I've now been going to Affectionately Cats for over 20 years. We currently have two cats and both…read morewere adopted with a relatively rare virus called FIV. Some vets treat FIV like a death sentence and won't give these cats the time of day, but everyone at AC treats our little ones like beloved royalty. They take their time and answer all of our questions, and did a TON of research to share with us the best diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes to keep our cats healthy. We are not rich! Not by a long shot. We have small income, live in a small apartment, do not have money to toss away on unnecessary expenses. We've never felt that the vets at AC order gratuitous labs or x-rays or anything, and they always bring up the matter or cost very non-judgmentally in a way that would make us feel comfortable declining if we decided to do so. I've never felt pressured to do something I couldn't afford. We have never been pressured in the slightest to buy food or supplements them, they've always been completely fine with us buying from amazon or wherever I can get the best deal. Our cats are our family, truly. They have had rough lives before we adopted them and it's our honor, duty, and absolute pleasure to make sure they are happy and healthy for the rest of their lives. I would NEVER bring them to a vet where I felt that the cats or we as owners were being disrespected or where I felt they were getting sub-optimal care. Affectionately Cats has not only met but exceeded my expectations for two decades and I can't imagine ever going anywhere else.

I've had cats for almost fifty years and have taken them to many different veterinarians over the…read moreyears. Some have been good, some great, but this is the first one that has made my cat sick. They gave him Zorbium extra-label without telling me in advance why it was necessary and what the risks are and are refusing to tell me why. From the FDA website: "Zorbium is a DEA Schedule III opioid and was approved with a boxed warning, which is the strictest warning than can be issued for a drug...It is not to be dispensed for administration at home by the pet owner. " I made appointments for both my cats to check for possible urinary tract infections because there were 3 incidents of urine right outside the litterbox over the course of 6 weeks and I didn't know who was doing it. The first appointment was with my 14 y.o. male who they had previously diagnosed with renal disease. For some reason they gave him topical Zorbium even though there was no evidence of a UTI or any other condition and he wasn't showing any signs of pain. My cat was behaving normally before this visit. Immediately afterward he stopped eating, interacting and purring and then started throwing up bile. I took him back after 2 days because he was suffering terribly. They diagnosed him with pancreatitis and gave me a tube of Zorbium to administer myself at home. When he was still sick the next day I called again and was told to take him to emergency or give him the Zorbium. I googled Zorbium because I didn't want to give my cat medicine I knew nothing about and when I saw the warnings on both the FDA and manufacturer's website I opted for the emergency hospital. There are numerous horror stories about cats suffering and even dying after being given this drug. Zorbium is approved by the FDA solely for post-surgical pain management in cats and has not been tested for safe use in cats with kidney, heart, lung or liver disease. My cat did not have surgery, was not in pain and has kidney and heart disease. This was simply a routine office visit to check for a UTI! They did not discuss this with me in advance and have refused provide detailed medical documentation supporting the necessity for this treatment. I can only conclude they know they shouldn't have given him Zorbium and they lack the decency to admit it. In the next three weeks I took him to local vet emergency clinics four times, and an out-of-state university veterinary hospital twice. This all started with the Zorbium. If you want your cat to suffer unnecessarily, you can't make a better choice than Affectionately Cats.

It's hard to put into words how grateful we are for the care our 19+ year old cat Riley received…read morefrom Dr. Joel English and the entire team over the past 15 years. Throughout his life, we always appreciated Dr. English's thoughtful, compassionate approach. He never recommended treatments unnecessarily and always took the time to explain our options, making every decision feel informed and centered on what was best for Riley. When it came time to say goodbye to our very loved little guy, Dr. English made sure he was there to help Riley pass peacefully. That kindness is something we'll never forget. Losing a pet is one of the hardest things a family can go through, but knowing Riley was cared for by people who genuinely loved him brought us immense comfort. River Cove, and Dr English, thank you for giving us nearly two decades with our sweet boy. We will always be grateful.

They made me feel bad on multiple occasions because of my energetic and playful dog. Mind you, he…read moreis a 2 year old golden retriever. Very sweet and loving. he just gets excited greeting people but calms within the first minute. The vet knew us for two years since we brought him as a puppy, and always acted surprised and annoyed by his energy upon welcoming. Making comments like "woah woah" and then heard them talk to a vet tech behind the door while we were in the room, and said "better be ready, if you're not woken up yet, he'll sure wake you up! Very crazy!" And that just upset me. We are going to a new vet now, and the vet is very accommodating to my dogs needs, welcoming him and being friendly while he warms up. Does not make me feel like a burden. Rivercove did the opposite every time. I was very disappointed.

Very professional and knowledgeable team of veterinary care professionals. Clearly communicated…read moreoperation and after care for our dogs ACL surgery. Transparent on costs involved before procedure was performed. Highly recommend.

A few negative episodes happened in the care for our bullmastiffs lymphnode high grade MCT cancer…read moretreatment & surgery. Communication and listening to me the owner was lacking. 1st he caught an infection that delayed his surgery to remove tumor I called 3xs saying things had gotten huge and they told me to relax surgery was around the corner. I called back again and demanded to get in with his oncologist AND he had a rare infection so we had to cancel life saving surgery. It was rescheduled 3 weeks later we picked him up from surgery and was never informed about the pathology results from his surgery or how surgery went. 3 weeks later AND they told us at appt NO the dr did not get clean margins with NO explanation of what happened. But we are going to start vinblastene today it's aggressive. So weekly we got chemo 3 xs and on 18 they said it had shrunk "a bit". Next appt 2 weeks later sorry it's not working we need to stop chemo and you need to think about euthanizing him you need to let him go. WHAT? I will leave you here in the room and shut door and go get him. Cold, uncompassionate type care delivering the most incredible heartbreaking news you can hear. And why didn't they take time to explain the results of his surgery? And no call on what pathology results were I asked at his appt and ALL they said was "nope no clean margins surgery was a failure!" $4300 surgery. communications/meetings and listening to the owner are lacking on a huge scale and now our boy is going to lose his life w/o given the chance of a bit more time.

We have been with Green Mountain Animal Hospital for many years and have had only the best…read moreexperiences with this wonderful practice. Unlike some other vets in the area, they have not gone corporate -- and it shows in the personal, caring attention they provide. Simone and Mark are doing a fantastic job as co-owners, and their team truly knows my cats, helping them feel safe and admired every visit! Their expertise, compassion, and genuine love for animals make Green Mountain a practice we fully trust and highly recommend.

I am really impressed with the care my elderly cat and new basset hound received at Green Mountain…read moreAnimal Hospital. Dr. Guldbech gave me lots of updates the morning my dog was neutered. This is an excellent veterinary practice!

Rip off, like other reviews they make you feel like an idiot and watch some garbage about heart…read moreworms. Overpriced and seems they only care about making money. Go anywhere else.

So I have been meaning to do this review for awhile but I have mixed feelings as the staff here was…read morevery friendly. After using BEVS for my dog's first initial hospital vet care visit when living in Vermont, I chose to try Tannenberger as it was closer to me than BEVS. I was hopeful because they seemed eager to help me and see my dog Bonnie to give her the care she needed. If I could give five stars for friendliness amd hospitality, I would. Where they fell short was the fact that after doing the initial intake and consult for my dog, I was told that they mised up her blood sample and that I would have to come in again. This was cumbersome for me as I don't own a vehicle and had to utilize a local taxi service to get to and from this location. My dog had not been eating, was running a fever, and was lethargic. Again, they were very kind and welcoming, but to me mixing up a blood sample in a pathology lab in a hospital would warrant a visit from the hospital's joint commission or committee that oversees health regulations and compliance/quality control. A pet's health should be taken just as seriously as a human's because it is a living thing and veterinary care is costly. I already had to pay $4000+ out of pocket for emergency care at BEVS in Burlington, so to have pay another $1,000 (as that is what it costed at Tanneberger) is just downright deplorable. Now I don't wish to sound like a Karen but mixing up blood samples and paying $1000 just to have my dog's vitals evaluated is obscene. I had been tracking my dog's I&O's (input/intake and output) on my own and her temperature and gave her a pet friendly NSAID/fever reducer that BEVS prescribed, but I was hoping for a bit more comprehensive care than what I was offered. BEVS suspected that she had a parasitic infection so they also prescribed itraconazole but when they test for that came back negative I was back to square one, hence why I reached out to Tannenberger. Perhaps she just had a stomach bug/flu or maybe food poisoning, but I owe an extra $1000 on top of the $4000 I owe to BEVS. I think $1000 for vitals to be assessed is a bit much:/ The vet did ask me what I can pay or how much I can afford which I said I am hoping to stay under $1,000 and what do you know, I was charged exactly around $1,000. The sad part is the vet seemed really nice as did the girls at the front desk, but to me it is inexcusable and felt like they were price gouging me and taking advantage of a new patient. I also was not local to Vermont (originally from Miami, FL and have moved around quite a bit) and Saint Albans is a small town where everyone knows everybody I think, but I even told them that I was not working presently, and I was still charged around $1,000 and also given wrong information about her bloodwork (that her calcium levels were high). She did bring my awareness to some lumps on her chest that they aspirated and took a sample of, but I also assessed that they were probably fatty deposits/lipomas. When I brought Bonnie home I did a very thorough massage on her (lymphatic drainage as I was certified infant massage) and made sure to target those areas, and luckily the large lumps went away. I wish to give three stars for friendliness and amicability but I just think the mixup with the bloodwork was something that could have been avoided. If you are a pet parent reading this, just make sure you do your due diligence in finding the right care for your pet. They truky are man's best friend and I am grateful that Bonnie is alove to this day because I was sincerely afraid that her health was deteriorating and that I was going to have to make some very hard and drastic decisions on whether or not to put her down as she wasn't eating, was frequently urinating and defecating everywhere. She had a persistent cough reminiscent of a hacking sound and was very weak and lethargic, which are all signs of poor health. Thankfully, she is eating happily, playful, energetic, and lively. I was going to give the place two stars but changed it to three since they at least allowed her to be seen and squeezed me in for an appointment and greeted me in a friendly manner. They also did refund me for the bloodowork mix up ($250 refund back) but still I think $1000 is a bit much for a vet visit, though as close relatives have told me, vet hospital bills are known for being quite hefty and costly. So make sure you do your homework and research the clinic before going to it.

I first went to their clinic two months ago when it became a hardship to take my dog to his last…read morevet due to transportation issues. I don't drive. My dog is a guide dog and I'm blind. He received an exam and all of his booster shots and when I asked for a prescription for his flea and tick and heart worm meds, the vet was resistant to allowing me to fill it at the pharmacy I had been doing business with before. She insisted I try a different med stating it would do the same thing, and be much cheaper at her pharmacy. I agree to try it and she gave me a free sample that he would try in December (this month). He hated it and this chewable medication was as hard as concrete. I called the office to request prescriptions for the meds he'd had been on, and was met with resistance because I was going to have them filled at Chewy's pharmacy. the difference between the vets pharmacy and Chewy was $125.00. when I spoke with Chewy, they told me that Essex Vet refuses to work with them as far as confirming prescriptions is concerned, and I would have to send in the prescriptions myself. Essex vet refused to send me the prescriptions stating that it was against corporate policy to do so, and if I wanted them I would have to pick them up in person. Did I mention that I'm blind? Sometimes it can take a week or longer to get rides. I did finally got them and sent it in by mail to Chewy. I meanwhile called Essex Vets corporate office, and the person who called me back assured me that there is no policy against sending prescriptions to customers. By the way they are owned by Blue River. The corporate person I spoke to asked if I minded if she spoke with the vet about my complaint and I said that would be fine, and maybe it would improve the level of service provided. I never heard back from either one of them. I got the prescriptions from Chewy without any problem, at a much better price, and in time to continue his meds without interruption. The only hitch was that Essex Vet only wrote it for six months, not the usual year that vets normally do. so I will have to pay for another vet visit from someone else in six months to get his meds prescribed again. I'm 76 years old, had dogs most of my life, and have never run into this kind of treatment from any of my dog's vets. I've since spoken to other vets who have assured me that they do business in a very different way and would be happy to have my dog as a patient. To describe what this vet did as petty and unprofessional is an understatement.

I definitely recommend Essex Vet for any animal medical care you might need, especially exotic pet…read morecare. I've been going here for my rats for a few months now, and they've always been kind and considerate no matter what's going on. They're also extremely knowledgeable about the care of specific animals under the small pets category, not just "pocket pets" as a general category. It's clear that they see many exotics regularly and don't treat all small pets like the same animal. They even offered nebulizing for my pet rat that had a URI, and seemed very familiar with treating this common issue in rats. Though no vet care is cheap, I always feel like I'm getting my money's worth here; I've seen multiple exotic vets at Essex (at least 4?) and they're all top notch, I feel comfortable with all of them. Essex Vet has also been able to get me in on short notice before, which while not expected, is always a nice bonus. They've also got a text line that can be used to check in post-op, ask questions, or schedule appointments which is incredibly helpful. I've had to get two of my pets put to sleep, and I'm glad that I was able to do it here. Everyone was extremely kind and considerate. The vet who had seen one of my boys previously (for the issue I put him to sleep for) even came in to validate my decision to let him go, which was really comforting and a huge relief to me. The staff at Essex Vet are very qualified and I'm happy to trust them with my pets' care. In addition to their knowledge, they're able to provide flexible appointment scheduling and a warm environment. I'd definitely recommend anyone, especially those with exotic pets, to go here for their pets' care.

Our dog seemed to have an infection that was getting worse. I called at the last minute and Mt…read moreMansfield Animal hospital was able to fit him in and provide the necessary medication. This veterinary practice is warm and welcoming. They get right down to our pup's level and make him comfortable so they can do a thorough examination. I appreciate the combination of small town warmth and veterinary expertise. I highly recommend this office.

I have been bringing my pets here for 10 years. Dr Barningham and his staff were wonderful with…read morebig dogs. But the experience I had with Dr Curly and her staff was abhorrent. Dr curly was obviously afraid of my dog the second she walked in and it just went downhill from there. my Dog was there because curly missed lumps from her visit in Jan. the vet brought in another person and asked me to leave the room. While I was outside the door, I could hear them talking and laughing about how I had told the vet about my dog sensing she was intimidated by her. Anyway, when they asked me back in my dog was in a panic. They had put a muzzle on her without asking me. I took it off and left. Curly should be working as a cat vet. She traumatized my dog. Don't come here.

The people who run this clinic are doing a fantastic service. We ended up rescuing a 6 year old…read morebarn cat and we wanted to have her spayed and looked over, but we couldn't afford a huge vet bill. They took her in the day after I called- spayed her, clipped her nails and treated her for fleas and ear mites (poor thing)- all for $62. The spay itself cost $50. Her incision is healing nicely and she's well on her way to recovery. Kudos to the kind ladies who run this business.