South Davis Veterinary Center

Location

417 Mace Blvd. Suite C

in the El Macero Shopping Center

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-8pm

Sat 9am-4pm

Sun 10am-4pm

Phone

(530)757-1113

Website

http://www.southdavisvetcenter.com

South Davis Veterinary Center was established in 2003 by primary physicians Michael Yackey, DVM and Cara Bradley, DVM, both UC Davis Vet Med graduates and Davis residents. Dr Jenna Grimes joined the practice in August 2005. She is also a graduate of UC Davis and completed further training as a medical and surgical intern in New York. Fees for dog neutering range from $170-$400 [August 2006]; the lower price reflects general anesthesia and monitoring (blood pressure/ECG/respiratory/blood oxygenation), surgery and pain medication while the higher price adds on elective options such as microchipping, pre-operative blood panel, and IV fluid support.

See our Veterinary Hospitals page for other vet services within Davis.

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2007-04-17 20:20:52   We called this morning about our cat, and they were able to get him in right away. We saw Dr. Grimes, who was friendly and competent. Our cat, who is very leery of strangers, tolerated her very well. She called back with test results this evening, and gave additional advice on what we could do for our cat's condition. I'm pleased with the care. —AnnaJones

2007-05-06 18:20:37   They always take superb care of my cat. Additionally, I am a student, and they itemize costs, and were willing to go step by step with me on expensive tests (as opposed to doing them all at once) in a situation where my cat was exhibiting symptoms for something that could be nothing or something terrible. We eventually whittled it down to nothing, based on a careful balance between cost and time. They were extremely helpful to both me and my cost constraints, while also being mindful of any health concerns for the cat. Luckily the cat is fine, and happy. But I was greatful for their assistance and understanding. —NatFin

2007-06-26 21:18:18   We've been taking our animals to Cara and Michael from the day they opened. Nicest people/vets ever!! Best care we could hope for, and even when we've had to euthanize (twice, very sad) they have been the best! —Davidlm

2007-07-28 00:44:25   This is where I take my dog, and I've always been happy with both their friendliness and their concern over his health. This last part is particularly appreciated as he's had a few mishaps and, his Mommy is just paranoid and so although they have joked about him being a "frequent flyer", they don't brush me off or assume the issue isn't serious. Anyway, really nice people who give you plenty of information. —RobinMarie

2007-07-30 20:26:03   I took my dog there today, and got Dr. Grimes. I found the staff and vets to be quite friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Grimes gave suggestions, but didn't pressure me into anything (especially something unnecessary); I got plenty of time to think things over. Unfortunately, it turns out my dog will need knee surgery. I've been calling around for different estimates, and South Davis has had the lowest prices so far! And my dog loved everyone, even though she usually takes a while to warm up to strangers. —ErikadelosReyes

2007-08-21 23:57:15   Drs Bradley, Yackey and Grimes are wonderful. Our many pets have received outstanding care from them since they opened this practice. They always check to see how the patient is doing afterward, and treat our pets as part of our family and theirs. I would never go anywhere else! —PatLenzi

2007-08-22 14:36:15   I can't say enough good things about these guys. Dr. Grimes explained procedures and options clearly, so that you can make an informed choice, and answered all questions. The office staff is friendly, and everyone there seems to genuinely like animals. You leave feeling as though your pet has been well taken care of. —CovertProfessor

2007-10-13 15:24:47   My cat ripped his nail off just before I was planning to take him in for an upper respiratory infection that was getting out of control. Poor guy. So, I walked in with an acute injury and a chronic irritation. Both needed to be addressed promptly and I had $100 to spend. I saw Dr. Bradley, who was absolutely wonderful about picking and choosing the correct combination of diagnostics and treatments. A stain to make sure he didn't have a corneal ulcer, some antibiotic ointment for his eyes, oral antibiotics for his poor little toe, and instructions to soak his foot in dilute betadine. Just what he needed at just the right price. She gave me a long list of every possible thing that we could do for him on that day, and then helped me mark off everything that could wait. All with absolutely no (apparent) judgment, and without making me feel like a bad pet owner. I showed up a few minutes early for my appointment, was seen right on time, and the doctor spent plenty of time in the room with us. I will gladly go back, and can strongly recommend Dr. Bradley. A follow-up call, with detailed questions about my kitty's condition, was a very nice touch. —EvoDiva

2007-11-06 19:56:22   we had an emergency with our new dog (bloody diarrhea, yek!) and this was the only vet hospital that was willing to see him on short notice on a saturday. They took great care of him, were very thorough, and he got over the diarrhea in 2 days (he had picked up some giardia from drinking in a local pond). I highly recommend this clinic. —zach.ronneberg

2008-01-16 17:30:23   I called to ask about the possibility of my cat having a problem (related to my boyfriend getting pinkeye), and they had an answer for me right away. They're always friendly and a great source of advice. I'm continuously pleased with their care of me and my pet. —NatFin

2008-04-15 22:59:32   I had just adopted my dog, Jack, from the Sacramento Animal Shelter and they included a coupon for a free post-adoption checkup. We met with Jenna Grimes and she was wonderful. She was very attentive and seemed to be genuinely interested in my concerns. I was treated excellent here and I will undoubtably be returning to them for Jack's veterinary needs. —BrandonMinow

2008-04-22 07:36:16   Just went there for the first time to spay my new kitten. Dr. Grimes was very nice and sweet to my cat even though my kitty can be a handful. I loved the fact that they called me the day before my appointment as a reminder and called the day after the surgery to see how my cat was doing. Spay was $380 (this is the upper limit price which includes an optional pre-op blood panel and an IV catheter during surgery). It was totally worth the price for my cat to receive safe and personal attention in a caring facility. Front desk help was also pleasant and capable. —Shannon.F

2008-07-14 21:11:34   Dr. Grimes helped me out this moring with my dog. She listen to what I had to say and offered a good treatment plan. The staff even called my previous out-of-town vet to get my dogs records. As a fist time owner/patient I am please with thier care thus far! —jwali

2008-07-21 15:34:20   I just went here for the first time today due to a sneezing fit my cat's been having. The staff took wonderful care of him (and me)! I met Dr. Jenna Grimes and she was awesome. She didn't pressure me to put my kitty on meds, and told me what serious symptoms to look out for. The nurse (woman who took me in originally) was super sweet, and everyone there made sure he was as comfortable as possible during the exam. The price wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It was $51 for the exam. I've seen cheaper, but for the service I got it was way worth it. 5 stars. —Revada9

2008-11-13 12:46:30   I can't recommend this clinic highly enough. We had excellent experiences with both Drs Yackey and Grimes when our cat managed to get himself injured in fights. Both vets were extremely kind and knowledgable, our cat was comfortable with how he was handled by the vets and technicians, and treatment prices were very reasonable. When our cat sadly passed away recently the clinic staff were very compassionate and Dr Grimes sent us a lovely card. We'll definitely return to them for the care of any future pets. —AG

2009-02-14 21:06:03   I've been taking my rescue dog to see Dr. Bradley and am very happy with the care my elderly dog has received from her. She really takes her time with the visit and you can tell she has the animals' best interest in mind. I have never felt pressured to purchase any treatment or procedure. She suggests options, explains their benefits, and lets me choose what to do. Very happy with this office! —NotSure

2009-03-25 17:09:16   The staff was very friendly and gentle with my cat. Dr. Grimes answered all my questions and went over all options and costs before doing anything. The best vet I have dealt with in Davis. —BrianTurner

2009-04-13 18:32:22   all of the vets and techs are nice and they dont push anything they are also very relatable —Churro615

2009-07-08 16:47:44   Dr Yackey is a blessing to animals and the people who love them. You couldn't ask for more in a vet. His clinic is also very warm and welcoming and his staff are happy and kind and reflect a level of teamwork one wishes were more common. If you are looking for the best care for your pets you needn't look any further. —SeaBird

2009-07-08 20:12:45   We had our (extremely loved, even, yes, I'll say "babied") pug's dental and nasal work done here this week. We felt like they treated him like their very own dog! They called during the procedure to talk to us about how it was going (surgery can be extremely risky for pugs), and verify how much we were willing to spend (as much as we needed to, of course). Everything turned out perfectly. We could not be happier with the service we always receive from these guys, and Buddha is doing great! —Davidlm

2009-07-10 16:22:49   We recently took in our dog for a head lilt and trouble walking, they used a simple medication (motion sickness pills) instead of expensive pills. They at first told us about simple diagnoses but then bloodwork said she might low blood sugar and told us simple solutions. They were nice about us and comforted us for the whole time.

Then they took an ultrasound on her pancreas and she's fine!

—Churro615

2009-07-13 19:58:48   When my dog developed a negative reaction to a distemper vaccination that she had received at another clinic, they took my call and the vet there (didn't get her name) walked me through what to do carefully, slowly, and patiently, even though I am not even a client there. Usually, people (including me) freak out when their animals don't feel well, and ask a lot of questions that might not make any sense, but she showed no sign of impatience, and remained very friendly, professional, and comforting throughout a somewhat lengthy conversation. It is very clear that she cares about animals. She also mentioned signs to look for which might indicate a more serious condition that requires emergency care. What more can you ask for in a vet? My niece is planning to become a vet too, and I hope she becomes a fine and outstanding one like the vet at South Davis that took my call. —ChingChing

2009-07-17 02:56:47   Excellent, excellent work. They really go out of their way to help you, and it is obvious that they love animals. I just adopted a stray dog, and they were able to get me set up with all the necessary basics for him. At the moment, I am between school and a job, so money is kind of tight, so they kindly explained the expenses and also gave me estimates in terms of what was necessary and what could wait. They've earned a repeat customer, and upon obtaining a job (in the next month or so) I will certainly be going back and sparing no expense on my puppy. —JoePomidor

2009-09-28 18:38:41   This is the best vet I have ever been to! I took my two dogs into get examinations and vaccinations. Gus is very scared of new people and will bark at them, so I called ahead to make sure we wouldn't cause a problem in the waiting area. The receptionist checked the schedule and said that there shouldn't be any other patients at that time but that if there were, we could move straight to an exam room. When we got there, the vet tech was very gentle and reassuring while she took their vitals. When Dr. Yackey came in, he pulled out a giant bag of treats and started earning the dogs' trust. He gave both of them very thorough examinations, and asked me many times if there were any concerns I had about their health. Of his own accord, he mentioned that one of the vaccines Chico had been getting might not be necessary, and we were able to discuss the pros and cons of giving that vaccine. I was worried that such a long and thorough exam would be expensive but the price was very reasonable, including a multidog discount. I was also thrilled that they made no attempt to foist upon me a bunch of unnecessary products or procedures, something that is unfortunately common at other practices. I recommend these guys unconditionally. —Meemsie