I had an extremely frustrating and unacceptable experience at this veterinary office during my first visit, and I will not be returning.
From the start, things felt off. I was brought into a room and clearly explained all of my concerns to the vet tech--my dog has been itching excessively, scratching at her eye, and constantly licking her rear. I specifically came in looking for answers, guidance, and recommendations, especially regarding possible allergies.
When the veterinarian came in, the interaction was immediately uncomfortable and unprofessional. He didn't greet me, didn't introduce himself, and didn't communicate at all. I was left confused on how to even interact with him--I even briefly wondered if he might be deaf or have some kind of condition affecting communication, and I want to be clear that I would have been completely understanding if that were the case. But there was zero explanation. Instead, he pulled out his phone and used a translator to say "ear infection"--before he had even examined my dog. That is completely unacceptable. How do you diagnose anything without even looking at the dog?
Shortly after, the vet tech came in, restrained my dog, and performed an ear swab that clearly made her uncomfortable. The vet then left the room without explaining a single thing. The only information I received was from the tech, who said my dog's anal glands were full and recommended expressing them. That is the ONLY thing I consented to.
No one addressed the main reason I came in. No one discussed her itching, possible allergies, or any kind of treatment plan. I left with absolutely zero recommendations or guidance, which is the entire purpose of a vet visit.
To make matters worse, I noticed what looked like a used needle and asked if my dog had been given a shot. The tech initially told me no. Only after I pointed it out did she go check, and the veterinarian came back and admitted he had already given my dog an injection--without my knowledge or consent. That is completely unacceptable. I made it very clear from the beginning that I wanted pricing and approval BEFORE anything was done.
After the anal gland expression, I was moved to another room and told someone would come speak with me about pricing and next steps. I sat there waiting for about 20 minutes, only to be taken straight to the front desk to pay--still without any explanation of what was done, what medications were given, or what I was being charged for. Once I complained I asked if she had an ear infection or not and the vet changed his mind and stated that she did not have an ear Infection like he said she had before.
My bill was nearly $180, and I walked out with no answers, no treatment plan, and a dog that was stressed from the entire experience. When I voiced how upset I was, the veterinarian tried to offer a 30% discount on the shot--but that does not fix the complete lack of communication, consent, and professionalism.
This was one of the worst veterinary experiences I've ever had. I felt ignored, disrespected, and completely out of the loop the entire time. I would strongly advise others to think twice before bringing their pets here if you expect clear communication, transparency, and basic respect. read more