Choosing a Vet. is not as easy as you may imagine; friends give advice, posters, advertisements scream out to you. My handy-honey-do-man, Howard Edelman, recommended Dr. Nagel to me. "He's fantastic." That's all I needed to make the change from Banfield to Pacific Veternary Services, on Univeristy Ave., S.D.. This understated, soft spoken, albeit handsome, man was generous with his explanations, suggestions and most of all, with his spirit. He intuitively reached for my Sheltie's paw, that had been a 'bone' of contention for two days, and gently removed an unwanted invader/foxtail. Since that day, Dr. Nagel has been open to any suggestions/concerns I share regarding, Atticus, my Sheltie from Life's Storms. A recent storm was when Atticus, suddenly, without any apparent cause, became, "lame". A visit with Dr. Nagel comfirmed a spinal anomaly that needed to be monitored and an equally troublesome Left Knee problem. No surgery would be indicated for the time being, but a change in lifestyle was imminently the prescription. Dr. Nagel's calm, reassurance melded with his gentle candor were inspiring and most appreciated, at this difficult time. Atticus was just turning four yrs. old when this prophetic STOP/WARNING sign appeared. Thanks to Dr. Nagel and his Staff, Atticus and I are on a different path towards healing and avoiding any further harm. You can be certain of quality care, honesty, no un/necessary surgery and a very soft touch. Thank You, Dr. Nagel, form Atticus Nobel and his adoring mommie/ (me). ^l^....kisses....

We have been going to Dr. Nagell since 1997. My pug Elvis became extemely ill in early march, 2007. He ate the tainted pet food, Nutro packets. At the time we had no idea about the food recall. Elvis went into kidney failure, then multiple organ failure. Dr. Nagell performed a miracle - he saved elvis' life by administering IVs for 2 weeks, sub q fluids for a week, antibiotics, etc. Elvis was not expected to live. Dr. Nagell monitored him daily - the care he got from Dr. Todd, Nina and the entire staff was wonderful. He is now being treated by Dr. Nagell for spinal arthritis..Dr. Nagell is a phenomenal vet. I highly recommend Dr. Nagell and his staff. I would also like to add that he treated my mini schnauzer, who had cancer, with surgery - Boris is now 100% fine. This was not an easy surgery because of the location of the tumor. He did an excellent job with Boris, too.

Dr. Nagel is genuinely concerned about my animals and I have been a client for 10 years. The staff was very helpful with and saved my cat, Milton's life when I brought him in on an emergency after leaving another vet's office. He was dehydrated and not eating. Dr. Nagel and his staff hydrated him and sent us home with an appetite enhancer. My poor little guy barely made it - I am so thanful they were there to take care of the situation. He lived for 5 more years to the age of 18.

Dr. Nagel is genuinely concerned about my animals and I have been a client for 10 years. The staff was very helpful with and saved my cat, Milton's life when I brought him in on an ...

Notorious for paying staff minimum wage and flying under the radar of state regulations. Veterinary Assistants are permitted to function as Technicians far exceeding the scope of ...