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August 2022 by Gretchen A.
I just had to have my very elderly cat euthanized. Abbie (one of the techs) and Dr. Harmon were beyond sympathetic and caring. They were absolutely wonderful and made a horrible agonizing decision easier to make. A few days later, his 'aquamains' were ready for me to pick up. (That means they do the cremation in water instead of fire.) They were nicely boxed, and put inside an elegant drawstring bag, and included a certificate of aquamation for my cat and a wooden pendant with his pawprint. I would highly recommend this vet clinic. It's small and homey, not big and impersonal.
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June 2022 by Hortencia G.
Both my Labradores's have been cared for by St Francis Pet Clinic since they were 8 weeks old. Even though they have gotten their shots there, my dogs are unafraid and even go a little crazy with excitement whenever we drive up to or by the clinic. My eldest dog is now 14 1/2 and my youngest is 1 year. They have always been well cared for and loved by the doctors and staff. The clinic has always been responsive as well. They send me annual reminders for vistis. As my eldest dog turns the corner, I am turning to St. Francis Clinic for sage advice and end of life care. I know Dallas has lived a healthy and happy life, with much gratitude to this clinic. A+
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June 2022 by Tamara B.
There is no better vet in Santa Barbara than St. Francis Pet Clinic. Every single vet is carrying, knowledgeable and helpful. Dr. Pelton always figures out a way to get you in, makes sure your dogs are taken care of and takes the time to explain things. Dr. Lawrence is also amazing. She was the first person I met at St. Francis. She's smart and carrying. And let me tell you a story about Dr. Harmon. My poor boy had stomach/colon issues and it was late in the day/early evening. Dr. Harmon went above and beyond to help my boy and the whole team at St. Francis (techs and front desk) did as well. And they all follow up, to check in and make sure your fur babies are doing well. When it's hard to find a good vet or even get your dog in to see a vet around town, the caring veterinarians at St. Francis always figure out a way to make sure my fur babies are taken care of. Thank you St. Francis team! Simply the best!!!
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May 2022 by Ken S.
The staff and doctors are the best. They are especially caring and take every step to keep us informed of all the procedures. And they always follow up to make sure our loving pet Lucy is doing fine
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January 2022 by Thomas F.
I've taken my dogs and cats to St. Francis for 30 years. Dr. Pelton has been excellent taking care of my hospice certified therapy dog. Great staff, great location. 5 stars!
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December 2021 by Nancy B.
I did hear of some good reviews for St Francis Pet Clinic. However, I was surprised to learn this morning that they are not taking new clients and have not been taking any for the last two years. As I just moved to the area, this is very disappointing.
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March 2021 by Jema H.
We have been using St Francis as our vet clinic since 2006 for our two cats. However, we are not frequent since our cats are indoor and not had any issues until recently. They are older and one started to lose weight rapidly and appetite. They are busy but were able to see her in a few days. The doctor was very thorough, gave us options for diagnosis that even considered our budget. He followed up quickly with the results and even though the diagnosis was terminal he gave the care she needed to be comfortable and allowed us and the kids time to share some quality final days together. He answered all our questions and gave us what we needed to make hard decisions. I applaud the professionalism, compassion and practical approach to care of the doctor and all the staff we interacted with on our few visits.
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September 2020 by Jody N.
Be diligent in your veterinary choices--The care I hoped to find for my dog at this clinic is more important than the size of the credit I reasonably requested--a small fraction of the thousands I was billed and remitted. To defend ignoring the signs of what was acute pneumonia became profoundly serious for my dog.I would love to stand corrected, however I find no reason to trust St. Francis clinic--not in their office management, nor for the care I needed for my dog.The above response from St. Francis clinic comes almost six weeks after my review AND is unsupported by any facts or documentation I can find. I cannot locate any discount, credit, nor refund issued by this clinic to my credit card. It is not what somebody says but rather, what they actually do. In my case, there is a lot of disparity between words and action--even apparently to the point of asserting they made a non-existent credit to my account on a public forum.Take your companions to a trustworthy, honest, reliable veterinary practice--you have many options other than St. Francis in the Santa Barbara and surrounding area.
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August 2019 by Nicole R.
I have been going to Dr. Harmon since 2010, when my golden retriever was less than a year old. Sunday had really bad ear infections and Dr. Harmon was able to gain her trust and clear up her infections and they never came back! I now live in Goleta and have continued to take all of my animals (2 dogs, 1 cat) to Dr. Harmon even though it's a bit of a trek for us to get down there. Recently, Sunday (now 9) was having some neurological issues, initially thought to be IVDD based on some x-rays. Dr. Harmon carefully treated her for back pain and initially Sunday seemed to improve. Unfortunately, she had a grand mal seizure and was ultimately diagnosed with a meningioma brain tumor. Dr. Harmon took the time to call to check on Sunday while she herself was out sick! She also squeezed her in for an ultrasound before her MRI appt with a specialist to save us on the exorbitant fees of having it done by a specialist, which we greatly appreciated. Sunday is about to have SRS on her brain tumor. I recently took our other dog, Midi, in for a vaccine, and Dr. Harmon asked about Sunday, while also treating Midi with the most personal care. Midi's a shih tzu mix who LOVES her time at St. Francis! She has had a teeth cleaning there and everything went smooth as can be with great results! Bottom line is that Dr. Harmon truly cares about your pet and is extremely accessible. She always personally calls to follow up. I would highly recommend Dr. Harmon!
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April 2019 by Elite Pup T.
Thank you St. Francis for being so good with our boy Rex. We appreacite that you took us in so quickly in a short notice of time. THANK YOU to Dr. Pelton and his staff!
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March 2019 by sandi a.
Recently relocated back to Santa Barbara and needed to find a good vet. I find the pricing to be fair And the care is exceptional!! They are honest and open with you about your options. I bring my 2 fur babies here as well as my daughters and my clients use them too! Friendly atmosphere and quick but thoughtful service.
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January 2019 by Maria C.
It is always a pleasure to walk into St. Francis Pet clinic. We feel a friendly welcome, the staff are very loving and caring. Dr. Harmon has help us for over 6 years, She is very knowledgeable, professional, compassionate, answers all my questions and follows up, She really cares about the health and well being of our pets.My dog Chico feels loved at St. Francis and loves everyone at this clinic.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Harmon and St Francis pet clinic. .
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July 2018 by Kristin S.
I've been taking my dogs here for the last 15 years. Dr. Lawrence and all the staff are the greatest. Always friendly and knowledgeable, I highly recommend!
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April 2018 by Marie DeBevoise
We love her, and so does our little dachshund, Jake! She's very gentle and caring and she explains things thoroughly. We never feel like she's rushing us through the appointment. We highly recommend Dr. Harmon and all of the Veterinarians at St. Francis Pet Clinic!
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March 2018 by Melissa M.
Dr. Morgan is by far the best vet I have been to. Very experienced and knowledgeable. He won't recommend unnecessary diagnostics, understands financial limitations, but also genuinely cares and wants the best treatment for your pet. He is also really good with our dog who usually fears and dislikes the vet. When my dog tore a ligament, I was looking at over $10,000 in surgery. I decided to take her to Dr. Morgan to get his opinion before proceeding. He told my that while surgery is an option, it was not guaranteed to work, and his opinion was that she would make close to a full recovery with medicine and a bit of physical therapy and he was right. He didn't even insist on x-rays (which wouldn't make sense, because it was clearly soft tissue, but nearly EVERY other vet would have insisted on this unnecessary cost). She has since recovered well and I am so glad I didn't get an unnecessary surgery that might have actually hurt her in the long run. When my same "special" dog had an issue with her eye, Dr. Morgan was very quick to tell us that this was outside of his area of expertise and refer us to a specialist. I really appreciated that he didn't recommend a bunch of diagnostics before doing this (there are many other vets who would), and that he didn't try to pretend he had expertise he didn't. Overall I have never found a vet my dogs and I trust more. I know that whatever Dr. Morgan recommends, I will likely do, because I have that much trust in him.
