About Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital
Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital is a full-service general practice vet located in Capitola, serving Santa Cruz and nearby areas. The hospital provides a wide array of medical services for cats and dogs, including preventive care and surgery. The experienced team of veterinarians is dedicated to high standards of care. Clients have shared heartfelt experiences about the kindness and professionalism of the staff. One reviewer highlighted their positive journey from a challenging situation with a sick puppy to ongoing annual exams, praising the compassionate care from the veterinarians. Another pet owner expressed gratitude for the supportive environment, especially during difficult times. The staff’s follow-ups and dedication to understanding each pet's needs were particularly appreciated. Alex Rahm, DVM was wonderful with worried humans and so kind and gentle to sick old dogs. Alex got on the floor with dogs and started talking to them like they were old friends. He did the full exam while sitting on the floor petting and calming them. This Vet Alex truly loves his job!! He explained his reasoning for the meds he chose and how to administer them. The doctors are very experienced and thorough and they explain clearly what they see and recommend. The staff is efficient and kind.
Absolutely wonderful. My cat broke her tooth a week or so ago, I was scheduled with a different vet that suddenly wasn’t able to help her. I called Santa Cruz Vet Hospital and they were able to get my cat in same day for an exam, and schedule an extraction procedure the following day. My cat was SO comfortable being in this office, the vet who saw her was amazing and gave my cat the space and patience to get comfortable before being picked up. The front office and back office techs are wonderful as well! I would 100% recommend this vet office to anybody and everybody. Thank you everyone at this office for being so helpful and kind :)
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This is easily the best vet I have ever brought my dog to. We stopped by on a road trip, and we were able to be seen super quickly. Very affordable, and the vet was incredible about helping us refill prescriptions on the road. Can't thank them enough.
Very long wait. Almost 3 hours. Comfy seats. Separate cat room so your poor kitty can wander around & yowl. Nice friendly staff. I would only recommend for an emergency as they are very expensive $$$. I brought my two kids & a very unhappy kitty with a twisted bleeding paw:( They gave us back a bandaged kitty with a cone of humiliation on his head. However, it was a nice cloth cone & much easier for my cat to wear than the old fashioned cones. He still kept bumping into things, but my kitty is happy & healthy.