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    Trident Veterinary Hospital

    4.8 (50 reviews)
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    Esther H.

    Title: Do not trust the glowing reviews -- this place is dangerous for your pet Warning to all pet owners: the glowing reviews for Trident Veterinary Hospital are misleading and inaccurate. I brought in my precious kitty, Sassy who suffers from chronic kidney failure, hoping to avoid a stressful trip to our usual vet. Trident had just opened nearby, and their office looked clean and new -- I thought it might be a good option. My kitty was severely constipated and refusing to eat, so I took her in to see Dr. Ashbaugh. After paying $1,400 for blood tests and a full day of fluids -- which did nothing to relieve her suffering -- I realized they were withholding care to squeeze more money out of me. They saw a devoted pet owner and exploited that concern while my kitty continued to suffer. Only after switching to another vet did I realize just how much comfort and care had been denied. My kitty is alive and well today because of the care she received elsewhere. Trident's priorities are clear: profit first, pets last. Their behavior was manipulative, unethical, and deeply disturbing. A clean fancy office means nothing when the care is deceptive and underhanded. If you love your fur baby and don't want to be taken advantage of, STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE.

    Dan H.

    I could not be happier. My old vet was getting more and more difficult to contact. Trident came highly recommended to me by a clinic I needed to use in an emergency. I had a sick kitty and they were able to fit me in on short notice. The staff was amazing. The facilities are clean. They have capability for dental work, X-ray...you name it. Best of all, they had a "cats only" room. When they had the place built they knew that some kitties really need their own space no unfamiliar smells. Our Kiku was very much at ease in the room. There was a cat tree and several place to hide. Prices are very reasonable. Dr John Ashbaugh and staff (Miranda and Brittany) were so patient and took the time to make sure I understood exactly how to administer the medication needed and what symptoms could be expected. It's was time for a change and I'm so happy to have found Trident. Thank you!

    Ann R.

    Dr. Ashbaugh is a warm caring vet with a lot of experience. He didn't try to run a bunch of tests he made reasonable recommendations that we could implement first.

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    K P.

    Our family of dogs (six over the last 24 years) has been under the care of Dr. Ashbaugh, which means so have we! He takes exceptional care of our pack, and visiting him and his team feels like going to see family. Over the years, we've had a couple of quite serious issues with our pups, and Dr. Ashbaugh doesn't hesitate to bring in specialists and consultants to ensure we have the clearest picture and path forward. He has helped us in emergencies, including once when we were out of the country where he coordinated care with friends to ensure our sick pup got what he needed. We have referred many others to Dr. Ashbaugh over the years and every single person/family has been so happy with their care, and grateful for finding such a trusting, compassionate vet.

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    I feel so blessed to have found Dr. Ashbaugh. He is such a warm and caring doctor and truly educates his patients so they can make the best informed decision on their medical treatment weighing the pros and cons. I appreciate a doctor that takes the time to educate what a breath of fresh air! Thank you Doctor Ashbaugh!

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    Loving our new independently owned vet. Dr. Ashbaugh and his team are all amazing, personable, and love on your pets. So far so good!

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    Ashbaugh and his team would be our new vet and I scheduled my pups surgery with him for the following week.

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