Village Animal Clinic

I wish I could give zero stars. My experience at Village Animal Clinic was an absolute nightmare that ended in the heartbreaking loss of my 12-year-old Australian Shepherd, my best friend for over a decade. I brought her in because she wasn't acting like herself, and when I tried to explain her symptoms—including a persistent cough—the vet immediately dismissed everything as "just old age." She was fixated on the idea that it was Valley Fever from the start, without even bothering to do a basic exam: no temperature check, no thorough physical inspection, nothing. She jumped straight to x-rays and blood tests. The x-rays showed something suspicious in her lungs, and the vet told me it could be Valley Fever or cancer—but she was dead certain it was Valley Fever and didn't offer or suggest any further diagnostics to rule out cancer. The next day, she called with more on the x-rays, still inconclusive between the two, but again pushed Valley Fever and didn't suggest further tests. Then tragedy struck: my dog had a seizure the following day. I called the clinic in a panic, asking for advice and if we should seek medical help immediately. The person who answered said she was the only one in the office that day and refused to contact the vet or any techs for guidance. Just hours later, my sweet girl passed away in my arms—it was horrific and agonizing to watch. The day after she died, the vet finally called with the blood results: Valley Fever test negative. Suddenly, it "could have been cancer," and she casually said there's "unfortunately no way to know for sure if dogs have cancer through blood test." With our own research afterward, we learned there were specific blood tests or other diagnostics she could have run days earlier to detect cancer and give us a clearer picture. If we'd known it was likely cancer, we could have made the compassionate choice to euthanize humanely and spare her that terrible suffering. This wasn't just incompetence—it felt like negligence and a complete lack of urgency or empathy. The dismissal of concerns, refusal to investigate properly, and poor communication (or lack thereof) during a crisis cost my dog her life and left us devastated. I would never trust this clinic with any pet again and strongly advise others to go elsewhere for thorough, caring veterinary care.

posted: 12/13/2025

The doctor is very knowledgeable price is very rewasonable

posted: 10/03/2025

We have taken our dog, Pluto, here for about 3 years and have greatly enjoyed the small-town vet feel, the knowledge of the staff and doctor, and the competitive pricing. I typically am able to get Pluto an appointment to be seen quickly and they are very communicative with results. Thank you all for treating my dog with such love!

posted: 11/26/2023

I really like the male Dr that seen my Molly cat. He cared about my Molly. He called me the next day to see how she was doing. He was very detailed. Thank you so much. I have been coming here for over 25 years. But always see Dr Gold.

posted: 08/16/2025

This veterinary clinic is always friendly and affordable. The vet is sensible and doesn't try to do unnecessary procedures. The secretary is always so nice to all of us!

posted: 09/20/2025