South Bay Veterinary Group

01/03/09

Totally professional, compassionate and wise by priscilla d. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

I would travel miles to see my vet and am only grateful the office is in fact nearby. The whole staff is efficient and obviously loves animals. I have a shelter dog and she is treated like royalty by everyone at South Bay. I have confidence in their diagnoses and their care, and also have faith that they really care about my dog nearly as much as I do. Just watching Dr. C. handle my dog makes it clear that this is a man who truly loves animals and wants to make their lives as healthy and happy as possible.

11/24/09

better care than most people get

by jessesdad at Citysearch

With regard to prior comments:

My pets have been patients here (or at Charles Street) for twenty five years. My youngest dog is thirteen years old so I can't say if I paid a new patient fee for any of my three dogs or two cats at South Bay. I assume that I did because it seems like an eminently reasonable practice. I can say that when I recenly had to put one of my dogs to sleep there was no charge. I don't know if that is their standard practice or if they simply did it out of compassion for me. Needless to say I was very upset and to pull out my credit card at the end was something I was glad not to do.

With regard to missing a diagnosis, pediatricians and vets frequently have the same problem: they can't communicate with their patients. This makes diagnosis extremely difficult. The fact that they allegedly missed one at South Bay doesn't seem like adequate reason to trash the practice.

In twenty five years I have never been treated other than with courtesy and compassion at South Bay.

• Pros: great doctors and staff
• Cons: if you don't live here parking can be tough

04/07/09

Fails to react in an emergencies!!

by DogLover100 at Citysearch

After failing to react in emergencies and mis - diagnosing a pet who had cancer I stopped going

here after many years. The principals Wosko and Constantino are excellent if you can get in to see them.

The rest are terrible! Some of the rudest, world revolves around me staff I have ever encountered.

09/02/08

Unusual Practices!

by Devin00 at Citysearch

They seem like an extraordinary vet and have exceptional references,

BUT

What is this $55 dollar new pet fee? Am I the only one who finds this unusual? I have to pay money so that I can have the privilege of being THEIR CUSTOMER? Is this a hedge fund, and they're guaranteeing a 20% extended life expectancy. Is this Sam's Club and they're going to provide bulk medical discounts? I mean this is ridiculous. No doctor that operates on actual humans pulls this nonsense, yet they find this completely acceptable.

Also, even though they have AVAILABILITY, and my pug is sick and needs to see someone immediately, they require a 2 week waiting period to consult new patients. Seriously this place is a joke. I don't know what kind of professionals set these requirements on their practice. Please give you money to more worthy practices.

If anyone from South Bay Clinic is interested in speaking about this matter further feel free to contact me.

05/07/08

Caring Doctors & Amazing service!

by amor7007 at Citysearch

I have two chihuahuas, one older and a new puppy. I had taken my older one to a different vet earlier on before I found South Bay Group. Now that I'm bringing my new one to South Bay and going through all the puppy things there, I am completely impressed.

My little one recently got neutered and comparing both experiences, I was totally comforted, impressed and happy with the outcome. He had the tiniest little incision that healed perfectly in just a little over a week and he was never in any pain. The sutures were perfect and inside, as my poor older dog had gotten metal staples that fell out the next day when he got neutered at the other vet.

All in all, top notch service with extremely caring and professional doctors. I would recommend to ANYONE with pets!!

• Pros: caring, warm doctors

04/15/08

Great Doctors

by Patycolo at Citysearch

I have been taking my dog since 8/2007 here and they are great. They treat them as if they were their own dog, and they know a lot, and do not jump into conclusion if they find something. They look for everything before diagnostic them.

I would recommend them with my eyes close

10/24/07

Great Clinic, Great Vets

by karsenault at Citysearch

I love this clinic! I have been bringing my dogs in for the last two years, and the office is at a great location, clean and professional. I used to live in upstate New York, and what a difference in care! This clinic can handle anything: My dog even goes in for ultrasounds! My partner has been going to this clinic for the last 10 years, and he agrees.

Definately ask for Dr. Constantino or Dr Wosko, as they are the best! If you need to speak with a technician, ask for Liz or Kelly, they are the smartest and nicest to work with. Try to avoid anyone with a facial piercing...no offense, they just seem young and not as knowlegable, but I believe they are just receptionists. My only problem ever has been was with a rude and not knowledgable staff person named Alivia who REFUSED to ask the doctor a question for me (and instead talked at the front desk about her wedding to another client), but she is easily avoidable.

GREAT CLINIC!!! Take your pets there!

• Pros: Great service, great location
• Cons: parking

11/29/06

South Bay Vets are Excellent

by betzim at Citysearch

I have been bringing my dogs to South Bay for over 10 years and have had nothing but good experiences. I usually see Dr. Constantino (who is excellent) and have occasionally seen Dr. Wosko who is also very competent.

They have done check-ups, vaccinations, teeth cleanings and one leg surgery on my pups and have had successful results every time. I would highly recommend them.

As for them being cold? (see previous review) I have found them to be very friendly and compassionate. Not cold at all.

Parking IS difficult, but the care of my dogs is more important to me than ease of parking, so I just deal. Arrive early to leave time for finding a parking spot.

• Pros: Very knowledgeable and compassionate, really care about the animals
• Cons: Parking difficult

08/26/06

Surprised by last review

by cynsia at Citysearch

This vet was recommended by a woman I work with and I have been going there for 2 years or so. They are the perfect balance of excellent care at a reasonable price. Dr. Constantino has excellent "bedside manner" and has been great with my kitty. They were awesome about getting my cat in for a hospital stay after spending $$$$ at Angell Memorial (the best for middle of the night care but costly). The only thing I don't like is trying to get an appointment! I highly recommend Dr. Constantino.

• Pros: Reasonable cost
• Cons: lack of on-street parking, hard to get appointments

04/20/06

Look Elsewhere

by thedrewster at Citysearch

Found the vets and the staff very cold. They came across as if they thought they were superior. They were also rude when called by a surgeon's office and asked to fax over my pet's medical records! Take your furry friends ELSEWHERE!