5 star rating for Santa Cruz Vet Hospital as they were able to get us in with a same day "walk in appt". We were on vacation out of state and our 12 year old black lab got sick from drinking brackish ocean / lake water. He was not eating for several days, not drinking much and totally not himself. He also had an arthritis flare up in his old bones from running and running on the beach. Alex Rahm, DVM was wonderful with us worried humans and so kind and gentle to our sick old dog. Alex got on the floor with Cooper our dog and started talking to Cooper like they were old friends. He did the full exam while sitting on the floor petting and calming Cooper. This... read full review
August 2024
I took my 2 year old kitty in for her years shots and the entire staff was so warm and welcoming. She was shy and scared at first and the vet came in and sat on the floor and she warmed up to him and was in his arms in no time. I appreciate the love and care they show to our furry family members.
May 2024
Our dog is extremely stressed at vet appointments, which makes me a nervous wreck too. The whole staff and Dr Cupka could not have been kinder and patient with us. Other clinics have been quick to wrestle my pup down, but this vet found solutions that made the experience a little less traumatic for him -- for that I'm really grateful.
5 star rating for Santa Cruz Vet Hospital as they were able to get us in with a same day "walk in appt". We were on vacation out of state and our 12 year old black lab got sick from drinking brackish ocean / lake water. He was not eating for several days, not drinking much and totally not himself. He also had an arthritis flare up in his old bones from running and running on the beach. Alex Rahm, DVM was wonderful with us worried humans and so kind and gentle to our sick old dog. Alex got on the floor with Cooper our dog and started talking to Cooper like they were old friends. He did the full exam while sitting on the floor petting and calming Cooper. This... read full review
I took my 2 year old kitty in for her years shots and the entire staff was so warm and welcoming. She was shy and scared at first and the vet came in and sat on the floor and she warmed up to him and was in his arms in no time. I appreciate the love and care they show to our furry family members.
Our dog is extremely stressed at vet appointments, which makes me a nervous wreck too. The whole staff and Dr Cupka could not have been kinder and patient with us. Other clinics have been quick to wrestle my pup down, but this vet found solutions that made the experience a little less traumatic for him -- for that I'm really grateful.