VCA California Veterinary Specialists-Carlsbad

Reviews

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  Alp YILDIRIM

  Jun 24, 2026
  1.0
  Our kitty will lose an eye because of misguidance. Stay away from this clinic. We brought our cat to their ER for an eye issue, paid a $330 fee after a long wait, and were pressured into random, expensive tests. Despite us being at the ER, the doctor dismissed the issue as a non-emergency. A week later, we sent them photos of her worsening eye, and they still failed to communicate any urgency, merely telling us to come back in. Today, our primary care vet confirmed our cat will lose her eye due to their misdiagnosis and delay. If they didn't know what they were doing, they should have been honest so we could have seen a specialist immediately. Do not risk your pet's health here
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  Jasmine P

  Jun 16, 2026
  3.0
  We came here late night around 1-2am and had to wait for so long (2 hours) to just get some medication. Wish they could be more efficient especially when we were the only patients.
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  HDS

  Jun 6, 2026
  5.0
  I drove to San Diego after my dog Bentley had cancer surgery in Canada. Unfortunately, I then received poor biopsy results and therefore radiation treatment was recommended. I'm super grateful that I was referred to Dr. Proulx and Dr. Ogilvie. They were very skilled and compassionate. Also, all of the staff without exception were professional and kind, including Rebecca and Skye. Bentley was always happy when arriving and leaving the hospital. He received 17 radiation treatments. We then returned to Canada and started chemotherapy. Bentley is doing well and we are “both” looking forward to returning to San Diego next winter. We also plan to visit the hospital and say hello!
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  E. Wynn

  May 13, 2026
  5.0
  Our Aussie Shepherd furbaby has been to this ER a few times within the past week. We found out she had an enlarged spleen due to tumor growth. Dr. Korten explained her findings very kindly with compassion. My family decided it was best to euthanize our 13yo furbaby. Brought her in and was immediately given a private room with unlimited time alone. Dr. Korten explained the whole process and assisted our girl to pass on. As she was helping our girl pass on, she talked to our furbaby woth love and dignity and right then and there I instantly felt that the Dr. was a true animal lover because of the care and compassion she showed our furbaby. Thank you Dr. Korten and VCA staff of Carlsbad for helping Chloe cross the rainbow bridge to be with her 2 sisters. All 3 of them are finally reunited and can run endlessly ❤️
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  Alyssa Richmond

  May 4, 2026
  5.0
  Amazing staff and doctors! They made my terrifying experience with my dog much better. Always answering by the second ring, knowing exactly what updates were available for my dog and keeping me in the loop while he was hospitalized. I can’t thank them enough! Gus was in great hands 💕

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