St Francis Pet Clinic

Dr. Kellye Harmon is THE BEST. I took my golden retriever to St. Francis and Dr. Harmon for 6 years...from the time she was a puppy. They have handled all kinds of issues for me and my Maddie girl - minor and major and I have complete trust in this vet. In addition to Dr. Harmon, the entire staff is so professional and kind -- from Michelle the mgr/owner to all the techs & assistants -- all so great. For any need big or small I highly recommend St. Francis! Read Less

My dog is terrified of the vet, but Dr. Morgan and all the staff at St. Francis Pet Clinic are patient, calm, and kind. She's still nervous when we get into the exam room, and needs extra encouragement to go in the back, but she'll enter the lobby of her own free will. They're nice and professional with people too. Read Less

Dr. Morgan is by far the best vet I have been to. Very experienced and knowledgeable. He won't recommend unnecessary diagnostics, understands financial limitations, but also genuinely cares and wants the best treatment for your pet. He is also really good with our dog who usually fears and dislikes the vet. When my dog tore a ligament, I was looking at over $10,000 in surgery. I decided to take her to Dr. Morgan to get his opinion before proceeding. He told my that while surgery is an option, it was not guaranteed to work, and his opinion was that she would make close to a full recovery with medicine and a bit of physical therapy and he was right. He didn't even insist on x-rays (which wouldn't make sense, because it was clearly soft tissue, but nearly EVERY other vet would have insisted on this unnecessary cost). She has since recovered well and I am so glad I didn't get an unnecessary surgery that might have actually hurt her in the long run. When my same "special" dog had an issue with her eye, Dr. Morgan was very quick to tell us that this was outside of his area of expertise and refer us to a specialist. I really appreciated that he didn't recommend a bunch of diagnostics before doing this (there are many other vets who would), and that he didn't try to pretend he had expertise he didn't. Overall I have never found a vet my dogs and I trust more. I know that whatever Dr. Morgan recommends, I will likely do, because I have that much trust in him. Read Less

I had a fantastic experience here. My interactions with the staff and the veterinarian were very straightforward. The vet was thoughtful in addressing my concerns and questions, and the staff were honest about what treatments/vaccines might be necessary vs. not. Overall, I had a great experience here. Most importantly, the staff obviously cared about my pet's comfort and care, which is a major plus. Read Less

We have been taking our pets to St francis for almost 12 years. We have two cats and two dogs that live very healthy lives. We are fortunate to have many choices in Santa Barbara for good Vets. We appreciate St Francis because even though it is sometimes more than 6 months between visits they still remember us and our pets and seem very connected an loving. I have had bad experiences with some emergency clinics that are no longer in business here in town and I know what it feels like to leave a loved one with people you need to trust. I can tell you that I have no reservations leaving our pets there for treatment or anything and I would probably not even trust my neighbor to watch them so there is that. If you are looking for a vet Clinic for your loved ones that you want to develop a relationship with and trust I think you can't ask for much more. Read Less

Thank you so much!I had the worst experience when our pet was chocking.Not knowing the pet hospitals aroundSomeone told me to run to St FrancisI rushed our pet while he was chocking from a chew bone.As soon as I rushed in I told the receptionist"My dog is chocking"She dropped what she was doing to help our dogShe helped me to write my paper workWhile I had my mommy moment.They helped and took care of our boy I did what I could to help him but I feel that their fast response made it possibleI would love to have my dog come back but we live in Thousand Oaks which makes it a drive.I thank every crew that helped me through the process. I wouldn't doubt one second for anyone to take their pet here.Thank u a million from the bottom of our hearts! Read Less

St. Francis Pet Clinic is the best vet office we could ever hope for! We heard about them through word of mouth from two very happy clients (cats AND dogs). When my husband and I adopted a puppy back in 2015, we brought her here. From the minute we walked in, we knew that she would be well taken care of. The puppy package, which is all the vaccines and necessary puppy visits is quite affordable. All the members of the staff are friendly, and loving towards all the animals.Our pup has seen Dr. Harmon and Dr. Oliver and she has a great experience with both! They are able to calm her down well, and we completely trust them with all our vet needs. We are so happy to have these wonderful vets and healthcare for our beloved pup! Read Less

There are many Veterinary hospitals in Santa Barbara/Goleta to chose and I feel fortunate to have Dr. Gorman at St. Francis as my primary doctor. His knowledge and professionalism are comforting in time of care for one of my love paws. Read Less

READ THIS IF YOU LOVE YOUR PET, THIS IS BACKED BY EVIDENCE I POSSESS. As a result of a fraudulent entry in my dogs chart, an early morning search warrant was performed on my home, my dogs were stolen from me by police, I've been charged with a felony and I've been fighting a case for 9 months. I also haven't seen my 2 dogs in as long, dogs that are registered to me, AKC papered to me, microchipped to me and I possess the receipts to these dogs. They called me in 2014 to ask if my exwife could be authorized to make medical decisions for my dog without me and to this I agreed. They took it pain themselves to remove my name from the medical chart and now claim that when we spoke I have up ownership of my dogs, no recording, no written consent, no release form AND the entry in my dogs chart allegeding I gave my dogs away  over the phone has no indication as to who made the entry. When questioned, St Francis told me they suspected who wrote  it but when questioned, this mysterious person had no recollection of having such a discussion with me. I brought all of this to their attention and have them a chance to correct their mistake, producing multiple documents proving undeniable ownership do my dogs and they refused. This has ruined close to a year I my life and I have been without my dogs since August 11, I didn't even gt to say bye. All as a result of a fraudulent entry in my dogs chart, and a letter written by St Francis staff, without anything close to enough information to make such an assessment, they incorrectly claimed my dogs To be owned by another person and refused to help when brought to their attention. The veterinary board will be noticed and further action will be taken regarding this matter. Look me up if you want proof. Read Less

I absolutely love taking my dog, Bear, to St. Francis Pet Clinic. The staff is always so sweet and great spirits and give Bear so much love making going to the vet a fun experience. They are thorough and helpful. I always refer friends over to them in they are searching for a clinic to take their pets. Read Less

Our canine family and Rescue Dogs have had the pleasure of being clients at SFPC since 2015. Our Veterinarian, Adrienne Oliver, DVM, is absolutely superb in every way. She is compassionate, gentle, uses a "fear-free" approach in handling both family pets as well as terrified/often abused Rescue Dogs with behavioral disorders. Dr. Oliver's competence and current knowledge base are very obvious, yet she is open to reviewing information and is very collaborative with Owners. The staff at SFPC are also top-notch. All are kind, friendly, gentle, remember their clients and greet them by name. From Receptionist to RVT to Practice Management and other Veterinarians, I have been consistently impressed (and would add that I am knowledgeable, current on literature, and am NOT an easy client to impress!). Thank you, St. Francis & Staff from the Vizsla "Herd" & Friends! Read Less

I love St Francis Pet Clinic! I took my little dog there a couple weeks ago and he had the best care, best follow up and the Dr was absolutely thorough, loving & kind. Answered all of my questions before I could even ask. Love them and will be back! Read Less

This is my first experience as a dog owner and St. Francis has been helpful every step of the way. They quote before any treatment so I know what I am getting myself into and are happy to help if I stop in unexpected with a quick question. My dog now knows where they are so if we are walking up to the clinic he practically pulls me in-- clearly he has a positive experience and is happy to return! Read Less

Only wonderful things to say about the service, staff and doctors at St Francis Pet Clinic in Santa Barbara! Dr Morgan is amazing! He did surgery to remove 30 stones from my pug. He communicates clearly and handles my dog with care. Dr Oliver is also top notch! She gave me options for generic meds and gave my dog the best care. I want the staff and docs to know how much I have appreciated their professional and kind treatment of my dog over the years. It means a lot when you say you'll call with information and you do it promptly, you squeeze us in on a busy day when my dog is sick and you each treat my pet with gentle care. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Read Less

We became clients of St. Francis Pet Clinic last week and could not be happier! The facilities are clean and well-kept, the staff is courteous and friendly, and the doctors are responsive and warm. Darla is one happy poodle now that we have found home! Thank you so much, St. Francis! We already love you! Read Less

When we moved here a person walking a dog told me she worked at a Vet clinic...but her friend worked at St Francis. She said that is the best, and that is where we should go. Dr Kelleye Harmon has been our vet and performed some surgeries, knowledgeably helped us manage our epileptic dog and even comforted and counseled us through a euthanasia. The entire staff truly cares about the pets and the owners. It is actually fun to go there. - Wayne DuPont Read Less

I am giving St. Francis one star because you have to in order to write a review. This is absolutely the worst Veterinarian, Dr. Morgan, with the worst techs. First of all, they charge too much. My dog had an ear infection that would not go away. We put the drops prescribed in her ears and it didn't help. We took her back and he looked in her ears again and could see they were bright red and he still just told us to put the drops in every day. At this point the dog was scared because her ears hurt so bad and would hide in her crate from us when we tried to put them in. We asked if we brought her everyday if the techs or dr. Morgan could do it. They laughed and said no as our dog yelped and cried in the room. They labeled her vicious because she was so scared that she tried to nip one of them. Had they not let her ears get so out of control, none of this would have ever happened. We took her to another vet finally who knew what they were doing and they packed her ears with medicine and after about a month she is finally okay but now permanently traumatized to go to any vet. Dr. Morgan does not care about the well being of the animals. Read Less

I stopped using St Francis Pet Clinic years ago due to their lack of response to me repeatedly inquiring about charging an exorbitant fee to clip the front nails of my dog during a wellness visit. If you don't mind being overcharged and then ignored when you ask about such charges, go ahead and use them. I have taken my  pets to Adobe pet care on State St. and have no reason to make such a complaint. Read Less

St. Francis Pet Clinic truly deserves all the praise in the world. I honestly feel like everyone there cares about each and every animal that walks through their doors. Dr. Oliver is very knowledgeable and is extremely accommodating. My dog definitely had a great first visit there. Their puppy package (for shots, deworming, physical exam) is affordable for a college student like myself. I'd definitely recommend this pet clinic to anyone who has a furry best friend. Read Less

All the people that work here, they are family to us and we love everyone.  They have been nothing but kind, caring and have let me cry and even cried with me.  Dr. Morgan sent us a beautiful hand written card after we had to say goodbye to one of our cats.  Six months later we had to say goodbye to the other one.  Dr. Harmon is amazing and I trust her opinion completely, and it is so obvious how much she loves animals.  Missy and Melanie, and the other girls there are always so welcoming and caring.  We just love everyone and SO thankful they are the ones taking care of our fur babies. Read Less

Coming from another highly-regarded Veterinary practice in Santa Barbara which had undergone substantial enlargement and a subsequent and alarming decline in quality of care, I was referred to St. Francis by several trusted sources. Arriving there was like a breath of fresh air. THEY CARED. They remembered my name, and the names of all of my animals (even my Rescues and Fosters!). Adrienne Oliver, D.V.M. is a top-notch Veterinarian, expert, professional and oh so kind. Rick Morgan, D.V.M. performed a complex surgical procedure on one of our Rescue Dogs under time constraints, doing an outstanding, safe and cosmetically appealing job with a perfect outcome and no sequelae. Persnickety and possibly over-informed as my family is (!) Dr. Oliver has been more than willing to review professional literature with us and patiently answer our myriad of questions. Staff Melanie, Susie, Kaylor, Michelle (and everyone we've met) have all been just wonderful and also expert in their respective fields. We can't recommend them highly enough. With Gratitude, Mimi and Team Vizsla! Read Less

I've had to take my dog to the vet a number of times since moving to SB and every time the staff at St. Francis has been so kind, helpful, and reassuring. Dr. Harmon has always taken her time to answer all my questions and concerns. Read Less

I followed Dr. Adrienne Oliver to this clinic from White's, which felt too busy to me.  At St. Francis, several of the techs know my dogs personally and are always delighted to see us.  They promptly fill out the Therapy Dog Certification form annually for my Daisy Mae too, who volunteers at Cottage Hospital.  I have two pitties and my 6 year old boy recently started limping.  Within minutes, Dr. Oliver (correctly!) assessed that he had torn his cruxiate ligament.  After x rays confirmed that her diagnosis was correct & I considered surgery, he followed that up by tearing his meniscus about a week later.  Two weeks ago he had TPLO surgery at Advanced Veterinary Specialists, whom I selected after Dr. Oliver recommended their surgeon.  Dr. Oliver is the best!  (Just ask Daisy Mae & TyTy)I met Dr. Oliver years ago because my mom has an 11 year old male Siamese cat who was the runt of his litter and has had myriad health issues.  HIs biggest is allergies so bad that his eyes scab over and he loses the fur around them.  Dr. Oliver took the time (months) it took to figure out his issues.  Turns out he's allergic to grass, pollen and (drum roll please).... cats! Read Less

We followed Dr. Oliver from White's to St. Francis because of the history she has had with our papillon and the great care she gives him. Both clinics are excellent, but we didn't want to give up our relationship with Dr. Oliver, who is so knowledgeable and caring. Read Less

Our 16 year old kitty, Misty and I met Dr. Lawrence in October 2013. Our former vet had died and we needed to find someone quickly. We are so glad that we found St. Francis Pet Clinic upon the recommendation of a friend, and we immediately knew Misty was in a truly caring environment. In the few months Misty was treated she was capably and exceptionally cared for by the wonderful staff at St. Francis. Misty's gentle passing, though sad, is a tribute to St. Francis' kind and compassionate service to our community's "4-legged friends". Gratefully, Martha KayRead Less

Fantastic experience with Cooper's dental and extraction work. Prior to procedure, great communication regarding estimate from front office and great communication on what to expect during and post surgery from Dr. Oliver. I was concerned about how it would all go and was on pins and needles the day of procedure. The spot-on contact from the office and Dr. Oliver the day of and during the procedure was great. Cooper had two cracked molars extracted and was up and running the next morning. Follow up calls post surgery from the office were a nice touch and appreciated. Oh, if only we humans could recover from health/dental incidents, and without any complaints, as quickly and quietly as our canine luvs! Office is efficient and cooperative. Dr. Oliver is wonderful, as always! Thanks to Dr. Oliver and St. Francis staff for everything! Cooper concurs! Read Less

I love this vet, they're so friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, compassionate, and really care about the health and well-being of your pets. When my cat was sick, Dr. Harmon called every night to check in on us. I've never had a vet before who seemed so genuinely concerned with the health and well-being of both pet and owner! I highly suggest St. Francis Pet Clinic! Read Less

I have had nothing but great experiences with everyone at St. Francis! I have had my chance to see Dr. Harmon, Dr. Morgan, and Dr. Lawrence and I can honestly say they all CARE about my animals, they even called me the next day to check on my pets! I have to admit, I am one of those dog owners who has to ask a million questions...I am kind of neurotic when it comes to my pets. The technicians and doctors are always more than willing to answer all of them, and seem more than happy to! A few months ago, I had to bring my dog, Addie, in last minute with a laceration to the paw. They were able to rush her back and get it all stitched up, keeping me updated the whole way through making my stressful situation worlds better.  I will never take my pets anywhere else! Read Less

My cat was declawed 9 years ago before I adopted her. She has always had a chronic irritation with her one of her paws. But, one morning I woke up to find an extremely bloody/highly infected paw which is not a normal situation. It looked like a tiny hand grenade went off in her paw. I took her to the emergency vet and they let me know that I would need to find a vet for the possibility of surgery. I am new to Santa Barbara so they gave me a list of suggestions and one was St Francis. When I first arrived the Vet met me and immediately took my cat to the back room to take off her bandage that the Animal Hospital supplied. They brought her back with a new bandage so I was not able to see the progress or lack of that was happening with the infected paw. They advised me to come back in a week to check out the infection and get another bandage change. When I brought her back the second time they told me she would need surgery and to bring her back a THIRD time to get the bandage changed AGAIN and talk specifics of the surgery. I didn't understand why we couldn't talk specifics there and now after the second bandage change since the vet told me it was needed.  Especially given the fact that my cat was in pain and coming back every week in hopes that it didn't  get even more infected seemed like a high-risk situation. At the second bandage change they told they could perform the surgery, but I would have to wait and ENTIRE MONTH due to the fact that they were extremely busy with a teeth cleaning promotion. They then proceeded to tell me that I would need to come in every week until the surgery to get her bandage changed. I challenged the vet/office staff on this and talked about priority here and rearranging schedules to meet the needs of my cat that was in pain. They wouldn't budge. From there I decided this was not the place for me as they were not proactive and aggressive enough for the treatment of my cat. I simply was not a priority to them. The next day I went to a different place/vet in SB. The vet there took one look at her paw and told me she needed surgery there and now! The vet at the clinic was shocked to hear that St Francis was pushing this surgery a month out because it was infected and she was in serious pain. 10 days later St Francis called me to see if my cat was coming in in 20 days for her BLOOD WORK! Not even the actual surgery!!!! My mind was blow by this call. Shows that they have no idea what is going on with their clients and that there is a lack of communication occurring in that office. Net, if they are busy and have a teeth-cleaning promo going on - RUN FOR THE HILLS.It really felt like they were in the business of making quick money (ie: teeth promo) and not helping animals that are in need. They kept trying to put me off and wanted me to come in every week to drop $50 for bandage change + antibiotics. I wanted a quick solution for my cat that was in pain. She was suffering. This is not a solution oriented place. They also did a very poor job on discussing the specifics of the issue at hand. I would never go back to this place.My cat is fully recovered from the surgery and back to her usual self. It is crazy to think that she would still be in pain/disoriented and this wouldn't have been resolved until May or June. Read Less