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    3.3 (165 reviews)
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    Cooper

    My puppy came here struggling to walk and with a 104 fever. They quickly figured out he was suffering from a deep tissue infection from his grooming the day before. All of the DRs and support people were wonderful. Kind, caring and wanted to help him get well. My puppy is alive because they got to the bottom of what ailed him quickly and got on top of his skin infection. I can't thank them enough. I highly recommend this facility - I drove over an hour to bring Cooper here and it was totally worth it!

    Sweet Pixel
    Kayleigh P.

    To be fair, I left a 5 star review years ago, when it was warranted. I'm not one of those ppl to just write negative reviews... I think really great experiences deserve reviews just the same. That being said, Dr. B is retired and no longer at VRC. This current 1 star review is for the horribly traumatic experience I had this past Friday evening at VRC with staff and with Dr. Paul J. McGough. My beloved 18 yr old 2 lb maltese was diagnosed with lots of tiny, inoperable liver shunts by Dr. Shelling (radiologist) when she was only 2 years old. We were told she would probably not live long. With great care, and with annual prophies with Dr. B, we got her through a wonderful 18 years. Three months ago, she was dx'd w/liver tumor / cancer and started a steady downward decline. For 3 months, we had more great days than bad while I gave her SQ fluids and syringe feedings of Hills A/D prescription diet. On Friday evening, my sweet Pixel had her first seizure, and after coming out of it, let me know that she did not wish to go through that again. I called over to the VRC and spoke with a very nice receptionist. I gave her the details of medical history, let her know that I still wasn't sure I'd like to come right in, but just in case, wanted to proactively let them know my wishes for a peaceful euthanasia using Iso or Sevoflurane to let her sleep before inserting the needle to administer the B-euthanasia drug. I let them know her heart is really strong, and that we would need a solid dose... probably a little more than typically recommended for her weight. I also let them know my wishes to remain with her THE ENTIRE TIME, with her in my arms, and that afterwards, I would like the vet to collect her tissues samples so that I could bank them with Viagen, in the chance that I decide to have them produce a clone puppy in the future. (please don't judge... you have no idea how very special my little dog has been to me and the bond we shared.) I do completely realize that this would not be to replace her, but to honor her and carry on her DNA, and that her clone / "puppy", which is how I like to think of it, would have it's very own personality and character and soul, but would be a little piece of her in same tiny package and with same health history, although would possibly live even longer since we knew and understood Pixel's medical hx and could manage liver issues even better. Plus 18 years is a very good long life for a tiny 2 lb dog!!!) I had my kit from Viagen and was ready. Anyway, the girl I spoke with checked with vet (Dr. Paul McGough) and came back to report that yes, they could do everything as I wished, and would not charge for DNA biopsy collection b/c it's something they've never done before and don't even have a charge in their system for. She said that he was the only vet there, and that they would both be there throughout the night if I needed them. At around 2 am, my precious girl had another small seizure. So we warmed up the car and headed over. On my way, I called just to let them know we were heading in, and that I had given her some melatonin, so she was resting quietly and there would be NO RUSH. I wanted this to be as peaceful and calm as possible for her. This is where things started to go horribly wrong. The person that answered the phone was not the same girl I had spoken with earlier. I asked for her by name, but the girl on the phone pushed back and insisted I tell her the whole story again. I asked again for the other girl. I was then told that she was not there. So I told her that the vet on that night was also aware, and just to let him know that we were on our way in for euthanasia. I asked how busy they were, and was met with "it doesn't matter... when it's a euthanasia, we rush you right on in as soon as you get here". I told her there is NO rush, and I don't want to be rushed! This is NOT a dire emergency... my dog is resting peacefully on my chest and I need CALM. She reiterated that they work quickly when it's for a euthanasia. UGH. DID YOU NOT HEAR ME??? Maybe learn to LISTEN to your patients... it goes a long way. Trust me. That's one skill I have really learned to hone in over the years in my own practice. So she runs back to get the vet, then takes us to a tx room. Vet walks in already really full of attitude. (It's HIS responsibility to defuse the situation, be the bigger person, show staff how to properly handle things calmly and to LISTEN and hear the client out first.) But instead, he told me what I was asking for (and had already proactively prearranged with earlier phone conversation) was "not protocol", they MUST take her away from me to insert a cath, and furthermore, administration of Iso or Sevo to make her more comfortable was completely unethical. WOW. (TWO other vets were fine with that... mine and one other.) Needless to say, I turned around and walked out. Thanks for no help and for a horrible experience in stressful times, VRC.

    Bentley

    My compliments to Dr. Sadanaga! He operated on my cavalier Bentley a few weeks ago (11/14/23) and today was his final checkup. The doctor is compassionate, friendly, kind, and a true professional. He is also an artist although he says no. He drew my dog's anatomy to show me the operating procedure. I appreciated this because it was easy to understand. A friend of mine referred me to Dr. Sadanaga because he operated on her dog for a similar surgery and she was so pleased with his service. I see a 100% improvement in my dog since the surgery, The doctor was happy to see Bentley today and even sat on the floor with him. I can't think of a better way to get to know a dog. I notice the little things too. I value Dr. Sadanaga's opinion and will seek his help in the future, even if it is for a second opinion. Thank you Dr. Sadanaga! A happy dog Mom, Kathi Peters

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    Great experience and kind staff. Easy scheduling. Really appreciated when dealing with a sick pet.

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    Wait time was short. Staff and doctor were excellent. Took the time to explain everything. Explaining exactly what would be done to my pet

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    BluePearl Pet Hospital

    BluePearl Pet Hospital

    (133 reviews)

    Our dog Gwen was diagnosed with locally aggressive soft tissue sarcoma by Penn. It was located…read moreright by her eye. We were devastated. I think highly of Penn don't get me wrong. But, I was surprised to learn they do not have a surgical oncologist on staff. The Penn Dr. recommended Dr. Jennifer Reagan at Blue Pearl Malvern. She had a CT at Blue Pearl to be more informed for surgery. The CT report led us to the decision it would be wise to be as aggressive as we can to fight this. Gwen lost her right eye and a lymph node to this process. Dr. Reagan and the nursing staff kept communication very open from day one to the end. Everyone was good to us from the front desk staff to the Dr. herself. If you are an animal lover, you can tell when other people are true animal lovers. All the staff interacted with Gwen in that way and that provided much peace of mind. Gwen has had two follow ups at local vets since she has healed. Both vets commented on the quality of her stitching especially the eye since it was a long area. Gwen's pain was managed so well by the hospital I think the surgery was harder on us than it was on her. The days after coming home she was in high spirits and only concerned about where her groundhog friends were. I am thoroughly pleased with the level of care received. Recommend.

    They do not care about the animal.. only money. I told them flat out what I had to pay. They agreed…read moreand then came back with nonsense and said I had an outstanding bill after the procedure was done and I told them I had NO MORE MONEY. All they said was to put my animal to sleep if I couldn't pay for the $5000 surgery they wanted to do, while leaving my poor little guy with an obstructed bladder to suffer for 5 hours!! FIVE HOURS!!!! Then when they finally did the procedure to unblock him with minimal care and said that his bladder was overly bloody.. you left him sit for FIVE HOURS!!! Horrible place. I do not recommend

    Veterinary Emergency Group - Midnight waiting to be seen

    Veterinary Emergency Group

    (65 reviews)

    This place, and the caring people in it, made a very difficult day more bearable…read more I came in knowing that I was going to have to put my almost sixteen year old cat down, and as we pet parents know, Sidney was more than a cat to me - he was family. He got me through some REALLY tough times over the past ten years, and honestly I'm not sure how I would have gotten through the pandemic without him. So knowing his time with me was coming to a close, I left it in his hands to tell me when it was time to go. And, unfortunately, that was the day he woke up and his eyes said simply, "Enough." The staff was attentive and kind from the jump. An examination revealed the options, but it was obvious that whatever was happening was quite serious - and I was given a breakdown of potential next steps. Of course with Sid's age, putting him down was also an option, and I already knew this is what we were going with. I did not receive any pressure to run any preliminary tests, procedures, or additional costs. I was simply told what the options were, and provided with an honest opinion of what the outcomes could be. And all options sucked. BUT it was obvious that the people helping me genuinely cared, and it made the heartbreak just a tiny bit easier. I had never had to do this before and I came in with Sid alone, so the vet guided me through what we were doing, what was next, and gave me ample time in between to say goodbye. Again, no real way to make these things less painful, but there was something in the attention and care I was receiving that made me feel like I wasn't going through it alone. The staff was going through it with me. I also received a beautiful card in the mail from them afterwards, hand-signed with a personal message from each - and this small gesture brought such warmth to my heart that I felt I had to share it. Highly recommend this place.

    My second visit to VEG, two years after my first, was for a completely different issue for my cat…read more Once again the team descended upon me and my boy immediately, and calmly and thoroughly triaged him and took me through all the intake questions. I spent 3+ hours there but it didn't feel like it. I was able to be by his side the entire time, there was hydration and snacks, and I was comfortable. I feel like every nurse checked in with us at least once. Even my cat felt chill enough after a while to curl up and nap in his large cage (they were quite busy and all rooms were taken). As off Feb '25 it was $200 for just the most basic care, for what it's worth, and in our situation it was very much worth it. They sent everything to my usual vet, including recommended follow up testing. Flippin' awesome and so helpful for moving forward after a terrible Sunday!

    Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists

    Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists

    (49 reviews)

    The Nightmare began when my 11-year 110lb Rottie could not get up or even pick head up from floor…read more I went to my go to animal hospital near Allentown and got absolutely no help (I felt the Emergency DR was either intimidated by him or was clueless where to start). They said there was no room ad referred me to another place in Jersey. So we went there and they tried their best (they were not equipped to handle emergencies like this. He was there for several days and a lot of testing with no improvement. They told me to try Philly. So Dozer & I went to Philly and after exam they told me their thoughts (thinking Cancer), offered the $5000 MRI and leaded towards his quality of life which at that point was NONE. I made arrangements for the next day for someone to come to the house. On the way home I kept searching for other places & came across Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists. I decided to take him to Pinnacle. They were wonderful from the start! I explained everywhere we had been and had no answers. Once again Dozer had to go through x-rays & bloodwork. Dr. David Brewer could not see anything definitive. He kinda felt same way Philly did (probably Cancer). He didn't feel it was some disease that dogs can get. I had to know. I just didn't or refused to believe it was cancer. I could not give up without trying and decided to get the MRI. I finally got my answer. It wasn't easy for Dr Brewster to find but it ended up being an infection from an old spinal cord injury that I never knew he had. He could not guarantee Dozer would recover from this because a week had already passed with no treatment. He said it if there is improvement it could take a year. He sent him home with medication and instructions. Within 6 months & a lot of hard work, my Boy was up walking getting better and better every week. Dozer was able to happily celebrate his 12th Birthday because of Dr Brewster's skills. I truly believe if I would have had the MRI done anywhere else, they still would not have found the old injury with an infection! I am forever grateful to DR Brewster and his wonderful staff at Pinnacle!!!

    When our cat Mabel was diagnosed with likely mammary carcinoma, we were scared and overwhelmed. We…read morefound Pinnacle through a referral and, while I noticed most of their online reviews were from dog owners, I want to say firsthand--they are incredible with cats, too. From the start, the entire team showed such compassion and urgency, getting us a consult and surgical date within days. Dr. Rengert was phenomenal--calm, professional, and so empathetic. He answered every question with patience and made sure we felt informed and supported through every step. You can truly tell he cares deeply about his patients and their people. Mabel was treated so gently and thoughtfully, and even with the seriousness of her diagnosis, we felt comforted knowing she was in such skilled and kind hands. I can't recommend Pinnacle enough--thank you, Dr. Rengert and team, for being such a light during one of our hardest moments. We are forever grateful for how you've cared for our sweet girl.

    Keystone Veterinary Emergency & Referral - Romeo the purest soul that ever lived.

    Keystone Veterinary Emergency & Referral

    (86 reviews)

    It's been almost 3 years since my family's kitten was euthanized without my consent and I still…read morethink of that day often. Our kitten was almost 5 months old when he became lethargic and I took him in as an emergency. I brought him in, in his carrier wrapped snuggly in a t-shirt that smelled like his favorite human, my then 7 year old. Before we arrived I had hand-fed him, helped him drink water, kept him warm but realized I needed help. So I viewed our pet insurance website and searched for an emergency vet close by. He had insurance. When we arrived, we were called back rather quickly. We only sat in the examine room for maybe 5-10 minutes before he was taken further back without me. 5-10 minutes more and a staff member returned to tell me without extensive treatment he wouldn't make it. They didn't give a reason he had become unwell. No tests were ran. He just didn't respond to something they had given him, so that was their conclusion. I was escorted back to see him, where he lay breathing shallow, eyes open, and needle connected but no fluid attached. I asked questions. Requested more information. I was informed again they didn't believe the chances of him making it were likely. I NEVER gave the permission to euthanize him. I cried and asked for more information. A young lady came over, placed her hand on him and said he had passed. At the time I was a few months postpartum and it took me a while to process that the decision had been made for me. I read his paperwork sometime later and saw that I was charged for euthanizing him. I NEVER requested that. I was informed he was "gone" while I was standing in front of him. No additional fluids were given to him. He had insurance. I reported this establishment to the insurance company when I reviewed the paperwork. I think of that day at random, like today. My family and I cried for months, especially my little girl. It was heartbreaking. So today I'm obedient and I honor Grand Greyson Kabuki Lee Summers AKA Mr. Whiskers by finally leaving a review.

    We had a 4AM emergency with our cat, Franklin. We had no idea where to go so looked online for a…read moreclose 24 hour emergency care facility. We were lucky enough to find Keystone. They told us to come right in, without ever having met our cat before. Everyone was so kind and patient. It turned out there was nothing they could do for him, so we had to make the hardest decision all pet owners have to make, to end their beloved pet's suffering. It was a beautiful, gentle experience for both us and Franklin. We were able to spend as much time with him as we wanted and stayed with him until the end. Thank you to the staff for your kindness and grace in a difficult time.

    Paw Prints Forever - Photo they took

    Paw Prints Forever

    (16 reviews)

    Thank you so much to the team at Paw Prints Forever for your incredible care and dedication…read more Everyone treated my beloved pet with such thoughtfulness and respect after their passing. We are deeply grateful for your compassion and support during this difficult time.

    Paw Prints Forever is a God send .The services they offer are invaluable . We made the hardest…read moredecision to put down our two Akitas, Nani and Mufasa. They were cherished family members for over 12 years . The time had come that their bodies were failing and their quality of life was diminishing . To do the companionate thing was to put them down at home . It was their domain all their lives . They were surround by their family when it was time to send them home to God . Paws Forever was very helpful with all ours questions . Christine was very helpful and compaionate . Dr Holmsted was the vet who put them down. He explained everything , answered questions , was sympathetic to all our needs , and really cared for us and our babies. I can't say enough about the both of them .....they were great and Nani and Mufasa were fortunate to have them . After they were put down , we had them creamated at Paw Prints Forever. They were creamated and ready for pick the next day . We found solitude knowing they were back home with their family. Many thanks to all at Paw Prints Forever. I highly recommend their services if your thinking about providing the best for your loved family member

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