Sterling Veterinary Services

Dr. Magee is a very good veterinarian. She takes care of my 12 year old Yellow Lab who has cancer. I am very grateful for her compassionate treatment of my dog. I recommend Dr. Magee to anyone wanting the best for their pets.

After reading the RAVE reviews on Unilocal for Sterling Vet Services I admit, I had high expectations.
I called Dr. Magee to inquire about an appointment and she mentioned an opening the next day in her schedule. Thinking that would be excellent, I jumped on the chance and booked it. She failed to mention that there would be an extra $ 50 tacked on because it was a Sunday — I felt cheated by this right away — but blamed myself for not asking when she suggested the Sunday appointment.
Dr. Magee arrived to my house promptly and started to get to know my dog. It was nice that she tried to become friendly with my pet to make it more comfortable — in a way though it was just so over the top that I think it scared my dog.
The exam began after I had voiced several concerns about my dogs health to Dr. Magee. I had just rescued her and still wasn’t entirely sure of her medical history. As soon as Dr. Magee thought that Ru might be past date on her Rabies shot — she, the doctor, basically just shut down the whole exam. She hardly looked at my dog and it became clear to me that she was just skimming over the dog. She put a muzzle on her, which was wayyy too small — even I could tell — and the muzzle didnt have a hole in the nose to allow my dog to even breath!
Of course my dog was freaking out at this point and as Dr. Magee went to draw blood my dog peed herself out of fear. When this happened Dr. Magee went on and on about how my dog has high anxiety (well duh, she is a rescue and has been abandoned a bunch of times) and then tried to push 3 different types of anti-​anxiety medications on me. Anyone who has met my dog when she isnt getting blood drawn or having a thermometer put in her butt knows that she is the most calm and «chill» dog ever! I couldn’t believe how hard Dr. Magee was pushing this medication.
After all of this was said and done — and about $ 400 later — I still had NO answers for my main concerns. Dr. Magee talked about how bad my dogs teeth were and how it was VITAL that I get xrays IMMEDIATELY, but then when I went to see Dr. Magee the next day for Ru’s vaccinations she said she didnt really think I should rush into it and thought it wasnt that big of a deal. WAIT, WHAT? Not to mention Dr. Magee just completely looked over the fact that my dog has terrible watery and itchy eyes and has patches of hair falling out.
I started asking around my office to see what experiences people have had with vets in Monterey as I am new to the area — Turns out one of my coworkers worked with Dr. Magee to put down their beloved 12 year old lab who had gotten very sick. The family said goodbye to the dog and cried etc… and Dr. Magee gave the shot — well she either did the math wrong or didnt put the shot in right because the dog lived for another 4 hours in absolute agony and pain. It was horrible for the family and the dog to go through that at a very delicate time. The dog was running around trying to get the poison out of itself and was very confused why it’s family would do this to him. I couldnt believe my ears! Knowing all of this I will not be giving Dr. Magee any more of my time or money.
Take your pet elsewhere!

I found a lost Chihuahua in my neighborhood and none of the shelters were open and the SPCA wouldn’t help me. «We cannot accept lost dogs.» (Nobody in my neighborhood had seen the dog before, he wasn’t chipped, and he didn’t have tags.)
Dr. Magee came to my office and examined the little guy, tested him for parvo, weighed him, and gave him some fluids. You could tell she genuinely loves dogs and cares about them. I felt like her prices were reasonable, especially considering she comes to you.
I would definitely use her in the future and will recommend her to my friends.

She has got to be the most compassionate Vet out there. Twice now we’ve used her to help our dogs cross the Rainbow Bridge, and twice now we’ve been certain that our dogs have gone painlessly and peacefully to their great reward. She came out on a Saturday morning, because that was the only time our whole family could be here. She was conscientious about the children and how much they should/​would be involved in the process. She left us with grief counseling information. She was patient and kind. What more could you ask for in such a sad situation?

Dr. Magee is wonderful! My cat had the most thorough exam I’ve ever witnessed an animal – or person – have. Dr. Magee’s professionalism and empathy was most impressive.

I met Dr. Magee at one of her Saturday vaccination clinics. She took wonderful care of my dog Buck and listened to me and my concerns. She suggested a flea medicine whice I had never heard of before, Revolution… this has been the only flea stuff that worked! Later I decided to try her out on a house visit. She came at 7:45 am, gave Buck a thourough check, tought me how to brush his teeth (he loves it!) And she gave me a special oil to moisturuze his skin… this was all very reasonably priced and the service was incredible! If I ever have a question, or need to contsct Dr. Magee she responds within minutes whether via email or phone. She is also very eco friendly and does her business virtually paperless… emailing all her documentation and pamphlets on vaccinations and meds. She has earned our business for life and I will refer her at any opportunity possible!