I have been going to Durham Veterinary for years. The last two years the team of amazing Durham…read moreVeterinary help me keep my Jake healthy and happy Jake lived past his 14 birthday. Sadly we had to put him down because of health reasons. This entire team gave us so much support. I will never forget that. Today my other dog Bo had an appointment with DR. Borkowski. Even before she got into the building she was saying hello to him. I met with Dr Borkowski and Tania and they made Bo feel like he was the most important Dog on this earth. I thank the entire staff at Durham Veterinary Hospital for your kindness. Thank You, Carol Carmichael

It's all about the $$$ ..I had to cancel aj appointment..omg 30 + minutes before cuz I an a nurse…read moreand "things" do come up..they want an $80+ deposit of I rebook Yeah..caring my ass never had this happen before..I just hope the best vet Dr Holdermeyer gets his own soon cuz he was the absolute best..Durham can't shine a light to him..I like vets who give a Shit

Dr. Slater and staff have always been able to resolve my dog's issues whether minor or serious in a…read moremost kind manner. I am so thankful that my Penny is in their care!

7-2-2024 - I stopped at Salem Valley Veterinary clinic to pick up some NexGard for my 4-year-old…read moreJack Rusell terrier. At the same time, I asked the reception people to have Veterinarian Sarah Slater, my dogs Vet call me ASAP because my dog Tarah was scratching and biting herself incessantly and I was concerned. I was told they would have her call as soon as she arrived the following Monday. 8-5-2024 - Over the weekend my dog's condition worsened significantly and being alarmed I called the Clinic at 8 am when they opened. I was told that Dr. Slater doesn't get in until 8:30 to 9:00 am so I had to wait. I waited until 10 am and hadn't heard from them so I called again and was told that I had to be patient, the doctor had several emergencies this morning to which I replied, my dog is chewing herself bloody, scratching herself raw. I'd say that's an emergency wouldn't you. I was again told to wait. 12:00 Noon - I figured that as they hadn't called, they likely wouldn't and I called another local vet who was kind enough to squeeze my dog in at 3 pm, Clark Veterinary Hospital in Old Lyme. At 2:15 pm the doctor from Salem finally called and asked me what was up with my dog. I told her I was quite annoyed by the fact that she had waited almost to the end of the day to respond and that I had already found a new Veterinarian in the area who agreed that she'd see my dog. I went on saying that I knew my dog had a fever, likely some internal infection, was bleeding from areas she had scratched, had stopped eating and refusing to walk, and that she should have made an effort to answer my calls earlier. She apologized and said that she didn't know that I had been in the practice three days earlier, said she had two emergencies first thing in the morning and put the blame on the receptionists answering the phones needing more training never taking responsibility for her own actions. She then asked if I wanted my dog's records transferred to Dr. Clark's office and I said I did ASAP. 3:00 pm Arrived at Dr. Clarks office and was told that my dog had a high fever and a severe bacterial infection and that my suspicions and concerns were well warranted My opinion of Veterinary clinics has festered into total contempt. It seems that the whole industry has been bought up by big corporations who take over, increase prices and decrease services preferring to push the easy fix over doing the work to find root cause and in my opinion, this is reprehensible behavior when they like doctors promise to do no harm. Case in point, Colchester Veterinary Hospital gave Tarah Apoquel as a puppy fully knowing it's a dangerous drug in dogs under a year and should never be used. My puppy developed aggression toward anyone who came within ten feet and she also lost all confidence turning into a fear biter and frequently has night terrors. I took her off the drug and moved her to Salem Valley, fully thinking I'd have a much better experience than what I had at Colchester and after that experience, I have been looking into starting a class action law suit against Pfizer and their drug Apoquel. The main doctor in Salem, Robert Barratt was my horse vet for many years and it pains me to have to write this about his business but my animals are family members and I don't appreciate anyone who doesn't take their health and safety as seriously as I do and as such, this review is being written. I can not and will not recommend Salem Valley Veterinary Clinic and would suggest you do your homework as you would for yourself or any of your loved ones. Find a doctor with a 4.5-to-5-star rating and become a client with them. Avoid anyone with a lower rating and read the reviews!!! People who experience bad performance from medical "professionals" are not likely to plant a story but more likely to state the truth and that information can be used to draw an educated conclusion as to who you wish to provide medical services for your pet.

The staff here is the best! I bring both of my baby cats Sony and Nala here for their checkups and…read morethey were both spayed here without any issues. Nala was having difficulty chewing her food and started to choke when eating. Dr. Ali diagnosed her right away with feline stomatitis which basically made her allergic to her own teeth. The only solution was to do a full mouth tooth extraction which is a long, difficult, and expensive procedure on cats. Dr. Ali was able to get the procedure done for thousands less than other places were quoting for the same procedure and the stitches he put in her mouth were so clean and precise. We gave her the pain medications and antibiotics as directed by the vet tech and she is back to being our beautiful happy baby again. I always mention this place to other pet owners I meet, truly a compassionate bunch of animal lovers!

Back in 2023, my cat decided she was so hungry that she just had to eat her food mat while I was at…read morework. Consequently, she began vomiting silicone. I was panicking trying to find any ER who could see her in the case that there may be an obstruction. That night I drove around for an hour before I stumbled upon this animal hospital. Even though I was in shambles dealing with my first animal emergency, the staff were extremely calm and helpful. Dr. Ali came out to listen to the details and view photos of her vomit. He explained every single thing he was going to do, including the possible outcomes and next steps. The receptionist charged my credit card, and they proceeded with the tests. I was called every time they had an update, and I was invited to come inside to see the x-rays for myself. The doctor took his time to make sure I understood what was going on inside my poor kitty. Let me tell you - for a girl with anxiety, I can not express how grateful I am for the amount of patience and information this team has to offer. Again, I came back last week with another one of my kitties. Dr. Ali listened to my anxious blabber about how she had suddenly become lethargic, stopped eating, and had bloody stool. He even checked out the stool pics. AND AGAIN, everything was explained to me. Every single step. I got to see her x-rays, and the doctor walked me through all the data on her blood work. The tech explained all her meds to me - even repeated the explanation of one 3 times because my overwhelmed brain couldn't get it down the first 2 times. Since then I've probably called back five times with a bunch of questions. Anyone who answers the phone gives me the time of day, and will even verify information with the doctor to ensure my cats are taken care of. So yeah, I love this place. The staff are sweethearts, and Dr. Ali is incredibly professional, empathetic, and knowledgeable. It is always clean and I always feel my cats are safe during their time there. And it is affordable. If you don't think so, you must go research the prices of the other hospitals around you. Your pets are not cheap. Do not forget this is a responsibility you take on when you rescue/adopt them. I noticed the other reviews for this hospital are either 1 or 5 stars, and the majority of 1 star reviews are left by accounts that have never made any other reviews. That being said, this hospital deserves 5/5 stars. Ok? Ok.

Dr Groves is the BEST DVM I've ever known She performed…read moreoral surgery on my beloved American Bulldog Rocky and did a superlative job removing a epulis tumor. She also enthusiastically supported my desire to treat Rocky holistically with organic mushrooms to help his immune system after surgery. I'm sad she no longer works at Woodstock Animal Hospital so we can't see her again. Best of luck wherever you are Dr Groves

Dr D'Angelo is one of the most compassionate, caring, honest true to the core veterinarian that I…read morehave met in a long time. My cat went in for surgery for his teeth. And I was given an estimate between 1700 and close to 3000 and when I called to see how my Pet was doing they told me he was doing great and that my bill came to $658 because the cat didn't need what was originally thought. I highly recommend this place with Dr. D'Angelo. Don't know about the other doctors and I will wait for her no matter what. The staff are unbelievable they are caring, compassionate, courteous, professional. What else can I say five stars from me?

I would like to add that they BLACK BALLED me at all other Vets and now I can't get any animal care…read moreat all!!!! Don't go there .Im not the only one they did this to either read reviews.I also have my charts where they straight ass lied in them!!!

My puppy had an eye infection and I called Dr. Colletti at Mountain view animal hospital. The…read moremessage on his answering machine said to call his cell if it was an emergency. Well, I called him because I saw my puppy had an eye , red and irritated. He called me right back..... He told me what to do in the mean time and I got into see him the next morning. He is so thorough... He examed him and asked many questions . I've been bringing my 21 month old puppy to a VCA hospital and it was always a zoo. Not personal or warm . Dr. Colletti is so warm abs great with Raffi. Such personal service.. I loved him and will only go there from now on. No more impersonal veterinarians for my puppy!!

Dr Coletti is kind, bright, and caring. Our little dog loves him! He also is well versed in other…read moretypes of pets.

I changed from our vet in Norwich (because I had the feeling they were just there to make money)…read moreMy dachshund is getting older and I just want a trustworthy caring vet who looks after her. Well I did! Very happy with the personal attention and loving care.

Not like it was when it was privately owned practice…read more We left Chester Vet not long after Dr. Ficke left. Dr. Flower retired due to health issues many years ago. A long time tech was let go, the best receptionist left, not the friendly little family practice it was. We used to be a name, then we became just a number.

As a long term client of the Old Lyme Veterinary Clinic, I fully enforce Drs. Neil and Alice as top…read morenotch doctors of animals. I have had receieve accurate advise and diagnosis for all my animals. Many breeds of animals and dogs as well as baby goats. The doctors and staff clearly care about the comfort of the pet and anxiety of the owner. I am disabled and have a service dog who lives for me. I adore all at Old Lyme Vet Clinic. They are Gods assigned care givers of his creatures.

The staff are so friendly and caring. I think the pricing is reasonable. I like the idea that I…read moredon't have to go in to go over test results.