Peggy L Herrera, DVM

Special thanks to Dr. Herrera at the Peninsula Center Pet Hospital for giving me the best present of all in performing yet another miracle surgery on our best friend Sheri. Blessed to have her in my family a little longer

I have been coming to Dr Herrera for the past 18 years with all my pets. Over the years we have had her care for our 5 dogs, 6 cats and all the kittens my daughter rescues and places in homes. Dr Herrera has always been a great vet and most visits are happy healthy wellness visits.
The two times I have had issues with pets have been when she goes to the next level. Currently we adopted a kitten. We already own 3 cats and didn’t want another but this little guy chose us. We only had him for 9 days then he began to throw up and act sick. He lost weight and became so skinny. Dr Hererra spent so much time on him then sent us to have procedures done that she couldn’t perform herself. She called the places we took him before we arrived to talk to their doctor. She also talked to me about 10 times that day as my daughter drive him places. I just had surgery and am unable to drive so my daughter drive him. She spent so much time with our family and our kitty, Willy, that day. We brought him home that night and he started to pep up and eat. Hopefully he is on the mend!
Dr Herrera was truly happy when she took my call to hear that he was bouncing back. She would be a great choice for your family and pets.

I just called to ask her to get a recommendation on my dog to get spayed and Dr. herrera seemed so annoyed and was rude. I mean she seemed so proud and showed no concern for customers. I dont know how busy this place is but for sure she is not a loving person and she would not treat my dog what she deserves. I really dont have anything against nor this business or a doctor but Im letting you guys know that this doctor sounded so mean and evil that I have to write this down on this forum for the first time. Thats how bad it was!!! Now I have to go all the way down to Torrance area to find my Vet.-_-.

Dr. Herrera is fantastic. I came to her on a suggestion from a coworker after rescuing a dog with a broken elbow, and she was so kind to him and my family. She took excellent care of him, made sure his elbow was fixed as soon as possible, and always made time to see him working with my schedule. My dog is now happy, healthy, and running around everywhere! Thank you to Dr. Herrera and her staff!

Dr. Herrera has been our Vet for 22 years. We trust her totally. She is caring, professional and her experience and instincts are spot on. Just today my Zoe had to be seen urgently and the staff, which is always accommodating to sick animals, fit me into their already full schedule. Thank you Tiffany and Sarah and Dr. Herrera. Don’t know what we’d do without you.

Dr. Herrera has been my vet for over 14 years, she’s very compassionate and professional, thank you Dr Herrera n staff

Saved my dog from parvo years ago with reasonable price. I also referred my friend here for his cat. Very pleased with the service and the price.

I’ve been going to Dr. Herrera’s for approximately eight years now. Lisa a dog trainer at Petsmart recommended Peninsula Center Pet Hospital. Dr. Herrera has always answered my questions about the health of my four dogs and has always made her self available at any time of the day including on Sunday’s. She helped my wife and I make the toughest decision when it came to putting down our beloved Pork Chop after I had to rush him to another emergency hospital. We called her at home and she gave us a no nonsense answer. Dr. Herrera has always been straight forward about the health of my babies. Her staff has always been friendly; however, I have been there when other clients come in and try to act like they own the place. The staff does not put up with them, as it should be. Treat the staff with respect and you will get respect, I will never take my dogs to another vet. The entire staff is friendly and welcoming and the prices are very affordable compared to other veterinary clinics I have gone to. At times the wait is a little longer; however, it is assuring that Dr. Herrera takes the time needed to look after the pets who need the extra attention. I don’t mind waiting extra if another pet requires additional care and mine are only there for routine check. Thank you Doctor Herrera and thanks to the staff who have always been friendly to me.

Exceptional medical care and attention. Dr. Herrera is very personable and highly trustworthy. Highly recommended!

Dr. Herrera and her staff are very devoted to the animals and their owners! My dog had a burst cyst on her back and I called right away and they were able to fit us in. Dr. Herrera examined my dog and recommended oral and topical antibiotics and a warm compress for my dog Jazz and it worked! The cyst started to heal and when we rechecked with Dr. Herrera, she said Jazz was healing well and to keep doing what I was doing. Jazz is good as new now ~ all healed! Praise God for Dr. Herrera and her staff and Jazz’s healing! ;-D

Dr Herrera is the best vet I have had for my animals. She is compassionate and realistic. I feel so blessed that she came to my house when the time had come, to put my dog down at home. It was a peaceful exit for my elderly dog. Much thanks to Dr. Herrera and her staff.

Dr. Herrera is genuinely devoted to animals. She proved that to me just this week when I had a stray cat in my yard. I have a dog and a cat of my own and I also feed some feral cats. Suddenly this young female stray cat shows up in our backyard. I tried my best to find out who she belonged to but was unable to. I pictured a litter of kittens happening if I didn’t do something about this stray cat. Dr. Herrera worked with me on the cost of spaying this cat. She did a wonderful job. She even kept her overnight free of charge. So now this cat is living happily –stretched out on our patio chairs. Thank you Dr. Herrera!

We have been going here for 3 years now and were referred by a friend. Driving from Gardena it can be an ordeal with two large dogs but it’s worth every minute. This vet not only has compassion for animals, she is honest, through and affordable! Def give her a 5+ star

I had dental work done and got my dog neutered by Dr. Herrera earlier this month. I am nothing but pleased. The price was extremely reasonable, and was about three times less than another vet who quoted me for the same procedures! Dr. Herrera is very knowledgeable and told me exactly what I needed to do for my dog. Don’t waste your time or money at another vet. I have definitely found my new vet!

Dr. Herrera was the only vet to properly diagnose a severe skin condition, after taking him to MANY vets and specialists and spending a fortune. She is great and I recommend her highly. Her prices are reasonable too. I owe my dog’s happy life to her.
I think the front desk person who was unfriendly is no longer there, so give Dr. Herrera a try. She really cares about your pets.

I have been taking my dog to Dr Herrera for about a year now. She is very caring and extremely knowledgable. She cared enough to re-​review my dog’s X-​rays, previously reviewed by another vet, correctly diagnose, and change my dog’s medication. She is always available. I feel very confident to put my dog’s health in her care. And so happy that I have finally found a veterinarian up on the hill, close by me as excellent and caring as her. I give her and her staff the highest marks in every area.

Dr Herrera is one of the best vets I have ever met! Extremely knowledge, caring, and genuinely interested providing the best care possible for your cat or dog. She’s treats my 2 goldens and lab with exceptional care and is priced much lower than any other vet I have been to see.
She gets right to the problem without ordering unnecessary tests that drive up the bill and only asks you to a follow up visit if it is necessary or your pet does not respond to treatment. Therefore the 5 stars. Don’t waste your money else ware and you won’t meet a nicer woman!
Love the staff also.
Mike & Sherry W.

My dogs eye was red and swollen around it, so we had to take him to the vet. We took him to the peninsula center pet hospital and we’re glad we did! We went in and checked in, the woman at the front desk was friendly and kind. Then we waited about 30 minutes (Which was the worse part) the doctor came into the room and apologized, then she literally took 5 minutes to check my dogs eye and prescribe me the eye drops. Her attitude at first wasn’t that friendly but at the end she was talkative and attended to my dogs need as any vet should. We went to the front desk and for 5 minutes they charge us 150 $. With numerous fee’s, However I wasn’t really surprised as many vets charge a lot.
4 stars only because of the wait time, I had a good experience here and will return if I’m needing a vet again.

I don’t understand all the talk about personalities! IMHO Dr. Herrera is a confident, knowledgable & compasionate vet!
Her staff, is at times, harassed by all the people wanting to see the dr. They do the best they can with people pulling at them all the time while phones are ringing & the other staff needs help.
Personally I don’t care if they all have 2 heads as long as my animals are well taken care of. I am not ging there to be entertained or brown nosed!

Dr. Herrera came highly recommended from a trusted source but after 18 months of service (and 3 or 4 visits), I decided to go elsewhere.
The Dr. isn’t the warmest person in the world but my dog seemed to like her so that was all that mattered. However, I always had to wait at least 45 minutes past my appointment to be seen and always, ALWAYS felt rushed. I would try to ask questions and felt like I wasting her time when she answered. I also didn’t feel like she had the most update information, especially when it came to heart worm medication.
The number reason I left was because of the front desk staff. 90% of the time they were extremely rude to me or incompetent. I would call to make an appointment and would be told «are you sure we are your vet, we don’t have you in the system» until I spelled my last name 6 times and they finally got it. I also tried 3 times to have it put in the system that my dog needed a vaccine every 6 months (not 12) and never succeeded in having that noted. The last time I went in to pick up flea meds, I was so astounded by the rude and hostile staff I decided enough was enough. I have found a new vet who is caring and well educated with a great staff who could not have been more helpful.