Had to have an annual exams done for my dog in order to have a heart worm test done. That’s fine but the vet came in the room and really did nothing as far as an exam. She helped hold my dog down while she got her test. The vet did kind of look at her teeth before leaving the room only because I asked her if my dogs teeth needed cleaning. I held her lips up and the vet looked from where she was standing and said she could stand to have them cleaned. After that I said what about the exam, the vet said. “I don’t want to take her temperature since she is so nervous.” My last vet, who unfortunately moved, did a very detailed exam. He felt for lumps, checked range of motion in her joints. Listen to her heart. He also asked me lots of questions about diet. If drinking excessive amounts of water. About her appetite also about any chance in activity level. None of these things where done at Campus Commons. The cost of the “ non exam” was $53:00. I have heard good thing about this place. I had been there once before a year ago but saw the Orthopedic. I will not be going back. Very disappointing. Read Less

This place is a joke. I made an appointment for my dog to get heartworm medicine and they ran the test wrong which caused weeks of agony. I waited for 30 minutes to get the result after the blood sample, then the vet told me that is was positive. After that, she basically kicked me out of the office and told me to make another appointment, no explanation, or anything. I came back two weeks later and the receptionist had scheduled the wrong day for a re-test. I took off an entire day of work so I could be with my dog and they wouldn't even do the re-test even though they had messed up on the scheduling. I made an appointment with Sacramento Animal Hospital down the street and have been with them happily for the past year. They performed another test and told me it was negative and that this vet probably ran the test too long. I'm not promoting SAH, but there is better service in the area instead of going to this place. Read Less

Thank you so much for always being there for me and my dogs! Yesterday when I called because something just "seemed off" about my dog, you all for me into your schedule and identified the problem. Less than 24 hours later and my sweet doggie is back to her happy, wagging, loving self! Once again, you have helped me to give my dog the best, highest quality life that she deserves! Read Less

Been bringing my dog here for 2 years. Great vets. Dog had allergic reaction to a vaccine and dr Patton got him in immediately and treated him with shots and take home mess no charge. Super nice about it and checked on him the next day. Last visit was with a new vet, young man, sorry I forgot his name. He was very thorough and great at explaining things but not making me feel like bad pet owner for not brushing teeth,etc. took off a star because front office staff seem stressed/unhappy pretty much every visit different people but similar not so happy attitudes. Read Less

Not recommended. Where is the no star option. I had previously posted a 5 star review about 5 years ago. At that time I had been going there for 13 years and through 2 generations of pets. I had even moved to another area of town and preferred to drive past several closer Pet Hospitals to continue to have my pets care for by the staff at Campus Commons Pet Hospital. I have two cats and two dogs, so plenty of experience with this business and ongoing pet care. Now, a few years... later, it's time to move on. It's been under new management/owners for several years and all the exceptional staff have long since moved on, the new front desk staff lacks customer service skills and the Veterinarian technicians are either still in Veterinary school or recent graduates, as their knowledge and skills are lacking. The Veterinarian Doctor's are lacking in their diagnostic and follow through skills See More Read Less

I loved this place!  We were in and out within 45 minutes.  All of the staff were so nice.  Dr. Varron explained everything that I needed to know.  You could tell they really care about animals.  Also, the prices are really good.  I went in expecting to pay a lot more.  I highly recommend this place. Read Less

Dr. Patton is truly an animal lover. She is very good at explaining all your options and giving great recommendations on treatment. I never feel like she is price gouging her clients. My dog loves going to see her. Very caring vet. Read Less

This is the best clinic imaginable. They take such good care of your pet and are so intuitive about what they will need next. This isn't a clinic that overcharges or does unnecessary up sales. In fact they are understanding about that type of thing.Dr. Sam Varon  has such a soothing voice and genuine love for animals that they relax in his arms.I couldn't ask for a better vet if I tried. He's smart energetic and extremely positive about getting health manners handled right! Thank you guys for all your help with Birdie. She's feeling great!! Read Less

Chuck had a foxtail in his ear. I called around trying to find a vet hospital that would take him in...2 to 4 days backlog...i finally was referred to Campus Commons and Dr. Varon took care of him almost immediately. It was a positive experience...think i found a great hospital to come to for all my pets. spoke about my experience on my Neighborhood Next website and raved about you..god bless and am sending you a painting i did of Chuck to Dr. Varon to show my appreciation. thanks for helping me out..and i promise to rid my garden of fox tails...although i don't think he picked it up there.. Maggiei Read Less

I brought in my beloved Pit Bull here today and I am very happy I did! I was brought to this establishment by Yelp because I was impressed by their good reviews and I want nothing but the best for my baby. Everyone who works here is very warm and friendly so it definitely helped my nerves to know my girl was in good hands. My Vet's name is Dr. Christelle Follette, she was extremely helpful and knowledge. She answered all of my millions of questions that I had! My dog usually is very nervous at the vet, but I really felt like Christelle was very gentle with her which put her at ease. She was genuinely concerned with my baby and explained everything to me so there was no surprises which I definitely appreciate. Another plus is this clinic is open on Saturday so it's great for the individual with a busy week day schedule. I'm very impressed by this place and the ladies who work here and I feel confident that I found a great new Vet clinic for my baby!!!! Read Less

I went to CCPH today for the first time. I left my old hospital because the doctor suddenly quit and I was in need of a stable practice. Dr. Patton and staff are very friendly and communicate well with owners and patients alike. I really like Dr. Patton's style. She is now my best friend's permanent doctor. Read Less

nice staff, OUTRAGEOUS cost.  $127 for 5 minutes in a room to be told what I already knew.  I'm still shocked.Update:  They refunded me a totally acceptable amount of that charge.  I appreciate that.Double-Update:  They denied my request for the refund of $82.  I'll let the person know who recommended them to me - probably not a good idea to do that to anyone else. Money grubbersTriple-Update:  Took Maggie to an emergency last minute appointment at Midtown AH because she had a foxtail in her ear.  Dr. True removed it, which was no easy feat, gave me a bottle of pain pills for her knee; total:  $122.  $5 dollars LESS than my 5 minute, repeat-back-to-me-what-i-already-told-you-appt here. Read Less

Dr. Valerie is one of the best vets I have been to. Her care is outstanding. She took such great care if my little Cavalier King Charles Nellie and got her right as rain. She made herself available at off times and went way out of her way to take care of my girl. I highly recommend her and her practice. Read Less

Dr. Folette is amazing. She truly loves animals and is genuinely concerned about your pet and their story and what is important for them. They don't try to upsell you or give you things you don't need. It's amazing. Read Less

On a walk back from a late lunch at Piatti my dog somehow broke her nail partially off. It scared me, since she was lightly bleeding. Since I was so close to this office and it was nearing 5 pm I called and asked if they could fit us in just to fix her nail without further damage. I assumed they would make time since it would only be a 5minute process if that, but they chose not to. I was on hold for 10 minutes only to be told that they couldn't make the time for us. I will never go to this vet, because I really believe that it was an issue of not caring about animals as much as getting out of the office right at close. Read Less

Dr. Patton and staff are the most professional folks I have met in a very long time. They treated my animals and me with the gentle spirit and nature necessary especially when our animals are sick. Dr. Patton does not recommend any unnecessary tests or actions and leaves the decisions up to me without judgment. I really like that! It is very hard to find a doctor that does not judge me when I think differently about certain situations with my animals. It is refreshing to know that the staff has been trained for such situations. They are very sweet and really care about your animals!! Thank you all Read Less

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. The hospital is small and kept very clean and organized. There is ample space to wait in the front room. But by far what makes this place so amazing is the staff.Every one of the staff members I've interacted with has been very friendly and caring towards both me and my pets. Dr. Patton is amazingly thorough and will explain things at a level where even I could understand. They truly are animal lovers. Read Less

We went to this hospital randomly for an emergency visit because my usual vet's doctors were not on site. The receptionist was extremely attentive and quick to act. We were taken immediately to a room and seen by the doctor in less than a minute. She gave a quick and thorough preliminary examination and had the estimate drawn up and went through her recommendations. She was very helpful and understanding of the circumstances in drawing up the bill. I have never been more pleased with a vet's assistance than here. This potentially traumatic experience was much alleviated by the staff at this veterinary hospital. I am very impressed and much appreciative. I highly recommend this vet. Read Less

I couldn't have been happier with my experience here! My small dog ate 30 chicken bones and we had to rush her to the vet. The staff was friendly, the wait times were always very short, and the vet we met with, Dr. Patton, was wonderful. She made it a point to explain everything to us very clearly and was understanding when it came to options and costs. We left our dog with them for a couple nights and Dr. Patton went out of her way to care for our girl and gave us frequent updates. My dog walked away healthy and happy and we wouldn't dream of visiting any other vet in the future! Read Less

We take our cats here and Dr. Patton and the staff are amazing with all of them.  Dr. Patton even calls to check up on them and make sure medication is working/cats are feeling better when they're sick.  We're always able to get appointments in a reasonable amount of time too. It's great! Read Less

Dr. Patton and her team are amazing! I have two dachshunds who had seen the same vet their entire lives, who also saw their parents. Needless to say I was very comfortable with him and he knew their entire history. After relocating I was nervous about finding a new vet, but how lucky we are to have found Dr. Patton! The girls were overdue for exams so I had some questions and some concerns as they are getting older and they needed some vaccinations. Dr. Patton was great my girls and was very personable and easy to talk to. She made us all feel very comfortable.I am so happy that we found such a great spot for the future of their healthcare. I feel very confident that my girls are in good hands and will be back for all future needs! Read Less

Can't say enough good things about them. Went above and beyond to make sure our sweet little doxie was OK. She just wasn't herself and was having a hard time getting around. Now, she's running again, like she's 5 years younger. Thanks so much! :) Read Less

5 starts doesn't even do Dr. Patton and the team justice. This pet hospital is absolutely wonderful. The staff is so friendly and caring and Dr. Patton is the most animal-loving, friendly vet you'll ever meet. She is so thorough and really goes out of her way to make sure that every pet she sees has the highest level of care.We have been coming here for years with all 3 of our Goldens. Our youngest, Bosley, had to have surgery after a mysterious bump showed up about 6 months ago. Dr. Patton knew right away what was going on and tried the least invasive thing first, but we had to end up doing surgery. She did a great job and Bosley was fine and had us coming in often for the next few weeks for follow up appointments just to make sure his wound as healing correctly. I appreciate her being overly cautious and making sure he had the best care possible. She is just one of those people that truly cares about what she does and will do everything possible to provide the best care for the animals and is very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to as well. She is great about follow up calls the next day after care to make sure that your pet is doing well. If you are looking for a new vet in Sacramento, this is the best place you will find. Read Less

I love this place! Animals are treated with utmost dignity and respect! Staff is so nice and helpful. Dr. Patton truly respects and values my opinion and is willing to help any way she can.. Great parking! Read Less

brought my dog in, reluctantly, because she hates vets. But this was a joy!. The doctor didn't put her on the table and start poking....Instead she and I sat in the window seat with the dog snuggling between us, talking calmly until my pet was calm and relaxed. The doctor got the exam done, but my dog didn't realize it. How cool was that. Read Less

i was so lucky to find this place! Dr. Patton is wonderful. She is very knowledgeable, clearly loves your pet and does not make you feel guilty if you cannot afford something. she has also answered questions over the phone- whereas most vets in sacramento would say 'bring them in - we can't answer things over the phone". she's also recommend home remedies in lieu of antibiotics or costly tests. the staff is very friendly and caring and the office cat 'tom' is an adorable greeter. Read Less

Dr. Patton and staff are great!  Happy to see both you and your pet.  Our little boxer/pit Eleanor can be a bit of a handful (barking at everything) but she felt very comfortable with Dr. Patton when she recently had to go in for an infected paw.  They are understanding that vet services are expensive and are willing to work with you on what is needed and what is recommended.  Our rottie Deville is also a patient of Dr. Richardson and had a TPLO on both hind legs when she was 1 yo and again at age 2.5.  It's been years and her legs are keeping up well, no further injury. All in all, it's difficult to find a vet you can trust with both your pet and your pocketbook, but please take my recommendation into consideration when looking for someone to care for your fur babies. Read Less

Growing up in Sacramento I always assumed I would take my pups to the same place my family has taken our dogs since I could remember. After a disappointing experience there, I discovered Dr. Paton and the great folks at Campus Commons Pet Hospital.Dr. Paton is gentle and caring. She is warm and friendly. My dogs love her and I know my pups are in good hands with her and her team. With two rescue dogs, we have had our fair share of visits to see her!One of my rescues has a pin in her elbow that has caused us to become frequent visitors. Dr. Paton and Dr. Richardson were patient when examining her, especially after her leg became very infected. They prescribed her the right meds and with TLC, she is now a great dog. (The other vet told me that we may need to look into amputating her leg!)I am so thankful to have such an awesome vet! Read Less

I moved to Sacramento very recently and was at a loss as to where to take my beautiful little miniature dachshund, Lily, when she had a little health scare. I was actually referred to Campus Commons by another pet hospital who couldn't fit me in for the day. From the initial call to see if they could fit me in (they close at 6 I believe and I called at 2. They still got me in for the day) and all the way through the appointment, the staff was phenomenal. They were kind, very helpful, and very sweet to my terrified dog. Dr. Patton looked very briefly at my girl, and immediately referred me to the UC Davis emergency services. She said she could run some initial tests at her facility, but that it would be costly and most likely Lily would need to go to UC Davis anyway. She was very serious, but gentle in her delivery of this not so wonderful news. She also waived any cost for my visit here. I did take Lily to UC Davis, and with their help Lily is now happy at home! I have Dr. Patton and Campus Commons to thank for that! I would absolutely recommend taking your pet to their facility! P.S. Dr. Patton also called the next day, a saturday, to follow up and see how UC Davis had worked out! Read Less

Campus Commons is hands-down the only vet I'll ever trust. I visit regularly for routine doggie checkups, but a few months ago my long-backed boy was whining and trembling with pain. CC was closed so I went to an "emergency" vet I had used in the past. The emergency vet told me my dog would immediately need $8,000 worth of tests and surgery, and that if I didn't comply I was an irresponsible dog owner and the best thing to do would be to put him to sleep. The price was simply not an option and I was not  ready to say goodbye to such a sweet animal--an animal that literally changed the way I view the world. I pressed and was given painkillers for my dog instead. Campus Commons opened on Monday and saw my boy right away. I had been in for so many routine visits and did not know the vet has been a dog spinal care specialist since the late 1970s! He looked at the X-rays I had brought in and immediately deduced that my pup would recover with significant bed rest. Further, if the problem ever did reappear, his surgery costs would be half what the other vet offered. I am grateful for the expertise within Campus Commons, and every time I look at my dog I'm thankful I got a second opinion. Read Less

I have been taking my animals to Campus Commons for the past seven years and was nervous when the long standing vet left the practice last year. This coincided with a move from East Sacramento to North Natomas and so I decided that we would just change vets and have our animals go to a vet closer to home. I was reading the reviews from the three main vets in the area and there was cause for concern with each vet- one had ridiculously high prices, the other had unethical practices, and the other would perform unnecessary costly procedures. While these were mentioned in a couple of reviews, their presence alone made me not want to go to any of their practices. My dog was recently attacked and after her stay in the pet ER, we needed to establish care with a vet. I knew that our old vet had moved on but I trusted Campus Commons and so we took our little pup to get checked out. Dr. Throne saw my peanut and he did a full exam on her- checking her range of motion and reflexes. He looked over the faxed report from the pet ER and said that she was looking good despite what happened and that we should stick with the care plan outline at the ER. He was very nice and personable although he seemed a bit nervous but from what I know, he is relatively new to the practice. A couple of days later, we had questions about my pup and called. The receptionist said that she would check and when she came back to the line, she said that Dr. Throne would call us back. Nice! Ten minutes later, he called back and answered our long list of questions! Ten minutes later- that must be some kind of record! Based on his knowledge and how he treated my little peanut, we will definitely be returning to Campus Commons despite the 20 minute drive from home. Read Less