tellar@comcast.net…read more My first encounter with Dr Varney came the Friday night of the Labor Day weekend. I'd had a sick sheep named Daisy, She'd been ill for a month, not eating much. I took her down to OSU but the prognosis wasn't encouraging as she had a non-functioning kidney. I brought her home anyway as her Mom sheep was missing her badly. For a couple weeks she still didnt eat much but in an attempt to do whatever I could I enlisted the help of a local Vet. Their treatment resulted in the poor animal aspirating. I frantically called Dr Varney and she came over immediately after office closing. She had to travel at least 50 miles in Labor day traffic. I knew Daisy couldn't be saved so Dr Varney very kindly euthanized her and the suffering stopped. It's not easy to find large animal vets in the big city. As long as I live I will remember her and be grateful

Dr Varney has shown such integrity as a business owner. We had a misunderstanding and she was more…read morethan willing to make it right. Every time we go in for care, my dog is treated very well and the staff are very friendly. I appreciate the straight forward nature Dr Varney offers and am glad I have this team behind me.

They are so friendly, helpful, and attentive to my Kiya! They realize that our animals are our…read morefurry kids and I appreciate them all! Thanks! Traci McCowan

I like the people here who love the cats like I do. They are very good at making your pets feel…read moreimportant and treat return patients and their owners well by scheduling them in a timely manner. We have had 3 cats spayed here and their recovery time has been different each time though they all are feeling active in a decent amount of time. I am grateful this clinic exists and they also work with the Care Credit program so makes it more affordable for families with multiple cats. Jazzy, Mini and Charlee were well cared for by Silver Creek Animal Clinic :) :)

Dr. Caldwell is the best Vet I have ever worked with in the 20 years of I have worked with other…read moreveterinarians. She is professional and no matter what time I contact I contact her, she always gets back to me the same day. Her reports are very detailed and I appreciate the fact that she always takes the time to explain what my horses need and answers my questions so that I can understand as a lay person what my horses need. I like her bed side manner and she doesn't talk down to me nor does she make me feel stupid. I have a mare who has desmitis and she has gone out of her way to educate me how to deal with her illness. She treats my horses with respect and is very gentle when giving them vaccinations. Jo Ann McCauley-Brenner

In a perfect world, I would hope that no one would need to avail themselves of their service and…read moreour beloved animals would live with us forever. When that is no longer the case and tough decisions need to be made, we had an excellent experience with Compassionate Care to say goodbye to our pup. Let me start by saying that every administrative and customer service interaction was timely, clear, and concise. The last thing you want in this situation are delays and confusion. Once I reached out through the contact link on their website, the email response with details about their different services happened within 10 minutes. An intake call to make arrangements for a euthanasia visit at our home was answered by a human and only took a few minutes. They recommend making a reservation 48-hours in advance, but we were put on a wait-list and we moved up our reservation when things opened up. I appreciate that you can reschedule (with four hours advance notice) as well. They have a variety of services, Eco-friendly cremation, and memorial pieces. Everything was arranged in advance, including payment through their web portal, so when the vet arrived for the appointment it was all about our boy and his (and our) comfort. Dr. Wilson clearly walked us through the process, gave us time to say goodbye, provided options, and was a wonderful partner in the process. Cremation is done at a facility in N. Portland, but they have the option of picking up the cremains in Oregon City which was more convenient for us. Having gone through this experience with another pet where we took them to the vet's office, I would highly recommend this option for the pet's comfort. It just felt better saying goodbye in a familiar space surrounded by love.

My experience was okay…read more I made a most difficult decision to let my beloved cat go after a long weekend spent almost entirely in ER trying to figure out why he would no longer eat and why his eye was swelling shut. And an even longer two or three weeks before that fighting to get him to eat. Like others here, Kevin was closer to me than my human family. I was busy with the doctors in ER so my partner called in to make the appointment to ease my stress. He said I was primary contact, but it was difficult to make that clear all the way until the day so communications were continually going to him. Not a big deal in the overall picture, but it didn't make the experience any easier. This was my cat for 8 years before I met my partner and while he loved my baby, I was the one with the lifelong bond. The doctor showed up within the time window allotted. We both found her a little cold. I felt like we were just a job and everything was done by number. My BF picked up my cat and carried him to me, but the doctor said we should do paperwork first which resulted in me putting him down after building up to do what I deemed impossible. I was emotional and crying. This really should somehow be handled before the visit. There were corrections to be made on the form. I was about to lose my baby and this only made me aware that I was filling out his death warrant. I am utterly heartbroken. I know holding your baby until the last minute is catharsis and closure, but I found it traumatizing. His passing was peaceful at least. Everyone's goodbye will be unique, and my example will not necessarily match what others experience. Everyone we spoke to was professional. I just wasn't feeling the compassion.

I had no idea what to expect after I won a raffle for a Salem dog adventure via a donation with an…read moreaffiliated dog foster/adoption non-profit (which is amazing they partnered to begin with!). Prior to the adventure, the owner, Bobby, met with me and my dog in person. He took the time to learn about my dog's personality and behaviors, and answered all of my questions. After meeting him I felt very comfortable letting him take my fur baby out and had confidence that it would go well. (I don't easily trust anyone with my dog, so this is saying a lot) Bobby was professional, kind, super knowledgeable about dogs and supportive. He took some great photos of Leia having a blast on her adventure which I loved. I would highly recommend this local business to anyone who wants their dog to go on adventures with a company who cares about and has experience working with our canine companions!

From the owner: Salem Oregons first exclusive off-leash dog adventure service! We offer 1 hour, and 2 hour…read moreadventure hikes. You can sign up for group hikes, for dog social dogs. We also offer private hikes, for those dogs that prefer the company of people to other dogs. All of our trainers are certified in animal first aid, and are consistently working to expand their knowledge and experience in regard to animal behavior, and learning. We use humane and ethical training practices, that focus on management, re-direction, and positive reinforcement. This is not your average dog walk! We'll have your dog excitedly waiting by the door each week for their next adventure! Feel free to follow our adventures on Facebook and Instagram @Salemdogadventures.

Communication sucks! I expressed interest in a dog and heard nothing back. I tried to call and…read moree-mail to follow-up in case my inquiry didn't go through. I saw a new post asking for help on facebook, and asked why appeal for help if you don't respond to inquiries and the owner tried to shame me for not having patience. Her lack of responsiveness is well established in these reviews. I'm just sharing my own disappointment!

Zero communication. Never answered a phone call, nor emails. All that we got back was an automated…read moreresponse. Then when confronted with the issue of her horrible communication, she completely deflected trying to blame the situation on my family. Totally and completely unprofessional.

I have had multiple dogs receiving care here and would recommend this group without reservation…read more Currently I have 5 German Shepherds, all with different personalities. The doctors and staff treat all my dogs with kindness, caring, patience and efficiency, in spite of two with anxiety, one with aggressive behavior and one who thinks he owns the world! They treat them as if they are their own. Best care we have ever had.

I cannot thank Animal Care Clinic enough for their care for our sweet Kodiak. Having a hunting…read moredog/breed can be a lot but the staff at Animal Care Clinic has helped us every step of the way and they are always one call away. Thank you for your care, respect and attentiveness.