The vets and vet techs have been kind and provided great care to my animals for over a decade…read more Some of the receptionist scheduling staff have been rude, which caused me to go elsewhere for a while, and is why I'm giving them four stars instead of five. The veterinary care is thorough. They are very good at communicating and I trust them. I recommend them with the caveat that front desk customer service is inconsistent.

I have been taking my dogs to Union Hill Animal Hospital for multiple years, and I truly cannot say…read moreenough good things about the care they provide. What sets them apart is that they always do what is best for the dog and not just what is standard or easiest. My sweet Chloe had significant anxiety, was not a fan of strangers, and struggled with leash aggression. From the very beginning, the team met her exactly where she was. Instead of automatically taking her to the back for testing, they worked with me and performed exams and testing in the room with me assisting, which made a huge difference for her comfort level. If an appointment ever became too much for her, we stopped because their priority was keeping it a positive, low-stress experience. Their attention to detail was incredible. They kept thorough notes and truly knew Chloe...how to enter the room, how to speak to her, how to get down to her level, and how to help her feel safe. They also worked closely with me to find the right medications to help manage her anxiety, which greatly improved her quality of life. Because of the care and trust they built over time, going to the vet became a "happy" experience for her. Almost like a treat. That meant everything to me, especially when it came time for her end-of-life care. Despite being in pain, Chloe was calm, comfortable, and able to enjoy all the final treats. The process was incredibly peaceful and handled with so much compassion, even in such an emotional moment. Union Hill Animal Hospital treats your pets like family and truly sees them as individuals. I will forever be grateful for the care they gave Chloe and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a veterinary team that leads with empathy, patience, and heart.

Took my cat Daisy to get checked up on and also to check her teeth for dental work. Receptionist…read morewas very kind and scheduling an appointment and taking any questions that I had the way to see the vet was about five minutes. The office was very clean and well organized I was shown to one of the rooms where my cat Daisy was able to roam until the vet was ready to see us. The assistant was kind and took all of our information and questions and let us know that the vet would be right in the vet came in and was kind to Daisy checked her out and let us know that everything seemed great and in good condition overall would highly recommend that also went over exam fees, estimates and any recommendations for long-term dental cleaning will definitely bring bringing my cat back to this hospital.

I wouldn't go anywhere else! Dr. H and his staff dote over my babies every time we go!…read more More importantly, every time I call, they go beyond to make sure to have an appointment time for us! We live 1 hour away. We built a house east of Blue Springs, but I continue to make that drive to be with a team that cares! Pricing is right in line with animal science and you can always choose what you approve. We boarded our kitties there while out of town for a major trip, the outgoing cat was able to go "work" in the back room and he loved it. The skittish cat had no signs of being upset for being left a week. That says a lot in my eyes. One particular aspect of this office... they will not immediately steer you to expensive diagnostics. If your baby might have an inflamed intestinal condition, they will just help correct the diet and treat the symptoms as needed. Other businesses are quick to do intestinal biopsy and ultrasounds. Sure that might be your choice to do, but I like how practical the team is. My kitty with the intestinal issue lived to be 20 years old, and he was supported through old age with fluids, and b-12 shots as needed. Those last years could have cost me thousands of dollars, but we got the standard of care that he would receive anyway. Our rescue skittish kitty had stomatitis 4 years ago. The remedy is removal of the molars. The staff quoted us $1200 as standard estimate. We paid it and came to pick her up the next day. The staff corrected our bill and refunded us $400 because the surgery did not take as long as expected and since she was young, the removal was not complicated. They saved her life! Not only by knowing how to treat her, but they offered an option to euthanasia. Kitty is still sassy and happy today. When we got our new puppy, Dr. H was my first stop on the way home! The cuddles and loves for new babies are so genuine! Dr.H took the time to educate me, the cat mom, on how to raise my puppy. I'm so grateful!

My pets have not been patients at Westwood. I was researching vets because I'm new to the area…read more When I sent an email request for information, I got a form letter back indicating they were 3 weeks out scheduling for new patients and there is a $100 charge for all new patients. This would a charge on top of any exam or grooming fee. With a 3 week lead time, I would hate to have a pet that needed urgent care. They probably won't try to work you in, even though you're an established patient. Yes, there may be 24/7 vet facilities but when you have an established relationship with a vet who knows your pets, that's where you want to go first.

I wish to add that Dr. Hunthausen is incredible. I worked animal control and ran an animal shelter…read morefor years in the metro KC area. Several times, Dr. Hunthausen has provided FREE animsl behavior seminars to animal care and control individuals across the metro area. Additionally, I've taken 4 levels of training classes with my personal animal and learned so much! I would highly recommend Westwood's obedience and socialization classes for all animals. Thank you, Dr. Hunthausen, for everything you've done for our community. I greatly appreciate you and your staff!

I don't make it easy for a vet. I am knowledgeable and opinionated about pet care…read more The staff at FMA managed my dog's recent dental work despite challenges inherent with a geriatric patient and an overbearing owner. The staff was patient with me on the day of the surgery, kept me informed and moved my dog through the process efficiently. She survived the anesthesia, cleaning and extractions and should enjoy a few more years of life with clean breath and no pain. Dental work is expensive because it is time consuming and requires surgical skill to close wounds at extraction sites. The work done on my dog was necessary and reasonably priced. It is a wonderful office with friendly techs and knowledgable doctors. I would rate it SIX STARS.

I'm really grateful for the care my cat Charlie and I received at FMA Animal Hospital, especially…read morefrom Dr. Wilson. I first brought Charlie in shortly after moving to the area, and during that first visit we got difficult news about a mass. Dr. Wilson handled that moment with so much compassion and honesty, which meant a lot. From then on, I brought Charlie in regularly, and I always felt like we were in good hands. Dr. Wilson was patient, thoughtful, and took the time to explain everything clearly. When it came time to say goodbye, she made a very hard experience as peaceful as it could be. Her kindness and empathy really stood out. I truly appreciate the whole team and would absolutely trust them again with a future pet.

I highly recommend taking your pets to Dr. Kent Callicott…read more I took my pug to Dr. Callicott for nasal and soft palate surgery to help improve her breathing. Not only did he do an excellent job with the surgery, but he also discovered a mass in the back of her mouth that had gone unnoticed. Since then, Dr. Callicott has been incredible. He has guided me through every step of the treatment process after the mass was confirmed to be cancerous. He has taken the time to answer all of my questions with patience and compassion, helping me understand our options and making a very difficult situation much easier to navigate. I am truly grateful for his expertise, thoroughness, and genuine care for both my dog and my family. I couldn't recommend Dr. Callicott more highly.

We have had decent experiences with their vet staff and grooming, but unfortunately we will no…read morelonger be coming back. After making the same requests with each groom and being ignored over and over again, we have to take our business elsewhere. We ask that our dog be cut pretty short for the Summer heat, and we always have to shave her more when she gets home. She has also seemed terrified the last couple of times we've dropped her off. When she gets home she drinks her entire water bowl until it's empty... did they not give her any water between 8 am and 5 pm? For our peace of mind, we will be going elsewhere.

From front staff to the veterinarian, everyone is kind and helpful. They took my dog in day off due…read moreto concerns of tick. They give you options and helpful recommendations. Highly recommend.

They took amazing care of my cat when he broke his foot and even made time to check him out the…read moresame day that it happened when they could tell how worried I was. They genuinely care about your animals and I bring all 4 of my pets to them!

This review is very difficult and personal to write…read more Dr. Amy Roberts was beyond kind, professional, sensitive and personable. Our Huck was 16 and Santa brought him when he was 6 weeks old. To say we all grew up together is an understatement. She talked to Huck, confirmed we were definitely not making a harsh decision and walked us thru the entire process. Being at home in his bed in his environment with his family. What a blessing.

Dr. Tom Del Pico is one of the most compassionate people I have met. It's very difficult to say…read moregoodbye to your beloved pet. Lily had been with me since she was a kitten. She was with me for 18 years. Being able to say goodbye to her in our home was a precious gift. It provided less stress for her to be in her own environment. I am so grateful to CodaPet And Dr. Tom. He explained what would happen every step of the way. Comfort, compassion, kindness, respect for Lily's journey as well as mine - those are the words that immediately come to mind. I would definitely recommend CodaPet and Dr. Tom.

We changed vets to Dr. Kovac late last fall, after it became clear that our 13 year old Sheeba…read moreInu/mix needed some dental work. Our pup would get very anxious around other dogs, and we liked the idea of her being the only dog "in the office", and had heard good things about Dr. Kovac. His ability to calm and gain trust with animals before and while "doing his work" sets him apart from other vets, and is his absolute priority. Witnessing his approach upon our first visit with him, made me regret not finding him sooner. He cares deeply about the health and comfort of his patients and their humans. After a short battle with bone cancer, we recently realized it was time to let our dog go. I had been staying in touch with Dr Kovac since her initial diagnosis for guidance and reassurance, and made the call for the final appointment. He gave me the information I needed to be certain that I was making the right decision and graciously took the time to make a plan to help my daughter (who has some disabilities, and was best friends with our pup) understand, accept, and actively participate in the decision with the family. Our dog passed peacefully and with dignity in her favorite spot, in the sunshine, with her people close. It is difficult to articulate our gratitude for Dr. Kovac after this experience. But I can say that that I have never met a more gracious, kind, skilled, experienced, and compassionate vet. When we're ready to bring a new dog into our family, we know who our vet will be. Thank you, Dr. Kovac.

I have only GREAT things to say about Dr Kovac! My dog's…read moreneuter only took about 1.5 hours and the only travel was walking 15 feet to and from his trailer! The trailer was spacious & clean with all necessary equipment. My dog has had surgery 3 times and this was the easiest. The incision is small and looks fine. I got 3 other quotes and this was the most inexpensive too. I completely trust Dr Kovac and absolutely recommend!

We were extremely disappointed with this animal shelter. It took an act of congress just to go see…read morethe animals and you couldn't really interact with them without signing your life away. Some of the folks there were helpful but others seemed like they didn't want you to be there. No help in the dog area at all. It's like you are at an outside mall that only allows window shopping. Not a friendly place that would make me want to adopt an animal. I do feel bad for the animals there. I'm hoping they pay more attention to them than the people coming into the shelter to adapt them.

What an amazing experience! We were very impressed with the staff with so much care and concern for…read moretheir pets. We called several times with questions and sent our adoption survey. Luckily our amazing dog to adopt was still waiting for us. We love you Bailey and we were confident in understanding your needs as a staff member helped us to understand how to live your best!

If I could add more stars I would. As I said in previous review I have taken all my cats and dogs…read moreto see Dr. Cindrich. Our older dog was diagnosed with lymphoma in early 2021. The staff and doc helped us maintain a good quality of life until she passed later in the year. We adopted a young puppy soon after and she came home with parvo. Thanks to the amazing care provided Dr. Cindrich and the Center's staff our puppy made it and is now a healthy seven month old! I can't recommend them enough!

Over the past 6-7 years I've taken a cat and three Golden/Lab combos to RPVC for shots, flea…read moretreatments, dermatitis (hot spots), ear infections, and a new 7-pup litter checkup. The entire staff has a great attitude, are bright and compassionate; the facilities are warm and clean, and the dogs wag their tails and happily go into the treatment rooms. That is, no fear or trepidation. Most important to me is competence, and the ability to communicate effectively. I've dealt with Jill, Jane, Tom, and most recently Chris, and give them each and collectively the highest marks. Altogether, an unconditionally-recommended facility.