Brian Hosking, DVM

Started with a 2 hour wait for the appointment. Then another 10 min in the room 2 min with Daniel, Dr Hoskings, then, with no comment or reason, he disappeared. Another 10 min before he returns to spend less than 5 min with my dog. Once again he leaves and I just assume the appointment is over. Unacceptable.
The office is understaffed with the two vet techs also trying to manage the phones and reception desk. No office manager or even someone to make sure they was TP in the customer restroom. The spaces are dirty and dusty with overflowing countertops and outdated paper files, open and stacked on every available space.
Dr Hosking seemed competent in the few minutes we saw him. He was gentle with my dog and answered my questions. But he was completely distracted and I’m not sure he ever knew who I was or why I brought my dog in (simple check up after adoption). He also looked unkempt and like he hadn’t showered in days.
The vet tech deserve a very positive shout out. They were working in chaotic conditions and yet were nothing but professional with the frustrated clients and gentle with each animal. I would guess there is high turnover as the tech find offices that value their very particular skills with appropriate tasks and pay.
I had heard such good things about this vet and office that I was completely thrown by this horrible experience.
If he hires additional staff (office manager, receptionist, techs, tech assistants), gets his files computerized, and cuts the wait time to 15 min or less, I might consider returning. Until then I say to avoid this office and find somewhere organized to care for your pets. That’s what I’ll be doing.

On April 16, 2016, I had an 11 AM appointment for my dog who has been seen by Dr. Hosking since 2012. After asking staff five times when we might be seen – AND after everybody in the waiting room had been called in except us – we LEFT his office at 4:20 PM. The staff is so used to these long waits that they don’t even apologize — they just expect you to deal with it. Dr. Hosking is great with pets, only so-​so with humans. His prices are great. But waiting for over FIVE HOURS is inexcusable and my time is important too!

My dog had a lump in it’s neck and the staff at the desk were really friendly and they scheduled me an appointment for Friday. When my dog was examined by Dr. Brian Hosking our dog had to have surgery. Dr. Hosking did the surgery that day and our dog is doing just great. Thank you

Worst wait time ever! They say that waiting over an hour is typical. No front desk staff to say sorry it’ll be another 15. Customers wait in silence. Just awful service. Doc! Hire more help! NEVER COME HERE!
Appointment time 9 writing review at 952. Such a long wait time. No one has apologized or explanied the wait time delays. Very unprofessional. Just like a restaurant. The food shouldn’t make up for the poor service. I already don’t have much confidence in coming back here. IF I do I will make sure to come a day I block my entire day for this. Doc. Hire some more people!
2^nd visit for an infection. Ironically it’s 52 after and appointment was an hour and 10 mins. Ago. I asked the front desk of this was typical and she said yes. No explanation and they seem embarrassed and don’t look at customers in the eyes and once again don’t apologize. I can’t stress again that if you come here you need plenty of time to just sit here and wait. Just as unprofessional as the first time. Going to ask if they can do something about price of medication for my time. We will see.
DOC!!! Hire HELP

This Vet is a con! all I have to say to all those praising him — they must be friends, family or employee’s! — what a F’ING rip.
I agree 100% with JB from San Marcos. Brought my cat in who was pulling his fur out. after almost 1 year on topical flea meds — no better — my cat lost all the hair where it was placed, and when I brought to his attention — he could care less. Then he suggested having an allergy test ($$$$), and be told that he was allergic to the food I was giving hi. Changed food. Again after another year of subjecting my cat to shots that I had to do, and dealing with him not trusting me — NOTHING — still no change.
Finally had to bit the bullet and take him to another vet, where we find out that it was not food but fleas.
Dr. Hosking — I hope you sleep well at night, knowing that your a total loser as a vet,
I wouldn’t trust you to care for a snail, let alone another one of my animals!

We recommend Dr. Brian Hosking, because his prices are very reasonable and he never suggests procedures or lab work that your pet doesn’t need. He always takes the time to explain what is going on with your pet. The rest of his staff is very helpful and while they are extremely busy they are still friendly and take the time to answer any questions you may have. We have been very happy with the way he and his staff treat us and our pets.

I am very impressed with the staff and Dr Hoskings at Animal Medical Center. Man does this doctor know and love animals! You can’t beat the prices either.

I came to Dr. Hoskins 8 years ago bases on a friend’s recommendation. We was great at that time. Fortunately I haven’t had to bring my pets to the vet much in the years since. But I recently needed to bring my cat in for what turned out to be allergies. This experience has caused me to start looking for a new vet.
First my appointment was at 10:15. At 11:50 I was shown into an exam room and at 12:25 Dr. Hoskins finally came in to see my cat. It was a 45 minute exam with the recommendation for lab work that will cost $ 110. I was told to call back Monday morning for the results. I called and was put on hold for 10 minutes only to be told they don’t have the results and to call back later. I called back later and was put on hold for 25 minutes only to be told the doctor was too busy to talk to me, to call back later. I told them I didn’t have time to keep calling back only to be put on hold, to have Dr. Hoskins call me back when he’s available. But if I don’t hear back I will dispute the Visa charge for the lab work. (Needles to say by this point I was frustrated over their complete disrespect and disregard for my time and efforts to help my cat). I waited until the end of the day on Monday and didn’t hear anything. I waited until the end of the day on Tuesday, still nothing.
I called my bank and was setting up to dispute the $ 110 charge. They conference called to the vets office and said they were trying to resolve the situation before they disputed the charge. Suddenly Dr. Hoskins had time to talk to me! Wow! First thing he says is «Why are you trying to extort from me.» No, no sir. It is you who extorted $ 110 from me. After confirming with my bank if he have me the lab results they would let the charge go through, he was only too happy to go over them with me. But not before dramatically saying to someone «The emergency will have to stay alive until I’m done in the phone». (That’s always their excuse, don’t fall for it. They’ll say there’s an emergency even when there’s not).
Conclusion, I got my lab results, he got his $ 110, and a new vet got a new customer.

Always wonderful and affordable care. Have taken my pets to him for years.

Thank you so much for taking such good care of special friend and family member. Dr. Hosking is a very knowledgeable and proficient vet. The staff is wonderful. Friendly, knowledgeable and courteous. The prices are very reasonable and fair. I would highly recommend this establishment. I’m very pleased and will return if necessary.

The best DVM I have ever used. He’s compassionate and did a wonderful job of helping me manage my dogs health through a number of illnesses in her later years. I highly recommend Dr. Hosking.

This location is closed, Dr Hosking now practices at the San Marcos Animal Medical Center, which I will review separately.

Ever since my aunt recommended Dr. Hosking to us around 5 years ago, my family no longer sees any other vets. Our 4 year old golden had been very ill and 3 different licensed veterinarians at a major chain of pet stores/​pet hospitals had no idea what was wrong with him. As a result, we ran up a fairly substantial bill. Within 30 seconds of seeing our dog and looking at the test results, he correctly diagnosed skin cancer that had spread to his internal organs. Apparently an obvious blemish on one of his eyes was a cancerous sarcoma, yet this was overlooked by other vets. Unfortunately we had to put Jack to sleep, but now I don’t worry as much when our dogs have health issues because Dr. Hosking has proved himself to be extremely competent over the years.
As if peace of mind and a high level of customer satisfaction weren’t enough, when I compared the invoices for every service and treatment at Dr. Hosking’s office to our previous vets, he was consistently significantly less expensive.
I’ve only ever brought dogs to Dr. Hosking, so I can’t speak to his skill with other animals, but there isn’t a single doubt in my mind that he’s equally competent with other animals as well. He’s definitely an animal person, my dogs always love to see him!
The only «downside» to going to him is that his appointment book fills up quickly for non-​emergency appointments, but that’s really just a testimony to his skill and prices. He also has a shot clinic with discounted vaccines after 3pm one day a week (Wednesday, I think). It’s a great way to avoid the wait for the Dr. Hosking when you just need a veterinary tech to administer the vaccine.

I really like Dr. Hosking. He’s honest, smart, and works really hard. It’s a very popular place so you have to be VERY, VERY patient with the long wait, but it’s worth the wait coz it’s a great place to take your pet to.