Insider Pages Reviews for Happy Pets Veterinary Center

1 Stars: Poor Veterinary Care - Incompitent Veterinarian (by Michael F.)

Michael F. — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:05:00 GMT

Dr. Vega is an extremely poor veterinarian. We have known her for several years as she's traveled from one practice to another causing problems just about everywhere she's gone. It is because of our haunting experience with this woman that we've made sure of where her practice is now located because we won't ever allow her the opportunity to see any of our dogs again.

The one and only time that we allowed her to treat one of our dogs was perhaps one of the most painful experiences for our dog in its life. She had recent surgery to remove a mass on her side and we were unable to see our regular vet for a scheduled bandage change. Instead were attented to by Dr. Vega who was dead set against following the instructions of our primary vet and surgeon who have been taking care of her since she was a pup. When we did not agree with Dr. Vega's desire to perform a differing treatment (because what she wanted to do made absolutely no sense to us whatsoever); we insisted that she contact our primary vet to discuss her treatment which she refused to do.

Instead of treating our dog with care during the simple bandaging that was required, we found that she applied adhesive bandages around our dogs entire abdomen without any cotton or other bandaging underneath the adhesive tape except for the surgical area itself. When our regular vet removed the bandaging a few days later, it was an extremely painful experience for the dog and us as we were literally pulling her hair out by the roots in order to get the bandage off. It was brutally painful and we feel that it was done intentionally by Dr. Vega to get back at us because we refused to let her go off half cocked with a treatment our primary vet would not have agreed with anyway. To no ones surprise Dr. Vega was asked to leave the practice a short time later.

Dr. Vega's forte is to blame everyone else for her many mistakes, but never takes responsiblity for her own incompetence. If you truely love and want the very best care for your pet, do not take it anywhere near Dr. Vega.

4 Stars: Very friendly staff and convenient location (by Boston T.)

Boston T. — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:52:00 GMT

Dr. Vega is a kind and gentle vet who obviously cares about the animals she treats. Her staff is extremely friendly and helpful. My dog is always happy to go to this office! Although we haven't had to deal with any major problems (luckily!) for the minor problems (such as a skin rash and a clogged sebacious cyst) we have found Dr. Vega to be most heIpful. I cannot really comment on the "alternative" medical treatments as we have not use those services from her.For those who have students going to Valencia High School, this location is SO convenient. Its located in the plaza right across the street from the school. I often make my dogs appointments for 2:30 and then I'm right there for school pick-up at 3:00. What could be easier!

5 Stars: Happy pets and Happy people. (by Mary E.)

Mary E. — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:27:00 GMT

This is a great office and very nice. All the staff takes extra special care of your pets and also gives them lots of love and kisses while they are there. I have never really known my pet to be happy to go to the vet and here they know where we are going and are even happy being inside and almost always just go to the back treatment area to say hello to all the staff and love to get the cookies they give... I couldn't be happier here and am very glad to have found this vet office and definitely would recommend them to all my friends and family that love their pets.