On my first visit this week, i had an appointment to get my pain injections for my dog, which he…read moreneeds monthly. Showed up for said appointment and they didn't have the medication, so I wasted my time and money coming in for my pup to get nothing done.
The staff also kept misgendering my dog and referring to him as a girl when one look at his chart would tell you he is a boy.
I returned to this location today as the manager offered to comp his injection and medicine after I called in my complaint that led to this review.
Before I add my disappointing follow up visit notes to this review, I wanted to acknowledge the positive aspects of my visit.
Amy at the front desk is consistently kind, professional and courteous. This visit was no different with her as she made sure I had my follow up visit scheduled for my pups pain management, made sure I wasn't missing any shots for him and ensured I left with no lingering questions. Excellent job as always Amy, thank you, you're a delight.
Shin, the vet tech who helped with my pup was also professional and courteous. Thank you for taking such good care of my pup Shin!
Unfortunately, my experience with management was a different story.
After I finished paying, one of the receptionists asked if it were possible to consider removing my Google review at the managers request.
While I am genuinely thankful for the comps on this visit, I'm confused because the manager is on site. Yet, rather than approaching me personally to discuss my previous experience, she had the receptionist ask me to remove my review.
Shortly after this ask, the manager, Raikhan, came back to her seat at the front desk after being in a back room for most of my visit. I took the opportunity to ask why she had delegated that conversation to a receptionist rather than addressing the situation herself.
Instead of acknowledging my concern, she responded dismissively, telling me if I didn't want to take it down I didn't have to.
I clarified that I had never said I was unwilling to remove or reconsider my review. My question was why the manager wasn't taking the initiative to address a customer complaint herself particularly while she was present and aware of my visit.
Rather than engaging with that feedback, I was met with further excuses, dismissiveness, and exaggerated apologies that came across as sarcastic.
I explained that I was simply attempting to provide constructive feedback about how the situation was being handled. Unfortunately, the conversation continued with what I perceived as irritation and sarcasm rather than genuine acknowledgment or accountability.
This is ultimately where my disappointment lies.
Customer complaints are an opportunity for management to demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and leadership. A manager should be willing to address difficult conversations directly rather than placing employees in the uncomfortable position of handling complaints about management.
Raikhan knew I would be returning for this appointment. There was an opportunity to approach me, acknowledge my previous concerns, and make a genuine effort to repair the experience.
Instead, I was approached by an employee asking me to remove my review, and when I raised concerns about how that request was handled, I was met with more defensiveness.
I appreciate the gesture of comping my dog's treatment, but a complimentary service is not a substitute for accountability, nor should it come with an expectation that a customer removes an honest review.
I believe good management is demonstrated not only through how problems are resolved, but also through how criticism is received. Unfortunately, this experience left me with even less confidence in the management of this location.
I will not be removing my review. I have, however, updated it to accurately reflect both the positive care my dog received and my continued concerns about management.
Amy and Shin deserve recognition for their excellent service. Management, on the other hand, has significant room for improvement.
Please do better, Raikhan.