Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic

Hands down the best pet clinic I have ever taken my pets to. Dr. Jeff is always so nice and compassionate when dealing with my dogs, and he really takes his time to address any concerns or questions I may have. The receptionists are also very welcoming and helpful. It’s refreshing to know my dogs are always in good hands here. I would highly recommend this pet clinic and the Rehs to anyone looking for a caring and quality experience for both you and your pets!

This is a wonderful clinic and Dr. Rey is phenomenal. I liked that this vet started off with something inexpensive so we could take it one step at a time. Thank you Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic for taking such good care of my baby boy!

Every time I take my beloved cats in to see Dr. Jeff, I know they are in good hands. I only wish I could find a dentist or a doctor for myself as good as the one I found for my cats.

Nothing to complain about so far.
Been here once for our cat when she developed an ingrown nail that curled into the pad of her foot and twice now for our new puppy.
They dealt well with our little kitty and were able to gently clip it and fix the problem. Simple and affordable.
Kirby’s visits have been pricier with her multiple rounds of vaccines, stool checks, and microchipping. It’s been $ 100+ for each visit. Pets are expensive, I get that (pet insurance, here we come!).
Dr. Reh is friendly and gets the job done without any unnecessary fuss, up selling, or false diagnoses.
We were tempted by the Banfield Wellness Plan but based on the negative reviews, I think we’ll be sticking with the Rehs when it comes to taking care of our furry babies.

After $ 1000’s of dollars in office visits and meds, we were told our fur baby would not be cured or even helped. After a visit to El Cajon Emergency Pet Hospital for an unrelated incident, she is back to her old self. Amazing, we are thrilled… but at the same time we feel like terrible pet owners for not getting a second opinion right away. Are the people at RSC nice? Absolutely, but the buck still comes first with them. We won’t be back. Oh, did I mention the El Cajon vet was a fraction of the price… we paid $ 100 for meds that NEVER worked, we paid $ 28 for meds that cleared her issue in ONE day.

Dr Jeff just helped us to say goodbye to our amazing 18 ½ year old cat. It was not easy but we had exhausted all efforts to manage so many things that were going wrong for him. As a team, with their professional advise and help-​we knew it was the right thing to do. He and his wife are very caring and compassionate. The staff is fantastic-​Lisa and Juliette ROCK!

I’m not too sure why this place rated so high, maybe the doctors are really great. I wouldn’t know. But the girl who picks up the phone is really rude. She is definitely doing a good job turning patients away! I was considering this place since the rating is good, so I called in to check on a price. The girl picked up the phone and asked me to hold, five minutes later she came back, asked me what is the problem with my pet, and she was talking to someone else when I was explaining what’s the problem with my dog. And then she told me, here is an animal emergency number, call them!!! … I said this is not an emergency, I just want to check on a price. Maybe she was really busy or maybe she really wanted to go home, because it’s kind late. And she told me the price is range from $ 50 to $ 400, … she didn’t explain why the price has a big range, untill I ask, and the answer is ver general. She really didn’t want to explain or had any patient. I know it is a bit late, but if you pick up the phone that means you are still working!!! Otherwise don’t pick it up!!! Or tell me you are closed at the first place!!!

Really impressed with this vet clinic. Brought my baby boy (cat) Yoda in because he has been throwing up. The doctor suggested we try some medicine first and go from there. Most vets I have seen in the past always seem to jump into «running tests» that cost an arm and a leg. I liked that this vet started off with something inexpensive so we could take it one step at a time. Thank you Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic for taking such good care of my baby boy!

I just had to throw in an additional props to the staff here. I had to take Meeka in (yet again, I know) because she had a bladder infection. I called when I pulled up and said that she’s going to pee as soon as we get out of the car and I won’t be able to stop her. A vet tech came running out with a ladle to catch the sample for testing. No ifs ands or buts about it!

I come here with my cat Ludwig one month ago, he started to pee out of the litterboxes and I was able to determine that he had crystals in urine.
Dr Jeff visited him, I showed him the picture of the dry urine where crystals were very noticeable. I was prepared to do xrays etc to find out with type of crystals he was producing but the doctor, after a thorough check, decided he did not need as his bladder was so small it could not be blocked and did not matter what kind, it could be fixed with proper diet .
That’s a honest vet ! And its not so common ! After a couple of really bad experiences, especially with a LA Mesa vet that was insisting on running blood tests on my cat every 3 months that were always inconclusive, including once to get a refill for eye drops that he had prescribed one week before and I could not find anymore (that’s when I dumped that vet).
Dr Jeff was told ahead that Ludwig is a feral, so for him the vet would be a real shocking experience and also I did not know how he would behave. He was really sweet and gentle to handle him, he could not had been better and Ludwig handled it pretty well !

I absolutely love the atmosphere, the vets and even the people up front. I took my french bulldog in for a couple of check ups and then got her spayed there. It was smooth sailing with these guys taking care of here. She had a quick surgery and a swift recovery. They most definitely deserve their five stars.
They have a clean lobby and rooms for check ups. They don’t usually schedule you at the same time as others so that there isn’t a commotion in the lobby.
I felt welcomed and assured that my baby would be in great hands and so when we adopted another pup we brought him here too and I couldn’t be happier.

This is a wonderful clinic and Dr. Rey is phenomenal. I had an awful experience with a vet nearly 17 years ago when my mom and I brought in our cat for the first time. After taking our cat back, he suddenly died on the table. The vet said they were taking fluid out of his lungs and that he collapsed and died. We had no idea that they were even planning on doing that to him, and certainly didn’t think we wouldn’t get to say goodbye to our kitty. It was withing 15 minutes of us giving out cat to the vet that this happened, and they didn’t even let us see our cat after he had passed.
I never trusted vets after that experience. However, when my husband and I bit the bullet and decided to get our puppy from the Human Society, we had to find a vet. We knew it would be important to our puppies lifelong care. I searched relentlessly for good vets on Unilocal and came across Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic.
Our first and continued visits have been with Dr. Rey. Dr. Rey has completely changed my view of veterinarians. He has such a kind heart and you can tell he truly cares about animals. You never get the feeling that he is rushing you. You never get the feeling that he is trying to sell you things or make your dog have unnecessary testings. He is honest, caring, and reassuring. We could have sworn our puppy had Parvo one time (only because I’m an internet research freak and thought his symptoms co-​aligned with Parvo). I wanted to get our puppy tested and Dr. Rey kindly told us that it was an expensive test and not necessary for our puppy. He described that even though we were seeing some symptoms, our puppy still appeared healthy and did not have Parvo. He was 100% correct. Parvo kills dogs and they typically need immediate and extensive treatment. 6 months later and our puppy is still as healthy as can be. Dr. Rey saved us money and stress!
We have had one reoccurring issue with our baby and that’s diarrhea. While Dr. Rey has done some tests, everything has come out negative (which he even told us would happen-​he was right again), but we insisted they be done because we were worried. Dr. Rey did put him on some antibiotics which appeared to clear the issue, but it continued to come back after two treatments. Since our puppy does not have this issue if we feed him rice and eggs, we believe it to be a food problem and will continue changing his food until we find one that works for him.
This is a wonderful clinic and we are so happy that we found it. Unfortunately, we will be moving 30 minutes away, but will still make the trip when our puppy needs to be seen.

My fiancé and I discovered this vet when we first got our dog almost 6 years ago. From the first visit with Dr. Jeffrey Reh we felt like our dog couldn’t be in better hands. The entire staff is so friendly and you can tell they all genuinely care about all animals. We used to live pretty close to their location and have since moved to OB and I’m sure I could find a great vet close by but we have no problem driving there for their services. They also have a great boarding service which we use everytime we can’t travel with our dog. I have recommended this place to many people over the years and will continue to do so.

Brought my little Yorkie in to have her leg examined. She started crying last night and wouldn’t put weight on it. This morning I called in and they set me an appointment right away. We saw Dr Rey, he did a complete exam and explained everything to me. Dr Reh also advised he didn’t think xrays were necessary that it would probably be a waste of money. Most times vets try to up sale you. Not here. Fabulous customer service by the front office girls and nurses as well. I will keep coming back and recommend them to everyone.

We have two frenchies Mojo and Oates and I would not trust the health and well being our fury children to just anyone. The boys love the Vets office and all the staff.
I never feel pressured to spend money on things that are not necessary and I love that the two Docs really care about their patients.
They are open late during the week to accommodate for not being open on the weekends and they always try and accommodate those last minute appointments. Which is great for people like me that freak out calling needing to come in right away.
You never realize how great your Vet is until you really need them! Thanks to The Reh’s and their staff!

Love Dr. Reh! I just moved to San Diego and needed a new vet for my kitty, so after reading all these great reviews I decided to give a shot and I’m very happy I did. The clinic is small, but very cute and clean. Staff is super friendly and very welcoming. Dr Reh is the sweetest man! He’s very knowledgeable, and passionate about animals. He doesn’t try to sell you unnecessary tests or products AT ALL; in fact, he was trying to save me $ by giving samples of her prescription food. He spent a long time checking her out and asking questions; he really took his time – very thorough. And to top it all off, prices are extremely reasonable. They care about the animals.
I’m really glad I found this place. It’s 10 miles away from us, but completely worth it.

My Boyfriend and I have been bringing our fur baby Posey to Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic since we got her at 3 months old! Today she turns 1 (Insert tears here) and this past week we brought her in for a wellness exam. Every time we have come here we have had the care of Dr. Jeff. I must say he is the MOST amazing vet I have ever encountered. It makes me sad to think one day we will move back to the bay area and I don’t want to find anyone else! They treat our girl with love and kindness and there are always smiley faces at the front desk with hands full of treats :-)
I knew this place really stood out when we brought her here for the second time. She couldn’t keep anything down and I was really worried. I had brought her in the day before and he said to keep an eye on her and call if anything was to happen. She threw up again the next day and I proceeded to call as Doctor Jeff had instructed. Worried about a cost of an unnecessary visit, Dr. Jeff told me not to come in and that he would continue to check on us and give us over the phone instruction. As a low income college student couple who are concerned about finances this was very comforting. Dr. Jeff proceeded to call us every hour on the hour to check on her and give us advice. He even called AFTER the clinic was closed.
This place feels like a little piece of home for our pup and our family. We really love it here and would never dream of taking her anywhere else. As a young couple who really loves our fur baby with all of our hearts and souls, Rancho San Carlos is the ONLY place we will take Posey, so long as we live in San Diego :-)

Those of you that are actually taking the time to read this review most likely know how important our pets are to us and how they are basically our children
The Rehs are a married couple that run Rancho and both amazing veterinarians. I’ve been coming here for 13 years now when I first brought them Chewy who was a rescue English bulldog who had several issues. When I found him he was soooooo skinny, dehydrated with open sores around his ears, his back, missing hair and with flies all over him. It was terrible!!! I had to help him out.
Me knowing this was going to be an expensive recovery the Rehs and the staff at Rancho accepted him and helped me out with his recovery as inexpensive as possible. Chewy turned out to be a healthy dog.
Every time I walk in they are warm and welcoming. Everyone seems love and care for the pets that come in. They call you to remind you about your appointments and always give a follow up phone call to see how my pups are doing. Now 13 years later Chewy is no longer with me and I have two French bulldogs (Otis and Mojo) that they care for. Rancho has not changed one bit. Still that loving service from when I first walked in and only recommend what is best for my pups not their pocket.
Rancho San Carlos is an amazing clinic that I highly recommend.

I started going to the Reh’s when my dog Lola collapsed suddenly and my regular vet could not be reached. A small pomeranian, she was diagnosed with an autoimmune anemia that took her life within a few weeks. Dr. Jeff was by my side throughout and when I finally called to tell him that I couldn’t keep her alive any longer and that she was suffering too much, they immediately set to work. She ended up passing on the way to their office but the compassion and care was remarkable.
I now have an amazing rescue chihuahua that I got when she was just four months old. Needless to say she was full of worms and undernourished. They worked with me to get her healthy and she just passed her one year check up with flying colors. If you want a vet that treats you with respect and kindness, then go to the Rehs.
ALL healthcare is expensive and pet ownership is a huge responsibility. You should estimate that it will cost you the same amount to keep your pet healthy as it would any other living creature, human and nonhuman.
I have referred several people to them and they all came back and thanked me. Try them and if something makes you unhappy, tell them. They will immediately respond.

I go to the veterinarian about as much as I go to the doctor, which is pretty much never. However, where I can tough it out and fix myself, sometimes the little animals just can’t. When that’s the case, I need a good, trustworthy veterinarian. Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic quickly became that place.
Lately my feline friend just can’t seem to keep himself out of trouble. Apparently he is out running his own Fight Club and somehow always ends up getting something infected. He had an abscess on his face that was getting pretty swollen to the point where one eye was partially closed and it was causing some more than usual lethargy as well. I had to take him in. I used to use a place down the road but I wasn’t getting a good vibe from them so I tried this place out.
Hands down, the best neighborhood veterinarian.
From the staff at the counter, to the veterinary assistant, all the way to the veterinarian, Dr. Reh. The staff provide a very comforting environment when bringing your pet in. They don’t try to push and pressure you into any services If they are due, they simply remind you of them but don’t go anything past that unlike other veterinarians I have been to.
Dr. Reh is extremely polite and detailed in explaining the process and any other relevant information to the condition and treatment of your pet. An overall very pleasant experience and you feel confident that your pet is in the right hands. The entire visit only took about an hour and went flawlessly. The invoice system that they use is extremely easy to read and is broken down per item/​treatment/​procedure basis and also lists dates for recommended/​due vaccinations etc., which makes for great for record keeping.
All in all, a great veterinarian. I don’t usually go to the vet, but when I do, it’s going to be Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic from here on out.