Took my cat here four years ago for a checkup. The vet found out he was FIV+ and said "he won't last a month, he needs to be euthanized". Luckily we didn't trust him and took him home. Four years later (today), we take my cat to a different vet and there are so many options for care and my cat is very healthy. Other reviews are talking about how their animals were killed here due to negligence. NEVER GO HERE. Oh... and people who have worked there in the past have said the vet is a drunk. Can't believe he's still practicing. read more

Dr. Lindsay is an experienced and fine vet, and his office staff and assistants do good work. We have a number of animals so we're careful with ordering various tests, which can add up pretty quickly even for the most basic care at most vets, especially when the vets are young an inexperienced. Dr. Lindsay understands this, and his experience allows him to provide good care without breaking the bank. They care here is excellent, and humane. read more

We have been coming to Central Vet for several years now for our dogs and cats. Yes, it's a no frills office that could use some updating but this means you're not paying for it in the services. Dr. Lindsey is your classic, down-to-earth, honest vet who tells it like it is and we appreciate it. He's technically proficient & has seen it all. If follow-up care is needed, he says so. If it's not, then it's not. They don't sell you services that aren't needed and their prices are about 1/3 of other fancy vet offices. We have gone to more frilly vets for some things, but we go back to Central Vet for 90% of services needed. We're just afraid he's going to retire at some point! read more

Dr. Lindsay has been taking care of animals in his tiny country office longer then I've lived here, (over 22 yrs). Besides normal visits, he's been through 4 tragic events with several of our family members: 1} Dr. Lindsay came into our lives on a tragic day 19 yrs ago. I rushed my sister in law and her puppy into his office. The pups head was crushed by a pit bull bite, he was the closest vet. After an exam of the pup he said he was brain dead and needed to put him down to end his suffering. Cheryl told him she had no money. He responded with, don't worry I will take care of him. I knew he was a special vet right then and that's who I wanted for my pets. 2} Our pit-bull, Irish rose or as the doc calls her, "Miss Rose," snapped the cross ligaments in her knee (trampoline accident). Without these ligaments connected a dogs leg is useless. We rushed her in, he quickly assessed and drew a pic showing us what she did. We had 3 options; 1- Leave it, she would do OK with 3 legs. 2- Put her down. 3- Expensive surgery ($1400.00).). We chose #3, now Irish not only walks, she runs. 3} In December, 5 yrs ago, our daughters house burned, killing our sons Dog. Dr. Lindsay met my husband at his office, took care of the body, made cremation arrangements. Told Jeff not to worry about the bill till after our family was taken care of. 4} I had to take my 12 1/2 yr old Rottie in to be put Down (she was unable to walk without falling). I stayed with Mariah till the end. Holding her head in my hands, stroking her face, softly telling her how much I loved her. Reassuring her that it was alright, while crying uncontrollably. Doc stood silently by me, his face filled with concern. After she was gone, the nurse had me step out while they finished up. When I returned, he was leaning over her, washing her face lovingly. I could see he had been crying for her. Our whole family takes their pets to him, altogether that's 10 dogs. So if you want a country doc, in a small run down office, that is honest, direct, loving, stern and his first concern is what's best for your pet. Here he is... read more

Yes, the office is basic, but the care is first class. They are open on Saturdays and are ALWAYS willing to help. I am glad I found them.

I have been going to Doc Lindsay for over two decades. I have found him to be very compassionate and his staff very helpful. I have had pets with various issues and I always appreciate his approach to taking care of them. His experience is something to be listened to. I know he is not out to make money off of me or my pets - he is there to help and offer his wisdom. He has always given me clear direction. He has performed surgeries on my pets and they have always received very good care. read more

Very nice vet office. I have 4 kitties and everytime I bring them in I know they will receive the best care. Everyone is super nice and dr. Lindsey is very good with my kitties. A little awkward with humans, but amazing with animals. I highly recommend them read more

Horrible service, for starters they all acted like they never heard a dog bark and continued to tell me how aggressive our dog was and how he should NEVER be around kids... I have 3 kids and we have NO ISSUES. he's a sweetheart. Then the vet didn't do ANYTHING besides barely look at one spot on his back and said he has fleas. Didn't even bother to address any other issues we had. He didn't check his ears or teeth or anything for that matter!! They seemed overly afraid of a dog considering they LITERALLY deal with animals on a daily basis. They made him more nervous because of how stand offish they were acting. They made us put him in the car for no reason, there wasnt even anybody else in the office...I will NEVER go back to this clinic again. Extremely dissatisfied customer!!!! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Lindsey and his staff. I am 2 years new to micro-town living but my kitty actually gets in his carrier when it is time to visit the vet. This let me know there was no trauma associated with the visit. Then I adopted a half feral stray that showed up under my car looking horrible. Starved, patches of fur missing, pretty beat up and not trustful of humans or other animals. He HATED being touched but he needed to be neutered. I don't know how he managed it but Dr. Lindsey and his team managed to get the procedure completed and even smiled at me when I picked him up. (Yes I still have him!) Then there was the tooth extraction. Again, Dr. Lindsey and his team came to my rescue and never batted an eye. Their prices are fair...actually better than fair and the quality of care is unparalleled. Dr. Lindsey has seen it all...cats, dogs, horses an who knows what else! He has been open forever and I hope he never stops practicing. Do yourself a favor...if you need a vet, call Central Veterinary. (Nope...they did not pay me to say any of this but maybe I will get an extra piece of candy from the bowl next time I visit! read more

I was warned about this place; I said "meh, they're close, I'll give them a shot".... they've been rude since the outset. I would rather drive the additional 5 minutes and go to a place that isn't rude; perhaps a place that doesn't have a record for killing pets (according to the other yelp reviews and word of mouth in town). I would never have noticed the reviews on here if you weren't rude to us on the phone, so thanks for that I guess. read more

Not at all impressed with these people. We moved here about a month ago and don't have a vet here yet. Our little blue heeler girl started snorting/reverse sneezing, sneezing and some light coughing. This is not our first rodeo. She has some food allergies and a couple other issues we were hoping the vet could help us with. I was never told his name and he did not introduce himself. He looked at her throat, listened to her heart and felt her belly and told me she does not have food allergies and something about how "everybody thinks that their dog has food allergies but that's just wrong"...except mine actually does. She can't have chicken or corn or her bottom lip will scab up and shell snort. Their office was gross and very out dated (not that out dated is an issue) But there were droplets of blood on the floor from a previous client. I don't trust any of my dogs here and will never go back as I can't believe how unprofessional this vet was! We ended up calling our old vet in Alaska and he wrote out some Temaril P for little Vera until we figure out which food she is allergic to. Don't waste your time with these fools at Central. read more

**UNFATHAMABLE** I see everyone giving these people good reviews and I would like to share my experience . I have an 11 month old pit terrier mix named Lincoln who is a very sweet loving dog that loves his family . At first the lady was welcoming although my dog was barking ( mind you Lincoln has never been here or ever met any of these people) . When the receptionist came through the door she immediately stepped back and said what is his breed a pit/heeler? No pit/terrier I explain . Which she then completely changed her attitude . She became very guarded and defensive almost fearful ( now i know that dogs feed off of energy and you would think a vets office would understand this) Lincoln begins to bark more because of her now nervous energy . Then the reception asks me to wait in the back because she was "expecting another animal" . So at this point I'm already pretty annoyed and frustrated but it gets better...or worse. So I sit in the vets office waiting for the veterinarian when he walked in he too takes a step back and becomes very VERY nervous and fearful, worse than the receptionist! immediately demands "he needs to be on that table" in such a rude manner that I was even takin back by it . OK I said. mind you Lincoln is now barking but that's it, just barking. He ask me is he irratated (I'm thinking why the H.E. double hockey sticks wouldn't he be) so I show him the spot that he has been the worst, to which he replies you need to "hold his head". I say don't worry he just doesn't know you he just barks he won't bite . Under his breath the vet says "yea I've heard that before." Then he proceeds to touch his irratated area with get this ONE FINGER and says "he has a flea problem" , this is supposed to be a check up. The vet then steps back and starts explaining what fleas are and Lincoln is now very frustrated due to this person's whole demeanor so he is barking a bit more. I cannot stress this enough when I say every single time licoln barked he would get this look of disgust. Excuse me you're a vet you should know how to properly introduce yourself to a dog. He then basically tells me it's just fleas take this medication. To which I reply thank you and he just turns around and goes into his chart. Now this guy's attitude was horrible from the start to the finish appalling I would say not just to myself but also lincoln. So now I am furious of the treatment we had received thus far I just want to leave . It's not over yet it gets worse , yes worse. I walk out and she urgently tells me I have another animal coming in can you go put him in your car? What? He's on a leash he's not barking he's just sniffing all the animal smells. Raaaaaahh so I comply and put him in my car . When I come back she explains to me about fleas and I purchase my medicine. I tell her "he's not agressive at all he just barks because he doesn't know any of you". She hands me my receipt and gives me a very facicious look as if to say "riigghhtt" . I'm gonna lose it I need to leave right now. On my way back to the car my wife then informs me that the receptionist would not stop talking badly of Lincoln and was saying things like "your dog is very aggressive and is full of nervous energy" and "I would NEVER let him around small children" yes she emphasised never. Are you kidding me? What? the whole time in the office he never once growled , showed his teeth , got into a defensive stance . He was barking just barking and doing what every dog does when they come to a new place that consistently has different animals in it, sniffs the smells. Needless to say I will NEVER be coming to or recommending anyone to this office I have never felt that level of frustration from a doctor's office and I've been extremely frustrated with my doctors . It was rediculous , frustrating , and downright unfathomable . I will not be returning. Ever.again. read more