Vca All About Pets Animal Hospital

I decided to try this veterinary clinic because I saw a Facebook advertisement for a free visit. Before my appointment, I spoke with a woman on the phone and specifically explained that my dog prefers female veterinarians. She told me that a male doctor was the only one available that day, but she did not tell me that all of the veterinarians at the clinic are male. I later learned that there are only two doctors, and both are men. Had I been given that information beforehand, I would not have scheduled the appointment. The veterinarian also repeatedly questioned why I was bringing my dog in now despite my explaining that I had concerns and had taken advantage of the free visit. My dog was overdue for three shots, and although I initially said I could not afford the cost, I felt repeatedly encouraged to discuss my budget and payment options. I understand that veterinary care and preventive testing are important, and I appreciate that my dog was examined and received his vaccines. However, I did not feel that my dog’s preference for a female veterinarian or my financial limitations were adequately respected. I will not be returning.

This review is specifically for Dr. Drasti Chaudhari, the best veterinarian I've ever had the pleasure to work with. I've been a dog owner for nearly 20 years and in that time have seen vets all over the Twin Cities. As long as Dr. Drasti is practicing vet med she is the only doctor I'll bring my future dogs to see. I met her about a year and a half ago at her previous clinic and continued seeing her more frequently with my dog, Zero, after he was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. We followed Dr. Drasti to VCA All About Pets and she has been with us through a rollercoaster of new symptoms and diasgnoses, up until the very end. Each time something new popped up for him Dr. Drasti would exhaust every learning resource she had, including reaching out to her greater network of colleagues, to make sure we were doing everything we could for him. It worked, everytime we thought the end was very near he would recover, until this month when his poor body could no longer keep up with his spirit. Thanks to her brilliance, dedication, and love for Zero he was able to live with miraculous quality of life far past what was expected of him given the advanced level of his kidney disease. Dr. Drasti was the one to help us say goodbye, Zero loved her nearly as much as he loved me, and the heart she demonstrated in that moment with us, and in so many moments before, are gifts I feel I can never fully repay her for. I refer to Dr. Drasti as an actual angel to my friends and recommend her to everyone I know who has a pet. Having a family member treated by her is an honor and a privilege.

I had been bringing my two pet rabbits for the last 7+ years to this clinic. Dr. Kokes was very educated and kind with them and always happy to see them and help. About 2 months ago I brought my rabbit in for her annual check up. The Dr. told me I should consider finding a new vet to see her since they no longer have medications for them in house and I'd have to go next door to Walgreens if my bunny was ever sick and needed something. She also said they no longer have the ability to do labs or scans etc. for rabbits. She said I can bring her in for nail trims and annual check ups, but for emergencies try to find a clinic that has meds on hand. I do have another place I go for emergencies, so I saw no issue with this. Shortly after, my rabbit came down with GI Stasis. I brought her to the emergency vet where they gave her everything she needed (shout out to Aurora Urgent Veterinary Clinic in White Bear Lake). She ended up having a reoccuring eye infection, and the vet there said to call her main doctor to see if she had any suggestions on anything else we should try. So I called and left a message with the receptionist asking if she could get a professional opinion from the doctor. She's been working with my rabbit for 7+ years now and knows her best. Well I got a call back later that day from the receptionist. She was extremely short with me and told me the doctor no longer wants to see my rabbit and that she would not be giving any opinions or advice over the phone. She said it's time for me to "move on" and find a new vet. I was quite taken aback by this as they've never told me the doctor had any issue seeing my rabbits. I had just brought her in a month prior and had been told she was more than welcome to be there. I feel this was highly unprofessional behaviour that could have been handled much differently. If the doctor was no longer seeing small animals and no longer staying up to date on their needs, that is something she could have and should have told me at our last check up. I will find a new vet for her yearly check up and nail trims, but I am very disappointed with how things ended here.

I'm "So Thankful" To All Of The Staff At The VCA All About Pets In Golden Valley For The Above & Beyond Care That They Always Give To My Precious Fur Baby Sinatra!.I Know That Sinatra's Well Being Is Their Number One Priority And I See This Same Quality Of Care With All Of The Fur Babies That Come Through Their Doors As Well! I Highly Recommend The Golden Valley VCA All About Pets To Anyone Who Is Looking To Receive The Best In Quality Care For Their Pets! 👍🏽

Very friendly staff. Always great with our cats.