The two vets here have both taken great care of my two bunnies. Bunny owners often struggle finding…read morea bunny-savvy vet. They neutered one of my bunnies, and the next one is coming up. I have full trust in them. Not only do they have great vet skills, but both vets have been just great people to be around. Their emotional intelligence and humor go above and beyond. Also, their staff is great. The vet techs (sadly I do not know their names) are so sweet with my baby bunnies. Also, Melanie up at the front is so helpful. In short - these people are wonderful. Going to the vet is a pleasant experience. One of my best friends goes here with her dog as well, and she has only wonderful things to say about it!

I rarely post reviews, but because of the sensitive, kind, supportive care I/my pet received at the…read moreShelburne Veterinary Hospital-I must. Not only was the staff supportive, caring when the decision to help my per bunny pass was made, weeks later I received a condolence card; handwritten comments about my pet, acknowledging my loss. I was speechless. I cannot recommend this practice with more enthusiasm, genuine respect and gratitude. Jennifer Prue

i am so happy that I went to Qi rather than listening to the advice of a more traditional internal…read moreexpert. More than a year ago the internist at Peak Vet in Williston put my dog on a high steroid dose and essentially told me that she would never get off them given her endoscopy results. I had a hard time believing steroids were the only option and there wasn't something else that could be done. It was a difficult to get attention from my doctor or have any of her energy put toward the problem once the diagnosis was made. Her mind seemed to be made up and the book was closed. Please understand, Peak is considered an amazing place and has a great reputation, but this practitioner, at the very least, didn't seem to want to try to scratch the surface of the problem or explore other solutions once the diagnosis was made. Probably because she firmly believed it was a waste of energy and there weren't other ways to fix things. Many doctors are like this. But I have seen enough in my life to realize that western medicine's approach isn't always the only way. There is still so much to be learned about health. Healthcare practitioners are making strides but they don't have all the answers. No one does. Very frustrated, disheartened and tired, I started to explore other routes. I saw lots of other vets and behaviorists, etc. I sifted through the info and then I explored options. Thank god I went to Qi. Coleen and Nate at Qi were willing to try different approaches. Granted, initially the approaches they tried with diet didn't work, and we had to try various things because my doggie doesn't even fit in a mold with Eastern medicine ( ; ) ), but at least Qi tried and listened to me. And eventually, we've crafted something that is working. A year later my pup is on 1/24th of the previous steroid dose (even less if you consider she's only getting steroids once every two days now) and almost at the point of being off entirely. She's on a brand new homemade diet and Chinese herbs that soothe her belly and her mind. I'm not saying she's now perfectly healthy. She has a chronic condition and will never be able to eat the varied diet she used to. But with the herbs/meds and with a realization how much diet and stress affect her, her condition is now manageable and she's happy. Bravo to Qi and its staff for being willing to try different approaches and take the time to question the norms. My pooch has made Qi question things they normally do, as she doesn't always fit the mold, but with trial and error, caring and developing a relationship with us, she's 90% better than she was 9 months ago today. Thanks to Coleen, Nate, Jeff, Dez (no longer there) and the rest of the staff for having a heart and being problem solvers, investigative and open to questions and different solutions. If only more doctors could follow this formula!

"Dr." Julia was stuck up and rude. She treated me horribly. Also, she made no sense, rambled and…read morewas all over the place with her thoughts. It was SO awkward. She couldn't keep straight anything I had told her. Then suggested a food that my cat was allergic to. I couldn't possibly trust this so called doctor!

I went here for just under 3 years with my sweet pup. Everyone was always kind, handled my concerns…read moreas a first time dog owner with grace, and took phenomenal care of my girl. when I tell her we're going to the vet, she runs to the car, that's how great they are. much love to this team, I'm so sad to have moved to far to continue going here

I must write an update for Orchard Veterinary Hospital. I received the best care from Dr. Knox for…read moremy sweet senior cat Penelope from the Fall of 2021 until the day that she died on Oct 10, 2022 (at age 16). Penelope's diabetes wasn't diagnosed in time to save her. Dr. Knox and the staff treated me with such kindness after the loss of Penelope. Along with Dr. Kerry Lindemuth (a visiting veterinarian), my Penelope truly received the best veterinary care possible. Any person who has Dr. Knox as a veterinarian is truly fortunate, especially for mature/senior animals.

incredibly rude receptionist - would now allow us to setup an appointment. I would not advise.read more

Fortunately, our family can pay for quality veterinary care; apparently, though, IT ISN'T ACTUALLY…read morePOSSIBLE to pay for quality veterinary care if by quality one includes continuity of care and transparent discussions of testing and treatment outcomes.

It's hard to put into words how grateful we are for the care our 19+ year old cat Riley received…read morefrom Dr. Joel English and the entire team over the past 15 years. Throughout his life, we always appreciated Dr. English's thoughtful, compassionate approach. He never recommended treatments unnecessarily and always took the time to explain our options, making every decision feel informed and centered on what was best for Riley. When it came time to say goodbye to our very loved little guy, Dr. English made sure he was there to help Riley pass peacefully. That kindness is something we'll never forget. Losing a pet is one of the hardest things a family can go through, but knowing Riley was cared for by people who genuinely loved him brought us immense comfort. River Cove, and Dr English, thank you for giving us nearly two decades with our sweet boy. We will always be grateful.

They made me feel bad on multiple occasions because of my energetic and playful dog. Mind you, he…read moreis a 2 year old golden retriever. Very sweet and loving. he just gets excited greeting people but calms within the first minute. The vet knew us for two years since we brought him as a puppy, and always acted surprised and annoyed by his energy upon welcoming. Making comments like "woah woah" and then heard them talk to a vet tech behind the door while we were in the room, and said "better be ready, if you're not woken up yet, he'll sure wake you up! Very crazy!" And that just upset me. We are going to a new vet now, and the vet is very accommodating to my dogs needs, welcoming him and being friendly while he warms up. Does not make me feel like a burden. Rivercove did the opposite every time. I was very disappointed.

Petit Brook Veterinary is simply the best. As soon as you walk through the doors, you are greeted…read morewith smiles and hellos and they always ask my best friend "How's Teddy today." They are professional in every way and we couldn't ask for better care for our 6 year old English Cocker Spaniel. And there's always a treat available for Teddy when we leave.

I can't recall how it happened that I chose Millie Armstrong for our dog, Zeus nearly 11 years ago…read more Upon his adoption- before I brought him home, I scheduled a visit to get acquainted and talk about preventative meds. Little did I know we would meet earlier than scheduled- the little pup I'd adopted had a virus that was making him very sick. I called and he was scheduled to be seen right away. From our first appointment to learn what the problem was, it was clear this was a veterinarian who was knowledgeable and compassionate. Over the years, whether a routine visit or more pressing issue, her care and concern made me a more confident dog owner. Our furry patient loved Millie, Dr. Mike Tannenberger, (another stellar vet) and the rest of the Petit Brook staff so much, every ride to Colchester filled him with happy anticipation. Not long ago, our pet passed away- after a long and happy life. When Dr. Mike came out to the car to greet us that day, our very sick dog who had barely moved in hours, raised his head at the sight of him and tried to wag his tail. If that doesn't say "Five stars and then some" I don't know what does. We have a new buddy now, who will also be a patient at Petit Brook. I can't imagine taking him anywhere else.

I first went to their clinic two months ago when it became a hardship to take my dog to his last…read morevet due to transportation issues. I don't drive. My dog is a guide dog and I'm blind. He received an exam and all of his booster shots and when I asked for a prescription for his flea and tick and heart worm meds, the vet was resistant to allowing me to fill it at the pharmacy I had been doing business with before. She insisted I try a different med stating it would do the same thing, and be much cheaper at her pharmacy. I agree to try it and she gave me a free sample that he would try in December (this month). He hated it and this chewable medication was as hard as concrete. I called the office to request prescriptions for the meds he'd had been on, and was met with resistance because I was going to have them filled at Chewy's pharmacy. the difference between the vets pharmacy and Chewy was $125.00. when I spoke with Chewy, they told me that Essex Vet refuses to work with them as far as confirming prescriptions is concerned, and I would have to send in the prescriptions myself. Essex vet refused to send me the prescriptions stating that it was against corporate policy to do so, and if I wanted them I would have to pick them up in person. Did I mention that I'm blind? Sometimes it can take a week or longer to get rides. I did finally got them and sent it in by mail to Chewy. I meanwhile called Essex Vets corporate office, and the person who called me back assured me that there is no policy against sending prescriptions to customers. By the way they are owned by Blue River. The corporate person I spoke to asked if I minded if she spoke with the vet about my complaint and I said that would be fine, and maybe it would improve the level of service provided. I never heard back from either one of them. I got the prescriptions from Chewy without any problem, at a much better price, and in time to continue his meds without interruption. The only hitch was that Essex Vet only wrote it for six months, not the usual year that vets normally do. so I will have to pay for another vet visit from someone else in six months to get his meds prescribed again. I'm 76 years old, had dogs most of my life, and have never run into this kind of treatment from any of my dog's vets. I've since spoken to other vets who have assured me that they do business in a very different way and would be happy to have my dog as a patient. To describe what this vet did as petty and unprofessional is an understatement.

I definitely recommend Essex Vet for any animal medical care you might need, especially exotic pet…read morecare. I've been going here for my rats for a few months now, and they've always been kind and considerate no matter what's going on. They're also extremely knowledgeable about the care of specific animals under the small pets category, not just "pocket pets" as a general category. It's clear that they see many exotics regularly and don't treat all small pets like the same animal. They even offered nebulizing for my pet rat that had a URI, and seemed very familiar with treating this common issue in rats. Though no vet care is cheap, I always feel like I'm getting my money's worth here; I've seen multiple exotic vets at Essex (at least 4?) and they're all top notch, I feel comfortable with all of them. Essex Vet has also been able to get me in on short notice before, which while not expected, is always a nice bonus. They've also got a text line that can be used to check in post-op, ask questions, or schedule appointments which is incredibly helpful. I've had to get two of my pets put to sleep, and I'm glad that I was able to do it here. Everyone was extremely kind and considerate. The vet who had seen one of my boys previously (for the issue I put him to sleep for) even came in to validate my decision to let him go, which was really comforting and a huge relief to me. The staff at Essex Vet are very qualified and I'm happy to trust them with my pets' care. In addition to their knowledge, they're able to provide flexible appointment scheduling and a warm environment. I'd definitely recommend anyone, especially those with exotic pets, to go here for their pets' care.

We traveled to my daughter's wedding, and the first night, my Dutch Shepard became injured. Dr…read more Goldwasser saw us the very next morning, even though we were not an established patient. He confirmed my suspicion of a torn ACL. He kept the poor pup comfortable and reviewed our options. He was personable, knowledgeable, and down to earth, and very kind. If West Virginia wasn't 800 miles away, we would absolutely come back to him! He and all the wonderful staff are gems of the Adirondacks!!

I am being denied tick medicine because the want to make a few extra bucks on a vet appointment…read morethat is unnecessary. I just had one less the 12 months ago but they want a new one that'll cost me over $200 just for them to say he's fine and allow any company to sell it too me. Very unprofessional only in it for money.

When my veterinarian closed her practice in 2020, I needed a new veterinarian and have been very…read morepleased with the care and attention my cats receive from all the vets and vet techs at Waterbury Veterinary Clinic. I feel they go above and beyond to do post visit follow ups, really take the time to listen to your concerns and to answer all questions. My main vet is Dr. Miranda and she is just wonderful. I have a special needs cat and Dr. Miranda always takes the extra time with her as needed, to ensure we have her on the right wellness plan. When my parents were staying me long term and their boys got sick, the hospital allowed them to become patients and they took really good care of them. Dr Farrell was helpful when my mom's one cat needed more urgent care. I have met Dr. Crawford and she is also a delight. This entire team is so compassionate and caring; I feel fortunate that this practice is so close to my home.

Have been taking our old guy here for a while now- can't say enough about the quality of care. They…read moreare wonderful. We feel fortunate to have found them.

I've now been going to Affectionately Cats for over 20 years. We currently have two cats and both…read morewere adopted with a relatively rare virus called FIV. Some vets treat FIV like a death sentence and won't give these cats the time of day, but everyone at AC treats our little ones like beloved royalty. They take their time and answer all of our questions, and did a TON of research to share with us the best diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes to keep our cats healthy. We are not rich! Not by a long shot. We have small income, live in a small apartment, do not have money to toss away on unnecessary expenses. We've never felt that the vets at AC order gratuitous labs or x-rays or anything, and they always bring up the matter or cost very non-judgmentally in a way that would make us feel comfortable declining if we decided to do so. I've never felt pressured to do something I couldn't afford. We have never been pressured in the slightest to buy food or supplements them, they've always been completely fine with us buying from amazon or wherever I can get the best deal. Our cats are our family, truly. They have had rough lives before we adopted them and it's our honor, duty, and absolute pleasure to make sure they are happy and healthy for the rest of their lives. I would NEVER bring them to a vet where I felt that the cats or we as owners were being disrespected or where I felt they were getting sub-optimal care. Affectionately Cats has not only met but exceeded my expectations for two decades and I can't imagine ever going anywhere else.

I've had cats for almost fifty years and have taken them to many different veterinarians over the…read moreyears. Some have been good, some great, but this is the first one that has made my cat sick. They gave him Zorbium extra-label without telling me in advance why it was necessary and what the risks are and are refusing to tell me why. From the FDA website: "Zorbium is a DEA Schedule III opioid and was approved with a boxed warning, which is the strictest warning than can be issued for a drug...It is not to be dispensed for administration at home by the pet owner. " I made appointments for both my cats to check for possible urinary tract infections because there were 3 incidents of urine right outside the litterbox over the course of 6 weeks and I didn't know who was doing it. The first appointment was with my 14 y.o. male who they had previously diagnosed with renal disease. For some reason they gave him topical Zorbium even though there was no evidence of a UTI or any other condition and he wasn't showing any signs of pain. My cat was behaving normally before this visit. Immediately afterward he stopped eating, interacting and purring and then started throwing up bile. I took him back after 2 days because he was suffering terribly. They diagnosed him with pancreatitis and gave me a tube of Zorbium to administer myself at home. When he was still sick the next day I called again and was told to take him to emergency or give him the Zorbium. I googled Zorbium because I didn't want to give my cat medicine I knew nothing about and when I saw the warnings on both the FDA and manufacturer's website I opted for the emergency hospital. There are numerous horror stories about cats suffering and even dying after being given this drug. Zorbium is approved by the FDA solely for post-surgical pain management in cats and has not been tested for safe use in cats with kidney, heart, lung or liver disease. My cat did not have surgery, was not in pain and has kidney and heart disease. This was simply a routine office visit to check for a UTI! They did not discuss this with me in advance and have refused provide detailed medical documentation supporting the necessity for this treatment. I can only conclude they know they shouldn't have given him Zorbium and they lack the decency to admit it. In the next three weeks I took him to local vet emergency clinics four times, and an out-of-state university veterinary hospital twice. This all started with the Zorbium. If you want your cat to suffer unnecessarily, you can't make a better choice than Affectionately Cats.