Lenity Vet Specialists + Emergency Care

Lenity Emergency Vet Care in San Mateo truly saved our dog Bubba’s life. We brought him in desperate for answers after he stopped eating for a full week and received no clear diagnosis or solutions from SF AMC on Fillmore. We were scared, exhausted, and running out of hope. From the moment we arrived at Lenity, everything changed. The veterinarians and staff were incredibly compassionate, loving, knowledgeable, and diligent. They listened closely, took Bubba’s condition seriously, and went above and beyond to get to the root of what was happening. A very special thank you to the founder, Dr. Kim Carlson, who stayed late multiple nights to help get to the bottom of Bubba’s case. Her dedication was extraordinary. She struck the perfect balance between honesty and compassion—keeping us info

I'm writing this review 20 months after Dr. Carlson performed shoulder surgery on my then-11-year-old Italian greyhound. For several months she had been intermittently limping on her right forelimb, seriously curtailing her mobility and causing the whole family to spend most of our time in a single room with no furniture. After seeing the MRI, Dr. Carlson explained the proposed surgery very clearly, taking time to answer all our questions (and there were many!) It was clear this was an unusual injury and a somewhat uncommon surgery, but thankfully Dr. Carlson is an expert who can perform not just the everyday procedures but the rarer ones, too. Throughout Elfie's surgery and recovery, everyone at Lenity was so warm and caring. They clearly connect in a very meaningful way with all their pa

Lenity Pet Hospital saved my dog Rudy after he was hit by a car. Rudy had a broken hip in two places and he underwent surgery. He received great care during his stay at Lenity, and his recovery seems to be a very speedy process. Lenity is a great hospital, and the people who work there are very skilled, caring, and professional. I cannot express my gratitude strongly enough. Thank you Lenity!

I recently accompanied my brother to bring his cat in for an unexpected and urgent exam at Lenity and was truly in awe at the exceptional level of compassion and care provided by everyone on the team. Although he had to make the unfortunate decision to put his cat to sleep during this visit, the difficult decision was surrounded by a remarkably compassionate veterinary team. A challenging emotional and personal occasion was softened by the calming environment and deeply considerate personnel. They handled every detail gently and provided truly end-to-end service. The cat's remains were thoughtfully transported to their partner service for cremation, and when her remains were delivered, the parcel contained hand written sympathy notes in a card from everyone at Lenity who had seen us that d

Where Paw Babies Are Treated Like Family and Pawents Are Truly Understood – A Grateful Tribute to Lenity Vet Specialists + Emergency Care ⸻ From the moment we first stepped into Lenity Vet Specialists + Emergency Care at 257 N Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo, we knew we had found something rare—a place where empathy, compassion, and professional excellence come together to create a sanctuary for both paw babies and pawents alike. Our journey with Lenity began in 2021, during one of the scariest moments we’ve experienced as pet parents. Our beloved Gizmo, a golden retriever who is more than just a dog to us—he’s family—had developed a mass on his cranium that required immediate attention and surgical removal. Understandably, we were terrified. But the moment we walked in, we were greeted by fro