me back.
Hien Win
23 Jul 2016
Dr Abby and the staff and absolutely wonderful. Thank you for taking such great care of our babies. We had to put my Cookie to sleep after a long hard battle with cancer. They cried with us and we are...
Dr Abby and the staff and absolutely wonderful. Thank you for taking such great care of our babies. We had to put my Cookie to sleep after a long hard battle with cancer. They cried with us and we are so grateful for everyone there that made this heart breaking experience a little bit easier.
Delores J. Mota
5 Jun 2016
The Drs and staff here treat your pets with care. I take both my himayan/persi, cats here and they are treated very well. I was there at one time when they had an emergency call. All staff did what...
The Drs and staff here treat your pets with care. I take both my himayan/persi, cats here and they are treated very well. I was there at one time when they had an emergency call. All staff did whatever they could to save the dog that came in. Basically, they care
Noelia Durazzini
8 May 2016
I took my little cat, Jack, to South Bay Veterinary hospital, Dr. Sawyer was so rough cleaning he's ear that touched the nerve inside the ear canal, causing not just pain and swollen eye and ear but a...
I took my little cat, Jack, to South Bay Veterinary hospital, Dr. Sawyer was so rough cleaning he's ear that touched the nerve inside the ear canal, causing not just pain and swollen eye and ear but a ear infection. After I complained to the manager, Miss Murphy. she NEVER call me back and she keeps avoiding my calls. To all my friends with pets. I advise you, do NOT go to this place.
Dee Bratspies
4 May 2016
We are on our 4th dog being treated at South Bay Veterinary Hospital. I found Dr. Deo when my rott'nshepherd was almost ready to die and we needed a vet who would come to the house. Dr. Deo was one of...
We are on our 4th dog being treated at South Bay Veterinary Hospital. I found Dr. Deo when my rott'nshepherd was almost ready to die and we needed a vet who would come to the house. Dr. Deo was one of the two I found. He was out of town when we needed him for that dog, so we went with the other vet, who was very caring. Afterwards we started to use that veterinary service and were dissatisfied, also with the next one we used, so I finally convinced my husband to go to South Bay Vet and we found that the staff and doctors there are friendly, courteous, kind, and very competent. Our dogs were and are all older dogs who have different needs, and the staff and doctors at South Bay Veterinary Hospital are able to provide for all, and will refer you to specialists if they think it necessary.
Barbara Hahn
3 May 2016
Cannot express my appreciation to all who work at this office. They are the most caring group of individuals ever. My little pug Aggie loved coming for her 'spa' day.
When it was time to say good by...
Cannot express my appreciation to all who work at this office. They are the most caring group of individuals ever. My little pug Aggie loved coming for her 'spa' day.
When it was time to say good bye to our little girl after 13 years, they were kind, thoughtful and very accommodating.
Thank you all for being there for us.
Sheila Martnez
20 Apr 2016
The most AMAZING Hospital, Drs. (especially Dr. Deo) and staff that I have ever gone to. I have been using them for fifteen years and wouldn't go anywhere else. Everyone is so knowledgeable and kind...
The most AMAZING Hospital, Drs. (especially Dr. Deo) and staff that I have ever gone to. I have been using them for fifteen years and wouldn't go anywhere else. Everyone is so knowledgeable and kind and gentle with not only our babies but with we humans... Don't go anywhere else, if you want the best of care.
Michelle Mackes
6 Mar 2016
Called here because my cat was screaming when she peed (clearly a UTI) and we needed to get her on meds right away. They were so friendly and caring. The best part was their late hours and affordable ...
Called here because my cat was screaming when she peed (clearly a UTI) and we needed to get her on meds right away. They were so friendly and caring. The best part was their late hours and affordable pricing. Coming home to a cat screaming and desperately trying to pee anywhere needs action right away. They took me at 8pm and sent me home with medication without needing expensive testing. Super awesome vet service!
Robert Jacobson
24 Feb 2016
I went to South Bay Veterinary Hospital for the first time after one of my dogs had developed a golf-ball sized tumor on her neck. I found the tumor the first day it began growing and took her to the ...
I went to South Bay Veterinary Hospital for the first time after one of my dogs had developed a golf-ball sized tumor on her neck. I found the tumor the first day it began growing and took her to the vet immediately, but the vet's prescribed care did not stop it from growing.
After a week I began to get very nervous. I went back to my vet who told me it was a tumor. Without going into great detail, the ensuing conversation left me very nervous - both for my dog's life, and about the quality of care she was receiving. I was on the verge of allowing my vet to perform an operation when I decided to seek a second opinion.
I went to South Bay Veterinary expecting to either be asked to perform hundreds of dollars in tests, or to be given an inconclusive answer: instead, I had a $44 consult with a highly knowledgeable and friendly vet who was able to both properly diagnose and to confirm the diagnosis my dog with an abscess
Beyond the competence and fair pricing, I was greeted by a friendly staff who seemed to genuinely be "animal people" (lots of oohs and aahs, not only for my dog, but for other animals in the waiting room). This love of animals extended throughout the whole staff, including the doctor.
Bottom line: South Bay Veterinary offers great service, fair pricing, and extreme competence. After my experience, I left my old vet and changed to South Bay permanently.
Cynthia Simon-Arndt
22 Jan 2016
The staff are wonderful. The doctors are kind and thorough. They call you and keep you informed every step of the way when your pet is having tests, surgery, or complex diagnoses. They take walk ins w...
The staff are wonderful. The doctors are kind and thorough. They call you and keep you informed every step of the way when your pet is having tests, surgery, or complex diagnoses. They take walk ins without appointments and have great hours. They are open 7 days a week and holidays. The groomers are superb. All this great service and the cost is much less than other vets that aren't as good. AND they are as good with cats as with dogs (the vets and the groomers), which not all vet offices are. A+++!
Jasmine Valdez
3 Dec 2015
This place was one of the worst places I've by far gone to. The actual vet didn't seem like she knew anything about animals. They are over priced in my opinion, for what you get. I took my 9week old p...
This place was one of the worst places I've by far gone to. The actual vet didn't seem like she knew anything about animals. They are over priced in my opinion, for what you get. I took my 9week old pup to get her vaccinations and they didn't give me the option of having them done in front of me and her deworming was done in the back. I don't like going to a vet where its just young kids around my age handling my pup I will stick to my regular vet too bad they are closed on Sundays. Also instead of buying a $260 pet pack go to the pet market on Saturn boulevard its only $22-$32 for shots and they do deworming in front of you. Also I would recommend going to south San Diego veterinary hospital for anything and those are the most professional and knowledgeable people I've ever encountered at a vet with wonderful service and great prices.
Sam Jvb
27 Sep 2015
After going to big vets like Banfield and another clinic off Palomar, I can't express the joy I felt when I found this place thanks to a friend and former coworker of mine who used to work here. As a ...
After going to big vets like Banfield and another clinic off Palomar, I can't express the joy I felt when I found this place thanks to a friend and former coworker of mine who used to work here. As a pet owner on a budget, this place is literally a lifesaver. The staff is always wonderful to me and so helpful (I've been both during the week and the weekend) and I'm glad I made SBVet my new go-to.
Sam Bommel
27 Sep 2015
After going to big vets like Banfield and another clinic off Palomar, I can't express the joy I felt when I found this place thanks to a friend and former coworker of mine who used to work here. As a ...
After going to big vets like Banfield and another clinic off Palomar, I can't express the joy I felt when I found this place thanks to a friend and former coworker of mine who used to work here. As a pet owner on a budget, this place is literally a lifesaver. The staff is always wonderful to me and so helpful (I've been both during the week and the weekend) and I'm glad I made SBVet my new go-to.
Stephanie Hicks
9 Aug 2014
Do not go here! Dr. Deo's negligence has cost me over $1500 in surgeries. I brought my dog here for blocked tear ducts. I was given eye drops to put in both eyes twice daily. I followed all of Dr. Deo...
Do not go here! Dr. Deo's negligence has cost me over $1500 in surgeries. I brought my dog here for blocked tear ducts. I was given eye drops to put in both eyes twice daily. I followed all of Dr. Deo's directions, but one of her eyes became swollen so I took her back in. As soon as I met with Dr. Deo he asked me if she was wearing her E-collar the whole time. I said no because he never gave me one or even suggested it. He then told me she scratched her eye and gave me new meds. If I was given the E collar in the first place this wouldn't have happened, but I decided I would try the new meds out before I argued that point. Her eye became much worse and we had to take her back in. He informed my husband that she needed surgery that would cost $410. When my husband asked them to take into consideration that they were responsible for this whole situation, they offered him a $10 discount... you've got to be kidding. They told him surgery would be done at 2. I called them to discuss the situation around 1:45 in which Dr. Deo claimed he offered me the E collar and I chose not to get it, and they had paperwork I signed proving it. When I asked to see the paperwork he changed his story, telling me that I was not offered the E collar because the injury was completely unrelated. He then told me he refused to do the surgery (which should've already been done) and to come pick my dog up. When my husband arrived they had already drugged her for surgery and handed my husband a limp doped up dog. Since then Ive had to spend countless hours and over $1500 fixing the problem he created. I was referred to an animal eye specialist who informed me that Dr. Deo isn't even qualified to preform that big of an eye surgery, and for $400 they had no idea what he was going to do.Ive had to take her to multiple vets who were disturbed when I tell them about this experience. After looking through his notes he faxed to my new vet, he actually wrote on my first visit's notes "Rec E collar" I don't write bad reviews very often, but this man is the worst person I've ever met. We all make mistakes, it's how you fix them that shows everyone who you really are.
luschei
11 Jun 2013
We come to San Diego once yearly and stay for a month. We have taken our dog Bruiser there twice and both times she was treated with respect and dignity by a professional, courteous staff. We will def...
We come to San Diego once yearly and stay for a month. We have taken our dog Bruiser there twice and both times she was treated with respect and dignity by a professional, courteous staff. We will definitely be back~we love it here!! ♥♥Southbay Vet Hospital!!
ShelleyManning11
29 Mar 2012
I have been taking pets to Dr. Deo since I was a kid with the family dog. A few years ago I moved to East County and began taking my dog to someone more local. On Friday 3/23/12, my almost 14 year ol...
I have been taking pets to Dr. Deo since I was a kid with the family dog. A few years ago I moved to East County and began taking my dog to someone more local. On Friday 3/23/12, my almost 14 year old dog developed a skin infection on her face. I took her to a vet in Santee who gave her an antibiotic. On Wednesday 3/28/12 I took my girl back to the Santee vet for nausea, vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia. This Santee vet told me she was in liver failure and recommended we euthanize her at that time. Heartbroken I took her to Dr. Deo on 3/29/12, who had treated her when she was a pup, for a second opinion... I am so thankful I did. He has her admitted under his care along with the more than professional staff there who cried along side of me as I told them what has happened to my girl, he arranged for x-rays and ultrasounds and got her comfortable there for over night observation. I went in this morning to see my dog and his staff greeted me warmly as well as Dr. Deo who came and reviewed everything with me with kind words and a hug. My dog is looking good and he thinks she can go home on Sunday, 4/1/12, her 14th birthday. Turns out she had acute renal failure possibly due to the antibiotic from the other vet, who wanted to euthanize her on the spot. Dr. Deo and staff saw my old dog for the spunky teenager she is. When the other vet was ready to give up on my dog, Dr. Deo and his staff have nursed her back to health. I owe them so much.
petlover627
7 Feb 2012
I'm sad to see your dislike that hospital. I've been there with my pets and love the staff and service. I've learned the hard way myself about parvo. But my baby made it! In their defense, it takes 1...
I'm sad to see your dislike that hospital. I've been there with my pets and love the staff and service. I've learned the hard way myself about parvo. But my baby made it! In their defense, it takes 10-14 days for a pet to come down with parvo after exposure and they shed the virus in their poop 2-3 days before coming down with symptoms. So unfortuanately the day he was seen for vaccines he already had parvo. I was told there is no cure for parvo just supportive care and prayers that they pull through with the best of efforts! I wouldn't cross this hospital off your list quite yet!!
Meli88
11 Dec 2011
These vets are suppose to be doctors, so they should know that throwing up and not eating are symptoms of parvo, yet........ I was extremely disappointed in their services. I brought my pug to get hi...
These vets are suppose to be doctors, so they should know that throwing up and not eating are symptoms of parvo, yet........ I was extremely disappointed in their services. I brought my pug to get his shots on a Saturday afternoon and by Sunday night he was feeling horrible. He was throwing up and did not want to eat. By the following Sunday he died from Parvo. The vets did not test him for parvo until the very end. These vets are suppose to be doctors, so they should know that throwing up and not eating are symptoms of parvo, yet they racked up our bill and waited till the end. My puppy was a healthy beautiful pug, they even said so when we took him for the first time. WE believe he picked up parvo here! Do not Bring your pet here! You will regret it!
jnvsl
4 Nov 2011
Bad grooming. I took my dogs there because I needed special shampoo for one of my dogs and someone recommended to buy it there. My dogs needed grooming and after checking South Bay Vet Hospital's web ...
Bad grooming. I took my dogs there because I needed special shampoo for one of my dogs and someone recommended to buy it there. My dogs needed grooming and after checking South Bay Vet Hospital's web site I saw that they pride themselves on offering a full line of professional dog grooming services so I decided to give it a try but It has been the worse grooming that my mini poodles ever had. Only clippers were used in the whole body and nothing was trimmed with scissors on their long hair on face or head, only the clippers were used and now their hair looks horrible. Nothing was cleaned on their private areas, ears or teeth. They charged $55.00 for each including $10.00 for teeth cleaning. It is all my fault for trusting this place only for the nice things they say on their web site, I should of taken my dogs to the Real Professional people at Posh Poodle in Lemon Grove which are very good.
mandy1111
9 Nov 2009
I have just recently moved to S.D with my dog and kitty. I was at the dog park when another dog attacked my Popi!! The other dogs owner grabbed her dog and left before I could even make sure Popi was ...
I have just recently moved to S.D with my dog and kitty. I was at the dog park when another dog attacked my Popi!! The other dogs owner grabbed her dog and left before I could even make sure Popi was o.k.! Then I noticed a small amount of blood around Popis neck, I started freaking out. So I started calling around, some places wanted an additional emergency fee on the exam, some were not helpful at all!! Finally I found South Bay, the girls in the front were so nice and understanding, they got me in right away, Dr.Deo, was very knowledgable, and very caring with Popi, the tech that assisted the doctor, was so gentle with him!! I was very impressed, sometimes Popi gets a little scared and nervous in new places.I thought Popi's treatment was going to cost me a car payment!! But the nurse came back and went over everything with me,it was not only very fair pricing, it was a fraction of what i thought it was going to be!! I would recommend you take your pet here!!! Popi, and Pixie now have their very own hospital, and whats even cooler is that they can stay there over night, when I fly east to see the family!! What more could I ask for?!!!
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Where is South Bay Veterinary Hospital located?
South Bay Veterinary Hospital is located at 1038 Broadway, NULL, Chula Vista,NULL 91911. It's easily accessible to pet owners in the Chula Vista area and surrounding communities.
What time does South Bay Veterinary Hospital open and close each day?
South Bay Veterinary Hospital is open Monday 08:00 AM - 17:00 PM, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 17:00 PM, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 17:00 PM, Thursday 08:00 AM - 17:00 PM, Friday 08:00 AM - 17:00 PM. On Saturdays, it's open 08:00 AM to 15:00 PM. They are closed on Sundays.
Is South Bay Veterinary Hospital open on Saturdays?
Yes, South Bay Veterinary Hospital is open on Saturdays. Their Saturday hours are 08:00AM to 15:00 PM.
Is South Bay Veterinary Hospital open on Sundays?
No, South Bay Veterinary Hospital is closed on Sundays. They operate Monday through Saturday, serving pet owners during the week and on Saturday.
How can I book an appointment at South Bay Veterinary Hospital?
You can book an appointment online with South Bay Veterinary Hospital via our website. Simply click the 'Book an Appointment' button on their profile or use TopVet’s online scheduling. Alternatively, you can call the clinic at to schedule a visit.
What services does South Bay Veterinary Hospital offer?
South Bay Veterinary Hospital in Chula Vista offers a range of veterinary services, including NULL. From routine wellness exams and vaccinations to surgeries and diagnostics, they provide comprehensive care for your pets.
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