How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%81+44.2Reliability 24%78+18.9Value 14%81+11.5Replies to reviews 7%46+3.3Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.77SCOREWest Coast Animal Hospital
San Diego, CA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #44Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 97 veterinarians · 4.8★ from 986 Google reviews
Report card
Percentile vs other veterinarians (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired West Coast Animal Hospital for 1 kinds of job.
West Coast Animal Hospital for large animals
Clear ✕All 50 Google reviews tagged “Large animals”
Great experience with our first apt for our new pup! Dr. Bower was so sweet with him and tech Keith was a wealth of knowledge! We are thankful to have found this spot:)
Very friendly and professional staff. I highly recommend going there for your pet’s needs.
We’ve spent a good amount of time here with all our animals and they are the best! Everyone is so nice! We love Dr. Bower and tech Keith 😍
We have been going to West Coast for 4 years now and they have been the best! I like that the facility is close to home and that every vet and tech we've seen, has done an awesone job with our "anxious" doggie. The front staff also does a great job communicating if I have questions, I love the texting capability! Thank you West Coast!
Very knowledgeable and compassionate towards animals and people.
The entire staff is friendly & attentive. Highly recommended!
After four years of coming to WCH, I can confidently say the care here is unmatched. The staff is super friendly, and the doctors are amazing. They genuinely listen, give helpful guidance, and love our fur babies like their own. Thank you so much, Dr. Hodgson and Keith!
I can’t say enough great things about West Coast Animal Hospital! Huge shoutout to Dr. Hodgson and Keith for making our experience such a positive one. Keith was incredibly friendly, personable, and welcoming from the start. He really made us feel right at home, which goes a long way when you’re bringing in your…
Great practice! Much better than Banfield! Keith and Dr. Tia are the best!!
Dr Bonita’s was very thorough and listened and we came up with a perfect treatment plan very appreciative and her Tech Hunter was also very awesome
Great experience with all of the doctors here. Most recently with dr. Pizarro and Keith for a routine ear infection for my pup. They are very kind and efficient and reasonable prices
The staff is very, very friendly
Great care from Dr Pizarro and Evelyn today, thank you so much for taking care of Charlie!
I highly recommend Westcoast Animal Hospital. Argos has been a patient since he was 8 weeks old. He is now 7 years old. Dr. Megan's team of vets are all wonderful. And Argos and I love the staff.
I had a wonderful experience at West Coast Animal Hospital. Everyone was very kind, welcoming, and professional from the moment we arrived. They took the time to listen to my concerns about my dog and thoroughly explained their recommendations and next steps. I really appreciated how attentive and caring the staff…
My English bulldog, Bob, loves coming here! Dr. Tia and Keith are truly so sweet and make Bob feel safe and taken care of. Everything about West Coast Animal Hospital is great!
We’ve been coming to this vet for over three years. Our main vet is Dr. Pizarro and we recently had Keith as our tech. I have never felt safer and more secure to bring my dog here. My dog has multiple issues and they always explain these, are clear about pricing, and my options. I never feel upsold, just informed.…
Dr Tia and Evelyn were great. Plenty of treats for a nervous pup. Thorough and thoughtful during wellness check. Doesn’t push unnecessary treatments/etc.
Had a wonderful first time visit with Dr. Hodgson & tech Keith. Brought my Aussie in for allergies, and had a great experience.
Keith, my vet tech & Dr. Tia were great! They did a thorough examination for my pers in processing, evaluated her medical records and were very kind and informative! I would recommend this place to a friend!
Dr Tia is the best, she is super sweet and our Tobey loves her. And also Keith is amazing, he knows our dogs and is super fun and gives the best advices
Friendly and very informative visit. Involved us in decision-making.
Dr bower and Keith were amazing and very understanding of my reactive dog. They let him take breaks and make him feel so comfortable and listened to all of my concerns. We will always choose west coast!
Another great visit for Wiley. Tia and Evelyn took such great care of him. Always love the care he receives there.
We have used West Coast Animal Hospital for a while now. They are always welcoming and professional. Tests, physicals, and analysis are always thorough. Recently we had Dr. Bower and the tech Chloe check on an itchy spot on our pups nose. The appointment took less than 30 minutes and they were able to determine a…
Theresa and Dr. Pizarro were excellent! West Coast has also been so accommodating and great with my dog! Great team!
Recently moved here looking for a new clinic to get established here and my experience was awesome! Our tech Jonelle and Dr. Coulson were super informative and made sure to answer any questions I had. All the staff were super friendly and my dog loved it here. 10/10
Dr. Benitez and Keith are amazing! Great experience! Always know that my dogs are in Good hands with them.
Hands down the best veterinary experience I have ever had. It’s refreshing to find a vet that listens to you and does what’s best for your pet without pushing extra stuff.
Keith was absolutely wonderful. Great with my pups, Trixie and Duke, and very personable with me. Great visit. Dr. Benitez, as always, is amazing. She is thorough on her examines and very informative. My pups are in great hands with her.
Dr Benitez and Keith took great care of my dogs for their annual visit, quick and efficient check-in process and appointment. Thanks!
Excellent service and very professional.
My little furry girl's ankle was very swollen. Dr. Sartor did a thorough observation, read her entire health notes since she was a puppy and discovered a chronic condition. Then she operated on her and fixed her ankle. We are at the 48-hour mark after surgery and she is looking happy and comfortable. Thank you, VCA…
I’m extremely disappointed with this office. My puppy has been experiencing recurring episodes about every 25 days, with unusual symptoms that last around 5 hours before resolving on their own. Each time this happens, I’ve called your office for guidance and to have her evaluated, but I’ve been told repeatedly that…
amazing service, attention and care. prices are very reasonable but overall the staff is very caring and friendly
We've been coming to WCAH since 2019 when we got our German Shepard mix at 6 months old. She came from a shelter and was very skittish, didn't like new people, and lashed out if someone she doesn't know tried to touch her. Even with training and passing obedience school, she has still been weary about strangers, but…
BEST VET EVER! I have been taking my 10 year old corgi here for the past 3 years. They're so professional, honest and TRULY care about the well being of your pet. The other morning, my dog need surgery ASAP due to a growth that bursted in his mouth. Benitez is our go to. We did a walk in and thankfully they took him…
Our rescue’d Mal, Zeus, is extremely fearful of strangers and hates being handled. I couldn’t believe it! We tried so many vets that just wanted to tranqu and treat making him lethargic for the rest of the day. The techs and staff are incredibly patient, gentle, and skilled, they handle his annual check-ups,…
Kind staff. Knowledgeable Drs. Modern facilities. Large comfortable waiting room. High tech exam rooms.
Staff is welcoming, easy to get appointments that fit my schedule. Doctor Tia and her team are always thorough and patient with my very anxious dog.
Our 2 adult dogs actually LOVE coming here! We're lucky to have found West Coast animal hospital. All the doctors we've had are super wise, conscientious about the dogs' welfare, so sympathetic.
We love WCAH. The staff there is extremely nice and they take great care of our fur babies. They go above and beyond to make sure our pets are well taken care of. My pups vet, Dr. Camacho and Dr. Young go out of their way to take extra good care of our baby and contact me to make sure that our girl is doing well…
Clean and pleasant staff.
Rating only, no written review.
Rating only, no written review.
Rating only, no written review.
Rating only, no written review.
Rating only, no written review.
Rating only, no written review.
Rating only, no written review.
Price
Not enough reviews with a price yet.
Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Large animals | 50 | — |
