Certified by Pacific and Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists • Mar 01, 2026
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Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists is an emergency and specialist pet hospital that offers advanced medical services for pets in need - serving Santa Cruz, Capitola, Live Oak, Seabright, Rio Del Mar, Aptos, and beyond. From internal medicine and surgery to cancer treatment and critical care, our specialist vets serve the veterinary community as a partner in total patient care. Our board-certified specialists and emergency vets offer advanced diagnostic and treatment services including fiber-optic bronchoscopy and endoscopy, cystoscopy, laparoscopy, Doppler ultrasound, surgery, 24-hour ICU care and emergency services. If you have an emergency, we're open 24/7 all 365 days a year.
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Certified by Pacific and Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists • Mar 01, 2026
Certified by Pacific and Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists • Mar 01, 2026
Reviews
4.3
643 reviews
5 stars
488
4 stars
46
3 stars
13
2 stars
16
1 star
80
What are people saying?
AI-generated from recent customer reviews
Compassionate Care
Many customers praised the staff for their kindness, empathy, and professionalism during difficult times.
Long Wait Times
Several reviews mentioned long wait times, often due to high patient volume and limited staff.
Communication Issues
Some customers reported poor communication from the front desk and staff regarding treatment updates and costs.
High Costs
Multiple reviews expressed concerns about the high costs of services and unexpected charges.
Emergency Response
Despite the challenges, many customers felt their pets received prompt and effective emergency care.
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Elena Ruiz-thomas
Feb 11, 2026
1.0
The customer service here is horrible. Instead of management accepting responsibility, their stance is go somewhere else! Because I let them know I was going to file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau they decided to refuse service to my pet. This is not a reflection on the quality of the Dr. this is an administrative issue. I have had a previous relationship with this clinic years ago and they had the same types of issues. There has been no improvement. I had to wait almost 6 weeks for my appointment and now have to find a new doctor. Pushing medical treatment further back!
PM
Pat Martin
Feb 6, 2026
4.0
2 hr long wait for consult negates the good work being done. the interminable wait is so hard on anxious pet owners. staff was cordial.
HS
Holly Sweger
Feb 6, 2026
5.0
The entire staff at Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary have been very kind while we navigate my fur baby’s inoperable aggressive adrenal cancer. The past few days (post ultrasound and diagnosis) have been devastating and the staff has been very helpful, kind and empathetic.
DL
Dee Lopez
Feb 2, 2026
1.0
Our pup got a foxtail in the nose and was sneezing blood. Go here at 4pm. We were asked to wain in the car (2/12 hours) then finally brought to exam and told we were 3rd inline. They took a $900 estimate and as of 11:00 pm we are STILL in the exam room. Not 1 person talked to us, explaining emergencies, nothing. No checking on us, nothing. Never again then the Doctor left for the night saying nothing so we got all but our $185 office exam paid, got our money back and brought him home
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Rachel Tanner
Jan 13, 2026
5.0
I work for a local veterinary specialist and am so grateful to have such an amazing team of emergency professionals so close by. We strongly value our relationship with PSCVH for the mutual care of patients but also I trust them completely with my own pet care and know that they will provide the very best. Thanks for all you do!
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