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    Veterinary Specialty Services

    3.1 (190 reviews)
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    My sweet baby who died in the car on the way to VSS.
    l t.

    I cannot begin to express my gratitude for how they treated me and my family during the death of our Dog. My little Yorkie was hit by a car. I immediately called VSS as I drove her to them to let them know we were on the way and to make sure they could see her right away. They were very kind and compassionate and told me exactly what would happen when I arrived so I wouldn't be surprised. They explained that they would come out take her from me immediately and rush her to the back to start working on her. Unfortunately, she passed on the drive over. I brought her in anyway and they quickly grabbed her and rushed her to the back and asked if I wanted them to perform CPR. I said yes but was very much aware that it was likely too late. A very kind doctor whose name I don't remember. She was middle aged, had lighter colored hair that was kind of long. She came back to us in the lobby within a couple minutes to say she was so sorry and that she thinks we should stop CPR. I agreed, I asked if she could be the one to tell my son who was driving separately that she didn't survive. She kindly agreed and said we could go into a room to visit with our baby and say goodbyes. The receptionist took us to a room that was clearly set up for those who are grieving death of their pet. I asked them if the doctor could come in before they brought our baby into the room to tell us what happened. They agreed in the doctor came in to explain to my son that there was nothing they could do to help our baby and why. The medical staff cleaned our little baby up, put her on some blankets, covered her up and brought her in on a cart. She looked peaceful as we said final goodbyes. There was a button to push on the wall that would alert them to come in and get her when we were ready. They explained that they would take her and bring her back to us since we were going to do a burial. Not only did they prep her in a burial bag, but they also made two keepsake ornaments with her hair and little paw Momentos. They did not charge us a penny for all of this which I would have gladly paid. I'm so very thankful for the kindness and compassion during a horrible time and very glad I brought her there even though she couldn't be saved. It was much easier on us knowing we tried to save her. I have also had several experiences with VSS when I fostered sick and pregnant dogs in the past. I know their prices are high, but it is warranted because they are one of the few 24 hour critical care locations for pets. I don't know what we would do without them in our St. Louis area.

    Gift Bag full of Meds
    Steven B.

    I have a love/hate relationship with this place. I hate having to come here, but I love the quality service they provide to my fur-babies. I've always said, my Murphy is a big hearted boy. He loves everyone he meets. He's shy at first, but once he warms up, he's a friend for life. Well this past week-end I found out, he definitely has a BIG heart. In fact, he has an enlarged heart that is pressing against his trachea. He was coughing and doing some heavy panting, so I called my vet and they knew the symptoms and sent me out to VSS. Being a Saturday and being a emergency triage for pets, this place was extremely busy. Even with the high volume of clients, the staff and veterinarians were still compassionate and caring. After x-rays and blood work, Murphy was prescribed a variety of meds and has a follow up with his regular doctor. I am thankful for VSS and truly appreciate their services.

    Years back, oncologist Dr. Bonnie Smith expertly and compassionately treated my dog Barkley until his passing. At present, my dog Jasper is being treated by Dr. Smith for lymphoma. When he was diagnosed, I immediately requested her as our specialist. Jasper was given a round of chemotherapy that currently has him in remission. This extra time with my beloved dog is precious to me. Dr. Smith is caring and professional. She respectfully listens to my concerns and takes time to explain her suggestions for his treatment. I trust her recommendations and knowledge 100%. Not only is Dr. Smith my favorite vet in town, but the entire oncology team at VSS Manchester is exceptionally kind and efficient. My small dog, who is disabled, has to be carried to the treatment area. He is always happy to be taken into their arms and is very receptive to their affections. My dogs are my children, and this doctor and her wonderful team have truly made a positive difference in our lives. I can't thank them enough.

    The cat and his boy.
    Susan H.

    Last week we discovered an abscess on our cats right foreleg, causing him obvious pain and forcing a limp. I looked for a nearby veterinary hospital and found VSS just up the road, plus a couple of veterinarians I spoke to recommended it. Like other reviewers said, it's not the fastest or most efficient operation, but our guy received great, thorough care and liquid medicine to take home to battle the infection and the pain. I could have done without the very long wait, but ultimately the care was solid and not as pricey as I feared. Very satisfactory.

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    Ask the Community - Veterinary Specialty Services

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    VSS was very kind and compassionate and Dr Kate diagnosed a very rare disease that other vets had not found.

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    We have been bringing our dogs here for several years. The check in employees are friendly and very…read morecompetent. The vets are knowledgeable and always really listen attentively. What I love about them is they never throw out a bunch of pricey items, they start with something easier and then move on.

    We have been taking our two dogs to Sulphur Springs Vet Clinic the past couple years. The clinic…read moreitself is not fancy - which is not important in a vet clinic. Getting an appointment is easy. The front end staff is fine but not as interested or enthusiastic as the majority of similar staff we have encountered in other vet clinics. Getting in on the assigned appointment time is no problem. Our last appointment was for both of our dogs and we saw Dr. Stuart who is lovely. She is the reason this is a three star review as opposed to two stars. The reason we are not enthusiastic about SSVC is the following: The time it took at our last appointment was excessive - two hours for relatively outine exams. After the vet was done I stood at the front desk for more than 25 minutes waiting for a few simple prescriptions. During this time nobody came to the front and apologized for the duration of the visit or the insane wait to get the prescritions and pay the bill - which was $351.00. The bill itself was breath-taking but did not factor in on this review. In the past 25 years we have had 4 miniture schnauzers and 1 yorkshire terrier. We have lived in STL for all but 2 of those years and used 3 vet clinics in STL and one when we lived out of state. The time issues at SSVC are extrodinary as are the front end issues compared to all our other experiences. Would we recommend SSVC? Given our experience as lifelong (more than 110 years between my wife and I) dog owners we would not recommend the clinic though we really liked Dr. Stuart. It is our belief you can find better service and qualified care elsewhere.

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    UNBELIEVEABLE!!! We…read morehave been loyal to this place for some time now and when we bring our elderly dog in for blood work we leave with a limp, lifeless dog. They decided to take blood through the carotid artery which put him into a major seizure. We heard wrestling and screaming from the back. They come out with no sympathy for the mistake they made and handed us an almost lifeless dog and then proceeded to guilt trip us by saying "I doubt he will make it but you will feel guilty if you don't at least try to take him to the hospital" We get to the hospital and the doctor there said that "THEY MADE A HUGE MISTAKE!! They should NEVER of taken blood through the carotid at this dogs age. I BLAME WESTGATE FOR THE EARLY EXPIRATION OF MY DOG! NEVER STEP FOOT IN THIS LOCATION OR THEIR SISTER LOCATION BY 24 HOUR FITNESS ON CLAYTON AND BAXTER!!! After all of this happens we try to call and get some answers from the owner of the clinic to see why they decided to stick a large needle in my elderly dogs neck. We were not permitted to talk with the doctor, instead we were halted by the extremely rude receptionist who insisted on saying they have nothing more to say and when she could tell the sadness and anger in our voice she made it all about herself saying she felt threatened. I mean get some customer service. The owner of this place is a complete moron if he is allowing someone like that to run his place. I am speaking about the older, much less attractive receptionist at the Ballwin location (Not Jessie-she was always super nice) How unfortunate, but I guess its life.... Please take this into your decision on which vet to go to....DO NOT make the same mistake we did.

    I've taken both of my dogs to Westgate for several years now and have always been pleased with…read moretheir service. We used to see Dr. Early, but now we see Dr. Howard and both are very good at what they do. Everyone is friendly and the service is excellent too. They're not pushy and don't every force extra tests on you, plus they're reasonable compared to other vets. Westgate offers a clean, friendly, and simple environment. It's no frills, which makes it even better! I'd highly recommend Westgate for all of your pet's medical needs.

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