San Juan Veterinary Hospital

I called ahead for a Friday walk in around noon, anticipating scheduling a visit for Monday because I was concerned but didn’t have urgent concerns. Based on the details I provided, I was told to come right in and that the vet would drive in to be there when I got there.nnMy cat was given an X-ray (I declined the $160 blood work) and then I was told that there was a significant blockage and the cat would need fluids to address major dehydration. This process took about 1.5 hours because the vet, who had just arrived (specifically for me), apparently had other patients and couldn’t get to looking at the X-ray. I was told that if this blockage was not addressed, it could necessitate surgery.nnAt 1:30pm, I was told I would need to go to a different vet because the vet at San Juan wanted to go home at 2pm. (Normal hours are until 5pm). This was blamed on weather, but it had only snowed about one inch and the roads were barely wet. It’s also winter in Pagosa...nnI was told that it was urgent to go to the other vet because my cat was “very sick”. The staff at San Juan told me that the cat would need hours of IV fluids and they didn’t have time (because of leaving early...)nnI went to another vet because of these apparently “urgent” needs. (Remember, it was San Juan that asked me to come in right away.)nnThe second Vet (at a different clinic) ran labs, looked at the X-ray, and said my cat was actually fine... apparently the vet at San Juan confused gas in the X-ray with a major blockage. He gave fluids under the skin (a five minute process) to address the possible minor dehydration.nnI left the second vet after about 30 minutes.nnI’m honestly not sure there ever was an actual vet looking at my cat or at the X-ray at San Juan. I never saw them and only saw the techs and receptionist. They happily took my money though...nnI was previously a regular client with another pet but will never go here again and will strongly discourage others from it too.nnIn other considerations- this vet refuses to write you a prescription for your pet meds. They require you to purchase meds from their in-house pharmacy. Often times, this means a medicine you could get for $10 online is going to cost you closer to $100.

Gizmo received excellent care. 6 teeth extracted. Vet called me twice during the day. Took the time to explain everything to me. Very happy.

We recently moved here in August and I needed a vet quickly for my dog in November. San Juan has been so responsive and I have not come across one person there who has not been friendly and welcoming. And they are doing a great job at treating my dog. THANK YOU! :)

The staff is very friendly and very accommodating as well as very professional. I will always bring my fur babies to San Juan vet ud83dudc4dud83dudc4d

My first experience great experience, friendly staff. We had our girl get caught up on her shots. We will be returning. ud83dudc97