Governor Animal Clinic, Inc

Kindness, compassion, efficiency, reasonable pricing … an amazing staff at all levels. I am so grateful to Dr. Sorenson for helping us through good times and bad.

Amazing caring, professional, educated staff at Governor clinic. Calmed my fears, addressed my concerns. Dr. Schechter and Katherine Wilde, Technician were thorough in their explanations and instructions. Spent the time it took, didn’t rush, listened to my questions and gave professional answers. Will never go anywhere else.

I have been going to Governor animal clinic for over 10 years. Dr. Feinberg is one of the best veterinarians I have ever seen. Not only is he smart, he has incredible compassion for animals.
He has helped me with routine care as well as critical illnesses.
The entire staff of GAC is amazing and have been a tremendous help.

Amazing and helpful people and vets. Definitely recommended if you’ve never been to a vet

I recently moved to San Diego and my poor dog developed a pretty severe separation anxiety. I needed to have her evaluated and put on medication to help her deal with this until I can help her understand that it is okay to be home alone. I heard about this clinic from some dog owners at a park I was at so I thought I would give it a try.
The staff was very friendly, and very thorough! The vet really took his time to evaluate my dog and then ran some tests to make sure nothing serious was developing to cause her anxiety. One of the techs came in to discuss different health insurance companies I could sign up with to help off set the cost of future visits. It was a very positive experience only a very expensive one too. When my dog needs her next check up, I will be returning here.

I recently moved to San Diego and I was refereed here by a veterinarian I used to work for. I myself have been in the veterinary field for 8 years (although I am currently not working in the field). I have 3 cats, that are really my kids. I am somewhat obsessed with cats and their care (I actually have a feline behavior/​consulting business). So I can be really picky with where I take my animals. Although, I don’t see it as picky, I prefer to say I have high standards.
Governor Animal Clinic has meet all of my expectations and beyond. I have only needed to take my cat here twice. But both times the service I received was amazing. Everything from being greeted at the door to check out was a great experience. Speaking with the techs and watching how they handled my cat I could tell they are very knowledgable and caring. The same can be said for the doctors. They explained what they wanted to do, although I already understood because of my past in the veterinary field, but I really appreciated their explanations because now that I am the client and not the tech it is hard! No one wants their pets to be sick, and as a client we want to make sure our pets are getting the best. I am confident that they are getting the best here.
Costs are reasonable for what you are getting. If you want to know what the cost is for what they are offering just ask, they are happy to provide estimates. I say this because I always read reviews that say, «I was never told of the costs». Part of being a responsible pet owner is to ask and understand what you are paying for. I asked for an estimate when I was told they recommended an ultrasound for my cat, and they happily gave me one and explained everything it included.
Finally, this place is CLEAN! The first place I took my cat to when I moved to SD was not the cleanest. If the reception area isn’t clean, how do you think treatment and surgery look? I don’t even want to think about that… but you should.
Really great veterinary care here, I would recommend them to anyone in the area.

Our dogs LOVE Dr. Feinberg! He is absolutely the BEST vet we have found. We ‘ve had numerous dogs each with a different temperament and they all loved Dr. Feinberg. He’s like the dog whisperer. :) Sadly, we had to put one of our dogs down last year and Dr. Feinberg really went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable throughout the process. I’ve never known a vet who cares as much about his patients and clients, I’m truly impressed with his level of care. Thank you Dr. Feinberg and staff. We love you guys!

I can’t even believe I’ve neglected to review Governor and Dr. Feinberg all these years… The clinic is good but he is really great!
I talked my sister into adopting two cats from a breeding program that was ending their study (they were breeding Pottinger’s cats — raw food only cats to prove the health benefits of a natural diet in both animals and humans). These cats were like 14^th generation I think — a mom who was gorgeous and one of her kids who wasn’t as striking and never bred.
Anyway — the place we got them from was not at all helpful when we couldn’t get the cats to eat and had no idea what to feed them (we were buying rolls of various raw meat food from the pest store). So, my sister eventually gave up and started buying different high quality canned foods to get them to eat and they did but their health also took a dive. I contacted my naturopath who also owns two of these kitties and he recommended Dr. Feinberg and said that he’s been seeing him for many years.
We were taking the cats there for several years — the mom cat was declining and had kidney disease. My sister got sick and had to move out of state so I inherited the girls and the mom soon got very sick (broken hearted I’m sure) and I had to take her in to be euthanized. Unfortunately, Dr. Feinberg was not there that day but the female doctor was very kind and caring and I was such a blubbering mess and was thankful that they showed me an alternative exit so I wouldn’t have to walk through the waiting room (good for the clinic and for me!). I later received a card and flowers and was very touched.
Recently, a friend in MI has a dog with some scary issues and nobody seems to know what is going on — if it’s seizures or GI. I called the clinic and asked if Dr. F would be willing to do a phone consult with her. I gave them all the info I knew and he later called me and gave me suggestions for her. She sent him a long email explaining symptoms with some links to videos of other dogs experiencing this gulping/​licking episodes and he was kind enough to call her and leave a message to give her some direction. I really appreciate that and will recommend this clinic any chance I get!

I need to bring my pets to another country, which involves a lot of process. I asked more than five hospitals around La Jolla. This one is the most afforadble.
Everything is going well. Our cat is a crazy one, but they seem to have a way to handle her.
Our technician Tracy is awesome!

I was visiting my daughter in San Diego with my two dogs and one of them had a severe anal gland infection. I could not wait to get him back to Colorado, and my daughter called her vet (Governor) to see if they could take him, and they took him first thing in the morning the following day. They were awesome and Dr. Marco was wonderful. He took great care of him and was so welcoming to me as well. I am glad to report Ranger is doing great because of this awesome facility and staff. Everyone from the front desk, Dr. Marco, and the techs were outstanding.

The staff was friendly, knowledgable, patient with all my questions, and the very hard decision of having my cat declawed was made easier with their professionalism. My kitty was well taken care of in their facility over night. Their communication with me was superb. I highly recommend them for a declaw and getting her teeth cleaned at the same time as these are the only services I’ve used them for as I have my regular Vet whom Zoey and I love.

I just had the best experience imaginable at Governor Animal Clinic! My beloved 13-​year-​old Golden Retriever needed a tooth extracted but, based on past experiences, I was nervous about putting an older dog under general anesthesia. I also had concerns about the wisdom of giving certain vaccines to an elderly dog (another vet had insisted they be given to her prior to surgery). And, finally, I had some real financial limitations.
The clinic I had frequented for years did not take Care Credit so I shopped around a bit, but could not find a veterinarian who really understood and sympathized with my fears and needs. On the very strong recommendation of a friend, I called Governor. From the first phone call to our first meeting, the staff were extraordinarily kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and understanding. I needed quite a bit of hand-​holding, and got it in spades.
It turned out my dog also had a benign growth in her mouth, and also needed a dental; but the staff took extra time and care to explain things to me, and did their best to make the procedure affordable. There was absolutely no shaming about my lack of financial resources; it felt like we were a team who put my dog’s need first and foremost. I would like to give special kudos to Sara, Samar, Dr. Benitez, and Sue Stutz! You can tell these folks love what they do, and that they care about pets AND their owners.
By the way, my Golden was jumping around and begging to be walked the very next day…

Everyone here is fantastic. The front desk, the techs and the vets. Even the other clients and their pets are super friendly. They have lots of places to sit, even a bench outside. There are about 4 – 6 people at the front desk so you get checked in and out pretty fast.
We have kitties and had transferred them here when one of them got sickly. I was a little nervous since we had been at our previous vet for about 18 years, but the previous vet had wanted to give up on the kitty, so we went here for another opinion.
Dr. Kaleka and the whole team really took her in as if she was their own. We ended up being there at least a few times a month since my kitty needed to have her meds adjusted as her illness progressed.
The front desk is always very friendly, the place is pretty busy, but they have a bunch of vets and a bunch of patient rooms. Don’t think because they are a little busier or have lots of patients that they don’t know you or care about your pet. They do.
They provided her the best care, kept us informed on what was being done, gave all the options of care and were calm when I was a complete wreck on those super sick kitty days. They even sent flowers and a card when she had to be put to sleep a year later. That made me feel they understood the sadness when others in my life would say that it was just a cat get over it. It was extremely comforting.
Our other kitties still go here for their regular check-​ups, and it’s good to know that when they get older or sickly, I can count on the team at Governor Animal Clinic.
Update: Our newly adopted dog goes here now. He was a bit apprehensive on the first visit, but after he spent the day here (they cleaned his teeth — man, he has some nice looking teeth now) he is now much more at ease with everyone here.

The great staffs and great doctors over here helped me yesterday for my little Bichon baby who was suffering from a harsh itching problem. he is more relax now. Thank you for your great service.

Made a phone call about my roommates dog and they were extremely nice and helpful. Very knowledgable and they took the time to answer our questions. Will definitely be using this clinic when the time comes.

Dr. Kaleka’s medical prescriptions and procedures on my pug significantly improved her conditions. She stopped scratching her face and the cuts cleared up in 2 days.
The staff there is very friendly and the facility is exceptionally clean. They give you options instead of hitting owners with the most expensive bills and prescriptions. I appreciate their honesty and professionalism.
I highly recommend pet owners who are looking for quality care to this vet clinic.

Since adopting my two dogs I have only taken them to this vet. They have been nothing but AMAZING to me, my boyfriend, and our two pups hayden and Kat :)
We have been in quite a few times over the past couple months for their shots, Initial visits and stitches for poor Kat who cut her paw pretty deep and the staff has always exceeded our expectations and always made our babies feel so comfortable. Working in the medical field myself
I know how hectic days can be, but no matter how busy they are they always do a fantastic job.
Def would recommend this animal clinic to anyone looking for a vet!:)

I brought my cat to Cote and ABC Pacific beach before finally deciding to pay a visit to governor animal clinic. This is probably the cleanest and best staffed animal clinic I’ve ever been to. The entire staff was patient, kind, and knowledgeable. Our cat was in really bad shape but Dr. Benitez was able to take care of her. She even called us on her day off to update us!
If you’re even considering taking your pet to another vet, don’t. Go here.

My fur kids, Bear and Bailey have both been going here since we rescued them and we couldn’t have been happier. The staff is always welcoming, regardless how busy and hectic the lobby can get. The lobby has the cutest décor I might add. It reminds me of an old Italian village with the stone-​like looking walls and each exam room has a different style door. It’s a pleasant surprise that brings such a comfy feeling.
Their are several different doctors that work here, and we’ve had the pleasure to work with a different doctor for each visit. We chose to see a different doctor each time, just because the convenience of our personal schedule and what was available for us. Exams were always thorough and so much care/​love making the pups feel comfortable.
One of the best things I like about this place is they take away your pups to the back room to administer shots and treatments. My heart always breaks when seeing my pups cry, so this was a huge plus for me. I trust that the staff care for the pups just as well in the back as in they do in the exam room, because my pups always come back with a smile.
I do have to admit that this place is on the pricey side, but for us you can’t put a price ensuring our pups good health. The doctor and staff have always put our best interest first and that is what’s important for our family.

I’ve had amazing experiences with Governor Animal Clinic. I am a new dog owner and our puppy was very nervous but the staff knows their stuff. All my questions were answered and their policies are very fair. They worked to fit us in despite a completely booked schedule when we had an emergency ear infection situation.
Never had any problems, highly recommended for their friendly staff and wonderful expertise.