The Pet Hospital of La Mesa

AVOID! having Dr. Diana Deckert, I believe in second chances and someone having a bad day but I wish I had listened to my gut after my first appointment with her. Her bedside manner is nonexistent, I felt put down as a pet owner which was a perfect transition into me purchasing everything she recommended (I did, I love my pet I trust a doctor). When I came in again two months later she asked me about concerns I had the pervious visit, only none of the things she asked me about were concerns I had, she tried suggesting more of the medication hinting at the age of my dog as a selling point, insinuating twice, that his life span was almost up so some things wouldn’t be necessary anyway (I have an older dog, but healthy and mobile). No pet owner should have to listen to that, after my second visit, mid-​visit, I knew I would not be returning; telling her I would think about her (600 dollar) suggestions she gave me a look like I had wasted her time and walked out of the room without a goodbye or thank you or direction if I should leave or stay. Not that I should defend myself, but I am aware that doctors deliver news you might not want to hear, but the second visit with her was filled with blatant disdain and eyerolls at my concerns, not to mention the reason why I came, wasn’t addressed. When I got to the car I was so frustrated I cried, not okay.
I hate to give a star rating because my dog has gone here for over ten years and vets previous to this were great, and we have had great experiences but unfortunately after today we will most likely not be returning to this pet hospital.

This place was amazing! Dr. Ben was very kind with Charger!. Charger passed away and they were so nice and reached out in my time of hurt. Truly meant the world. Thank you !

I brought my dog in today for surgery on a bowel obstruction caused from swallowing a sock. While my dog was under anesthesia the doctor called my boyfriend and suggested neutering him while he was under. Because we have yet to decide whether or not we will be breeding my puppy, my boyfriend’s response was absolutely not. He advised The vet not to perform a neutering procedure, and was told that it would not be done. When I called a few hours later to check on the status of his recovery, I was told by the receptionist that they went ahead and neutered my dog. It is now not only a financial issue, but an ethical one. What good standing practice performs permanent procedures against the advice of the animal’s owners? I am extremely disturbed, and will be seeking legal advice on the issue. This is something that has robbed us of our ability to make decisions for the future of our animals, and this practice should be held responsible. I advise anybody looking to go to utilize services at this office reconsider or at the very least make sure that the doctors are understanding what procedures you are and are not OK with. They seem to be under the impression that they can make these decisions for you, despite the permanent repercussions.

No complains. Dr. Ben gave the kitties a medical exam and he was very knowledgeable and extensive with it. The staff is also friendly and helpful and they work on Saturdays.

Took our 6 month mini dachshund in for a spay and du-​claw removal. They found a couple baby teeth that needed to be pulled as well. She is doing great! The staff and doctor were fantastic. Their location is easy to find and the pricing was affordable. Glad to have a great vet for our new pup!

Took our 5 month old boxer to see the vet for a rash she had on her chest. We had been to 2 other vets for the same reason and they would just give us the same medicine and it did not help one bit (waste of money). We googled around for another vet as we noticed her rash was getting worse and we came across The Pet Hospital of La Mesa and must I say we loved this place, it was super clean and just a few blocks away from our apartment. They gave her a completely different medication, 2 to be exacted and in less then 3 days her rash was completely gone! The vet was sweet and caring with our puppy and we loved the bond he has with her, we are definitely making this her main vet as of now, she will be going back in the next week or so to be spayed! 5 stars indefinitely.

I love this hospital. Dr. Espinosa and Dr. Ben are the best. They know animals. Very sweet, caring and compassionate. I will always go to them.

I love these people. They did a great job with the spaying of my golden retriever puppy Arya. The day after the doctor called to check up on her and made himself each accessible should any complications arise. Everyone in the office seems very nice and personable, and genuinely seems like they love all animals. We will be coming here from now on.

We love the Pet Hospital of La Mesa. Pets can bring you lots of ups and downs, but they have always been kind and helpful. We have a Pit Bull, which in and of itself can be a challenge. She is treated with love and kindness and board there as well. Thank you Pet Hospital of La Mesa for all you do!

Been going to this clinic for over 12 years then got married and moved an hour away. When one of my dogs was having teeth issues this is the only place I’d trust to do the surgery. But even for routine check up, I’d still drive an hour to them. All the doctors are REAL animal people and are as nice to us as to our pups, but Dr. Ben is our vet there and he’s the greatest.

We followed Dr Glicklin here from Bonita. Awesome vet. Seems to really care about my dogs. Reviews costs prior to performing procedures & no upselling. Usually have to wait to get back but only because he takes his time & doesn’t rush, which I greatly appreciate. I completely trust him. Highly recommend.

We’ve been going here for almost 8 years. A coworkers recommended them after I complained about the high cost and ‘upsales’ of our last vet. We’ve seen each of the current veterinarians and they are *ALL* wonderful. I wish I could give 10 stars. The office staff and assistants are equally impressive and supportive. This is the place you want to go for quality affordable pet care. 100% recommended.

After three Veterinarians said «nothing can be done», Dr. Espinosa came to the rescue. My Beagle had several fatty tumors that were hindering his ability to even walk. I was told, they couldn’t be removed off of his back side as he was deformed and it was just fat. Immediately, Dr. Espinosa recognized that there were tumors under the fat and said he could remove them. My dog had been crippled for years by his condition and now he’s like a new dog. He has his life back and looks like a puppy! He went in the door at 60 pounds and now weighs 45.
I would highly recommend this clinic for it’s staff and especially Dr. Espinosa. He is kind and always remains calm even when I was pretty worried after surgery.

We took our dog here for an emergency visit and the entire experience from start to finish was wonderful. The staff is very friendly, warm and professional. The environment is inviting, comfortable and modern (and very clean). The veterinarian did a thorough exam, answered all of our questions and helped us weigh our options. We never felt rushed or hurried through the process and our dog really appreciated the calm energy that this type of patient experience brought to her. Everything was just perfect. We highly recommend them and will go here for any future emergencies.

Found a really good vet finally after 4 years of searching in La Mesa. I can’t remember the Dr’s full name but I will jus call him Dr. G for now. Awesome very informative and answered all out questions and gave us really good tips on some our kitty cats issues. I know it’s only 4 stars but our experience was only for exam and shots. I will update stars most likely later. Still need to take my dogs there soon.

Dr. Espinosa was great. He is very personable and likable. I commend them for offering reasonable spay and neuter services and not pressuring to over sell services – for that I give them an extra star!

I took my two little babies here for teeth cleaning because no one else could get me in with in a day or 2. I literally called 8 vets in the la mesa area and the pet hospital of la mesa had 2 slots available. The process was easy even though we have never been here before. I met with the vet and he asked me a few questions about my dogs health etc and gave me a amazing quote for doggy dental cleaning. it was only $ 245 for each dog! Sign me up doc.
Nice receptionist and quick service also there fore they are def a 5 star in my book

This is my first pet, my first dog so I am very new to all the dog expenses and services. My pup needed to get neutered, I called around and got quotes from the nearby areas including Santee, Tierrasanta, La Mesa and San Carlos. Most of the vets were charging over $ 200 for neutering and sounded like they added many unnecessary up charges to make more money. This vet is part of a program with the city of San Diego and the cost was around $ 100.
Everyone seemed very kind and courteous. I dont have much to compare it to since I have never had a dog neutered before but from overall experience I was very satisfied.
The surgery was on Thursday and the nurse called me on Friday to check on Rambo and provided blood test results (he was A ok!),
The Vet also called me on a Saturday afternoon to check on Rambo and see how he was doing and provided his pager number in case there were any problems.
I think the follow up calls were a pleasant experience and made me highly recommend their office.
They were not pushy, they did not try to upsell me on anything which I appreciated.

–1 star because of the long wait for our appointment. Dr. B was awesome! He answered all of our questions to help keep our little guy healthy throughout his long living life! The ladies at the front were friendly and the office dogs are so cute and welcoming!
The Vet bill was not extreme. As some other places I have heard charge way too much to even examine your pet. The prices at this pet hospital are reasonable. Appointments are also easy to schedule.

What can I say? I love this place!
I am a crazy foster mom who is always taking in any dog (or dogs) with a sob story. I always have them vetted and spayed/​neutered before finding homes for them, and this is the place to go! I used to go to a different vet in Chula Vista, but after receiving subpar care and outrageous prices, I found Dr Espinoza.
He is very patient and always fully explains everything to you. He personally follows up with you after the surgery to see how your pooch is feeling. He always takes care of any animal I bring in as if it were his own; whether it is 4 puppies at once (yup…I did that) or a 70 lb blue Pit Bull, Dr Espinoza treats them all with love and patience.
The prices are reasonable and the care is extraordinary. I’ve already referred three of my friends to him. He’s just fantastic.