Harmony Animal Hospital

They are not great on everyday decent manners and kindness. Today Thanksgiving, from 7:45 a.m and most of the day--so far until 4:30 p.m,---. they stressed out their neighbors, many in senior towers, and ruined the peace of their holiday with some kind of front porch beautification machine racket. For three weekends in the summer, they had metal sawing in the same area all day Saturday and Sunday. I am sorry Harmony people, you may be great vets, but how about being great neighbors, too. How important is that fancification work anyway to harm other people so with it? Read Less

I've been going to Dr. Lewis for probably 10 plus years now. I really trust her opinion and she has never failed me in caring for my dog. He is nearly 14 years old now and I will always try and get him into Harmony before anywhere else. I have been very lucky in that sometimes they are booked and they squeeze us in because of his age and symptoms. I always refer her to my friends and I am grateful to have vet whose interest is what is best for my pet and not how to make more money from me. She also did surgery for teeth cleaning and tumor removal and he did fantastic post op. She always listens to my concerns with my dog and because of it, he is now on better glucosamine supplements and no longer in pain from arthritis and old age. It was such a simple change in care and she could have easily blown me off. Thanks Dr. Lewis Read Less

Outstanding clinic.  We brought our 10 week old puppy.  Dr. Candy Lewis was perfect in keeping our puppy calm well giving her a shot.  Dr. Lewis was kind but firm with instructions on how to take care of our puppy. Read Less

About 10 years ago, my daughter took her boxer to this clinic. He had been in the ER of a different facility the night before. She was referred to by one of the doctors, to take Dextor to see Miss Candie. That he needed further care. They accepted him to continue monitoring him. She received updates on his condition throughout her work day. However, Dextor had a massive heart attack We all rushed to his side. He passed.... their staff where instructed to give us all the time we needed to let him go We had to have been in the room w/him for hours. It was so hard to let him go. They where so kind and supportive to us all. They assisted my daughter in finalizing Dextors remains. With all the hurt & pain that they had not only seen but must have felt radiating from our family.... My daughter was not given a bill for Dextors stay. In fact, we trust & feel so strongly about the wonderful care they continue to give our family's 3rd Boxer since Dexor. So yes, they do go all the way for our Family wonders!! Read Less

I have been bringing my kitties to Dr.Lewis for many years. She and her staff have always been excellent about everything. I had a diabetic kitty for many years and due to the care she received she lived to the ripe old age of 18!! Dr. Lewis listens to you and does make suggestions about tests that may be needed. I never felt like she was upselling or trying to soak the client for more money (unlike some other places).  Her staff, especially Dawn and Darryl, are amazing!! Dawn knows me and my kitties and always greets me with a smile and is amazingly efficient. When I had to put one of my kitties to sleep, Darryl was compassionate and professional. As a matter of fact, as I was so upset, they let me come back to pay for the office visit and didn't charge me to put poor Gizmo to sleep. I would highly recommend this practice to everyone I know. It can be a challenge getting an appointment on the fly, but Dr. Lewis and her staff always manage to squeeze me in if one of my kitties has an issue. Keep up the good work !! Read Less

I've been taking my 10# blob of fluffy goodness, Zelda, to Harmony for about 2 years. The staff is friendly and helpful and I've never gotten the feeling that they want to charge me for every little thing or do tests for the sake of making money. The downside to having a fluffy white pup is the allergies, which we continue to struggle with. Dr. Lewis has given me the real deal, telling me which testing has been proven accurate and which ones aren't reliable, which has saved me hundreds of dollars. It's a frustrating process to nail down what exactly she is allergic to but I very much appreciate Dr. Lewis' calm, methodical approach. I've never had a problem getting in on short notice or just calling in to talk to the doctors about a problem that can be easily solved. I have gone to several vets in San Diego and I don't plan on ever going anywhere else! Read Less

My pets have been under her care for years and I could not give a greater recommendation of Dr Lewis and her staff. She's sensible on treatments, reasonably priced and truly cares for your pets like her own. Read Less

I first took my late gray female kitty Aries to Dr. Lewis' office in 2003. She was about 5 years old, and she had started throwing up. I was in a panic because I'd never had to take my cat to the veterinarian for an emergency until then. I didn't know any vets around North Park. I called one and they were busy so they referred me to Harmony. Luckily, Dr. Lewis' staff was able to get me in there the same day. Some sub-q fluids and a few X-Rays later and we were on our way. She even got Aries' first vaccinations done while we were there. Later I would learn I should have taken better care of my dear cat earlier, but I grew up around stray animals and they usually ran away before we could do anything for them. Now I know better. The facility is clean and spacious. Air conditioning makes it a nice place to be in the summertime, and the exam rooms, while not plentiful, were at least clean and nicely decorated. You can tell it's not a corporate facility...not the most high-tech, but definitely more than adequate. They don't charge you a fortune, either, so maybe the lower facilities costs are helpful. Lastly, there is a parking lot in the back, and some spaces in front, which is helpful for North Park and Hillcrest. I would have liked a larger waiting room. I felt like the dogs barking made my cat nervous. I guess that's the same way at most vets, though. Anyway, so that was my introduction to regular vet visits. Oddly enough, it took another 3 years before we figured out that my cat was not coughing because of hairballs, but because of asthma! We ended up at the animal E.R. in 2006. Aries almost died, but the E.R. revived her, and Harmony accommodated Aries in the morning for follow-up as soon as the clinic opened. Dr. Lewis wasn't surprised at the diagnosis, and she prescribed Prednisone, which I ended up giving Aries for the next 10 years with no discernible problems. Over the years Candy Lewis sure got to know my kitty. She even kindly joked with me, calling Aries "talkative" when she would meow in protest to having blood drawn and various procedures done. Never anything bad to say about my cat, and she was always helpful with answering any medical questions I had at the time. In 2010, I finally decided to have Aries' teeth cleaned there. Again, I wish I would have listened to Dr. Lewis' recommendations a few years earlier about the importance of teeth cleaning. She ended up extracting 7 of Aries' teeth, including 3 of her canines. Poor cat. :( At least Dr. Lewis and her staff did a good job of educating me and advising me of the proper after care procedures for Aries. Not surprisingly, my cat was in a much better mood after the problem teeth were out, but I felt sorry for her missing the teeth...she had to improvise with eating some food, but she did okay for the most part. So...why did I stop going here and go down the street? In early 2015, my kitty developed sudden urinary tract infection issues. I called Harmony and they did not have anything for another 3 days. Poor Aries couldn't wait that long. So I went to my brother's vet, and went there for the next year. The new place was more high-tech but cost a little more. However, they always had same-day time slots available, and they were open 7 days a week. That convinced me to change to the new one after all those years. I'm still a little sad I couldn't continue my business relationship with Harmony. Dr. Lewis really is a nice vet and person and I still think highly of her. I had pictured Aries making her final visit to the office. Sadly though, my poor kitty succumbed to kidney disease and some other health issues over the past 2 years, and I finally had to put her to sleep this July 13th, 2016. I thank Dr. Candy Lewis for helping Aries stay around in this world with me for so long, and teach me not to fear trips to the vet's office. I wish her the best. Read Less

Candy Lewis has been my family Veterinarian since the late 80's.   She and her staff have been truly reliable, friendly, concerned and honest.  So from Kanaka, Jasper, Charlie, Reece, Baja, Rosa and Good Dog Bob, thank you for your care and never making us feel rushed. Read Less

We have been using Harmony Animal Hospital for over 25 years for three Greyhounds and a lab. We love Dr. Lewis and her staff. Always felt we got the best care and never asked to pay for services not needed. Two days ago we just put down our 13y.o. Greyhound. Dr. Lewis, her office manager Darrell, and the rest of the staff treated our dog as if he were one of theirs. That act of kindness will be forever remembered. Read Less

We took our cat, Ophelia, in for a possible allergy problem.  Everyone was professional, friendly and empathetic. The examination was detailed with explanations to us each step of the way. The entire place was clean with no odors. I was impressed. I highly recommend Harmony. Read Less

Look no further for vet care for your fur babies. Dr. Lewis is absolutely the best. Compassionate, caring, knowledgeable. The entire staff, friendly, helpful, and professional. I'll never forget how wonderful they all were to my Toby.Read Less

This clinic discriminates against the poor.  My money is handled by a representative payee and  I wanted to bring my cat there because my girlfriend recommended it.  My payee attempted to contact them and Darryl never returned her calls.  I called and no one called me back.  The reason for the calls was to find out how much things would be so my payee could send a check ahead of time.But Darryl says they don't work with such organizations because "it takes too much time and there is only one doctor" which makes no sense.  How much time does it take to say the exam cost such and such?What I take from this experience is that since I need to know how much it costs, they don't want to do business with me.So if you are poor, or money is tight, go elsewhere. Read Less

I can not say enough good things about Dr. Lewis, Dawn, and the staff at Harmony!I brought in my cat, Gary because he had a lump on his back. I decided to come here because another Yelper had recommended this place, and here was no way I was going to take Gary (or any of my other pets) to Bodhi ever again.Dawn greeted us when we arrived and checked us in quickly. Dr. Lewis saw us right away, and was great with Gary! She also didn't mind my cranky no-nap toddler :)She told us some cool cat facts about hand raised feral-acting cats, and was really great at communicating. She didn't use a bunch of vet terminology that you sometimes get with new vets (which is completely Greek to us pet owners). Overall this is a wonderful practice and I am looking forward to visiting with my fur babies again! Read Less

Beware!!!I have two dogs and had sought out a vet that I could count on for excellent care when I first moved back to San Diego in 2013. I used word of mouth in a neighborhood dog park and as well have a friend who testified that he felt Dr Lewis was an excellent vet for his little dog. LlAnd so I got care from Dr Lewis for my two dogs since 10/2013. Things went well and my dogs thrived.On Thursday morning, August 6, 2015 my one Lab was noted to have a very soft runny stool that by nightfall had become frequent and liquid- he began to cry in the night and by Friday morning after his breakfast he had started to throw up multiple times. I called Dr Lewis for him to be seen and was told and now I quote directly from his medical record that I have a copy of, "Dr Lewis recommends ER due to scheduling being full, it being Friday, and not being able to by-pass exam because we haven't seen (my dog's name) in 13 months."So, I am not one to post anything on Yelp but the feeling of abandonment in my poor dog's  very  needy moment has me looking for a vet that doesn't turn away a sick dog in their moment of need. I love my dogs and would hope this was an isolated incident but regardless, have moved on.  Please understand that If you have an emergent need, they're likely to turn you away! They did it to me!Oh, my dog is fine- mending well. He was easily diagnosed at the ER with gastritis and is on antibiotics. Pretty simple exam and remedy. And I sure paid a fortune more at the ER than if I had a vet that I could count on. You live, you learn. Read Less

I really like this clinic, from the phone service and the office staff, to the vet, they are all great. My cat Toots has been seeing Dr. Lewis for a few years now and we've never had any problems. My cat is 14 and a bit of a brat when it comes to being poked and prodded when we need to get a check up but that's just her, she's a diva. Dr. Lewis doesn't get frustrated or lose her cool. She's calm, collected, patient, knowledgable and kind. Last week Tootsie went back for a check up and because she had a nasty, lingering cough that she couldn't get over. We decided to get an X-ray and Dr. Lewis went over every inch of her body with me, explaining trouble areas and what we can do to help protect the weaker areas. The more expensive, and less pressing Ultra Sound and blood work we planned for a later date. It's been 3 days that Toots has been on her 2wk prescription and she already has more pep in her step and isn't coughing nearly as much.This office is always so helpful and kind. I always feel welcome and safe bringing Toots here or calling if I need advice. Def recommend. Your cat will love you, the clinic and the staff. Read Less

So I've been going to another vet in El Cajon Dr. Judy for a while now and decided to switch back to Harmony because of proximity to my home. The first appointment back at Harmony for a check up on a few lumps went fine. But when my dog had what what appeared to be a serious eye issue, I was told the next appointment was a week out. The next day I decided to walk my dog into Harmony to see if they could at least do a quick look at his eye to make sure it wasn't to serious and that he could wait without worrying about loosing his eye. The response was "no, the doctor is busy making calls and can't see him right now but if you think it's not getting better before your appointment (6-days away) then you probably should take him to an emergency room."I'm no eye doctor but if I had to wait 6-days and my eye looked shrunken down and sunk back into the orbital socket with the lower outer lid hanging down and the white third inner lower lid half closed up over the eye and the doctor couldn't take a 2 minutes to look.... No thanks, cancel my Wednesday appointment, I walked two blocks ABC and was seen in less than 20 minutes.Nothing personal about the vet, but if there is a chance I can stop a serious infection and your customer is concerned about their pet loosing an eye and your desk persons answer is to wait 6-days without ever talking to the Dr to see if they can take a minute to look at his eye.... It's a no brainier!!!Very disappointed. I wanted to re-establish our relationship and bring you business as well as provide good care for my pet but apparently my dogs eyesight doesn't seem to of much concern. Read Less

Harmony Animal Hospital has been amazing for us and our pets since choosing them in 2009. We love the courteous and attentive staff. Dr. Lewis is super cool and attends our three dogs with care and tons of patience. We drive across town from the South Bay area when ever one of our dogs needs a visit to the vet. We strongly recommend Harmony Animal Hospital for veterinary needs. Read Less