Shelley Z., San Diego, CA 08/23/25
I had to get a new vet for my dog and this office has been great! The staff are attentive and I really like our new vet, Dr. Choi. He was quick to assess, able to explain what the care plan was and what made sense for my senior dog. Great find from our host where we boarded our dog @TailWag Resort. Thanks!
Elle Z. ,San Diego, CA 10/8/2017
I’ve been coming to Nordahl since the beginning of 2017. This vet clinic is far from my job and home but I make the trip because it is affordable, I love the staff, and Dr. Choi is friendly and competent.
I have been to many vet clinics and never rated one 5 stars. This place earned its 4.5 stars and I will continue visiting here.
I would highly recommend the low-cost vaccinations (I think they’re on Tuesdays) and low-cost dental cleanings (Wednesdays).
My dog has gone through a period of multiple tooth extractions over the last 2 years since she is 7 years old and I didn’t prioritize her dental health in the past. Upon learning that bacteria in the mouth can cause internal organ issues, I made the decision to get her dental health on track. Better late than never. I’m lucky she didn’t lose all of her teeth due to my previous carelessness.
We’ve finally gotten to a place where I’ve been able to maintain her teeth and none are rotting anymore. I’ve never felt upsold here and I appreciate the staff’s attentiveness and caring nature. With the anesthetic deep dental cleanings every 6 months and brushing of her teeth every few nights, I’m happy to say that she didn’t need any extractions at her last visit. I know it’s time to take her in when her breath starts smelling bad. I can’t get to the back teeth along with her squirming, so I know I can’t clean her teeth as effectively as the professionals.
Thank you, Nordahl! You are a true gem. Keep it up, please.
Betsy F. , 12/04/25
First off, I just want to say that this veterinary office is the only place I trust with my dogs. I’ve been coming here for over 5 years, and Dr. Choi has seen my previous family dog, Odie, who has passed away already. I still bring my fur baby here for his care whenever he needs his updated vaccines or a check up. Kayo is not very nice to many strangers, but his staff & Dr. Choi really know how to make him feel comfortable! From cutting his nails to getting his vaccines, he does not seem to flinch or cower compared to other places.
I love how friendly the staff are and how great they are around dogs, you can really tell they care for your pets. Recently, Kayo (miniature dachshund) had an incident where he injured his spine and he was suffering from hind leg paralysis. We waited a full night before deciding to bring him but we were really close to bringing him into a rehabilitation center in Escondido. I’m really glad we didn’t & decided to get a check-up first at Nordahl Pet Veterinary Animal Hospital after I gave a phone call to make an appointment with Dr. Choi. The staff was seriously so accommodating and knew that this was an emergency, so she squeezed me in as a walk-in appt even though they were fully booked that day. She told me the time I should come and how long we could possibly be waiting. Luckily for us, we were taken back right away and Dr. Choi came in quickly. After the check-up, he made the best possible treatment plan for him without needing to do surgery. He was prescribed two medications – one for pain & one for anti-inflammatory. After about 2-3 days, Kayo was already recovering so quickly with lots of rest and care.
After about a week, Dr. Choi used the text portal system to text me Kayo’s x-ray results and an updated treatment plan. All of this, without having to pay for another visit was really a relief for my husband and I. We were worried he was going to need surgery or water therapy, but all he needed were the medications and 2 more weeks of rest. Presently, Kayo is about 95% better and is finally walking again! Thank you so much to Dr. Choi & his staff for taking great care of our fur baby. Highly recommend to anyone who really wants to visit a vet with really affordable prices and who actually cares about your pets!
Carey S., 06/20/25
Only trust Nordahl Pet Clinic with our furbabies. We’ve lived in the area 20+ years and had nothing but vad experiences at all the other vets in the area until we found NPC. They have been with us from our highest highs and our lowest lows and have also showed extra care and love through every one of our pets health journey.
Jennifer Soto., 05/28/25
I took my beloved boy buddy for care here and may I just say they are the best, the love and compassion they have for what they do is amazing. Unfortunately my beloved boy passed away the 5th of May and I had called the vet to let them know. Couple weeks later we received a beautiful letter addressed to our family in condolences for our sweet boy. Thank you so much for everything you guys did for my sweet boy❤️🩹