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    Alton Veterinary Clinic

    3.8 (9 reviews)

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    Winter Harbor Veterinary Hospital - Dr. Wing & Griffin, Dr. Keyser & Ilse

    Winter Harbor Veterinary Hospital

    (10 reviews)

    Not so helpful! called to try to get an appointment for my senior dog as soon as possible and they…read moreare booking out 6 weeks. This is un compassionate care and I wouldn't let them clip my dogs nails. I am a new resident of Wolfeboro, but I will drive 3 hours back to MA for veterinary care. Unbelievable

    My husband and I have been taking our three golden retrievers to this veterinary clinic since we…read moremoved to the area last March. It's a beautiful office, the vets are well qualified and the staff has almost always been courteous, professional and upbeat. That changed yesterday. Several weeks ago we booked an appointment for annual check-ups/shots for all three dogs. We showed up for the appointment on time. The clinic was running behind considerably, by almost 30 minutes. Things happen, and docs get backed up. I understand that. A heads up call would have been nice, though. As we were waiting in the parking lot, my husband needed to use the restroom. Most adults can hold it. He can't. He's a 3x cancer survivor (sarcoma). His chemo treatment has left him unable to hold it. After sitting in the car in anguish, he politely knocked on the clinic door fully masked, told her he was fully vaccinated and asked if he could use the restroom. The woman with the blue hair (sorry, I don't know her name) answered the door and flat out told him no. Keep in mind that we're paying customers. Yesterday's vet visit likely would have cost us somewhere in the neighborhood of $600 based on our experience with other visits to this clinic. So, we drove down to the nearest Port-o-John so my husband could relieve himself. Meanwhile, I called the clinic and got blue hair lady on the phone. I was calm and pointed, making it clear that we would be taking our business elsewhere because of her lack of compassion for another human being. I wanted this to be a teaching moment for her. I explained my husband's cancer situation, and she said that she would have let him use the restroom if he had told her about his illness. I was aghast that a paying customer and fellow human being was expected to bare his soul to a stranger for some basic humanity. Not sure if she knows a lot of men, but most aren't exactly the soul baring types. Blue haired lady started to cry. She told me she was shaking. Truly, my intention wasn't to make her cry. It was to educate her on her profound ignorance and let her know she had lost a customer. I recognize that this country is a cesspool for inhumanity and narcissism right now. But, one has to wonder if they want their beloved pets being cared for by someone who displays such mean, judgmental and shortsighted behavior to another human being. I got a glimpse into who that person is, and I don't trust her to care for my pups. The beauty of capitalism is that I can take my business somewhere else. I'll not reward rudeness with my hard-earned dollar. There are plenty of qualified vets in the world whose staffs are considerate of both people and pets. **UPDATE** One of the docs left my husband a message. So disappointing and unproductive, claiming I "berated" her employee and hiding behind her Covid protocol. Typical clinician who hasn't a clue about how to run a customer-facing business and doesn't care about people. Why would I trust this person with my pups? Reaffirms our decision to not return to this clinic. Clearly, the management only empowers bad behavior from its employee.

    VCA Lakes Region Veterinary Hospital

    VCA Lakes Region Veterinary Hospital

    (10 reviews)

    Great care for my cat! The staff are welcoming and the healthcare for pets is wonderful. Thank you!read more

    I brought my two elderly dogs here when we moved to Gilford, and the experience really was not…read moregreat. We waited for a good amount of time, even though we had an appointment. They left us waiting for such a while that I ended up needing to pee, but they would not let me use the bathroom. They said it was for staff only. So, that was super uncomfortable. The receptionist was also pretty rude, but it was the end of the day, so maybe she was just tired. Once we got a chance to see the vet, the exams for both of our dogs were cursory at best. No discussion about what their activity levels are, what they eat, their hearing or eyesight, etc. They really just want to check vaccine records and tell you when your dog needs updates on vaccines. My dogs are 12 and 13, so they obviously have more needs than just vaccines. It was a very disappointing visit. I actually requested lab work because that is what I am used to for a geriatric wellness check, but it wasn't actually advised by the vet because the vet could not have cared less. So, all that said, I ended up spending about $900 for both dogs. Two exams, two lab panels, and a rabies vaccine. Kind of high, not outrageous. I would have gladly paid that if I thought the exam was worth anything at all. Ok fast forward to today. My older dog is sick, she's been throwing up. I called to see if they could get her in, as she is a patient of record. Of course not. The receptionist, Kim, said to bring her to the emergency vet, to which I said sure, no problem. But I also wanted to make sure she got into see her regular vet, and the receptionist argued with me and told me no, they would not schedule her until she went to the emergency department. Well, I'm a busy professional, just like most people, and I need time to rearrange my schedule, so that's just ridiculous. Kim also cut me off on almost every single sentence I uttered during the phone call, to the point where I had to say "Please let me finish a sentence." I'm going to find a new vet, obviously, which sucks because this place is right next to where I live.

    Meredith Place Veterinary Emergency

    Meredith Place Veterinary Emergency

    (30 reviews)

    I had a very concerning experience with Dr. Elise Durville during an emergency visit for my dog…read more I brought my dog in with clear signs that something serious was wrong, including visible distress, pain, and significant bleeding with clotting (I showed photos). Despite this, I was told it was a urinary tract infection and was sent home with antibiotics, without additional diagnostics such as bloodwork. I called back a few hours later, asking if a pain medication could be filled as it was obvious she was in quite some pain. I was told UTI's are not painful and that my dog is clearly just an anxious dog. After continuing to push for pain medication, she begrudgingly filled the script. Over the next several hours, my dog's condition worsened further. I called a final time reporting escalating symptoms -- severe pain, inability to lie down, elevated heart rate, and a distended abdomen. I specifically asked if I should bring her back to the ER and was told these symptoms were "standard" for a UTI and that returning was NOT necessary. Completely invalidated my concerns and made me feel like I was crazy for calling back again. Trusting my instincts, I brought her to another emergency hospital. That decision saved her life. She was diagnosed with rodenticide toxicity and was internally bleeding from every single major organ -- a life-threatening condition requiring immediate care. I was told that delaying treatment any further could have been fatal. If I listened to Dr. Durville, my dog would not be alive. Dr. Durville later called to confirm it was not a UTI, but there was little acknowledgment of the earlier dismissal of symptoms or the guidance provided. She did not apologize until I asked her for an apology and I do not feel as though there was enough accountability to ensure this never happens again to another dog, which is why I write this post in warning. This experience was incredibly distressing, and I remain steadfast that the severity of my dog's condition was not appropriately assessed. Not only did bringing her to MPV not help my dog, it only made it worse and delay her getting the critical care she needed to survive this. Which consisted of 2 nights in the ICU, multiple blood transfusions, and a $10,000 bill. I am also still awaiting reimbursement for the initial $800 visit, which did not include diagnostics that may have identified the issue sooner. I share this in hopes that future concerns are taken seriously and thoroughly evaluated, especially when symptoms indicate something more severe.

    This weekend, we rushed our 6-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog, Milli, to Meredith Place Veterinary…read moreEmergency Hospital after she unknowingly consumed a poisonous mushroom. We had no idea what had happened until she suddenly became unable to walk and started seizing. The incredible team at MPVEH took Milli in immediately, and without a doubt, saved her life. If it weren't for the swift action, expertise, and genuine compassion of Dr. Angel and her team, we would be telling a very different story. From the bottom of our hearts -- thank you. We will be forever grateful to this amazing team of doctors for giving us more time with our girl.

    The Kindness Animal Hospital - My boy Brock Gone forever with no good explanation

    The Kindness Animal Hospital

    (15 reviews)

    My animals have been seen here for over a decade. Loss of veterinarians and staff started to show…read morea few years ago. My particular veterinarian who I really liked has been of their game for a while. Im being vague on purpose but my beautiful 2 year old boy died due to carelessness one week ago. I had a bad feeling going in knowing that my vet was just not paying attention to my concerns about his previous sensitivity to anesthesia. I don't think the technician had adequate experience. He died after receiving excessive anesthesia and a poor resuscitation effort. I don't think the Kindness animal Hospital staff is properly trained to manage a code situation. I was provided no explanation. The surgeon or tech did not meet me when I arrived to pick up his body. It has been a week since his death and no one from the office has had the decency to call me to review this tragedy or see how I was doing. If this was a two year old child there would be repercussions, an investigation. But careless veterinarians get away with murder and no one knows or cares. I used to speak highly of this animal hospital. I can't anymore. Do your best to find another place to take care of your animal family.

    We can't state enough how pleased we've been every time we've had to take Jelly to you and…read moreyesterday was no exception. Each and everyone's empathetic and graceful help yesterday in her passing was above and beyond and beyond that again. Thank you, Paul and Gloria

    Lucky Pet Animal Hospital

    Lucky Pet Animal Hospital

    (26 reviews)

    If I could give zero stars I would. I have had multiple frustrating experiences with this office…read moresince Dr. Jordon left, and I cancan no longer recommend them to anyone who values reliable and compassionate care for their animals. Despite being listed as open at 8am, it's rare to get anyone on the phone before 8:30 or even 8:45. They close early randomly -especially on Fridays- and are closed midweek, making access to care incredibly difficult. When I called about an urgent medication refill for a condition that can result in serious bleeding if untreated, it took them 4 days to get the medication ready. That kind of delay is unacceptable and dangerous. The front desk staff consistently fail to take accurate messages. I've gone in multiple times to pick up prescription food or medication (that I called ahead for and they confirmed it would be ready), only to find that they have the wrong items, or nothing was ready at all. It's a waste of time and shows they have zero attention to detail. This kind of negligence is not only frustrating - it's incredibly dangerous! There have been times I was told they were open but couldn't schedule an appointment because they had no vet in house that day. If you don't have a vet in house, why are you open?! Even for urgent issues, they routinely refer you to urgent care or ER, rather than taking responsibility for established pets in their care. The urgent care clinics they refer you to don't open until 12 and are by appointment (unless you are willing to wait all day and possibly not be seen because appointments get priority- would have been nice for them to tell me that prior to suggesting I go there). And if you want to speak with a vet directly? Good luck! Getting a call back from an actual vet is impossible. Last time I requested to speak with the vet concerning an ongoing issue with one of my pets, it took THREE WEEKS to get a call back. By that time, I had already sought care from another vet. This clinic is DISORGANIZED, UNRESPONSIVE, LACKS ACCOUNTABILITY, and the urgency and professionalism that pet owners and their pets deserve. I strongly recommend looking elsewhere if you value competent, attentive care for your pets that also prioritize your pet's health-and your time- seriously.

    I took my 17 year old kitty in to Dr. Heidi Jordan at Lucky Pet Animal Hospital in Berwick, ME…read more Dr. Jordan was thorough with her exam. She and her entire staff are exemplary in their knowledge, kindness, and compassion toward their patients and their owners. My cat, Sammy, was given some on-the-spot treatment. Dr. Jordan thoroughly explained his condition to me and outlined her treatment plan for him. I highly recommend Lucky Pet Animal Hospital. Dr. Jordan and her team are unparalleled in their level of veterinary care and concern for our pets.

    Alton Veterinary Clinic - vet - Updated May 2026

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