Center Veterinary Clinic - Matthew R Bigelow

We visited this clinic late on a Saturday as an emergency with our cat, and it was a very easy and smooth experience. Our cat was seen, taken back for surgery, and released to us with meds and a follow-up visit scheduled in only a matter of hours, and all for a very reasonable price. I'm very happy with the care we received and with everyone we spoke to that night.

Great service with reasonable price. They're quite on top of things as well so it's always a pleasure to visit. I would ask for their specific grooming services though if you plan to come for grooming, so you can add or take out whichever you prefer.

The team at. Center Veterinary Clinic are fantastic. They care about your pet family members as much as you do. I've been going to Center Vet for more than 20 years and wouldn't consider going anywhere else. The doctors know how to help your pets and the Tech staff are excellent too. Check them out. You won't be disappointed!

For ten years have always traveled to go to this specific office. The front office staff and vets are the very best. I've had a few serious situations with my pets, and receive focused attention, frequent and thorough updates, and caring and attentive service! For the most recent incident with my pet, I've loved the careful attention of techs Natalie and Vincent, and veterinarians, Emily and Vidhya.

Had a scare with our two year old mini Australian Shepard. We were frantically searching for an urgent care with an opening for the same day and called about 10 places around 2pm. Center Vet Urgent Care was able to get us in that same evening with an apt around 8:45pm. Be aware. The urgent care functions as a normal triage (and we were warned by staff when we first made the apt over the phone that the time might not be exact when we'd be seen), however, we were seen on time and in and out in about 2 hours with answers.

Staff was so friendly, caring, and respectful. The vet sat on the floor with our pup when she was nervous about being there and the techs were great as well. Price seemed about what we were expecting in the area. Hands down would recommend!

I had to take my dog Winnie to this urgent care a few days ago and the care she received was phenomenal. They fit us in, even though they were busy, and took care of her so well. The staff was so kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants the best care for their pet.

The staff was kind and caring during a scary situation. They took the time to show us how to give our cat her medication, and to make sure we understood all the directions needed for her treatment, before we left. In the week since her taking her into their urgent care they've followed up by phone and email a few times. Their concern for her seems sincere. We're grateful for Dr. Brown and the team at Center Vet Clinic and Urgent Care.

If I could give this clinic 100 stars, I would. I had a very sick puppy who was positive for distemper. We have taken him to other urgent cares and when our primary vet refused to care for him, Center Vet was the ONLY clinic/urgent care that accepted him. Our puppy received THE BEST care and has fully recovered with the thorough care, support, and monitoring from the techs and doctors at Center Vet. Because of Center vet, our puppy will now be able to live a happy, healthy, and full life and we are SO thankful for Center Vet.

What a great experience we had a the Center Veterinary Clinic. Our puppy was very anxious and crazy scared at the last place we went for her appointments - so finding Dr Bigelow and the amazing staff at Center Vet Clinic turned out to be wonderful. They were super with getting her comfortable and relaxed for the visit and we plan to keep going because they take such great care of our pets! I Highly recommend you try this place for your pets too!

The staff at center veterinary clinic treat my fur babies like their own. They always have the best interest in my fur families health. I feel always comfortable with the care they provide and we always leave with a smile. I'm so happy we chose them as our vet provider!

Brought our 13 year old dog to the Urgent Care with a foot injury. The staff saw us promptly and were very caring. They helped our dog in and out of the car gently and were very good with her. Great service and care. Highly recommend.

The team of vet and assistants that were working the urgent care were able to get us in as soon as possible after hours of normal business hours and instantly had answers for us that could have been fatal if they didn't show their love for the job like they did. Amazing team. I will definitely refer this facility and bring my dog back.

Caring staff who always provide options regarding plan of care. Recent addition of after-hours urgent care is a great benefit since short notice appointments can be very difficult to arrange.

I love Center Vet. I tell all of my friends looking for a place to take their pets that I get a lot of good information from the team. It's the most relaxed Chance has ever been in a vet clinic, and their staff is amazing!

Rest assured Dr. Bigelow, the other veterinarians and staff will care for your beloved animal is if he/she were their own. Friendly staff make you and your furry companion feel like family from the minute you walk in the door. Our dog, Cyrus, actually runs up to the door whenever we take him to Center Vet. THE BEST!

I have started taking my pets here and I am very happy. The employees are always on point and take great care of my fur babies. They disclose costs before doing anything, and keep you updated through any procedures. When my dog was in surgery they called me several times to update me on anything and on how my pup was doing. Also my dog doesnt get along with other dogs, so they take special care that when she is in the clinic that she wont interact with any other dogs.

That was my biggest worry and now after being here several times, I feel at ease. I really appreciate the team and all they do. I have also used urgent care, and also love it. Its nice to have somewhere to go when its too late for the regular vet office.

Love this clinic and highly recommend bring your pet here! My dog had severe neck pain and when I called for any openings, they asked if I could come check in for urgent care in 30 minutes! I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. Despite being a walk-in, it was very efficient - I was in and out in around 2 hours. Above all, the staff was super kind and responsive.

They were awesome with communication in the days following, especially when I brought up additional concerns. Really appreciated getting care here when my dog was in pain. He's doing a lot better now thanks to Center Vet + Urgent Care!

It's taken me time to write this review because it was too painful to write about the passing of my Toby. He was with me for 16 years. I went to the urgent care late at night and from the moment I walked in I was treated with kindness. Let me tell you this was the first time me taking in my dog to the urgent care since my regular vet doesn't open at night. Dr. Vallejo was patient and understanding since my dog needed to be put down as he was suffering with seizures and pain.

She treated me like a friend, she was there giving me support I didn't feel so alone (I went by myself btw) and made me feel at ease with the difficult process of saying goodbye to my best friend. After that I asked to take him home cause I wanted to bury him. They prepared the most beautiful box and attached a beautiful poem and a picture of doggie passing the rainbow.

Which felt so heartfelt cause they didn't have to do that I wasn't charged for the box also. After this they sent me a handwritten postcard with a beautiful message and everyone that was there that night including Dr. Vallejo signed it. I have NEVER been treated with such KINDNESS and understanding. They made an unbearable process beautiful. Thank you so much so much for treating me and Toby in such a way I will never forget it. If anyone is thinking of bringing your pet here don't hesitate. Their prices are reasonable and the service is unparalleled. Thank you again

I can't thank Dr. Hobbs and his staff for helping me these last few months. to lose two dogs in three months has been a bit trying and they honestly are so compassionate and helpful. You truly are the best! my heart hurts right now but when I get my next fur baby I will be there ASAP.

Over the years I have had more pets that I can count on both hands, so I've been to a lot of different vet hospitals. Center Veterinary Care impressed me SO much with how they handled my situation and my cat, George. I visited during their urgent care hours because George had a large abcsess and fever. Gail put me at ease right away and I really felt like I could trust them with his life. Dr.

Brown took care of his procedure and did a beautiful job with stitches and drain, followed by patiently answering my barrage of questions post op. Their prices are very fair and I will definitely bring George back when needed for regular check ups. I appreciate this wonderful group of people immensely for saving George!

We love our vet! 💛💛
Little Lady here had an accident on the way to the vet. They put dry shampoo on her bottom while we were there, gave her lots of hugs to the point that she didn’t even realize she got a vaccine, AND gave her this awesome frisbee to play with! 😁 they really think about your pet first and foremost. My puppy is scared of a lot of things but she LOVES going to the vet. She goes with them instantly when they come to grab her from the car. The Center Veterinary Clinic gets 4 paws up here!!

I absolutely love everyone at Center Veterinary Clinic! Dr. Matthew Bigelow fit my fur baby in for an emergency exam and called me numerous times with updates on his condition. Dr. Bigelow truly cares and I would recommend his office for anyone looking for great vet that has decent prices. I guarantee that you will make Center Veterinary Center as your fur babies primarycare after your first visit!

I sadly have had to search for a great Vet and feel blessed to say that I am done searching. Thank you Dr Bigelow and your team for the great care and ability to fit my fur baby in with an emergency visit. I always feel that my baby is safe when dropping off during these covid times. 10 ⭐️

Everything was just great! I was visiting my brother here in Mira Mesa, and needed to have my dog's limp checked. The doctor and staff were all caring and professional. They took great care of my dog, and of me too!

The worst part of it is that I've been a repeat customer for the last 10 years. At first impression Dr. Bigelow comes across as compassionate and caring. That was from the initial checkup for my puppy 10 yrs ago. Over the yrs his business practice has become greedy and unethical. Annual check-ups or sick appointments usually go through a professional and caring examination with problems and concerns discussed before he leaves the patient's room.

Then he advises you that his tech will go over all the options and cost with you after he leaves. When I first started going to him, his business seemed fair and his staff was wonderful. But over the yrs since, he's had a very high turn-over on his staff. That sure raises some questions. Over the last few yrs I have experienced a staff that has been very pushy in selling/advising services that weren't necessary.

They take advantage and abuse the fact that we love our pets/companions to sell you services at your moment of weakness. My last visit for my dog with a recurring ear infection and bacterial skin infection cost me $211. This is also with the absolute bare minimum required to start treatment for my dog. I was given 2 medications that were never prescribed before and was told that I had to bring him back after 14 days for a recheck @ $47.55.

I looked online to find out that the meds were @ 200-300% markup on retail!!! The ear infection went away and the skin infection seemed to be gone too after the 2 weeks, so I skipped the recheck thinking that it was cleared up like the previous times under different medications. Now after another couple weeks the skin infection seems to be coming back.

I called and asked for a prescription of Cephalexin which he has prescribed before in the past which cleared up the problem every time but was told after a few call backs by his tech that he will only give out the same prescription of Simplicef and said that I will need to see him for a recheck @ $47.55. It didn�t make sense to me, it didn�t work the first time and he wants me to go through it again. ???? What, all pet owners have an abundance amount of cash to keep paying him?

I looked up the Simplicef drug to see what it was used to treat and found out it was used for treatment of canine skin infections (wounds and abscesses). My dog does not have wounds and abscesses, and because I asked for a medication which he has prescribed before that worked he became irritated and took it that I challenged his professional knowledge and judgment in his practice.

He called knowing he' lost a long standing customer, out of the phone conversation which I really didn't want to have with him to begin with, he asked if I felt that he was gouging me and that I don't really trust him? My answer to that- YES!