Carkeek Park Veterinary Hospital

If I had all the money in the world, I would take all my pets here. This is a beautiful, clean, light office. I have used two different vets here and each one has taken the time to calm the animall and not rush through anything. The advice and treatment were good and care thorough--although in no case was I looking for any really advanced service. The problem is, the prices. They even charge to set up a new record. A standard neuter for a healthy puppy was over $200. I paid as much for 25 soloxine pills as I pay for 100 pills from a less costly vet. You DO get what you pay for, but you DO pay for it. more

After having taken my two chihuahuas to the other vet up Holman (the one beside the pet store), I knew I had to do better. My dogs see Nancy Bauer and this place is sooo much better than the other vet's office. The staff is more professional, the waiting area doesn't smell, in fact, it doesn't even feel like a vet's office at all. You know how they are all outdated, 60's-like, depressing? This is the opposite. Dr Bauer put my chi on the exam counter (it's not cold stainless steel either) and carefully laid out a terry towel. After I told her that my dog was very food-oriented, she opened her drawer and sprinkled some bonito flakes (!) so that she could get her mind off being in a vet's office. Do yourself a favor and don't go to the other vet place up the street. The vets here are more open to holistic and alternative approaches to pet care. more