Valley Veterinary Services Inc.

Prancing Pony Farm

I own a farm where I breed working Maremma Sheepdogs and dwarf and miniature dairy goats. I also own a variety of other animals including companion dogs and cats, horses and various farm animals. Dr Kayla and her staff take care of them all. I am 57 years old, have lived all over the US and have used many vets over the years. Kayla is absolutely the best vet I've ever had, bar none. I first met Kayla when my rescue horse, Lacey, badly injured her eye. Lacey was abused before coming to me so whenever she was in pain she was almost impossible to handle. I could not find any vet that would treat her, not even my current vet at that time. Someone told me I should call the new vet that was just opening up in town. I did and within 20 minutes she was there. It took several hours but Kayla patiently persisted and got a tube inserted in Lacey’s eye so we could administer medicine several times a day. It took over a month of treatment but she saved the eye. And she has been my vet ever since. She has saved many of my animals from near death experiences and been there to help the one that couldn't be saved. She even attempted an emergency spay on my favorite Mini Nubian doe, Jessie, when her uterus tore during kidding. Sadly though Jessie survived the surgery she died of complications a week later. But what matters to me is that Kayla was willing to try. Very few vets would have since most vets see goats as second class citizens. I had to know we had done everything possible to save Jessie, and Kayla understood that. Besides the fact that she is so talented and devoted to animals, another area where she shines above every other vet I've ever met is that she takes the owners of the animals seriously, giving them the respect they deserve as intelligent people who want the best for their animals. Instead of treating owners like children as most vets do, she educates and empowers people to truly be a part of the team in their animals’ care. She demonstrates procedures, explains all the details of their treatment and any options thoroughly, teaches owners how to do as much of the follow up care as is reasonable for the individual and gives owners the tools they need to take care of their animals themselves. This results in healthier animals overall, saves money and builds confidence in the owner that they can do their part to help their own animals, with Kayla’s guidance. Kayla and her staff are always looking for ways to improve the services they offer, constantly improving and updating, ensuring they offer the best veterinary care available. I wouldn't trust any other veterinarian more with my animals.

Jan 25, 2023

Kings SPCA

We are very thankful for everything Dr. McCrone does for our rescue animals! Shasta was left in a bush with a broken leg. It was a Sunday in the middle of the night and Dr. McCrone was able to see Shasta and get her all fixed up and pain free. We made weekly visits for splint changes and after 6 weeks Shasta was all healed. Having an amazing 24/7 vet that’s cost friendly has been a game changer to our rescue. We are able to help save so many more lives. The staff is friendly and they treat us like family.

Jan 22, 2023

Beverly Kramer

Love Dr McCrone and her entire team. They are the only ones we trust to take care of all of our animals from our high quality show horses all the way down to our chickens. Always available to meet our animals needs and very trustworthy. We versed in all animal care. So convenient to use one vet for our entire farm.

Jan 22, 2023

Steven

Dr. McCrone is the primary veterinarian for our kennel in Three Rivers and she is the absolute BEST! She has provided excellent care over the years and has always been there for us and our pups regardless of the time of day or what day of the week. Sunday night emergency at 11 PM? No problem, she's been there for us - many times. As a licensed kennel, we have worked with many veterinarians over the years. Dr. McCrone is at the tippy top of that list in terms of quality of care, availability, and responsiveness. She's also just a great person with a great personality. Highly recommend!

Jan 31, 2023

Gonzales Heidi (Heidi)

Kayla was my vet for four years, until we moved out of state. In that time, she provided my with the best quality care, service and dedication to my herd of 50 miniature dairy goats, and livestock guardian dogs. Summer 2020 we faced the SQF complex fire, mandatory evacuations followed by months of dense smoke causing health problems for some of my animals. Kayla was always just a phone call away and there when we needed her. She cried along with me the night we had to put down my heart buck and could not have been more compassionate toward him or me. I have come to consider her family. In all my years, nobody has ever done so much for me and my animals. I hate that we lost her when we left California. Thank you SO much Dr Kayla for everything you’ve done for me and my herd. We miss you very much. Heidi

Jan 23, 2023