Del Mar Veterinary Hospital

I recently had a medical issue I’ve been dealing with my pet. My primary vet wasn’t available to see her or answer questions this weekend which led me to talk to Del Mar Vetinary hospital (FNA all creatures) and I was amazed at the level of care. Like holy crap, I found a gold mind in my opinion. The vet immediately talked to me (this is next to never) and calmed me down about whether my pet was having a medical emergency. She seems incredibly compassionate and truly caring. I had follow up questions on a procedure my dog is going to need and even though I haven’t even seen them yet, they gave me. A ballpark on the procedure and kindly answered my follow up questions. And this makes them even more incredible, they have mobile specialists such as someone who can perform a rhinoscopy instead of making your pet go to three different departments at a specialty hospital which told me their rhinoscopy can cost up to $10k at the specialists. So, shoutout to Del Mar Vetinary hospital FNA all creatures. Just wow. Update: both my dogs have seen Dr. C here and I’m very impressed. Just night and day difference overall between the front desk and the vets here :). Very happy to have found this place!

My family was watching our beloved Charles while we were traveling. He came down with a sudden and serious case of pneumonia and was able to be seen the same day without hesitation. Dr. Norell performed a variety of tests and had our labradoodle back home and getting better within a few hours. Grateful for this practice and the wonderful care they provided.

We couldn’t be happier with the care Jack, our French Bulldog, received at this hospital from Dr. Chris Tsai and the entire team. Jack had cherry eye surgery and was also neutered, and everything went smoothly. His recovery was quick, and we truly appreciated how attentive and caring the doctor and staff were before, during, and after the entire process. The hospital is very clean, and everyone was kind and welcoming. We felt completely supported and highly recommend them.

The team at Del Mar Veterinary went above and beyond when it came to customer service. My anxious dog who does not love going to the vet had an injured paw. Knowing her fears, I elected to carry her in. During my stay, Alex went back to my car to get the dog bed and blanket to help with my pups anxiety. While we were waiting Dr. Christensen stayed with my pup while I went to grab something out of my car. And when we left, she even helped me carry everything back to the car. The care everyone gave to both my dog and me was remarkable. Definitely recommend trusting them to care for your pet as well.

Del Mar Veterinary is truly exceptional. From the moment you walk in, you feel the genuine care and compassion—from the front desk to every single provider and tech. Our boxer, Luca, has received nothing but outstanding care here. The entire team consistently goes above and beyond, treating him like their own and making sure we feel informed, supported, and at ease every step of the way. It’s rare to find a veterinary practice where everyone is so kind, attentive, and invested, but Del Mar Veterinary sets that standard. We are incredibly grateful to have a team we trust so completely with Luca’s health. Highly recommend to anyone looking for truly exceptional veterinary care.

We took our golden retriever who was having weak hind quarters suddenly in to this hospital for the first time. They had come highly recommended. The vet (Dr. C) did a thorough check and decided it was likely nothing major. The surprising thing was no x-rays or blood work just a careful physical exam. The price was reasonable. Our previous vet would have taken the dog straight to x-ray and done blood work without hesitation and we would have walked out with huge bill. Today, she is back to being herself so she (the vet) made the right call by not overreacting. We will switch vets now. Dr. Tsai was our vet years ago at VCA in Encinitas...he was not in yesterday...we are glad we found him and his clinic again!

Been taking our 2 beagles to them for 12 years. Totally trust them and love the reception our boys get when there! They are always friendly and helpful and make sure we know all our options regarding the care of our dogs. Highly recommend them!