Pacific Animal Hospital

My cat had an emergency visit and it was our first time there. He was treated quickly with loving attention. I felt the service was fantastic and I was kept apprised of the progress even though I had to go to work. I would recommend Pacific Animal Hospital to anyone!!!!! Read Less

I moved to Oceanside from the Monterey Peninsula this past July. My biggest fear was that I would not find a good vet for my 3 Labradors, of whom all have major medical issues. My neighbor told me about Pacific Animal Hospital. I called and discussed the medical history of each of my "girls" and was told that "Dr. Travis" would be the best doctor for my girls. (PAH has vets that specialize in different areas.) I HIT A GOLDMINE when we met Dr. Travis!!! He is kind, knowledgeable, compassionate, sensitive to my financial needs, and my 3 girls love him. When I call the Hospital about a question concerning one of my girls, Dr. Travis calls me back in person! Thank you, Dr. Travis, for that comforting, special touch that you give to me. Besides Dr. Travis being the best you could possibly get.......Pacific Animal Hospital is clean, with a very friendly front desk. When I come in with my girls, I always get a friendly smile and a welcome. The Techs remember my girls, and ask how they are when I see each of them. You can't go wrong if you bring your furry child to Pacific Animal Hospital. Read Less

The staff at Pacific Animal Hospital are INCREDIBLE. They went above and beyond. They will always let you know the cost of things beforehand as well. Exam Check price is reasonable: $60. They were up front with the results and options. Specifically Dr. Geertsema. She was FANTASTIC. The front desk staff and techs were great too. Grateful to you all for providing a great experience. Read Less

We have taken our dogs here for years and whether it was a medical emergency, routine care or making end of life decisions for our pets we have found every staff member to be caring, compassionate and knowledgable. I highly recommend this practice. Read Less

I moved to Oside a year ago and a friend referred me to this place. My old vet, Dr Lax, at Bressi Ranch Pet hospital is awesome but just too far so I made the switch. My kitty and I have only seen Dr Travis so far and I LOVE him and and staff. They are thorough, patiently answer all my questions and on it with follow up calls. Prices are fair. Service is GREAT. Staff is caring and they don't nickel and dime you. I have nothing negative to say, I trust Dr Travis 100% with my furry babies. Read Less

Last month my Boston terrier got scratched in the eye at the dog park. I found pacific animal hospital on yelp, the combination of their reviews and yelp deal they had going on I decided to call. I called in the morning, and they were able to see me towards the end of the day around 4:30 (no problem, I was thankful to get in the same day). The visit included an exam of which the vet checked lymph nodes, took his temp, went over his previous medical history and previous vet visit. She even looked over the healing of a surgical site that was completed over a year ago. Overall the exam was comprehensive and she was able to get us out in a reasonable time, with ointment and some antibiotics....the experience I just described was worth 4 stars. My next and LAST encounter will explain the dropping of 2 stars.As July 4 is approaching, i decided it would be in the best interest of my dog to get some anti anxiety meds to prevent him from shaking for hours while the fireworks are going off (I decided this after trying a thunder blanket which didn't provide much relief). I called to request these pills, and was told I would need another exam to accommodate this request. I was told the fee for the exam alone would be another $60, completely separate for the cost of the medication. When I explained I had just been there, the receptionist showed NO CARE or concern, and in so many words said it is what it is. Mind you we were just there about 1 MONTH AGO, and that visit included what I thought/should have been a comprehensive exam). My only reasoning for why they would do another exam, just a few weeks apart would be if the vet or tech did not accurately chart my dogs health and visit. Especially as at my first visit, the vet did not bring up one concern of hers. I would not mind paying the exam fee and even appreciate their caution IF I hadn't just been there a month ago OR if their was concern expressed for my dogs overall health at the initial visit. I apologize for placing so much emphasis on A MONTH.... but what a joke on their part. So I left, without a have a nice day, without an I'm sorry we can't accommodate your request because we prefer to exploit you and your desperation to ensure your pup has a pleasant holiday. I feel like I probably wouldn't have been so harsh in this review, had the receptionist expressed genuine concern (or even fake would have sufficed) for my finances, but more for my dog.From my experience, this place is out for your wallet without consideration. Pacific animal hospital 100% fell short of my expectations for a vet office and a business in general. If you're reading this in hopes of finding an ethical, loving, comprehensive, and compassionate office...check out surf side animal hospital! Read Less

Can't say enough good things about this place. Everyone is super friendly, caring and compassionate. From the front desk staff, vet techs and vets, they all really make you feel like your fur babies are taken care of. I really appreciate that I was even able to get some really informative advice from one of the receptionists who seemed more than happy to help (wish I remembered her name!).I've been to other offices where the vets were pretty judgmental and somewhat standoffish. I've seen Dr. Travis and Dr. Gustafson and they were both SUPER awesome and caring towards my dog, Ham. My dogs can be a bit rambunctious so I definitely appreciate the patience and love the people here give my babies. The prices are fair and they give it to you up front before proceeding with anything so you don't get any surprises. I plan on moving down to San Diego soon and I will still be making the trip up to North County to continue taking my dogs here. That's how much I love this place! Read Less

We absolutely love this vet and all of the doctors and vet techs here. They are gentle, kind, and compassionate with both our dogs and our cat. They genuinely care about the wellbeing of each animal they see. Treatment options are well thought out in order to get your animal health and happy as soon as possible. What I like most is they are extremely transparent about cost and lay everything out before treatment ! We have 3 animals and they all have been treated like royalty! Read Less

I recently adopted 2 stray kittens, and they were pretty young.  I figured maybe 3-4 weeks old when I got them, 3 weeks ago.  But as it turns out Dr. Travis estimates they are 5 weeks old now.  So, they're little adorable babies.  I started with formula and bottle feeding, but they need to eat several times a day, so I transitioned them to eating out of a small dish, and I've been adding the mashed up soft food, all is well.Except on Thursday, one of my kittens, Fernando, was acting funny, was not interested in food, was sneezing and had puked a couple of times.  Cats puke, my 2 year old cat gets so excited about food sometimes that she overdoes it and pukes it up after she eats...I chalked it up to that.  But then sitting and sadly staring at his food, whilst his sister was mowing down on food in the bowl right next to his, and sneezing, I knew something was wrong.  I called the vet I have normally gone to, which is right down the street from Pacific Animal, but they're short a Dr. right now and could not see me on the same day, had to make an appt for the next day, but their first available was at 9am when I have to be at work....I didn't want to risk Fernando's life overnight in case something was actually wrong.  So I Yelped vets and called here, they took me in 30 minutes from the time I called.  I drove my baby kitten over there and he was checked out by Melissa, and then Dr. Travis.***Side Note*** Dr. Travis is a HOTTIE.  If I didn't already have a good-looking tattooed boyfriend at home, I'd have asked if Dr. Travis could make a housecall to care for my sick kitten.  I'm just sayin'.  And he loves kittens.  Double Whammy.So Dr. Travis checked Fernando out and come to the conclusion that he may have pneumonia.  He recommended a chest X-Ray ($215) which I did, plus the office visit ($58).  They're expensive.  But I could not just leave...I mean what if this 5 week old kitten I adopted died overnight?  I had to know what was wrong with him.  And yes, he does have pneumonia.  Dr. Travis gave him a shot of something, which he only charged me 25% for since it was just like a drop...then I got one medication from them, had to pick up another from CVS.  All in, $400 in medical expenses for Fernando, my FREE stray kitten.  I do feel this vet is pricey, but also they were able to see my kitten in what turned out to be an emergency situation, even though I didn't know it was going to be an emergency.  Thanks Dr. Travis! Read Less

This animal hospital is amazing!! All of the assistants and doctors are very sweet and gentle and know what they are talking about. They give you a variety of choices and talk to you about the best one for certain situations. I really recommend going to this vet!! Read Less

I first had to come here to put my baby down three years ago. It was such a rough time and the entire staff was supportive and sweet. Now with our new rescue we have FREQUENTED the vet since he has major allergy issues. Major. I read the bios of the doctors before making our first appointment and knew Dr. Travis was the perfect person to tackle this mess. He has the same breed for his pets and is extremely knowledgeable about skin issues. We have taken our poor guy to an allergy specialist and gotten BETTER results from Dr. Travis' advice and guidance. Definitely recommend this animal hospital. Read Less

Was my first visit bringing my cat in for an exam. When I first walked in the hospital was beautiful & clean. The front office staff was nice. When I was brought back to the room, the tech was also nice. The veterinarian was very kind & she took the time to listen to me without me feeling rushed. She seemed to really care about my cat & her overall health. Will definitely come back! Read Less

The vet made my sweet little companion's last moments go well and answered all my questions. She passed peacefully and they were also very compassionate to me allowing me all the time required with her. Read Less

They always try to accommodate any questions and make you as the owner feel at ease as well of course going above and beyond to make your loved ones feel comfortable. Easy to make appointments, have their own fantastic wellness payment plan especially for young dogs/cats. You always feel as if they're sincerely interested in helping you by always looking to help you find the best solution for all your pet and financial needs. Read Less

We had our first vet appointment yesterday at Pacific Animal Hospital and the staff was amazing with the pups!! I'm so glad I found a place close to home where you can see the staff genuinely love their jobs and animals!! Read Less

Very happy I found this animal hospital for my two dogs. Wonderful staff and great care always given to my two big dogs (1+ year old German shepherd and a 3.5 year old boxer mix). They always try to accommodate any questions and make you as the owner feel at ease as well of course going above and beyond to make your loved ones feel comfortable. Easy to make appointments, have their own fantastic wellness payment plan especially for young dogs/cats. You always feel as if they're sincerely interested in helping you by always looking to help you find the best solution for all your pet and financial needs. Read Less

The vet showed concern, gave me different options of medication as my Duke has more then one problem. The place is very clean,and they are open on Saturdays, Sundays and til 8pm during the week so it is very convenient for me. I can take my dogs to see the vet without taking time off of work Read Less

I hav gone to Pacific Animal Hospital for years. Three Golden later ... I have a new babe who is only 1 1/2 years old and developed a terrible rash that past 2 days. I broke my back a week ago - and can't drive anywhere! DR. Travis offered to have one of the Techs pick him up, take him in, and we spoke on the phone. Then they brought him back home - FOR EXTRA CHARGE!! I know it was because of these special circumstances .. but talk about Customer Service WOW! Read Less

Took Bella and Hero to get pampered. New clients here, no more pet smart! This new place it's way better bc the vet is onsite . Complementary coffee with the #Keurig there which worked out well bc Dave and I were rushing for our appointment and we were planning on going to Starbucks after. So everything worked out pretty well n dandy. Was very convenient, staff was very friendly and great with the pups. Bottled water was available I know it was for the pets but not sure if it was for human consumption also. Water is always a must. Thanx #PacificAnimalHospital team. Read Less

I took Coco (Schnauzer/Wheaton Terrier Mix) to Pacific Animal Hospital at eight weeks for her first set of shots, the staff was outstanding and the facility immaculate. I would recommend Dr. Travis as the caretaker.Read Less

This place was absolutely AMAZING!!! They helped out my baby in all the best ways possible! He had to have a minor surgery, and I can't stress enough how AWESOME they were to him. They made him feel comfortable, they made sure he wasn't in pain, and when it came down to needing help with the financial aspect of everything, they gave me the best advice I could ever have hoped for. I recommend everyone to bring their pets to Pacific Animal Hospital in Oceanside whether they are going for something major.. Or even something small. They are some of the best docs and nurses in the city! I'll never bring my animals anywhere else!! Thank you guys so much!! PS: Jack is doing AMAZING, and he says thank you, too!! Read Less

Pacific Animal Hospital is definitely one of the better vet clinics in north county. They have good hours and are open until 7, which helps for those of us eho work in the daytime. Dr. Travis is very knowledgeable and makes sure you understand any procedures before you agree to them. I would highly recommend Pacific Animal Hospital for your pet. Read Less

My visit was very pleasant. The staff was courteous, and all showed genuine "care" for the animals. The bldg itself was esthetically pleasing, very clean & well organized. But most noteworthy was about a week after my visit, I got a pet-card in the mail, was nice. Read Less

We started out a little wary having moved our 2 dogs' care from another local vet, where we'd had the same pretty stressful issues many others had. We've been in 3 times now, and every time it's been great, and remarkably different from what we've experienced before. The reception staff and nurses are always relaxed and friendly, again a totally different vibe than we are used to. Everyone is upfront about everything, including billing, no surprises. The vets take as much time as needed to explain, and are also really friendly and down-to-earth. We were impressed the vet checked up via email the day after one of our dogs had a particularly nasty infection. Overall seems like an outstanding animal hospital, paying attention to customer care, and we're very happy. Our two Australian Shepherds would be wagging their tails if they had any :-)Read Less

I've taken my small dog here for almost a year now. They are professional, the office is clean (and pretty) and everyone we've interacted with has been helpful and friendly. I even had to take my dog for an emergency visit. When they realized nothing was wrong with Keira, they sent us on our way free of charge! (It seems she only had strange hiccups). I intend on bringing my other pets here as well, they've created a loyal customer! Read Less

Thank you so much for taking us on such short notice!! We have been looking at the clinics from the time we got here to Oceanside and our little guys colitis started acting up all of the sudden this afternoon and so I had to leave work to get him there and they took us in and took great care of not just Louie but me also!!! Dr. Travis and the staff are great!! I am glad that my decision to come here was the Right Choice!! Thank you guys again!! I will referral you and the clinic from now on!! Read Less