VCA Animal Medical Center of Southern California

Reviews

• SM

  Salem Martinez

  Apr 1, 2026
  1.0
  I truly am not one to write a bad online review but my experience here the last two weeks has been nothing short of atrocious. I brought my dog in for what appeared to be a bad bout of diarrhea. They gave him a full blood panel and tested for pancreatitis and when they found nothing, gave him fluids and some new food and probiotic. When he didn’t seem to be acting more normal and developed a limp, started to pee more often and in larger quantities, I took him back. This is where things take a turn that I find to be absolutely unacceptable. After preforming an exam and doing an xray, the vet once again said that nothing was wrong, and brushed off my concerns by saying that he’s “just getting older”. After the xray the vet didn’t even come back in to explain what next steps would look like or to see if I had any questions—I had to request her to come back in when I realized I was just getting handed the bill. When she came back in she was incredibly dismissive of my questions and seemed annoyed to be talking to me at all. When she said she didn’t see anything on the xray I asked what the other potential causes could be she simply shrugged her shoulders and said, “I don’t know”, before rushing out. No true explanation, no timeline of when to come back or be concerned, or what potential next steps would be if his symptoms didn’t get better. It essentially felt like she thought I was being dramatic for bringing him in at all. Flash forward 3 days and my dog started having accidents in the house and his lower region became incredibly swollen. Thankfully I followed my instincts and went to a different vet, who immediately suggested we test for a UTI. They were kind, thoughtful, took the time to explain everything that was happening, and laid out potential causes, treatments, and didn’t make me feel like I was bothering them by taking my dog in to see them. I actually can’t get over the moment the vet shrugged her shoulders and told me she had no idea what could be wrong with him and seemed to have no interest in finding out all the while seemingly blaming me and the fact that my dog is a bit nervous. All the while my dog has been in excruciating pain for the last two weeks with something that could have been easily diagnosed with a urine analysis, which, by the way, would have saved me well over $1,000 is diagnostic testing that was not relevant to his symptoms. Really disappointing, and really scary to think what might have happened to my dog had I not gone somewhere else for a second opinion. I truly wish there was a way for me to get my money back because I cannot think of a worse experience for my dog and I. The front desk staff were always friendly and Dr. Youngblood is really awesome, but this experience with a different vet will ensure I never return here again.
• JL

  Josh Langer

  Jan 27, 2026
  5.0
  My golden retriever ate a plastic bag and ultimately needed emergency surgery for a blockage. The staff at VCA was amazing, communicative, thoughtful, and clearly loved and cared for all of the animals, especially the inpatients. The primary vet called twice per day to provide updates, and with 10am-10pm visiting hours we got to spend a lot of time with him as an in-patient. While I was visiting with my dog, so many of the vet techs came up to say hello to him and knew the exact progress he needed to make for next steps. We are so thankful to the staff at VCA and grateful that our dog is back home with us.
• AR

  Alyssa Rydell

  Nov 14, 2025
  5.0
  I cannot say better things about my experiences here with Dr. Youngblood. She has taken care of my elderly chihuahua for the last couple of years and has completely saved her on multiple accounts. Not only does Dr. Youngblood help guide your decisions using her medical expertise, but you can tell she truly cares. The rest of the staff here has always been very kind and caring toward my dog, too. I cannot thank Dr. Youngblood enough for everything she has done for us. I fully trust and appreciate her (and her staff) so much!
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  Gloria Hernandez

  Oct 31, 2025
  5.0
  The doctor are very polite and excellent persons and everyone nurses and ladies in front desk are excellent personal very good service and the doctors very good thanks God!

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