Compassionate Care for All Your Pet's Medical Needs
At Monterey Peninsula Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center, we pride ourselves on being a 24/7/365 full-service veterinary health care center, providing comprehensive and compassionate care for all your pet's medical needs. Our state-of-the-art hospital is equipped with the latest medical technology, and our highly experienced and well-trained veterinary team is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to you and your pets.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide the best care for each individual patient by combining the unique expertise of each specialist with a teamwork approach to patient care and utilization of the latest medical technology in a compassionate and caring environment. We strive to be flexible and effective in all that we do, and our ability to provide truly comprehensive care to a diversity of pets only increases as time goes on.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of veterinary services, including 24-hour pet emergency services and critical care, general practice, veterinary surgery, and specialty services. Our emergency services include emergency surgery, in-house diagnostics, pain management, and ultrasound. Our general practice services include boarding, dental care, general surgery, in-house diagnostics, pain management, ultrasound, and wellness care. Our surgical services include orthopedic surgery and soft tissue surgery. We also offer specialty services in cardiology, radiology, and ultrasound.
Our Location
Located in Ryan Ranch, Monterey Peninsula Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center is easily accessible from Highway 68, and offers convenient, curbside parking within a spacious parking lot. We are open every day, all day, all the time, and are committed to providing personal support when problems arise, no matter what time it is.
Our Team
Our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to you and your pets. We have a team of experts behind your pet's health, and we strive to provide not only comprehensive veterinary care but also personal support when problems arise.
Overall Experience
The majority of reviewers had a positive experience with Monterey Peninsula Vet, praising the attentive and compassionate care provided by the doctors and staff.
Positive Aspects
- Exceptional Care: Many reviewers mentioned the exceptional care provided by the doctors, particularly Dr. Garlinghouse, who went above and beyond to ensure their pets received the best treatment.
- Attentive Staff: The staff was praised for being attentive, compassionate, and helpful throughout the treatment process.
- Quick Response: Several reviewers mentioned the quick response time and minimal wait time, even during emergency situations.
- Effective Communication: The doctors and staff were commended for their clear and effective communication, keeping pet owners informed about their pets' conditions and treatment plans.
- Compassionate Handling of End-of-Life Decisions: Some reviewers appreciated the compassionate and supportive care provided during difficult end-of-life decisions.
Negative Aspects
- Poor Bedside Manner: One reviewer had a negative experience with Dr. Herrmann, citing her poor bedside manner and arguing with them about their dog's symptoms.

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