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    Banks Veterinary Service

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    my sweet kiddos

    I would be really cautious before bringing your pets here. My cat was a patient here for 5 years, since he was born. I took him in for his yearly vaccinations in February. Two weeks later, he was vomiting every time after he ate. I called because I was concerned, and the assistant checked with the vet and they told me it was definitely not a vaccine reaction and to bring him in. I brought him in and we did bloodwork, and the vet said he was fine and treated him for a vaccine reaction anyways. When the meds ran out, he started vomiting again. I called right away and asked if I should get more or come in to get rechecked. I asked about other tests to check for toxins or something else that could be wrong. They said they would call me back, and never did. I woke up a couple days later on March 30th to my cat vomiting and dragging himself across the floor. I rushed him to the emergency vet, where I had to put him down because he had a heart murmur that caused a blood clot in his spine and paralyzed him. I never turned down a test that was recommended for him in his 5 years, I would have done anything to figure out what was wrong and fix it. But all the vet did was treat his symptoms, instead of looking for the actual cause of the issue or recommending more tests. And now it's too late. I didn't intend to post or write anything, because even though this freak accident was so traumatic for my family, accidents happen. However, in that same month, my dog developed happy tail on the tip of her tail. When we took her in to Banks to be seen for this, the vet determined that it was infected. We authorized them to do blood work, cultures, and give antibiotics. They discussed cropping her tail, but the vet told me that that would just be moving the problem up her tail and we could try to save it. We brought her in every 3 days for a bandage change and check up. The culture results took over a week to get back to us, revealing that the antibiotic she was on was wrong for the infection she had. We got the correct antibiotic and continued bringing her in for bandage changes. At her last appointment, the tech told us that it could be unwrapped or we could play it safe and wrap one more time. We opted to have it wrapped, where the tech told us that she did something a little different so if it were to fly off that we could bring her back to have it fixed. It fell off as soon as she got home, and when we brought her back the next morning the assistant refused to see her and wanted us to pay another $45 if they could fit her in later in the day. We decided to take her to a different vet in order to get a second opinion since the tail didn't look right to me. The new vet was shocked, and told us that since she was on the wrong antibiotic for so long that there was no way to safely save her tail. She showed us where the tail was dead, by poking it with a needle halfway up the tail and getting no response from my dog. We immediately booked her surgery that week to get her tail completely docked (not cropped like Banks had mentioned, since that was agreed with the new vet too that that would just bring the problem higher up her tail). If we hadn't brought her to get a second opinion, the tail would have continued decaying until it reached her spine and I would have had to put her down too. I would have lost two of my pets in the span of a month due to irresponsible and neglectful veterinary advice. Our family won't ever be the same, and I feel so stupid that I trusted them with my cats care even when I kept telling them that something was not normal and he wasn't acting right.

    Freya

    I've been taking my pets to Banks Vet for over 7 years now. It's a longer drive than going to local vets, but it's so worth it. The prices are fantastic, and the staff clearly love their work and take great care of my pets. One of my kitties has a habit of getting into trouble (and needing to be seen) and Banks Vet can usually see her day of. Highly recommend!

    Banks Veterinary Service, Banks, Oregon
    Lesley R.

    Good care for our puppy who went in to be neutered yesterday. I like that they do not believe in "what the market can bear" pricing scheme. ie: Bob's total cost for surgery was $89 not $400-$500 as quoted by almost all other area veterinarians. It was like being back in Iowa, which is always a good, down to earth kind of thing. Update: just went back and had the vet look at a hotspot on Bob. He did a nice number on his behind. They did an awesome job! Thank god we finally have a good vet again. Now we no longer feel like we want to rearrange our holiday when visiting family so our dog can go to our OLD vet. Can you imagine? Post surgery on holday at grandma's house? I would do it though! But, whew.....those thoughts are over now. Thanks Dr. Steve! (Bob does not say this.....he is still mad about being shaved. : )

    We love Dr. Kim at Banks vet! I will gladly make the 45 minute drive for my lab to be given the best care possible. We were seen at companion clinic once prior and while it wasn't bad, the vet spent 5 minutes looking at my puppy before sending us on our way. A coworker recommended Banks vet and I'm so thankful we gave it a try. Dr. Kim and the staff here are wonderful. Koda got neutered a few months ago and they were very attentive to both him and me, calling me the second he was done with surgery so I knew he was ok (I had a dog growing up who died while at the groomers so I'm a bit paranoid ) . The cost is reasonable as well. Covid has impacted the way vets are taking care of patients and I'm no longer allowed to go in with him but i don't mind as I trust them entirely. I can't say that about other places I've been.

    I've taken my animals here for many years. Banks Vet is a small family own clinic where you can bring your loved animals to a safe place and knowing they are in good hands, they are an amazing team and always take such great care of my pug Juice that he actually loves coming in to see all of the employees there. I've also had an after hours farm emergency while house sitting and they were the first people I called, they were so great to come out in the middle of the night to care for my friends goats that were injured. I will never take my animals anywhere else!

    Bruce the one eyed kitty!

    About a year ago my fur baby was hit by a car and needed to have his eye removed. Although I called at almost midnight, the doctor answered my call and assured me she could operate on him in the morning when he was released from the vet hospital. They did the surgery for half the price the emergency hospital would have done it. But not only did Banks do a phenomenal job of taking care of my Bruce, they made sure I was updated on how he was doing, which helped this anxious fur momma so much! My 13 year old kitty George had a brain tumor that caused him dizzy spells. We were really afraid we were going to have to have him put down and we were so sad because other than that he was very healthy! Banks suggested we tried out giving him some steroid shots... he would be fine for months after this! This gave us about 2 years extra with him until finally it became more severe. At that point, they worked out a plan where we would come in and get steroids for him about every 2 weeks or so. That gave us around 3 more months of good health with him! When the time came to put him to sleep, they allowed me to stay in the room with him the whole time and then they let me stay with him until I was ready to leave. When I finally came out they made me feel better by showing me his chart and seeing just how long we were able to get him through! Now this week they will actually be spaying my kitten! I love being able to feel safe leaving my babies in their care. Thank you Banks Vet, you guys are amazing!

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    Steve worked his magic (I believe someone had to quickly find a stray to help with the transfusion) and saved my kitty's life.

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