Ethically and morally wrong practices there. My 19 year old daughter made an appointment for her kittens vaccines and they pressured her into unnecessary testing by fear mongering! Naming all the diseases the kitten could possibly have. Told me it was recommended she didn't have to agree. The appointment was for vaccines! They took advantage of my daughter because they wanted to make a dollar. Then lied and said it is necessary to get the testing if you want to vaccinate to cover their wrong doing. They only care about making money off of your animal not doing the right thing. smh by the way her kitten tested negative for everything so like I said took advantage of my 19 year old who doesn't have enough life experience to understand what she agreed to and that it wasn'timmediate and could have waited. Do better staff of Paws! I'm a single mom of 4 and that money could have been used for my kids needs instead of your greediness. read more

I've been bringing my three dogs to this clinic for 12 years, and we always had a great experience with original doctor. Unfortunately, after the doctor Wendy retired, our experience with new doctor has been disappointing. Recently took my 12-year-old puppy, Simon in for his annual checkup, since he's older dog during the exam i was curious about vitamins or supplements for him.. the doctor suggested we start with blood test first, which seemed reasonable. However she keeps repeating that is going to be $300... okay After the test was done, I was told the doctor would call me little later that day -but never heard from anyone. I reached out multiple times, leaving notes, but no one got back to me. Six days later, I decided to drive to the clinic just to get any kind of answer.. This lack of communication was frustrating, especially when I was trying to make sure Simon gets the care he needs. I really wish the new doctor would have taken the time to know my pets names and shown more consideration for our long-standing relationship with the clinic. .. I was there 2 days before with my other dog Charlie... and two days later doctor dont even know or care who I was... Not sure what going on there, maybe she's just "Tired " or don't want to be there... It's been a disappointing experience, and i hope things improve for them in the future... Unfortunately I have to take my business somewhere else. read more

Can't say enough good about this place! Found a bunch of good reviews on Nextdoor of all places after searching every where else til my eyes crossed. Marley up front was a pleasure to deal with on the phone and in person even tho she was extremely busy. She made time for me and my questions, acted professionally, and never made me feel rushed which I really appreciated. Wendy helped me next and was also a pleasure to work with. Answered all my questions about ear mites and possibly a surgery to repair a hematoma in her ear (my cat). She was very helpful and caring which I also appreciated. The doctor (I'm sorry I forgot her name) was also very helpful. I definitely recommend this clinic for your pets. Five star service for sure! read more

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These folks were awesome! We just had our 10 month old pup to be neutered this past Monday and he's healing like a champ! The staff is super kind and explained everything clearly. The price was totally reasonable, while our own vet wanted close to $400! Whatever. I'm so grateful for PAWS! Thank you Paws! read more

I would recommend Paws Veterinary to anyone and everyone. Wendy the veterinarian is always passionate about all my animals has always got above and beyond for them and I trust my babies in her care 100%. I don't think there is another veterinarian in the state better than Wendy she is top. Thank you Wendy and staff for all you do for our babies. Love you all the Mondays read more

This vet had good reviews so I took my dog who is fine, except with Vets, to them for nail trim & anal gland cleaning. TERRIBLE MISTAKE!! They were anything but compassionate & caring. They man-handled him so badly so that when they brought him back he was so traumatized he shook & panted hard for about 20 minutes while I tried to calm him. I had warned them ahead of time he was wary of vets & all they did was confirm to him that vets are a terrible place to be. It's heartbreaking the way he was treated! read more

Not a good experience twice in a row. Be careful because they try to force you into buying their product. Once I told them I would order from Chewy they rejected to give me the prescription. it was very wrong the way they did it - and sadly lost two patience over this. Felt very scetchy and wrong! I had to pay them more money for the test ( heart worm) otherwise no prescription - even after I signed a release. It was the second I didn't buy their product, I had a problem. unbelievable!!! read more

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Holst and the entire paws veterinary team. We have been going here for sometime with just about all of our fur babies. Our two Saint Bernards Hercules and Big Ben love the staff. We recently ran into a problem with Hercules and Dr. Holst And the entire crew did everything possible to make sure our big baby came home safe. I can't thank them enough for taking such good care of them. I appreciate the fact that the doctor is upfront with her prices. No hidden fees and no surprises. read more

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I call to ask a couple of questions about my dog and concerns I had and Marley was VERY helpful and patient with me and the questions I had. She helped me understand what the possibility's of what I was asking was and helped refer me to a same day clinic if I needed. She was VERY nice and understanding with a calm demeanor which helped me calm down a lot . Would 100% recommend coming here! read more

Adopted a doggo from the pound and found this vet on the list of "complimentary wellness checks" list. Called and was put on hold for 5+ minutes, no apologies, but whatever. Told the receptionist our situation, "free well check for adopted doggos), she proceeded to count out ten days out on the calendar and said "we can see you on X, which was 11 days out... "so it won't be covered as a feee check up." Wow... money hungry much?!? read more

I brought my dog to Dr. Holst for his annual check up . I recently moved to the neighborhood and was looking for a new Vet. I am so glad I discovered Paws Clinic and Dr.Holst . She was gentle, kind, and informative. I left feeling grateful I had found a wonderful local Vet. Great experience from the start with the whole staff setting up the appointment, the vet assistant was explanatory and caring, and Dr.Holst couldn't be better. read more

Everyone from vet techs to front office staff to the vets themselves are wonderful!!!

My dog is not the easiest to work with, But Dr. Holst and the tech team didn't give up and helped my dog. The front desk staff was super friendly. Thank you! read more

PAWS is the best vet clinic I have ever been to. I have only used their services since I moved to Mesa. Dr. Holst is an excellent Vet. She is kind and knowledgeable and she has fair rates. I can't recommend her highly enough - she is way more than 5 stars! read more

The very best! No need to make this a lengthy review. Totally trustworthy.. Great caring place

Took my dog Bentley in today for an exam and the staff were very nice and helpful, Dr Holst loved Bentley and was very gentle and patient with him. The facility is really cute and clean too. Will definitely be coming back here in the future! read more

Even though I've moved from Mesa I still travel to Paws for my pets vet needs. This home town local small business is in fact the most compassionate and caring vet I have ever been to. They care- that's what is important to me. We love Dr Holst and all the staff! I miss being able to go inside due to Covid- not because it's hot outside- but because I miss seeing them all! Can't wait to see you all soon!!! Would not trust anyone else with my pet needs!! read more

My cat hasn't been to the vet aside from when he was a kitten. He isn't declawed and is so scared of anything new that he pees when stressed. Today I took him in for a check up and to get shots before a long 17 hour drive to move to a new state. They gave him some medication to help ease his stress on the drive and were great with him. He sat still for the whole thing! All the staff treated him like family and I never felt judged or as if I was asking a silly question Only thing I regret is not going sooner. Fair prices. Medication, check up, and some Mats removed for 150! read more

Did not like my experience with the vet at this clinic when I took my dog a year ago after I got him from the shelter! She assumed just because my dog was snappy and nervous that he had behavioral issues and was dangerous. Turns out she was sorely mistaken! After taking him to another Vet, who recommended blood tests, he was diagnosed with Valley Fever and the vet said that is why he was so nervous and seemed to have behavioral issues. Wish Dr. Holst would've taken the time to see the whole picture instead of just passing judgement right away! It's also unfortunate that the low reviews don't pop up automatically for this place, people need to see all reviews to make a good decision about their pet's next Veterinarian. read more

Ive been coming to this place for years. They have taken care if all my rescued pups. DR. Wendy Holst and staff are super friendly. Out of the many visits, there was only one time that I felt I had to wait. Overall never had a bad experience. My rotties have always loved this place, pitties not so much. I love this place. And will keep on returning when my pups need too. read more

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Can't thank Dr Holst and her staff enough. It's never fun taking your fur baby to the doctor when they don't feel well. I always walk in knowing my Zeus will get the best treatment. read more

Best veterinarian and vet tech staff! Dr. Holst is amazing and Ana, Diana, and Cindy and Jordie are all so friendly and helpful! Also a bonus that they are bilingual!! I recommend this clinic to anyone and everyone!!! read more

This vet, Dr. Holz is absolutely wonderful and very affordable. We met her when we brought home our first rescue dog and continued for more than 10 years even after the beloved dog was euthanized due to cancer. She is so knowledgeable and compassionate. I now live further away but she still answers my questions personally. I would highly recommend this practice to everyone without hesitation. read more

The techs and vet treated my puppies like their own. Made their first bet visit fun and mine stress free because no outrageous overpriced bill. Love this place read more

Paws Veterinary Clinic is an amazing Clinic!!! I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a friendly and most helpful staff to tend to your 4 legged family members! They helped us out today so much! My dad and I went in as walk in's because our shih tzu has been having some very bad discharge in his left eye and slowly started to infect the other eye as well as this made him just lay in bed all day without eating and of course we were getting worried, so we took him to the Emergency Animal Clinic in Gilbert and after a $150 dollar bill(granted it was on a sunday so maybe they were getting routed or something) all we got was some eye drops to help "clear them up". After that we went to a different Vet and they pretty much gave us pan medications for him. Then today after not being able to see our little buddy in so much pain we went to paws and were greeted by some lovely young ladies they told u that Dr. Holst was in the middle of surgery but if we wanted to wait we were more than welcomed to, so we did and i felt bad because they hadn't gone to lunch yet and they went straight to helping us out well when Dr. Holst did her treatment she actually checked his eyes and actually found a foxtail grass weed under in his eye! at that point she proceeded to taking it out and our little furry buddy finally loosened up to have such a relief taken out of him! This made my dad and I pretty upset because taking him to multiple vets and getting quotes of $800+ for surgeries is outrages when all they had to do was a simple eye check! In any ways Dr. Holst performed a couple more treatments that the other vets did not do and prescribed a couple of medications for him. Oh and yea she also helped us get rid of some of our buddies ear wax build up free of charge! Point is this is truly an amazing clinic where they actually care for your pets so i would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a vet for their pets! p.s. this was written by Ivan i am using my sisters yelp thank you so much for everything! read more

I really like the service of Paws. It's small and has a nice independent feel to it. I've taken my cat in twice. Once for a check up and another so he could get neutered. They answered all my questions and even gave me some help with his post-surgery behavior. Everyone there is friendly and helpful. If I wasn't moving I would definitely take my cat back there for his annual again. read more

Dr Holst & her staff are amazing. Recently I had to put my little boy Todd down. They got me in right away, the staff was very compassionate. It was a horrible day for me, but worse for my over 14+ year old dog. May my little dog RIP, but I will still go back to her for any other vet needs for my other dog. read more

The staff at Paws is very kind and professional. I trust them with all of my fur babies and would recommend this office highly. I've never had trouble getting an appointment even in an urgent situation. They've always been able to fit us into the schedule. Pricing is also reasonable. The care given at Paws is top notch. read more

The staff is great and Dr. Holst is amazing. They are very caring, knowledgeable and make sure to take time with you and answer all of your questions. Couldn't be happier with my experience or the care given to my dog! read more

Great Vet! My aunt recommended her to me probably 15 years ago (back when they were on Mesa Dr.) I have used her since. The staff has always been great! I will be bringing my new pup there this morning to get started on shots. I have all the confidence in this Vet to take care of my family's new little girl! read more

I love this place. The doctor and staff are always kind, humorous, and thoughtful. I've never felt overcharged or overwhelmed, which is easy when I want to do the best for my animals. For 30 years I went to another vet...I am a Paws devotee now. read more

I've been going to Paws for over 10 years. Everyone is wonderful! Dr. Wendy Holst is amazing. I'm the type to be skeptical of if I really need all the tests etc but I trust them 100% which really says a lot. They are very reasonable on their fees which is a major plus! I have never found a better vet. Great care, prices and very trustworthy makes this place the very best in my book. It is also very clean. read more

I took my miniature Dachshund, Spottie, who is ten years old, for a check-up. I had the United Pet Care policy for him and as a result it was not as expensive. He got his distemper vaccine, and a overall check-up. I love the diagnostics this clinic gives. They give you a printout and very detailed explanation of each "issue" your little critter has. They give you options and are less expensive than other veterinarians in the Mesa area. I found it funny that my little dog is somewhat snappy and he hated the doctor but loved the vet techs. read more

Dr. Holst is an amazing vet. She has such an amazing relationship with the animals that she cares for as well as her regular customers. I worked at Paws for many years and started back when she was still located off mesa dr and can say first hand that making sure each animal is given the best care whether they are sick or just in for routine exam and vaccinations is her number one priority as well as making sure each customer receives the best customer service. If you're looking for an experienced veterinarian to take care of your furry family members you wont find a better place around than Paws. Oh and Diana and the rest of the staff are awesome too!!! read more

I have three dogs and have been coming to this veterinarian since I moved to the area a few years ago. A couple if weeks ago I took in two of my dogs to be treated. I was told that I was being given 3 ml of a medication that I would give to one if my dogs twice a day in .12 ml doses. I was told this should last me about a month. I used the syringe that was given to me by the dr. and gave my dog exactly .12 ml twice a day as directed but the medication only lasted a week. I returned a check up call from the office today and let them know that I was not given as much medication as I was advised I was getting and that it only lasted a week. The person I spoke to left a message for someone to call me back. I did get a call back from Kate with a voice mail while I was at work. In the message Kate stated that the dr wanted to see my dog again and that I should have been giving my dog .12 ml, the meds should have lasted much more than a week, and that I over medicated my dog. I called the office and asked to speak to Kate. I told her that I medicated my dog exactly as instructed and that I have her .12 ml twice a day. She insisted that I was given 3ml of medication and that had I correctly medicated my dog it would have lasted longer. She refused to admit or entertain the idea that someone on their end may have made a mistake when measuring the medication that was give to me. After a lengthy argument in which she did nothing but insist that the error was in my dosing and not in their dispensing and a very insincere apology I hung up. So I have now paid 300.00 for a vet visit, which included medication that was not dispensed to me, and my dog still has the same issue she was seen for AND I am looking for a new office to take my dogs to so I can pay someone else to see my dog for the same issue that should have been resolved with our 300.00 visit to Paws. I will be visiting the office tomorrow to speak to the dr. And request a partial refund for the medication since I paid for more than I was given as well as to pick up my pet's records. read more

Paws is great! We've been going to them ever since they had their office on Mesa Dr. We have two small dogs and one has been there for surgery, and the other for treatment for valley fever. They both have had their teeth cleaned at Paws. Dr. Wendy is amazing and very friendly. read more

I brought my 2 weeks old puppy because he was restless, wasn't eating and he was getting dehydrated. Dr Holst told me just to keep him warm and feed him formula, she said it was normal for puppies to get sick and possibly die. I came home with my hopes crushed and the puppy died 2 hours later. My other puppies got sick too, and I was not going to pay the same vet to tell me is normal for puppies to die, so I took them somewhere else and it turned out my female had mastitis and so did the puppies. Seriously, you would assume that a vet with such experience will recognize these symptoms in a puppy and all she says is normal for puppies to die, are you kidding me?? I'm never coming back there. read more

My family recently lost our sweet dog and Dr. Holst and her staff were so great to us. Everyone from the front desk to the DR. To the vet techs treated our family as kind as possible during such a ruff time. We have been looking for a vet to not just rush us through as any random patient, but to become part of our family. Dr.Holst and her staff have created a great connection with us! We are so happy to have them care for our furry family members! Thank you for being a sincere doctor that really cares!!!! We will see you again on our next check up!!! read more

Dr. Holst and her staff are very caring and warm! If you want your animals to be well taken care go to Paws!

We have been going to this vet for a couple years now. My dog has been sick the past year. He had fatty tumors, limping, coughing non stop, elevated kidney and liver levels, hard tumor on his chest, couldn't get up on his own, etc. We brought him in to be put down because of these issues. The quality of life was not how it should. The vet, Wendy, kept persisting on testing him for valley fever. He had already been tested at a prior vet and it came up negative. She gave him 1 or 2 rounds of valley fever meds just in case it was a false negative. Wendy also put him on steroids and bronchial dilators that did not help with the cough. Then she kept telling us to have him lose weight. My dog was 11 or 12 years old and yes he was over weight. He did lose a few pounds but kept coughing. She wanted to do more test like ultra sounds, more blood tests, more x-rays and so on. She told me with the last blood test that he could be in kidney failure or have cancer. But with her expertise I still took him home. He never got better. I took him in to put him down and I could not believe the treatment we received from her. She told me my dog was fine he wasn't coughing and looked perfectly healthy. She wanted us to give him to a rescue. We declined right away because of his health issues. She was very rude and asked why, if we can't take care of him. Being upset, as is, putting down our family member that we have had since he was 2 months old she continued. She told us that we should have video recoded the coughing episodes (my dog couldn't breathe, imagine as if he was human and had bronchitis, you can't breathe and coughing that much is painful). So as upset owners we asked her if she wanted us to call her when he started his coughing. Of course she said no. She told us she would not put a dog down that was healthy. She was very argumentative and has a lack of respect for the owners and animals. She was not sympathetic in the situation. After being told that it felt like she was just out for money for the test she threw the paper at us to sign to put him down then left the room. We did not want to put our dog down and she made it feel like we were putting down a dog that was in perfect health. Then on top of the already horrible situation, we have received all of our pets record in the mail. Dr. Wendy basically fired us from her clinic because we didn't agree on my dog, who was in pain and couldn't breathe. There is no rating I can give her due to it doesn't go low enough, giving her a one star is being generous. read more