This vet clinic is outstanding! We moved here from Nevada and had to choose a new vet to take our dogs to in Springfield. I chose Deerfield because it seemed to have the best reviews online, and those reviews did not lie! Our beloved border collie, Bear, had epilepsy and had to have trips to vet frequently. We were also constantly trying different combinations of medication and trying to get his disease under control. Whenever something would fail, Dr. Caldwell always suggested something new to try and never gave up on us. He even referred us to the veterinary neurologist in Columbia. Each time Bear would have an episode, he would always call within the next few days to check up on us and give additional recommendations. This was an incredibly taxing and emotional ordeal for us and Dr. Caldwell was always there. When it was finally time for us to euthanize Bear, he was very supportive in the decision and gave us all of the information we needed to know about our options. After it was over, he sent us a sympathy card with Bear's paw print so that we could keep that part of him forever. He even made a donation in Bear's name to the Pet Memorial Program at Mizzou for veterinary research. I have never had a vet in all my years of owning pets that was so compassionate and sensitive to our specific circumstance. \r
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Aside from their wonderful care for Bear (and our other dog who is, luckily, happy and healthy), this clinic has also helped us in several additional ways. In one instance, we were worried about the price of Bear's medications, so they priced matched for us the cheapest price we could find (which happened to be on 1-800 Petmeds), which reduced our monthly expenses for Bear's medications significantly. They even have an online portal that gives you access to your pet's records, lets you schedule appointments, sends you email reminders, etc. I've been to many, many vets before, and this is by far the best care for our pets that we have ever received. Deerfield Veterinary Hospital is the best clinic in Springfield. If you want the best care for your furry family members, take them here!
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