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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

Infectious Disease

Address

Pacific Grove, California

Phone

831-318-0306

Email

info@pacificgroveanimalhospital.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Emergency Care

Three 24-hour emergency clinics in the area for coverage during evenings and weekends

Services Offered

  • veterinary services
  • cat friendly veterinary care
  • 24-hour emergency clinic referrals
  • international and domestic health certificates
  • AAHA accreditation
  • USDA accreditation
  • board-certified specialist referrals
  • general veterinary care
  • preventative care
  • conditional care
  • boarding

Team

  • Dr. Brynie Kaplan Dau, DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) — Owner
  • Dr. Hollister, DVM — Founder (historical)
  • Dr. William Cleary, DVM — Former Owner

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

  • English

Current Offers

New client forms

FAQs

What is the hospital’s history?

Originally Peninsula Animal Hospital established in 1959, later owned by Dr. William Cleary (1991-2010), now owned by Dr. Brynie Kaplan Dau.

Awards & Accreditations

  • GOLD Certified Cat Friendly Practice (FelineVMA)
  • AAHA accreditation
  • USDA accreditation
  • GOLD Certified Cat Friendly Practice through FelineVMA
  • AAHA accredited (American Animal Hospital Association)
  • USDA accredited for international and domestic health certificates

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Yelp / BestProsInTown: 3.5/5 stars (based on 11 reviews on Yelp) (59 reviews on BestProsInTown)

Patients praise

  • compassionate and caring veterinary staff, particularly Dr. Kaplan Dau
  • thorough explanations and empathetic communication during appointments
  • helpful and friendly front desk team
  • effective follow-up care after procedures

Common complaints

  • concerns regarding pricing transparency and perceived high costs
  • occasional negative experiences related to pet loss or perceived lack of care
  • reports of difficulty in obtaining cost estimates prior to procedures

"Dr. Brynie Kaplan Dau is a loving and knowledgeable vet, and we feel so lucky to have Pacific Grove Animal Hospital (PGAH) for all our furry babies. The care and attention they provide are..."

Yelp user (MapQuest)

"Vet office staff unable to give a price estimate... I know they have a price list somewhere in their office and know the ball park numbers what they charge for surgery, anesthesia, labs and standard recovery package."

PetInsuranceReview user

"PROFIT OVER PETS. PROFIT OVER EMPATHY. PROFIT OVER EVERYTHING ..I didn't get to bring my cat home."

Yelp user (MapQuest)

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

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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