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East Lake Animal Clinic

3.6

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740 E Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tue8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wed8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thu8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fri8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sat8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sun8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
3.6454 reviews
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Elena P. 
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7 months ago

We took our dog of 16 years and made an appt to have her euthanized . This was not an easy decision for my family but as each day was worse than the last, it was time. However Chloe Eaton decided to prolong her life by two extra days and gave my family hope when there was none. She diagnosed our dog with "vertigo" and said she would get better on a couple of days. My dog was blind, deaf, had multiple strokes and was fading fast, how could she say it was curable? We brought our dog to East Lake Animal Clinic so she could kno... read more

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Ben I. 
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7 months ago

Prepare to be ripped off. They added line items on our bill that had nothing to due with the surgery, never even mentioned them and expected me to read through every line of the bill. During surgery I got a call that my dog had severe ear infections even though he was just checked out by them a week ago and he shows no signs of having any problem with his ears. When I asked why he didn't have an ear infection last week when I brought him in the Dr said he jumped around too much. Imagine that a hyper dog... Staff is young... read more

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Cindy F. 
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a year ago

First I would give this vet a zero, but I can't., so one it is. I just took our lil dog in for an exam, no care and detail was taken. But an attitude was given. We educated ourselves before we decided to give them another try after receiving attitude many years ago. What a mistake waste of time and money. The young vet didn't like the questions I asked,. Our dog has a tumor, they recommend X-rays (almost $500), no bloodwork to actually see if her organs were ok to go under, then brought me a separate estimate for over $2000,... read more

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michele G. 
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a year ago

Unfortunately this veterinary clinic was purchased by private equity. The vets are super young and very pretentious in their attitude. It's hard to know if they are giving good advice versus "upselling" their expensive services. Sadly so many human and now animal medical providers are moving to the private equity market which is bad for the patients involved. 

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Steve D. 
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a year ago

We've been taking our dog to East lake for many years. That ends today. The dog is 16 and unfortunately today was her time. We called the office and they said we could bring her in anytime, no appointment necessary. Family members drove from Salinas and Santa Cruz. When we arrived we were told we needed an appointment. Even though there was a vet available they were unable to help us and referred us to a vet in Santa Cruz. We all drove up to Santa Cruz Vet Hospital where they were very helpful and compassionate. Unbelievable... read more

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Xochi C. 
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a year ago

I brought my cat for a drop off and no one called me to pick her up, only for the consult and to give me an invoice. When I went to the clinic to pick up my cat after no call, I realized the vet was closed. Its Saturday morning, I am sitting in the parking lot of the vet trying to get my cat (who has never been alone her whole life) and the vet is closed until Monday. No one answers. This is so painful to me. I do not wish this upon anyone. I used to go to this place for years. I can't believe their service has gone down so ... read more

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Gretchen W. 
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a year ago

They just let my dog die. They wouldn't even come outside to see him. They just kept me on hold forever and eventually told me to take him to emergency in soquel. I told them he wouldn't make it to soquel, he's dying. They refused. He didn't make it to soquel. I'm only voting one star because it won't let me put any less. 

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Heather F. 
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a year ago

BEWARE of this clinic. If you love your pet DON'T take them here. Take them ANYWHERE but here. They poisoned my beloved cat which led to his death. I made the mistake of trusting them. Please don't make the same mistake. I took him in for a toothache, asking them to check him and see if he needed antibiotics. Dr. O'Connor gave him antibiotics but also gave a pain killer that I later learned is NOT approved for cats with renal disease. It's called Zorbium. They were WELL AWARE that he had kidney disease and had been ... read more

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jim l. 
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2 years ago

Worst ever. DO NOT TRUST these rude people they will try and overcharge you and did i mention they are very RUDE 

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East Lake Animal Clinic has a 3.6 star rating with 454 reviews. 

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East Lake Animal Clinic is open now. It will close at 8:00 p.m.