About Santaluz Animal Care
Santaluz Animal Care is a top-rated veterinary practice, dedicated to providing a comfortable and happy experience for both pets and their owners. As an AAHA Accredited and Fear Free Certified practice, they prioritize personalized care and focus on making every visit positive. The team is knowledgeable, friendly, and loving, creating a calm atmosphere that puts pets at ease. From the moment you step in, you'll notice the difference, with a clean and welcoming environment designed to reduce stress. The staff takes the time to discuss treatment plans and explanations, making owners feel informed and involved. They are compassionate, skillful, and generous, going above and beyond. They saved a dog's life, performing full blood work, a complete dental extraction, all necessary medications, a prescription diet change, X-rays, ear cleaning, nail trimming, and anal gland expression within budget. They are flexible and kind, taking pets in immediately and reassuring owners about anesthesia. They are empathetic, kind, and accommodating, treating everyone with care and respect. The entire staff shows an incredible level of dedication and compassion. They are the place to go if you need a vet that truly cares and will go the extra mile. They were 30 min late for one appointment, but the veterinarian was kind, attentive, and took her time, paying full attention and giving sound advice. They also sent a detailed questionnaire to understand pet preferences and were gentle during exams, using a pheromone to keep pets calm. With a focus on comfort and happiness, Santaluz Animal Care sets a new standard in veterinary care, making them the perfect partner for your pet's health journey.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Santaluz Animal Care and Dr. Laura Johnson! They saved my dog Hei-Hei’s life, and I will forever be grateful for their compassion, skill, and generosity. Our 7 lb. Chihuahua had been wasting away, dropping to 5.5 lbs. due to a severe dental infection. His white blood cell count was elevated, he was in pain, and they also discovered early-stage renal failure. We were terrified, but Santaluz Animal Care went above and beyond. We explained that we could only afford $1,000, and they stayed within budget without cutting corners. They did full blood work, a complete dental extraction, all necessary medications, a prescription diet change, X-rays to ensure no roots were left, ear cleaning, nail trimming, and anal gland expression—all at no extra charge. We were nervous about anesthesia, but Dr. Johnson reassured us that Hei-Hei would do wonderfully and even confirmed his heart was as strong as a younger dog’s. What truly amazed us was their flexibility and kindness. On Tuesday, 02/11/25, they took him in immediately—even though they don’t typically accept same-day emergencies. They also don’t do extractions on Wednesdays, meaning we might have had to wait until Thursday, 02/13/25—a delay he may not have survived. Dr. Johnson was empathetic, kind, and accommodating. My husband had to handle everything alone, and they treated him with so much care and respect. From start to finish, the entire staff showed an incredible level of dedication and compassion. If you need a vet that truly cares and will go the extra mile for your pet, Santaluz Animal Care is the place to go. They didn’t just save our dog’s life—they gave us more precious years with him. We are beyond thankful! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend!
Best privately owned companion animal veterinary hospital in all of San Diego County!
Such a warm caring environment! Professional, thorough, and also true animal lovers. The fear free clinic puts you and your furry friends at ease and makes the whole process a great experience1