VCA Hillcrest Animal Hospital

Reviews

• DD

  Darvin

  Dec 5, 2025
  1.0
  Avoid this location, front desk staff seems to hate thier job. The El Cajon Location is better in regards to Customer Service. This location is lacking Customer service, you walk in and the front desk don't even acknowledge you lol. The staff here should be transferred to El Cajon to learn Customer Service.
• KR

  Katherine Robertson

  Oct 8, 2025
  5.0
  Always impressed with the care Dr. Garcia and his team provide. My furbabies have had everything from regular check-ups to surgery to a rare diagnosis and Dr. Garcia’s knowledge, skill, fantastic communication and great team have made our experiences at VCA Hillcrest impressive time and time again.
• TG

  Tara Galligan

  Apr 10, 2018
  5.0
  We like our Doc! Always great serve us!
• AC

  Anna Cady

  Dec 30, 2013
  5.0
  I have been a taking my pets to VCA for over 10 years. I first started going to VCA when I lived in Arizona and the vet there was amazing. When I moved out to San Diego I decided to stick with VCA - and I have never been happier. The vet techs and front office always try to do their best - I can't tell you how many times they have been booked solid for the day but have managed to squeeze me in due to some emergency with a pet. Dr K is the kindest man and extra gentle with all my animals. He clearly explains procedures and even tries to work out the best price. No vet is cheap - animals cost money, but it seems like they do their best to put together an affordable package if I am looking at something major. Dr. Olsen is fantastic too. Both doctors are available to call and will call me back when I need them too. I have had healthy pets and sick pets and they all receive the best care at VCA. One of my dogs - a large mastiff mix - had major health issues from the start. He was a rescue that lived to be about 13 years old. He had OCD, several surgeries for cancer, and eventually was put down due to quality of life. VCA has been consistent provider for him throughout his life. VCA was so thoughtful during the difficult times - even sending me a card in the mail with all their names wishing my family well. I also have 2 cats - both seem to get into trouble often. Both have had to have surgeries for various wounds. My other dog - a rescued pitbull mix - is treated so well at VCA. She has had several issues even as a 5 year old - including a slip disc in her neck. Through every surgery, appointment, blood test, stitch removal, and x-ray the people at VCA have been kind and consistent in their manners and care. The doctors here are wonderful and deeply care for the well being of animals. They have all gone above and beyond in service and for all my pets I thank them. I will continue to take my animals here for another 10 years.

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