Del Mar Pet Hospital

I absolutely LOVE Del Mar Pet Hospital! My dog is so excited to go every time he whines with excitement when we get down the street. My cat even falls asleep on the exam table when she's there. The staff and Drs are so friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and work with you on pricing. They are the most fair priced vet I've been to in SC county, and I've been to a lot. I'm talking $100 cheaper for a frequent shot I have to get my pup. I've been fleeced before coming here. The waiting room is inviting and clean. They even offer free teas and coffee while you wait! Ordering prescriptions is an absolute breeze and at super reasonable prices as well. I only had to wait 10 minutes for blood work to come back! I've never experienced that at a vet anywhere in this town before. You can get your results for basic panels while you're still there! They accept CARE credit and most pet insurance too. I'm very sad I only recently discovered them before I'm moving out of state. Do yourself a favor and start taking your pet to Del Mar Pet Hospital ASAP!

posted: 11/20/2023

This veterinary practice was recently sold, and the new owners have reverted to a practice of forcing annual visits in order to receive any other services. I cannot afford the extra $79.00 on top of the flea medication and nail trims. Times two for two dogs. I adopted from the shelter and I take good care of my dogs. I miss the old veterinarian. She got it. She took care of animals where they were, and didn’t reject services to an animal because they hadn’t had an ‘annual visit’. This new place is clearly a BUSINESS.

posted: 07/17/2024

My pup and I are new clients, having recently relocated here. Wonderful staff, friendly and fun, great care (so far just preventive), easy to get appointments. Very happy we found this little gem!

posted: 03/18/2023

Prior to my dog surgery we didn't have a concern with this vet clinic except they will not allow you to go into the inner office with your pet during the exam. My previous vets that was allowed. My concerns started after the post op office visit. There follow up care and communication was very poor. I had to eventually take out his stitches since his first post op they thought he had an infection. Two weeks later with no followup call I was treated rudely by the office staff when they stated he had an infection and they were going to put him on antibiotics which he didn't need because the stich wound area had heald. I asked to talk to the vet and they said she could not talk to me because she was busy with other office visits. If you have a surgical patient that was noted to have a staff infection it seems to me the vet could step out for 5 mins and discuss her findings. I think its malpractice to issue antibiotics without discussing the current condition of the animal they performed surgery on. Instead, they preferred to schedule another office visit and charge me for a consultation visit which is unusual, since it should have been included in the post op office visit that I had to pay for which is typically covered by the surgery expense. ( My understanding and experience from using other vet services and my own surgery my doctor didn't charge me because they say its part of the surgical expenses). Sadly, this is my first negative post for vets services and I have had animals for 30 plus years.

posted: 06/25/2024

The Vets and technicians at Del Mar Hospital are wonderful, unfortunately the office manager and group that recently purchased the practice have destroyed my relationship with them. I travel with my cat frequently and this requires a health pet certification. I recently went in with my cat to get a updated health certificate and they wanted to charge me 400.00. I paid 125.00 in Nov 2023 for the same certificate. When I asked about the cost increase I was told that issuing the certificate was a lot of work. I reminded them this was a recertificate and after much discussion they reduce the cost to 225.00, which is still a 80% increase for a signature on a piece of paper. I should add this is on top of the cost of the consultation. Unfortunately I have lost my trust in the entire practice. Make sure you get quotes for the services they provide before your appointment.

posted: 04/15/2024