I have been taking my dogs to this clinic and licensed veterinary hospital for over 25 years. While…read moreDr. Earl Smith was the owner, I brought my dogs to him for their care & surgeries. Since he retired, Dr. Brian Barron has taken over ownership of the clinic. I have found their vets. to be superior in all aspects of their care. Knowledge of current state and treatment of acute animal illnesses, as well as management of chronic conditions, e.g. My senior dog had severe arthritis in her spine. Dr. Barron, my vet, recommended weekly laser treatments to her back to reduce pain and inflammation. She responded very positively to the treatments. Dr. Barron heads the clinic, & has 2 Associate veterinarians that work with him. They are thorough in their examination of your pets, kind & considerate, explain steps of the treatment plan to you clearly, are not rushed when they are examining your pet, & honest in their responses to your questions. Office staff are polite, friendly, professional, and efficient. They clinic moved to its current location late last year. The new clinic on Kanis Rd is bigger & more spacious than previous location. Has a large waiting room for patients, has more exam rooms, and plenty of free parking. Clinic offers boarding and grooming. It may cost slightly more than other clinics, but the confidence and trust you feel in the care of your pet is worth the expense

the absolute worst. Ridiculous and disgraceful. They care nothing about their customers and less…read moreabout our pets. Everyone needs to know to NOT board your pets there because they leave them unfed, unwatered, and unlooked in on for almost 48 hours between noon on Sat and 7:30 on Monday. If that isn't negligence I don't know what is. The worst thing, they aren't going to tell you this before you leave your pets there. If I could give them a negative rating I would.

I've been using Hillcrest Animal Hospital for several years now and I think this clinic is as good…read moreas it gets. We are so fortunate to have Drs. Larry and Joan Nafe when it comes to the care of our pets. Both demonstrate great diagnostic prowess and compassion when it comes to the care of our pets. They are currently treating one of my goldens for an unknown neurological issue and working to help solve the issue and help my dog. We are so blessed to have such a fabulous vets in central Arkansas. My dogs love the attention they get from the front desk when we walk in. It may be a busy clinic but its certainly a caring clinic. I give Hillcrest 4 paws up!!!!

Incompetence and flat out lazy! I called and confirmed my referral appointment, arrived early,…read moreand sat there for an hour only to be told the DVM wasn't in. The best part, I drove 1 1/2 hours each way. When confronted about this front desk feigned ignorance of scheduling the appointment.

I just moved to little rock from dallas 2 weeks ago. I saw this vet clinic because I live one…read morestreet over, and just had made a mental note in case we ever had an emergency. Moving is obviously chaotic and it was the day we got here and my mother was insisting the dogs needed a nail trim (she was correct but I had no idea where my clippers were since everything was packed) we called and they fit us right in to trim the dogs nails which was great. They called my old vet and had records faxed over and told me they were due for some tests before I could get more heart worm medicine and things like that. Normal stuff. I appreciated them doing all the work for me so I could worry about unpacking. Fast forward about 4 days later, my Aussie was losing hair in clumps and I was getting my money's worth out of my dyson pet. She was scratching nonstop and I found fleas on her and the Boston's despite being on advantix. They all had rashes and their skin was very red and irritated. Benadryl wasn't helping and I couldn't get rid of the fleas( I'm guessing they have infested my yard) so I called just in a panic. They got me in the next day. Saw all 3 of the dogs. All needed their kennel cough shots, and the Parvo shot, my Aussie needed her rabies. They all got heart worm tests, and meds for that and fleas. Full physicals, and my female boston had gotten such a bad skin infection she needed antibiotics. Needless to say we had a lot done. The vet was great, and she's also from Dallas which bonded me with her immediately. She was great though and so sweet, even tolerating my Aussies bad behavior. She spent a lot of time with us as well. Now the price was hard to swallow but I did have a lot done. I had a great and affordable vet back home so it was a wow when I saw the bill. It was around $770, but I do have 3 dogs and they needed so much done still a big hit when you just moved which is expensive on it's own but they are my babies so you do what you have to. I wasn't crazy about the fact they take them out of the room to get samples. I understand why but for me, my dogs will let you do more with me around (only my Aussie the other 2 don't care) and they couldn't get a sample from her but I think had they tried with me there it wouldn't have been a problem. The dogs are still scratching a lot but I think they might just be allergic to stuff here and need to adjust. I'm happy I've found a vet that I like who is close, even if I have to sell my eggs to pay the bill.

They were great and very informative. They were able to take my cat in day of and answered all my…read morequestions I had!

Over the years I've had the dubious honor of going to a lot of different vets. A lot…read more So, when I say that Briarwood is the best animal hospital/vet clinic I've ever been to, not only is that out of a big sample size, but it's the highest praise I could give. Briarwood's folks were prompt and wonderful on the phone. They knew exactly what offerings they had, their schedule, prices, with no hesitation over the phone. They were willing to take in both of our dogs and a stray (THREE dogs) in one appointment, and that appointment was a masterclass in caring efficiency. Taking care of three dogs at once is impressive, but doing it with care and making sure each one gets the individual attention they need is unheard of. Not only did we get thorough checkups and necessary shots for everyone, but since they're a groomer too they threw in things like nail trimming (much needed for my old, slow dogs) just as part of the appointment. That alone was huge. I was particularly shocked when a little less than a week after our appointment, the vet we saw called to follow up and see how the stray was doing (he'd been malnourished and weak when we brought him in) which was above-and-beyond, and exactly the kind of thing I look for when trying to find someone to look after my furry friends. Seriously, I could not recommend Briarwood more!

Dr Hale & Dr Penny are fantastic vets. Have been using them for years. My girl Sophia loved Sylvia…read morefor her by monthly grooming appointment as well. She was loved by so many at the clinic. This is by far my favorite vet in Little Rock. I travel from Benton for my vet care needs. Now my cat Zazzy is a patient of Dr Hale. Very happy to be apart of the briarwood family

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Veterinarians and the entire staff at this clinic…read more From the very beginning, Dr. Sonya treated Eeyore with so much kindness, patience and genuine care. The Drs. are not only thoughtful, compassionate, and incredibly attentive, but extremely knowledgeable and truly exceptional at what they do. They truly go above and beyond, not only in the care they provide, but also in the way they explain things and answer questions. I know that with their staff, he is in the best hands! Dr. Rene took excellent care of Eeyore during his surgery and recovery is going very well. Dr Lowry was patient and kind when answering questions about his aftercare instructions. The ENTIRE staff is amazing, kind and considerate. They gave me comfort in a stressful time, and I will always be grateful to the Drs. and staff here.

I have been taking my pets here for over twenty years. I must admit that when it sold to new…read moreowners Dr. Rene and Sonya Lavergne, I was a little worried. The previous owner, Dr. Laura, was like family. Well, I can honestly say that Pinnacle Valley Westrock Animal Hospital is still the best for me and my family. While I have seen a number of veterinarians there, Dr. Sonya is my dogs PCP. She is the best. She knows her stuff, but more importantly, she loves animals. The love at Pinnacle Valley shows throughout the place. It isn't just Dr. Sonya but the entire staff there is firing on all cylinders. They are really kind people. You know when someone is an animal lover. It is a calling. That is definitely true of Dr. Sonya. The kindness Dr. Sonya and her staff have shown me in recent weeks while we were dealing with a dearly loved pet with a terminal illness was so appreciated and so meaningful to us, I cannot adequately describe how much it meant to my family and to me personally. I can't imagine taking my pets anywhere else. I just can't say enough good things about Pinnacle Valley Westrock Animal Hospital. If you are needing a new vet home for your furry family members, you owe it to youself and your pets to check them out. You'll be glad you did.

Clinic was very attentive in my needs! Pets went in for a routine check up and came out feeling so…read morerefreshed.

Doctors and staff are very nice and love my pup! Got my puppy examined and set up shots schedule…read more Also had her spayed there. She had no issues afterwards. The scar is basically invisible now.

Dr. Reynolds and her staff were pleasant and affectionate with our corgis. We went in for the…read moreLibrela shot for our 13 year old and nail trims for both, and they were well handled. Everyone was laid back and friendly.

They declawed our cat & did a great job. Super friendly as well! Plus they quoted us on a price…read morebefore-hand which was super helpful.

It's never fun to bring your dog to the vet in an emergency. Add to it, a dog that is a rescue, was…read moreseverely abused before you got him, and is now aggressive towards anyone that doesn't live in your house. This is our life, and our fur baby, Vince. Vince has cancer - but we're making the best of it and giving him his best life for as long or as short as it will be! We were on a road trip with him when one of the tumors on his belly burst open and wouldn't stop bleeding. 18 hours drive away from home and our own trusted vet, we turned to AVES asking for an emergency surgery on our aggressive, bleeding pup. The entire staff at AVES was amazing - they were accommodating of our unreasonable asks, understanding of our challenging situation, and worked with us every step of the way. They met us in the parking lot, in the rain, to give the first sedation shot - and when that didn't work and they have to administer a second shot, they let my husband help them in the back room to ensure Vince was taken care of. They were communicative, kept us in the loop, and set reasonable expectations for us. They put the realities and risks of the situation in front of us using a compassionate approach, but without sugar coating anything. We appreciated their very honest conversations with us, as hard as they might have been to hear. In follow ups with our own vet, AVES was able to provide records quickly and in a format they could access. Vince is now all healed up, recovery was smooth and he's back to his happy self! The offices are clean, welcoming, comfortable. There is a restroom and even a little station where you can grab coffee, tea, or a soda while you wait. While I hope that I never see any of the staff at AVES again, if we did need to make an emergency stop at a vet in Little Rock, I would not hesitate to return to this facility. Thank you to everyone who was there for us this month - we appreciate all of you!

My dog had two surgeries at AVES and my last experience was less than stellar because of…read moremiscommunication and what I thought was insensitive and hurtful responses. Over the last few months, my dog had several infections from the original surgery, and my vet determined that his body was rejecting the implanted plate. We tried several rounds of antibiotics to no avail. I finally arranged for Dr. Fields to see him to evaluate him and remove the plate and screws. Today, I dropped him off for this surgery, and it was truly a day filled with concern for my dog and compassion and graciously generosity for the work they did, how the kept me updated throughout the day, and just overall how they treated me and my pup. I am forever grateful. I know there were some new people, but the staff that worked with me previously came out to greet me and welcome me, and they were INCREDIBLE. One came out to share how her dog had gone through the same and gave me tremendous hope that my boy will be running again in a few weeks without the pain he's struggled with for months. I hope I don't need their surgery services again, but if I do, and am confident I will feel good about returning.

I have tried several well reviewed vets in Little Rock and West Little Rock and was never quite…read morehappy until I found Pleasant Valley Vet. I have been bringing my rescue kittens here and have seen all three vets over the past several months. Each of them has been kind, knowledgeable, attentive, and patient - everything I could hope for in a vet! They are up-to-date on contemporary research on diet, dental health, etc. Each of them takes the time to talk with me, answer all my questions, and give me tips that I hadn't thought to ask about based on upcoming developmental stages (this is my first time with kittens - I have always had adult cats). In contrast, during my last annual appointment at a vet in the Heights, they didn't even take my cat out of her carrier - just reached in to jab her for her vaccines without providing any sort of wellness exam and walked out before I even realized it was over. I haven't compared prices with other vets, though other reviewers say they find the costs here to be comparable to others in the area. As long as you can afford it, no one else I have seen in Little Rock comes close to the level of care I have observed at Pleasant Valley. PSA (sorry Pleasant Valley): if cost is a big factor for your family, there is a low-cost walk-in vaccination and spay/neutering clinic in Little Rock that is open twice a month. However, if cost isn't an issue, the level of care (and much lower stress / lack of wait time / ability to schedule an appointment) makes Pleasant Valley an easy choice.

We use to see Dr. Maggie Phillips who was ABSOLUTELY amazing. (The front desk staff + techs are…read morealways great though, VERY kind) but since Dr. Philips has left, I have not been very impressed with the other DVMs we've seen. Not to mention the RIDICULOUS prices. I swear it gets more expensive every visit. $550 for my dog's regular annual visit, which didn't include some vaccines (that are every 3 years). Mind you she is a healthy, normally aging dog. However, Dr. Vaughan in particular has been the worst I've experienced so far. Not concerned with anything whatsoever. Seemed almost annoyed with issues I brought up and gave me blow-off answers/solutions. Unfortunately will be looking for a new clinic.

I had a dog with liver disease and was elderly and was on a few medications already. There was some…read moreimprovement but not much. I got a consultation with Erin and she gave me a plan that my regular vet never offered after multiple visits. She specializes in hospice and gave me new medications and a special diet formulation. His energy, quality of life, and attitude have greatly improved. His bloodwork is much better as well. I feel very relieved that my dog will have greater quality of life and perhaps greater longevity for how well he is responding. I encourage everyone to look into this for their dogs who might need it as regular vets are not taught hospice protocols.

From the owner: Pepper's Place is a veterinary hospice that treats geriatric pets and pets diagnosed with a…read moreterminal illness in the Central Arkansas area. Owner Erin Sullivan is a certified veterinary hospice provider who also offers nutrition consulting, pet loss counseling, and all services typically found in human hospice. Pet hospice typically takes extra factors into consideration that are not typically covered by veterinarians, and we always work with your pet's regular veterinarian. Contact us today for more information!