CoastView Veterinary Hospital is a top-rated animal hospital choice, with a Yelp rating of 5 Stars and 73 reviews as of June 2020. They provide care for both dogs and cats and offer a variety of services such as exams and checkups, vaccines, microchipping, pharmacy services, and emergency care / surgeries (including spay/fixing). Additionally, all of their staff members are Fear Free Certified Professionals, which is felt immediately by how friendly and gentle they are with your pet.
CoastView Veterinary Hospital may be the best animal hospital for you if you live near the Clairemont area and are willing to pay a bit more for somewhere that goes the extra mile to make sure that both you and your pet have a positive and welcoming experience every time you visit.
Location and Parking
CoastView Veterinary Clinic is located at 3895 Clairemont Dr #103, San Diego, CA 92117, on the intersection of Balboa avenue and about a mile away from I-5. The location is fairly easy to access as it is directly off of a major street. Parking usually isn’t a problem, but they share a parking lot with a few other shops including a Starbucks, so it can get a bit busy at times.
Facilities
The initial impression walking into CoastView is that you feel like you’re at the beach! The interior decor creates a relaxing feel, with accent pieces such as surfboards, seashells, and walls painted light blue. Their office is also well-lit with natural sunlight and has an open-space feel. Without seeing dogs there for yourself, you would never guess that pets are going in and out all day, because it is kept incredibly clean. They also lightly play classical music throughout the offices, which is calming for dogs and supports the fear-free environment that they strive for.
Staff / Service
The CoastView staff are friendly and welcoming and there is always someone at the front desk to greet you. The way that the check-in counter is situated, just off to the left when you walk in, combined with the open feel of the office, makes checking in feel much more natural, rather than walking up to a closed off desk with just enough space to talk to the staff through a cutout in the wall. Additionally, all of the CoastView staff are Fear-Free Certified. This means that they use reward based, calming, and low-stress methods to remove or significantly reduce known triggers in the veterinary setting that can cause pets to feel anxious, stresses, or fearful. And throughout the entire process – from scheduling, to getting checked in, visiting with the techs or vets, and checking out, all of the staff members seem happy to be doing their job, making it a pleasant experience for both humans and pets to engage with them.
Amenities
CoastView offers amenities for both humans and pets! Pets can receive a pheromone infused bandana that both looks cute and helps to calm them down. Additionally, a staff member will visit you in the waiting area and ask if it’s okay to give your pet treats, whipped cream, etc. to help your pet associate being at their hospital as a positive experience. But humans aren’t left out of the fun either! CoastView has a refrigerator of complimentary beverages including bottled water, sodas, and 0-calorie carbonated juices.
Cost
The price of services at CoastView is comparable to other animal hospitals, though may be sometimes be more expensive than you may find elsewhere. For example, a recent annual exam totaled approximately $225, which included a physical exam, fecal sample, DAP 3-year vaccine, Lepto 1-year vaccine, Rabies 3-year vaccine, Bordetella 1-year vaccine, and a heartworm test. As for another example, the spay surgery for a <30lb dog totaled about $500 but included electrolytes and laser therapy to help the wound heal, pain medication, microchipping, anxiety/calming medication, and a follow up appointment.
As you may be able to tell, CoastView provides some additional services that can benefit your pet, although which may not necessary if you’re looking to save on cost. CoastView Veterinary Hospital also offers on-site pharmacy services, with prices that are comparable to Chewy.com, but usually a few dollars more. While these additional services may not be necessary for the basic care for your pet and can impact the overall cost, these services can be both beneficial and convenient.
Summary
Overall CoastView Veterinary Hospital is a safe, friendly, and clean animal hospital that can provide just about all the services you need to keep your pet healthy. Everyone is friendly and the office spaces create an open and welcoming feel. If you’re willing to pay a bit more to go to a hospital that strives to provide the best experience for you and your pet, then they might be the place for you! To learn more, feel free to check out their website: CoastViewVet.com
