West Coast Vets

West Coast Vets describes itself as a mixed veterinary practice for small animals, large animals and equine, offering both in-clinic care and on-farm visits. The website states it is open 24/7 for emergencies. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention pets being kept calm during visits and procedures, with clear explanations and patient handling.

Concrete examples from reviews include

• •A vet travelling out to help with at-home euthanasia when another practice would not.
• •Dogs coming out of surgery “completely relaxed,” with owners noting how comfortable their pet seemed.
• •Support for anxious dogs (including a grooming visit mentioned in one review) and a weight-loss plan for an older dog.

Services

From the clinic website, services listed include

• •Consultations
• •Surgery (with post-op experiences referenced in reviews)
• •Dental care
• •Neutering
• •Vaccination
• •Microchipping
• •Imaging and diagnostics: ultrasounds, X-rays, blood tests
• •Reproduction services
• •Large-animal/equine services, including on-farm visits
• •TB testing
• •Pre-purchase vetting

Emergency care (as stated on the website)

• •Open 24/7 for emergencies

Services additionally referenced in reviews

• •At-home euthanasia (a vet travelled out to help)
• •Weight-loss planning for a dog
• •Grooming is mentioned in one review (not listed on the website)

People

Named in reviews

• •Sara (vet): Credited by one owner with “saving my dog’s life” after another vet had suggested euthanasia; the same review mentions Sara later helping with an anxious dog and starting a weight-loss plan.
• •John (vet): Mentioned as travelling out to help with an at-home euthanasia, described as patient and gentle with the dog.

Team-wide mentions in reviews focus on

• •Explaining things clearly and being patient during appointments.
• •Keeping pets calm and comfortable (including around surgery and recovery).

Reviews

Google rating: 5 stars from 70 reviews. “”

• •Calm, low-stress handling: multiple owners say their dog/puppy felt safe or very comfortable during care.
• •Clear communication: one review specifically notes everything was explained clearly and staff were patient.
• •Flexibility and going beyond the clinic: one owner describes a vet travelling out to provide at-home euthanasia when another practice refused.
• •Positive surgery experiences: one owner reports their dog came out of surgery relaxed and unconcerned.
• •Long-term/supportive care decisions: one review describes an older dog’s life being saved after euthanasia was suggested elsewhere, followed later by help with anxiety and a weight-loss plan.