I've been taking my furry family members to Raytown-Gregory for 32 years. I've always had the best…read morepossible experience. The office staff, vet techs, and doctors are all top notch! They really care and answer all my questions. Dr. Beachner is my vet and I wouldn't go to anyone else. 5 stars!

From my very first phone call to my first visit, every staff member I encountered was warm and…read morewelcoming. When examining my sick one-year-old Staffordshire, Dr. Chirpich immediately set to work creating a thoughtful plan to support my dog's wellness. The next day, the doctor even followed up twice to check on how my baby was doing. I was truly impressed by the level of care and compassion shown by the entire team at Raytown Gregory. I believe we've found our new home vet.

Compassionate and thorough care! I got on here to finally…read morewrite my review of Dr. Slyter from several other visits that I had taken my pets in to see him, and saw a previous review that was very negative. I wanted to try and give people another perspective about Dr. Slyter and his practice. Dr. Slyter has seen both my dogs and I even brought my son's cat over from another town. I recently moved here from Texas. I have a different perspective about Dr. Slyter's office and it's appearance. The vet I took my dog to in Texas had an office that looked like a day spa. It was by far the most fabulous looking office I had ever seen. Initially that made me feel great. I later came to understand why it was so elegant. It came out of my pocket book and many other's like me. The first thing I appreciated about Dr. Slyter was that we had a thorough discussion about each of my pets when I brought them in for the first time. They have had serious, complex medical conditions and he went over multiple different possible options for moving forward, but he was just as clear about telling me the limitations involved in running each test, along with the expense. I had already begun to believe that most of my dog's health conditions were caused by overly aggressive veterinary care and treatments before I took my dogs in. I never had unhealthy pets until I had pets I was in the position financially to get everything they were 'supposed' to have on schedule. So personally I was thrilled that there was no pressure for me to do this, or try that, the options were laid out for me and whatever I chose to do was clearly acceptable to him. I can only speak for my experience with Dr. Slyter and my pets, but what I most appreciated was the amount of time he spent assessing them and discussing the options with me. On each occasion I have been there I have never once felt rushed to make any decision with their complex conditions. His approach seems to be more of the 'old school' veterinary approach and none of the constant up-sell that I experienced from the 'day spa' veterinary clinics I took my pets to in Texas. Having read the other review, I can say from my perspective I am now relieved when I see/hear a doctor or vet not push antibiotics too readily. It's a difference in approach. I used to also feel irritated when I saw a doctor or vet and they did not offer antibiotics or something in an office visit because it didn't feel like I was 'doing anything' proactive. There is always a risk involved in not treating, but there are also risks involved with treating. We now understand that if we can avoid antibiotics it's best, because it wipes out both the good and bad gut bacteria. It may be appropriate to use them when necessary but having learned the hard way with my pets, and with my own health, I am pleased when I see a vet or a doctor not immediately prescribe them. The office itself is older and by no means like a day spa, but on the occasions I was there I did not notice it being unclean or unsanitary. The most important thing to me has been the amount of time Dr. Slyter spent evaluating my pets and discussing my concerns. I have been in there on several occasions now, including an emergency situation when my small dog was attacked by a German Shepherd. I can't imagine taking my vets elsewhere.

Preslee Pearl Porter is our rescue dog. She sees Dr Slyter and got a good check up. We love this…read moreclinic. Everyone is so kind and thoughtful!! Great place!!!

Adopted my dog from "them". Moved away and moved back. My dog was in trouble, sick. They wouldn't…read moreeven see him unless they were paid that day. It's OK we care more about our bottom line then the pets we supposedly service!!!

We take our chocolate lab to Garner Animal Hospital weekly for doggie daycare, and board him…read moreovernight as well. We have never had a bad experience and they always take the BEST care of our dog. You can tell he loves it by how excited he gets when we pull into the parking lot! :) I would recommend Gardner Animal Hospital to any of my friends/family.

For nearly 30 years I entrusted Mission Road Animal Clinic with the care of my pets. When my…read morebeloved 13.5 yo Cavalier reached his time to cross the Bridge, I called the clinic, explained the circumstances and asked for a home euthanasia referral. In the heartbreaking days following his death, I heard nothing from the clinic. No word, no email, no card, no sympathy, no acknowledgment of his death whatsoever. Even when the clinic contacted me to let me know his ashes were ready to be picked up, there was not a single offer of condolence or even a simple, "I'm sorry." Nothing. Literally with his ashes! The absence of even the most basic expression of sympathy was hurtful and frankly shameful. I would never have expected such indifference from a veterinary clinic, especially one that had cared for my pets for decades. As awful as the indifference to my pet's end of life was, Dr. Benschoter has always been exceptional in caring for my Cavaliers, as have Dr. Tate and Dr. Sam. Makes my experience even more bewildering.

Our dog got a vaccine at this clinic and had a severe allergic reaction with full body hives and…read morefacial swelling. Instead of giving steroid, all he got was Benadryl from this clinic. After a stressful and scary weekend where he had bloody diarrhea and vomiting along with continued hives, we finally saw a great vet in an ER who gave us IM steroid and Benadryl to break the cycle and a steroid taper. He said he never gives just Benadryl for hives like what our dog got. In addition, there is no after hours number to call at this clinic- you're completely on your own. We spent $600 to take care of the reaction from a $20 vaccine since this clinic did not have the appropriate knowledge to treat a common reaction.

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.

First, please do scroll down to read my original review, because it still stands. I still love this…read moreplace. All of the veterinarians are wonderful, caring people. This extends to ALL of the staff there, really, including the techs, the front office, everyone. The veterinarians give you all options and encourage you to do what is best for your pet, but also take into consideration your situation and what is reasonable for the human as well. No hard sells or guilt trips. They are always willing to take care of an animal in need, even in unexpected emergencies. I can't explain how good it is to know that your fur baby is being treated well and is being cared for by a staff that loves them (almost) as much as you do!

The front desk clerk was rude and acted like we were imposing on her when we asked to make an…read moreappointment to have a dog we found checked over by a vet.

Where do I start? This was the BEST experience I've had at a vet! Stephanie and the team made…read moreour nervous little boy so comfortable, he actually enjoyed his visit for the first time ever. They were so engaging and gave him lots of love. Dr. Kristol Stenstrom is probably the best veterinarian (I love our old vet but he retired) I've ever experienced. She was so good with our boy and very gentle with the shots and blood draw. She also was very good at explaining everything. Falcon Valley is highly recommended.

This is by far the best vet I have ever taken my animals to…read more These people always go above and beyond with care in my opinion! They genuinely care about your fur babies as much as you do. I will never go anywhere else!

Amazing staff and care. We have a dog with severe anxiety and a recently adopted a 10 year old…read moreMaine coon mix w medical issues. They are all being treated with the upmost care. Our 18 year old cat recently passed. The empathy and compassion I was given was simply amazing. You can tell everyone there truly cares. Furthermore, we moved from Houston a couple of years ago and the cost here is much, MUCH lower for better service and care.

I decided to try out this vet clinic after having a couple of bad experiences with a different vet…read moreclinic. I went with a friend a year ago when their dog needed annual shots and was impressed with the staff because the dog is quite temperamental and is extremely difficult with new people. So I booked Fritz's annual appointment and we were on our way. The lobby is quite large which I like because it makes check in and filling out paperwork easier especially if there are multiple animals waiting on rooms or to be seen. Check in was easy and they were super prompt in getting us into a room. The room was also spotless. Everything was very clean in the facility. The Tech and the Vet who saw Fritz were both very patient and friendly. Fritz is a bit nervous around new people but they fed him plenty of treats and he thawed a bit. The staff was in no rush and were attentive, receptive to any questions or concerns, and most importantly to me-patient with the animal they were tending to. My other doggo Sam will be needing shots in the next month or so and I will definitely be returning.