Linda Mar Veterinary Hospital

Neil E. 

on Yelp

12 years ago

I just returned from another frustrating visit to LMVH. I showed up on time, but as usual had to wait. The staff regards this as normal and offers no apology for the delay even after I pointedly said, 'backed up today?' I was in for a special diagnostic procedure and the receptionist said they were setting up the room. Didn't they know I was coming? Couldn't they have had the room set up and ready for the time of my appointment? I made the same comment about being backed up once I got into the exam room with the vet. T... read more

Wolf L. 

on Yelp

12 years ago

The only reason that i gave them 1 star is because there are no negative stars. i have been bringing my Lab here for the last 12 years. It seems that every time I bring him here they want to sell me something. Sometimes I bought, sometimes I didn't. Well now my dog is 12 and is having problems..all of a sudden he can't walk, he's bloated and won't eat. I think the end is near. I fear the worst. I am pretty sure that he needs to be put asleep. :( but want to talk to a doctor. I can't carry him....he weighs 130 lbs. an... read more

Victor K. 

on Yelp

12 years ago

On 3/4/2013, my wife had taken our boxer Star to see the vet because she wasn't acting right. They did blood work, looked her over, and said nothing is wrong with her. They charged my wife 141.00 and sent her home, and by Monday Star had gooten worse. I took her back to see them on Monday and they were nice enough to waive the recheck fee. During the visit, the owner, looked her over and said she had neck and back problems. I asked him if he wanted to do x-rays, and he said he would have to sedate her to do it. She wasn't e... read more

Sheryl M. 

on Yelp

13 years ago

I have been coming to this vet since 2006. Today's experience has soured me for good. I asked for an estimate for my dog's teeth cleaning. Over the phone I was told around $300-$500, but the best amd more accurate estimate would be if they could see his teeth. In hindsight, then would have been a good time to ask if there was a fee associated with getting such an estimate, but I did not think to do so because other vets charged me nothing for an estimate on the same procedure. Upon check in, I indicated I was there for a tee... read more

Mike C. 

on Yelp

13 years ago

My pup at a mouse, a mouse that was likely poisoned by neighbors (it came into the yard and died - dog didn't kill it). This vet is around the corner from us and open till 8pm. I called them at 7:15pm and explained the situation, but they were entirely unwilling to help us, stating they were too busy and i'd have to find another solution. I even begged/pleaded; noting we are neighbors and that my partner had a dog who died from eating a poisoned mouse in the past. No go - you'll have to make other arrangements. To turn you... read more

Marsha S. 

on Yelp

13 years ago

I have been a customer for about 20 years and was just forced to seek care for my pet elsewhere. I have always paid my bill at the end of each visit but am currently undergoing financial difficulty. My pet needs daily vital medication and LMV refused to prescribe the refill without me incurring approximately $300 in exam & lab fees. They are under new ownership and unwilling to accept payment plans or to negotiate a compromise. Part of my financial hardship is because I just spend thousands of dollars at LMV earlier in t... read more

Samantha W. 

on Yelp

13 years ago

My dog was showing abnormal behavior of panting, pacing, painful whimpering, and being unable to sit comfortably for a few days before we took him to Linda Mar Vet. My uncle usually takes his dogs here for checkups, so naturally we figured it would be best to bring our dog to this vet. We have a little pomeranian and he recently turned 12 this year. He gets a lot of anxiety when going to the vet, especially since he was traumatized the last time he came, so he was extremely uncomfortable on top of the whimpering he was alr... read more

L K. 

on Yelp

14 years ago

I had been using this clinic for several years for the care of multiple pets. For a positive, they have such long business hours and are open 7 days a week. I have usually been able to get quick appointments for urgent care (at an additional cost, FYI). However.......their cost is VERY high compared to other clinics in the area, and they are not particularly good at working with the client to explore less costly options. They want to run a full battery of tests at every case and even a simple problem can run up a very hi... read more

J R. 

on Yelp

14 years ago

I have used this clinic for 25 years and have watched it go from an outstanding facility to an average, upselling, too busy to care veterinary hospital. If you are lucky, you will get a vet that is willing to share alternative, less costly approaches, but rarely. I am switching vets.