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Pacific Grove Animal Hospital

4.2 out of 5 · 66 reviews

Podiatry • Pacific Grove, CA

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Pacific Grove Animal Hospital is a small veterinary practice based in Pacific Grove, California. It offers pet care services including preventative and general care, pet boarding, and resources related to cat osteoarthritis pain. The clinic is led by owner-veterinarian Brynie Kaplan Dau and currently has a staff of two. Contact: 831-318-0306; email info@pacificgroveanimalhospital.com. Website: pacificgroveanimalhospital.com.

Clinic Type

Podiatry

Address

Pacific Grove, CA

Phone

831-318-0306

Email

info@pacificgroveanimalhospital.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://pacificgroveanimalhospital.com/

Emergency Care

We work with three 24-hour emergency clinics in the area

Services Offered

cat-friendly veterinary care
anesthesia and surgical services
dental care with full digital dental X-rays and oral cavity assessments
emergency referrals to 24-hour clinics
boarding for cats and dogs
oxygen concentrator for anesthesia
nail trimming with fear-free harness
ear care (otoscopes/ear flushes)
skin disease treatment
general veterinary care
radiology? (not explicitly stated)
preventative care (implied)
international and domestic health certificates (USDA accreditation)
professional certifications (AAHA accreditation)
gas anesthesia safety equipment (oxygen concentrator)
veterinary consultations and diagnostics

Technology & Equipment

full digital dental X-rays
video otoscope
otoscope
oxygen concentrator

Team

Dr. Brynie Kaplan Dau, DVM; AAHA accredited; GOLD Certified Cat Friendly Practice — owner veterinarian

Insurance & Payment

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credit cards, cash, check, possible financing not specified

Languages Spoken

English

Awards & Accreditations

GOLD Certified Cat Friendly Practice (FelineVMA)
AAHA accreditation
USDA accreditation

Social Media

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Birdeye: 4.3 out of 5 stars (55 reviews)
MapQuest/Yelp data: 3.5 out of 5 stars (11 reviews)

Patients praise

Praise for Dr. Brynie Kaplan Dau's expertise and compassionate care
Appreciation for staff being gentle, caring, and attentive to pets
Positive experiences with check-ins and follow-ups on pet health
Valued as a local, accessible, and trusted veterinary option by many in the community

Common complaints

Concerns regarding pricing transparency and affordability
Complaints about customer service, communication, and lack of follow-up on test results
Serious grievances alleging poor medical care or negligence resulting in pet fatalities
Perception of prioritizing profit over pet welfare in some instances

"I am so deeply disappointed in the lack of care they didn't give to my fur baby. They lied about so many things and my baby ended up passing away."

— MapQuest (via Yelp)

"Dr. Lau explained everything that no other vet did... We highly recommend you take your pets to Dr. Lau, she is the best and is so gentle and caring with our Otto."

— PetInsuranceReview

"Pacific Grove Animal Hospital emerges in local conversations as a trusted, local veterinarian option around the Monterey Peninsula."

— Nextdoor

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].