Large Animal Veterinary Associates
El Cajon, California
General Info
Large Animal Veterinary Associates was created to address the changing requirements of El Cajon's companion animals by providing both standard and specialized medical services. The clinic delivers support for pets across all life stages by providing nutritional advice alongside dental care and behavioral consultations as well as post-surgery recovery guidance. The diagnostic capabilities within their facility provide timely insights whenever pets exhibit illness signs. The range of services stretches beyond medical treatment to encompass preventive checkups client education and long-term planning. Large Animal Veterinary Associates focuses on building customized health plans through owner collaboration to suit each pet's unique lifestyle and condition. Large Animal Veterinary Associates delivers dependable care that ensures peace of mind for both newcomers and long-standing El Cajon residents who own pets. The perpetual dedication these professionals show towards animal health makes each appointment valuable. Through its unwavering commitment to pet healthcare the clinic delivers reliable veterinary services and expert advice to animals from El Cajon and surrounding California areas throughout their entire lives. The clinic delivers unwavering veterinary support to pets throughout their life stages in El Cajon and surrounding Californian areas by providing reliable advice and care. The clinic delivers dependable veterinary care and trusted guidance for pets throughout all life stages while supporting the needs of El Cajon pets and those from nearby California communities. The clinic extends unwavering support to pet needs throughout El Cajon and its neighboring California communities by delivering reliable veterinary care and trusted guidance for every life stage. The clinic delivers unwavering support to pet needs throughout El Cajon and neighboring Californian areas by providing reliable veterinary care and expert advice for every stage of a pet's life. The clinic delivers veterinary services to pets in El Cajon and surrounding Californian areas by providing reliable care through every life stage without natural language flow. The clinic delivers dependable veterinary care and trusted guidance for pets throughout their life stages to residents of El Cajon and nearby California communities.
Reviews
Mindy Kane
15 May 2018
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Bob Thomas
13 May 2018
REPORT
Veterinarians and office staff are the best!!
Stephani Rizo
3 Feb 2018
REPORT
I spent hours calling every large animal vet listed for a downed cow and Dr. Catt was the only one who called me back and came out. He was very thorough, compassionate yet realistic and I was so grat...
I spent hours calling every large animal vet listed for a downed cow and Dr. Catt was the only one who called me back and came out. He was very thorough, compassionate yet realistic and I was so grateful for making time in his schedule to fit us in today when no one else would.
Rick Madnick
27 Apr 2017
REPORT
I used LAVA for many years. I've seen doctor Martin go all the way to Ramona at 2 am just to check on a horse that he had seen earlier in the day. He didn't charge the people. He just cared enough to ...
I used LAVA for many years. I've seen doctor Martin go all the way to Ramona at 2 am just to check on a horse that he had seen earlier in the day. He didn't charge the people. He just cared enough to want to see that a very sick animal would make it through the night. All businesses have a few wackos they have to deal with from time to time. That explains the one bad review. I'm not an employee of LAVA. I'm a professional animal trainer. And I always without hesitation recommend Dr. Martin. If you want someone that sincerely cares about your animals health then he should be your first call. It really irritates me when nut jobs write bad reviews. Most foot abcesses are due to owners not doing daily maintainance to a horses foot. They sometimes also have to develop a little more to be diagnosed properly. I can tell from that negative post the guy was one of those pains in the butts that always tries to get a freebie on someone else's time. Now you know I'm not an employee. Because nobody working for that company would be so critical of that comment you made. It would make their business look bad. If you were that unhappy next time call a vet and make an appointment. Your horse would probably still be lame because your to cheap to spend the money and call the vet out in the first place. Sorry everyone but nobody should ever have to suffer a rant like that jerk posted. These guys really are great. Just like everyone else posted.
Shelley Gress
27 Sep 2016
REPORT
I have been using LAVA for over 15 years and they are excellent! Dr. Catt and the front office staff are amazing! Very compassionate!
Dee Dee Romaniuk
20 Jul 2015
REPORT
On August 21 I called to get a vet...my horse was hurt....I was told by Kathy. I had been sent to collections in 2010 so no vet was coming...I said but I paid it....and was told " but we didn't get it...
On August 21 I called to get a vet...my horse was hurt....I was told by Kathy. I had been sent to collections in 2010 so no vet was coming...I said but I paid it....and was told " but we didn't get it all" it's like getting turned away from medical help because you have no insurance...very sad
weanamadl
20 Jun 2014
REPORT
As a Sporthorse/Dressage trainer I have come in contact with many veterinarians and I have consulted many over the years. The team at LAVA absolutely rocks, I have been working with them for many year...
As a Sporthorse/Dressage trainer I have come in contact with many veterinarians and I have consulted many over the years. The team at LAVA absolutely rocks, I have been working with them for many years. Their combined experience will leave no question unanswered, from emergency and routine procedures to reproductive consult to intricate sports medicine solutions, there's an expert for any problem you might be faced with. Their passion for the horses shines through every move and the team in the office keeps the engine running smoothly! Highly recommended!
Marilyn Erb
3 Apr 2014
REPORT
When you want the BEST for the health and welfare of your horses, this is the TEAM you want to have on your side. Dr. Martin has been my primary care veterinarian for over 20 years. My small herd o...
When you want the BEST for the health and welfare of your horses, this is the TEAM you want to have on your side. Dr. Martin has been my primary care veterinarian for over 20 years. My small herd of Under 30" miniature horses have enjoyed a good quality of life, through the care and guidance of Dr. Martin. He has always been there for me in good times and not so good times...Dr. Martin has been dedicated to providing my miniature horses with the quality preventive care and sometimes life saving medical attention they need, and for that I am truly grateful. I consider the LAVA TEAM part of my extended family, taking care of my cherished miniature horses that are so important to me. Thank you Dr. Martin and Dr. Catt for always being there with compassion and dedication. Marilyn...Fun In The Sun Miniature Horses...Lakeside
A Google User
24 Nov 2008
REPORT
My sincere thanks to Dr. Rand for helping my save a calf born in August. We had to let the cows out onto the house portion of our property during the fires of 2007. Meaning the bull was loose with a...
My sincere thanks to Dr. Rand for helping my save a calf born in August. We had to let the cows out onto the house portion of our property during the fires of 2007. Meaning the bull was loose with all cows including one I had tried to keep separate to prevent early breeding. Well, apparently- he got her- and one day unexpectly I came across a tiny calf that was not being acknowledged by her mom and kicked away every time tried to nurse. Not getting the cholostrum vital to boost calf's immune system during first hours of life her chance of surviving was slim to none at best. Dr. Rand examined her, gave her antibiotic shots and advice on how I would give daily shots for the next 3-5 days depending on my observation of how she looked and felt. Eew! Me give shots?! Okie Dokey... Extremely time consuming for me away from home to my husbands disgust. But for the $350, four addition shots I gave per her instructions, two weeks of bottle feeding, daily tie up for two weeks of mom to fence with back feet together to force nursing and any mom milk I could manage to manually squeeze out and get into the powdered calf milk bottle supplement saved her!
Bottom Line- Dr. Rand is awesome and caring enough to share her knowledge and experience to help me make decisions needed to give the calf best survival chance. She is alive, nursing a bit off the mom and eating alfalfa on her own, very well and out with all our cows today. Thank You Dr. Rand!!! Debbie Hornsby
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Large Animal Veterinary Associates
El Cajon, California
General Info
Large Animal Veterinary Associates was created to address the changing requirements of El Cajon's companion animals by providing both standard and specialized medical services. The clinic delivers support for pets across all life stages by providing nutritional advice alongside dental care and behavioral consultations as well as post-surgery recovery guidance. The diagnostic capabilities within their facility provide timely insights whenever pets exhibit illness signs. The range of services stretches beyond medical treatment to encompass preventive checkups client education and long-term planning. Large Animal Veterinary Associates focuses on building customized health plans through owner collaboration to suit each pet's unique lifestyle and condition. Large Animal Veterinary Associates delivers dependable care that ensures peace of mind for both newcomers and long-standing El Cajon residents who own pets. The perpetual dedication these professionals show towards animal health makes each appointment valuable. Through its unwavering commitment to pet healthcare the clinic delivers reliable veterinary services and expert advice to animals from El Cajon and surrounding California areas throughout their entire lives. The clinic delivers unwavering veterinary support to pets throughout their life stages in El Cajon and surrounding Californian areas by providing reliable advice and care. The clinic delivers dependable veterinary care and trusted guidance for pets throughout all life stages while supporting the needs of El Cajon pets and those from nearby California communities. The clinic extends unwavering support to pet needs throughout El Cajon and its neighboring California communities by delivering reliable veterinary care and trusted guidance for every life stage. The clinic delivers unwavering support to pet needs throughout El Cajon and neighboring Californian areas by providing reliable veterinary care and expert advice for every stage of a pet's life. The clinic delivers veterinary services to pets in El Cajon and surrounding Californian areas by providing reliable care through every life stage without natural language flow. The clinic delivers dependable veterinary care and trusted guidance for pets throughout their life stages to residents of El Cajon and nearby California communities.
Business Hours
Monday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Reviews
Mindy Kane
15 May 2018
Bob Thomas
13 May 2018
Veterinarians and office staff are the best!!
Stephani Rizo
3 Feb 2018
I spent hours calling every large animal vet listed for a downed cow and Dr. Catt was the only one who called me back and came out. He was very thorough, compassionate yet realistic and I was so grat...
I spent hours calling every large animal vet listed for a downed cow and Dr. Catt was the only one who called me back and came out. He was very thorough, compassionate yet realistic and I was so grateful for making time in his schedule to fit us in today when no one else would.
Rick Madnick
27 Apr 2017
I used LAVA for many years. I've seen doctor Martin go all the way to Ramona at 2 am just to check on a horse that he had seen earlier in the day. He didn't charge the people. He just cared enough to ...
I used LAVA for many years. I've seen doctor Martin go all the way to Ramona at 2 am just to check on a horse that he had seen earlier in the day. He didn't charge the people. He just cared enough to want to see that a very sick animal would make it through the night. All businesses have a few wackos they have to deal with from time to time. That explains the one bad review. I'm not an employee of LAVA. I'm a professional animal trainer. And I always without hesitation recommend Dr. Martin. If you want someone that sincerely cares about your animals health then he should be your first call. It really irritates me when nut jobs write bad reviews. Most foot abcesses are due to owners not doing daily maintainance to a horses foot. They sometimes also have to develop a little more to be diagnosed properly. I can tell from that negative post the guy was one of those pains in the butts that always tries to get a freebie on someone else's time. Now you know I'm not an employee. Because nobody working for that company would be so critical of that comment you made. It would make their business look bad. If you were that unhappy next time call a vet and make an appointment. Your horse would probably still be lame because your to cheap to spend the money and call the vet out in the first place. Sorry everyone but nobody should ever have to suffer a rant like that jerk posted. These guys really are great. Just like everyone else posted.
Shelley Gress
27 Sep 2016
I have been using LAVA for over 15 years and they are excellent! Dr. Catt and the front office staff are amazing! Very compassionate!
Dee Dee Romaniuk
20 Jul 2015
On August 21 I called to get a vet...my horse was hurt....I was told by Kathy. I had been sent to collections in 2010 so no vet was coming...I said but I paid it....and was told " but we didn't get it...
On August 21 I called to get a vet...my horse was hurt....I was told by Kathy. I had been sent to collections in 2010 so no vet was coming...I said but I paid it....and was told " but we didn't get it all" it's like getting turned away from medical help because you have no insurance...very sad
weanamadl
20 Jun 2014
As a Sporthorse/Dressage trainer I have come in contact with many veterinarians and I have consulted many over the years. The team at LAVA absolutely rocks, I have been working with them for many year...
As a Sporthorse/Dressage trainer I have come in contact with many veterinarians and I have consulted many over the years. The team at LAVA absolutely rocks, I have been working with them for many years. Their combined experience will leave no question unanswered, from emergency and routine procedures to reproductive consult to intricate sports medicine solutions, there's an expert for any problem you might be faced with. Their passion for the horses shines through every move and the team in the office keeps the engine running smoothly! Highly recommended!
Marilyn Erb
3 Apr 2014
When you want the BEST for the health and welfare of your horses, this is the TEAM you want to have on your side. Dr. Martin has been my primary care veterinarian for over 20 years. My small herd o...
When you want the BEST for the health and welfare of your horses, this is the TEAM you want to have on your side. Dr. Martin has been my primary care veterinarian for over 20 years. My small herd of Under 30" miniature horses have enjoyed a good quality of life, through the care and guidance of Dr. Martin. He has always been there for me in good times and not so good times...Dr. Martin has been dedicated to providing my miniature horses with the quality preventive care and sometimes life saving medical attention they need, and for that I am truly grateful. I consider the LAVA TEAM part of my extended family, taking care of my cherished miniature horses that are so important to me. Thank you Dr. Martin and Dr. Catt for always being there with compassion and dedication. Marilyn...Fun In The Sun Miniature Horses...Lakeside
A Google User
24 Nov 2008
My sincere thanks to Dr. Rand for helping my save a calf born in August. We had to let the cows out onto the house portion of our property during the fires of 2007. Meaning the bull was loose with a...
My sincere thanks to Dr. Rand for helping my save a calf born in August. We had to let the cows out onto the house portion of our property during the fires of 2007. Meaning the bull was loose with all cows including one I had tried to keep separate to prevent early breeding. Well, apparently- he got her- and one day unexpectly I came across a tiny calf that was not being acknowledged by her mom and kicked away every time tried to nurse. Not getting the cholostrum vital to boost calf's immune system during first hours of life her chance of surviving was slim to none at best. Dr. Rand examined her, gave her antibiotic shots and advice on how I would give daily shots for the next 3-5 days depending on my observation of how she looked and felt. Eew! Me give shots?! Okie Dokey... Extremely time consuming for me away from home to my husbands disgust. But for the $350, four addition shots I gave per her instructions, two weeks of bottle feeding, daily tie up for two weeks of mom to fence with back feet together to force nursing and any mom milk I could manage to manually squeeze out and get into the powdered calf milk bottle supplement saved her!
Bottom Line- Dr. Rand is awesome and caring enough to share her knowledge and experience to help me make decisions needed to give the calf best survival chance. She is alive, nursing a bit off the mom and eating alfalfa on her own, very well and out with all our cows today. Thank You Dr. Rand!!! Debbie Hornsby
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