Otay Vet Veterinary Clinic is an affordable low cost, well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary clinic providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. The entire staff of Otay Vet Veterinary Clinic is committed to provide high quality veterinary care with compassion, integrity and honesty.
We strive to offer the optimal course of diagnostic and treatment procedures for all patients but also individualize the treatment plan to be consistent with the client's wishes and financial means. We emphasize prevention as well as healing. We try to have an open exchange of information between the doctor and you, in order to achieve these goals in a relaxed atmosphere.
We strive to offer the optimal course of diagnostic and treatment procedures for all patients but also individualize the treatment plan to be consistent with the client's wishes and financial means. We emphasize prevention as well as healing. We try to have an open exchange of information between the doctor and you, in order to achieve these goals in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Otay Vet Veterinay Clinic would like to take this opportunity to welcome you, your family, and your special family member to our website. As you continue to browse and explore our website, it is our hope that you will learn more about our dedication to your family and the quality veterinary medicine and service we provide.
At OtayVet Veterinary Clinic, we understand that you need trust and confidence in us to allow your pet to undergo, investigations and/or surgical procedures - especially when they have been admitted into hospital, are due for anesthesia or where the costs are likely to be substantial.
We allow extra time in the consultation in order to carry out the examination, as well as to provide sufficient discussion so that you can confidently give us your informed consent to proceed.Our appointment system should therefore be only used as a guide as to when you are likely to be seen. This is because, where required, additional time may have to be spent on an individual case thereby causing a delay to subsequent appointments.
We allow extra time in the consultation in order to carry out the examination, as well as to provide sufficient discussion so that you can confidently give us your informed consent to proceed.Our appointment system should therefore be only used as a guide as to when you are likely to be seen. This is because, where required, additional time may have to be spent on an individual case thereby causing a delay to subsequent appointments.
Stem cells are the body's repair cells. They have the ability to divide and differentiate into many different types of cells based on where they are needed throughout the body. Stem cells can divide and turn into tissues such as skin, fat, muscle, bone, cartilage, and nerve to name a few. They even possess the ability to replicate into organs such as the heart, liver, intestines, pancreas, etc.
Aging actually begins at birth, but its signs are not noticeable to us or our pets for several years. The first sign of aging is a general decrease in activity level, including a tendency to sleep longer and more soundly, a loss of enthusiasm for play time, and a general loss of interest in the activities around them.
Microchip implantation is a permanent way of identifying your pet. The chips are approximately the size and shape of a grain of rice. We implant them by giving an injection under the skin between the shoulder blades on the upper back. You then must register the chip's unique identification number with a national database with both your and our contact information.
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Lilia C.
Oct 06, 2020
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So very happy with Kanyes' ACL Surgery. Before she used to be in pain, unable to do what she loved most, run, jump boulders, hike. Her recuperation took about 9mos. Recomended was one year to a year and half for full recovery. We started slowly at home after about a month and 1/2, small walks within the house and outside only till she peed or pooped and back inside to rest. Then third month we moved on to small walks, zig-zagging, fourth month added to the walks around the neighborhood and then visits to the park till she regained her strength and her must've mass began to take shape
Jaritssa O.
Sep 02, 2020
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We are beyond grateful to had found this clinic and encourage anyone looking for care to highly consider this clinic versus other ones in the area. Dr. López is an honest, trustworthy veterinarian who takes pride in his work and treats his patients like his own pets. My beloved cat was in need of a very risky procedure involving her kidneys, which he was able to successfully do. It was an emergency situation but not once did he rush us into anything without explaining to us first that we needed to understand all of the risks involved. He is extremely communicative and sympathetic and explained
Adriana G.
May 24, 2020
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Came because of all the great reviews and because my go to vet was closed during the Covid pandemic.
Pros: great communication. Friendly. Open for business.
Cons: charges 3-4 times the amount of the other vets I have taken my dogs to in Tijuana. Cheaper than US prices, but $75 for an ultrasound ( which by the way is done with the most ancient machine you get back like a blank black image) is unacceptable.
Went in for a lump my dog had in her leg and ended up talking to me about this $400 echo ekg full heart exam I should consider getting . Really?? Can we just talk about why I am hear and treat
Pros: great communication. Friendly. Open for business.
Cons: charges 3-4 times the amount of the other vets I have taken my dogs to in Tijuana. Cheaper than US prices, but $75 for an ultrasound ( which by the way is done with the most ancient machine you get back like a blank black image) is unacceptable.
Went in for a lump my dog had in her leg and ended up talking to me about this $400 echo ekg full heart exam I should consider getting . Really?? Can we just talk about why I am hear and treat
Jorge A.
Apr 04, 2020
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My lhasa apso had eye ulcers, short story: We couldn't afford the surgery at the US, my best friend was in pain and she was about to lose her eyes. The doctor in the US told us this was an emergency and she could even die if we wait. So we took her to Dr Lopez; we found him on yelp. He immediately scheduled an appointment for surgery next day. Everything was good, my dog couldn't see for three weeks, it was very very hard the recovery. Now she is ok, I cannot describe the feeling when she saw me again. Now we can run and play again together. Thank you Dr. Lopez you saved my friend! God
Toni Amezcua
Nov 04, 2019
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Este portal es, no dire mentira, pero si deceptivo. Dice abrir hasta las 6pm pero al llamar NO dan citas despues de las 2pm. Aparentemente el Dr. tiene cirugias DIARIAS, todos los dias por 4 horas. WOW. Al leer los comentarios parece ser mejor Dr. a clientes de EU. Maybe if I had spoken English my pets would have an appointment now. Instead I got the brush-off. Good thing TJ is FULL of vets and dentists.
Christine S.
Sep 13, 2019
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2 weeks ago I went to Mexico to treat my baby Presley at this vet. I do not know HOW Yelp got these FAKE good references about this "Crook" of Dr Lopez!!! My boy had a bloated stomach and I thought it will be very expensive to treat him in the US. Guess what...instead of concentrating on his stomach he concentrated on his allergies!!! gave my dog 2 very high doses of Prednisone and antibiotics. My dog got worse :"( his stomach got more swollen overnight and ready to popup. I paid $293 for nothing. His prices are more expensive than here I swear. I took my Presley to another
Will I.
Sep 05, 2019
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Nicholas N.
Aug 07, 2019
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You'd be hard pressed to find a more, caring, skilled, and detailed Doctor than Dr. Lopez. Dr. Lopez will walk you through each phase of any procedure thoroughly, errs on the side of caution at all times, and has one of the most empathetic natures in a Doctor that I have ever experienced.
I recently visited Dr. Lopez as Dakota developed cataracts after being diagnosed with type I diabetes and was essentially blind. Dr. Lopez removed the cataracts, and after a quick 30 day recovery period, Dakota can see well. And, Dakota is a 'senior dog.'
If your furry friend needs a medical
I recently visited Dr. Lopez as Dakota developed cataracts after being diagnosed with type I diabetes and was essentially blind. Dr. Lopez removed the cataracts, and after a quick 30 day recovery period, Dakota can see well. And, Dakota is a 'senior dog.'
If your furry friend needs a medical
Lori T.
Jul 03, 2019
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Angelina G.
Dec 29, 2018
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I will try to make this as short at possible. I have known Dr. Lopez for about 10years. He is the only doctor I feel comfortable with. He explains everything in great detail, gives you all possible scenarios as to how things could go. I took my dog to a vet in San Diego. We did X-rays, blood and urine workup. Over $700. They recommended surgery due to seeing a mass of some kind in x-ray. I sent details to Dr.Lopez, we was able to save me some money and kept my Rocky overnight to monitor him. No one is ever guaranteed the best out come, but if ANYTHING were to have gone wrong, I KNOW he was in the
Giovanni Rios
Oct 14, 2018
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Laura Z.
Jun 03, 2018
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I am going to talk about a tragic experience I had and please don't let this reflect upon the work that they may be able to do.
My 8 year old maltipoo developed eye eye cataracts and I was being quoted $5.5k to have them removed in California. I found Dr Lopez and this clinic on google, facebook and yelp with great reviews.
I went in for a consultation and he sold me on getting the cataract removal surgery. He said that there was an 80% success chance my dog would be able to see. I was thrilled. I scheduled the surgery for 2 months later.
The day to drop her off came. I was really sad
My 8 year old maltipoo developed eye eye cataracts and I was being quoted $5.5k to have them removed in California. I found Dr Lopez and this clinic on google, facebook and yelp with great reviews.
I went in for a consultation and he sold me on getting the cataract removal surgery. He said that there was an 80% success chance my dog would be able to see. I was thrilled. I scheduled the surgery for 2 months later.
The day to drop her off came. I was really sad
Justin C.
Jun 03, 2018
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I live in Calabasas CA and had been quoted over $2K to get my dogs blood panel, cardiologist visit and teeth cleaning/extraction. My friend told me about about this clinic in TJ and at first I was a bit apprehensive but after taking my toy poodle Mr T to see Dr Ramirez I will never go to another vet again. We parked our car in SD at the border and was at his clinic in less than 30 minutes. We got the entire procedure done for $500 ! He is by far the most knowledgeable veterinarian I have ever seen in the past 20 years. Thank you so much for taking such immaculate care of my 15 year old toy
Manuelillo A.
Feb 07, 2018
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Great vet and staff. My dog was take care off intermediately since the other vet in Rosarito decided just to give pain killers and ant-inflammatory when the dog had a mega infection and an abscess that was about to burst. Prices are a little higher than others but worth it nevertheless as Dr. knows his trade and does it well. Remember, finding a good vet is like finding a good mechanic and this is one of the good ones because I did have very bad experiences at Fauna and other one by the Xolos stadium.
cheers for the good businesses and for all of our healthy dogs!
cheers for the good businesses and for all of our healthy dogs!
Rachael P.
Oct 23, 2017
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Maria B.
Oct 15, 2017
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I wish I could add more stars. I will (try) to keep my long story short. My Boston Terrier HAD cataract on both eyes, (Kiki 2 1/2 years old). After sitting with Dr. Lopez for well over 45 minutes and describing in very fine details, I decide to go with the surgery. Dr. Lopez, left no room for questions, he explained everything in such fine details and used such examples that there was no room for questions. Really.
Compare and contrast:
U.S.A.= $5,500. No overnight stay, no day before prepping and paperwork fees, not sure if this included medications and cone.
Dr. Lopez=$2,500, 2 nights stays
Compare and contrast:
U.S.A.= $5,500. No overnight stay, no day before prepping and paperwork fees, not sure if this included medications and cone.
Dr. Lopez=$2,500, 2 nights stays
Ann H.
Sep 06, 2017
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I highly recommend Dr Lopez to anyone needing affordable vet care. I brought my 2 senior dogs (both with terrible teeth - advance gum disease and multiple extractions needed) and we were able to get everything (including the medication) out the door for under $900. I've been quoted around $7K for places in San Diego. Dr Lopez was extremely professional and took great care to explain everything (from medications to lab results). The facility was also not hard to get to as it was only about 2 miles away from the Otay Border Crossing. Dr Lopez will be my go-to vet from now on and I plan
Maggie S.
Apr 13, 2017
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Natalie T.
Feb 19, 2017
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I am so happy with my choice to use Dr. Lopez at Otay Vet for my dog's surgery. When he tore his ACL I was quoted at $6,000 for the surgery in San Diego, I was devastated. The cost here was much more reasonable and comparable to other vets in the area. Not just that, but I was immediately put at ease by Dr. Lopez and his team because they so clearly knew what they were doing and were able to competently and clearly answer any question I had.
He has continued to be helpful as we've received support and information on Scout's care since he has had the surgery. Dr. Lopez has responded
He has continued to be helpful as we've received support and information on Scout's care since he has had the surgery. Dr. Lopez has responded
Kirsten D.
Nov 26, 2014
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Dr. Lopez at Otay vet is extremely wonderful!!!! The facilities have everything anyone would need for pet care including a surgical room, a lab that can provide results in minutes, and an ultrasound. He operated on our dog for a fifth of the price we were being charged in Los Angeles. We paid 400 for the ultrasound here - he would've done it for 55.
His service and his professionalism are top-of-the-line in quality and value. We had the stitches removed from another doctor locally and he said Dr. Lopez's work was amazing.
His service and his professionalism are top-of-the-line in quality and value. We had the stitches removed from another doctor locally and he said Dr. Lopez's work was amazing.