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    Michael Butchko, DVM

    3.1 (544 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

    Services - Michael Butchko, DVM

    Pet physical or wellness exam

    Pet vaccinations

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    Waiting in the parking lot
    Irene G.

    1st let me say there don't take appointments. Don't try to call because it's a recording and no one answers. If you want to be seen just be prepared to wait for hours. We got there on Wednesday around 11:45 and waiting to check in. The people in the front are so busy checking in, talking to the Vet and calling people to the rooms. I noticed that people came in the morning and checked in and left and came back and still weren't called yet. We actually stayed in the parking lot. We found a shady spot and took a blanket and water for our dog. We finally got called to be seen around 3:30. The Vet came in the room seen our dog which were told that she probably has a swollen or bruised tendon on her paw. Was recommended that we give her some medicine or we can do X-rays. He suggested that it doesn't look broken because she was using it to walk around and just when doing certain things she would lift it up. I liked that they gave us an option. The Vet said allow 10days of rest and the medication and if it doesn't heal we can go back to get the X-rays. Again I love how they gave us the option to decide instead of telling us that she needed X-rays right then and there to get any kind of money. I do feel that the people in the front should be more friendlier or smile a little more maybe they were just so overwhelmed with so much going on. I didn't have to pay an overpriced office visit and medication. I got 3 medications and the office visit came out to $109. So it's like this you want something not overpriced and honest then you have to just suck up the wait time. I would go back again. But I think next time I would wake up really early to check in and wait. Instead of going the time I went last time.

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    Judith R.

    Great service, staff is very friendly and attentive to the animals and customers. Every time I went for a check up and ear posting staff made sure everything was streamlined and able to get in and out as fast as possible. Happy with my puppies results. I continued posting his ears weekly for 3 months after posting. His ears were able to stay up Thank you to Staff for all your help

    Daken Olde English Bulldog 12 years
    Annette F.

    I've been coming to this place for over 10 years and the staff is super nice especially dealing with the amount of people that come through. Yes they are still in the same old building but it's still functional. Yes you are going to wait long depending on what you're coming in for but to me it's worth the wait. If it's summer time bring an ice chest with water and snacks for you and your animal but recommend to try to come in spring or fall/winter when weather is good. Bring your patience they go in order from the time you check in. Our recent visit was for updated vaccines for my 12 year old Olde English Bulldog Daken they treated him so great and although he was nervous he did good.

    Sherly R.

    One of the best vets out there! Staff is very friendly and caring about our Prada. Prada was struggling to pass her stool and was very patient with her.They got her feeling so much better and they're very good with their prices. They are a first come first serve so it's best to be there before 8am especially on Saturdays. Will be coming back to get her and our other furbabies spayed. Thank you Dr. and thank you staff!

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    Sophea P.

    3 stars is solid if you coming here for small things like vaccines, skin allergy etc. I read a handful of reviews and did the same with other vets. They seem to be the best for ear cropping. I have a now 4 month old American Bully and had her ears cropped with Butchko. $495 depending on weight of your pup. Mine was 17.5 at the time, she was 11 weeks old. Not the best ear crop but not the worst. A little uneven on her right her. I won't come back for an ear crop on any of my pups. I'm by Temecula and drive out there because so called he is good. I beg the differ. I had to make a post about it. Save your money & time get it done else where.

    Healed ears
    Natalie P.

    I really wish the staff was more knowledgeable about what's going on on a day to day basis. It seemed no one knew what was going on each time we came by or could give us a clear/definite answer. We drove from Nevada because we wer recommended to dr.Butchko by the owners of our pups parents (who looked beautiful). After driving down We wer told we couldn't get a crop, and then someone else said we could. we tried driving down a second time after calling numerous times and not being able to set up an appointment. We got lucky and wer told they'd be able to take her in the second time around. (After speaking with maybe 3 different people who all told us different things.) But actually meeting the Dr I was relieved he helped me decide what would look best for our pups face and what look we wanted. He did an amazing job. Not a fan of the rest of the staff wish it was easier to make an appointment but we are happy with the results.

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    2 months ago

    Have been going to Dr. Butchko for years, always takes great care of our dogs! Super nice, and reasonable.

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    17 days ago

    This dr is great. Staff is always helpful. Prices are reasonable. I have been there with my lab & bulldog

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    2 months ago

    It's always extremely packed . And won't take care of you if you right away if you need it . Do not recommend, waste of time .

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    7 months ago

    service is HORRIBLE! Waited 6 hours for them to say the dog is ok. Don't recommend them at ALL!

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    1 year ago

    Only the best did my cane corso ear crop highly recommend. Fair price and was able to go back no extra cost to re adjust the cone.

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    2 years ago

    Simply answer the phone to better your service, was a whole week I spent calling and no one picked up for simple questions I had.

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    Are they in the new building yet? Or still in the original?

    No. That new building is now over 10 years old and just sits there. I doubt that they ever open it. Such a shame.

    Are you still in business? I've tried calling everyday for 3 days and no one answers the phone during business hours 8am-4pm

    Yes they are still there from 8-4 but close at 5 or until everyone it seem .if they are closed it will be said in the message left on the answering machine.when I had my bulldog in for about a week no one answered the phone,I would go visit my… Read more

    For a doberman, how much would be to crop their ears?

    In 2020 it was $425. I don't know if it's gone up since then

    My pup goes in for ear cropping , all they told me was the line starts at 7 am, but they don't open until 8am. But from other reviews we stay in our car, or do we form a line at the door. They never told me what time her ear cropping is either?

    People start lining up as early as 4am to be seen it's a first come first serve basis some people put chairs to save the spot while you wait and sleep in your car it's ridiculous to be honest you have to be checked in before 9 I think so if your le… Read more

    What's the latest to come in for a surgical insemination 5/29/21 today?

    Do they accept major credit cards?

    Yes!

    Do they work with rabbits?

    No, only cats and dogs

    How much to crop the ears of a Doberman Pinscher puppy?

    $425 but the price gets higher a little bit depending on the weight

    How much does it cost for war cropping?

    Hi there so I've been trying to call and ask if I need to set up an appointment to get my puppy's ear clipped but haven't been able to reach anyone... does anyone have another phone number I can call or is it walk in and make appointments in office?

    They were closed this week. They be open on Monday 2/10/2020. I figure they be really busy on 2/10/2020 so might try calling on 2/11/2020.

    Do they have any type of payment plans, if you can not pay the full amount?

    No they don't to my understanding.

    Has anyone had Apoquel prescribed here?

    Yes

    Is the new office open yet?

    Not as of last month

    Has anyone recently had their dog seen for cherry eye? If so , what was the pricing for the surgery?

    No, but you can call and get and get pricing.

    Do they offer dental services?

    Yes They offer dental No food or water 8 hours before you arrive Great doctors try get there before 9am

    If I bring in my two EBDs on a Monday morning, is it likely that they could schedule surgery for both of them that day? (one soft palate and one tail surgery)? No one answers…

    You need to call them about the specific surgery you need. It probably depends on how busy they are and after examining the dogs if the Doctor feels the surgery are necessary.

    Do they do Payment plans?

    I don't know but give them a call and ask..

    What's the prices like just for a check up?

    Office exam was 20 last time I went.

    So, this vet does take credit card for surgeries?

    Yes, I always pay with my Visa

    Are there specific hours for vaccinations?

    No specific hours for vaccinations. Just show up.

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