Carmel Valley Veterinary Hospital 13738 Center Street, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

"Office is well run. Everyone is competent. The first priority is care for the pet. I feel the first suggestions for care are the Cadillac solution. I prefer to start with a phased approach. The vet is willing to do this if asked. Once we were working together on a plan all was fine. In terms of recommending the facility to others it has to be with the recognition that the pet owner should discuss the level of care and not just to the initial suggestion. Costs are high for all care and medicines."

"Carmel Valley Veterinary Hospital takes outstanding care of our small geriatric poodle. Dr Bellingham, is especially good at letting us know our options for caring for our pet, and helping us choose the best options. The boarding staff is also great. We board our dog often, and they take excellent care of our dog."

"I would give the Carmel Valley Veterinary Hospital "10" Stars if I could! I LOVE Dr. Bellingham, Dr. Taff and Dr. Boczar! Diane at the reception desk has been with them for many years and is wonderful too! All three doctors have given my Mini Labradoodles "Lucy & Desi" outstanding care during annual exams and a few emergencies. They have been caring for our dogs for over 30 years going back to Dr. Petkus."

"Great & caring visits with Dr. Taff, for our 2 rescue Boxers. Friendly staff, excellent exams & care. We love Dr. Al Chan for years@ Animal Hospital of Salinas, but needed more local vet. Dr. Taff came highly recommended. We also scheduled vaccine with vet tech visit. Excellent care, convenient, really helpful front desk staff."

"One star is generous. On Friday, July 22, 2022, my husband and I brought our 2 year old German Shepard to the village park for some sun and play as we live on the peninsula. While playing ball, a tragic accident occurred; our dog choked on the ball. I called this facility immediately for help as they were so close, thinking they could help save our dog's life. The person who answered the phone was unsympathetic and did not offer any advice to save our beautiful pup. We were told coldly to go to Blue Pearl on Highway 68. Our pup died on the way there. It was a horrible death for him as well as traumatizing for our family. After two days of intense grief I began to research this issue so that another dog would not have to suffer such a brutal death. There are videos from accomplished veterinarians demonstrating a technique to dislodge a ball from your dog's throat. If only this clinic could have been knowledgeable to talk us through it or offered to help in anyway, maybe our outcome would be different and we would still have our precious pup."