VCA North Coast Animal Hospital

Dr. Tsai is the only vet I will take our french bulldogs to. He is honest and great with our dogs. His staff is very helpful and files all of our puppy insurance papers for us, you get what you pay for with these guys which is why we love them and won't use anyone else. Read Less

I used to live a few blocks away from this place. Had been looking for a place to take my highly neurotic and non-very-nice-to-strangers small dog when she was having health issues. A friend recommended the VCA in Point Loma saying "they're friendly, patient, and understanding, but won't charge you for a bunch of unnecessary tests and push unnecessary medications and procedures." Point Loma was a little too far for me, so I decided to give the Encinitas branch a try, and I'm so glad that I did. I've since moved to Oceanside, but continue to drive do this place for all my dog's needs. Dr. Shvil is awesome - though everyone we've met there has been great! Everything my friend had said about the Point Loma branch is true of this one as well. Plus, when they say they'll call in a few days to discuss the results, they do - and it's the Vet that calls, not someone who's never seen your pet and is just looking at the chart. I can't recommend them highly enough. Read Less

We've been going here for 6+ years now. Its about 30 min drive for us but its worth it. The doctors and staff are excellent and the hours are convenient for scheduling appointments and there is always someone there for emergencies. Read Less

About 6 years ago our escape dog Bodie was hit by a car. We rushed him to VCA and they saved his life. After a couple of weeks in the hospital we brought him home. A few days later we noticed a giant swelling in his flank and brought him back. The tissue trauma, which isn't found during an X-Ray, caused necrosis. They performed surgery and a week later we picked him up fit as a fiddle. Without them he surely would have died. I've just called for an appointment with them because he can't get up now with his "good" leg. They're getting him in tomorrow saying "Cant wait to see him!" Animal owners, go nowhere other than to VCA. Read Less

Brought our dog in after hours for Bone stuck in the roof of her mouth. They calmly took her back immediately then we heard cheering. They opened her mouth enough for it to fall out. I had tried to pull it out myself. They brought her back out and told us no charge. They were fast and efficient and didn't charge us when they could have. Thanks so much!! Charge. Read Less

The staff there are amazing! We just moved here a month ago and unfortunately our daughter with paws got really sick, really quick. I had to take her in early in the morning and we found out it was serious and there was no good ending in sight. I had to make a decision without my husband there because he was on a flight back to the US from Iraq at that moment. I unfortunately had my 11 year old son with me because we didn't know it was gonna be that serious. I called a friend up to come get him and pick up his older brother from school. The doctor stayed with me the whole time. She didn't force me to make a decision but gave me clear and easy to understand options and what each option meant. While I was a bawling mess, trying to reach my husband as he landed in Austria because he had no idea what was going on. In the end each option lead us back to square 1 and she was still going to suffer. I made a decision and was never left alone with her unless I asked to be. The doctor or one of the staff was always there to hold my hand or comfort me. I have no idea how these Vets are able to do this multiple times a day if necessary. After it was done, I was left alone to have a moment with my sweet girl. A minute went by and the doctor came back in and said "I don't want you to go through this alone." She was crying. She consoled me and let me tell her stories about my attention hoarding, constantly needing petted, non licking(favorite attribute), my constant for 10 years of my husband being constantly deployed (but always his #1girl when he got back) furry daughter with paws. My husband made it home 2 days after she passed. We received a beautiful card with condolences from the doctor. A week and a half later we picked up her ashes. They were given to us in a beautiful cedar box with a dog tag with her name in it. A beautiful paw print of hers, a little thing of her hair and a card with a paper heart that has wildflower seeds in it to plant in her honor. This animal hospital is by far a caring and amazing hospital. They will take care of you and your furry family.Read Less

The staff there are amazing! We just moved here a month ago and unfortunately our daughter with paws got really sick, really quick. I had to take her in early in the morning and we found out it was serious and there was no good ending in sight. I had to make a decision without my husband there because he was on a flight back to the US from Iraq at that moment. I unfortunately had my 11 year old son with me because we didn't know it was gonna be that serious. I called a friend up to come get him and pick up his older brother from school. The doctor stayed with me the whole time. She didn't force me to make a decision but gave me clear and easy to understand options and what each option meant. While I was a bawling mess, trying to reach my husband as he landed in Austria because he had no idea what was going on. In the end each option lead us back to square 1 and she was still going to suffer. I made a decision and was never left alone with her unless I asked to be. The doctor or one of the staff was always there to hold my hand or comfort me. I have no idea how these Vets are able to do this multiple times a day if necessary. After it was done, I was left alone to have a moment with my sweet girl. A minute went by and the doctor came back in and said "I don't want you to go through this alone." She was crying. She consoled me and let me tell her stories about my attention hoarding, constantly needing petted, non licking(favorite attribute), my constant for 10 years of my husband being constantly deployed (but always his #1girl when he got back) furry daughter with paws. My husband made it home 2 days after she passed. We received a beautiful card with condolences from the doctor. A week and a half later we picked up her ashes. They were given to us in a beautiful cedar box with a dog tag with her name in it. A beautiful paw print of hers, a little thing of her hair and a card with a paper heart that has wildflower seeds in it to plant in her honor. This animal hospital is by far a caring and amazing hospital. They will take care of you and your furry family.Read Less

To us this is the best pet hospital in all of North county. The entire staff is great! They really do care about you and your pet. I cannot say enough about how great they are. I will and have recommended them to everyone I know. They saved our Jake's life. The vet called us to keep us informed everyday and everyone took great care of our boy. Read Less

Great place. ... My standard poodle came in for bloat. Dr. Elliott saved him with an emergency operation. I later found out he is the only surgeon in No. County San Diego who would try it. The dog is still going - at 13 ... Read Less

Took our pompoo in with a broken leg, there we all kinds of expensive ways to fix it but they helped us find a way that made Eddie good as new (if u didn't know it u have no idea he had a broken leg) and in our budget! Amazing service there too. Very clean place and nice customers too.Read Less

Well the parking isnt optimal but the care inside is. I have a 11 year old dog that I got for my 12th birthday when she was a puppy (three months). Over the years my parents would take the dog to our family vet. Then when I graduated college and moved to San Diego (North County) I had to find a new animal doctor. Dr. Williams was there for my first visit and I think she has done so much and really takes time to care about and understand my concerns. Some say a dog is just a dog, but to me my dog is my most trusted and best friend in the whole world and wouldnt take her anywhere else so long as Dr. Williams can handle her care. Read Less