South Sacramento Pet Hospital
5651 Franklin Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95824
Overview
South Sacramento Pet Hospital is a veterinary hospital in Sacramento that offers overnight boarding services for cats and dogs as an ancillary service. The facility provides outdoor runs and regular walks for dogs, daily one-on-one interaction, and separate areas for cats. While primarily a vet clinic, they accommodate senior pets and have an on-site veterinarian for emergencies.
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What Reviews Say
559 reviews analyzedSouth Sacramento Pet Hospital presents a polarized reputation with a significant divide between loyal long-term customers who praise the affordable pricing and caring staff, and dissatisfied clients who report overcharging, poor communication, and lack of compassion. While many reviewers appreciate the reasonable prices compared to other vets and the friendly staff, recurring complaints include bait-and-switch pricing tactics, extremely long wait times, and multiple concerning reports of pet deaths during routine procedures. The facility appears to excel at retaining decades-long customers but struggles with consistent service quality and emotional support, particularly during difficult situations like euthanasia.
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Pet death during routine procedures without clear explanation
โMy brother received a call saying his cat died... Staff said they couldn't tell my brother exactly why/how this happened.โ
IV/catheter left in pet after surgery
โThese idiots LEFT THE IV in my cats left arm after getting her spayed and sent her home.โ
Surgical complications and negligence claims
โCat was sent home with her catheter in still and it had blown which resulted in an emergency visit.โ
Pet died during emergency/urgent care situations
โMy dog had a seizure less than a minute of walking through the door... no one came!!!โ
Denied owner presence during euthanasia
โI was not allowed to be in the room when she was put down... That choice was taken away from both of us.โ
Overcharging/bait-and-switch pricing(18 mentions)
โThe $25 first exam is a bait-and-switch. You get lured in with the promo, then the add-ons start piling up immediately.โ
Poor communication/not returning calls(15 mentions)
โThey push off every call from every different numbers listed.โ
Long wait times despite appointments(12 mentions)
โEven with an appointment, we're still waiting over an hour.โ
Lack of compassion during euthanasia(8 mentions)
โThey wanted to charge me an extra $114 dollars to be with my dog when they put her down.โ
Rude staff attitudes(10 mentions)
โThe staff here have terrible attitudes and horrendous customer service etiquette!!โ
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