I have been taking my dogs here for years. Dr. Barton is always patient and thorough. I have to bring my one fur baby here to get her nails done once a month because no where else can handle her, she is very AGAINST having her paws touched. They are always patient with her. I would and have highly recommended this veterinary clinic to anyone with animals. Read Less

Dr. Barton and his team are kind, patient and very knowledgeable in all that they do. My little nineteen-and-a-half year old Birman is in good shape for her age thanks to the folk at this clinic, and I would be happy to recommend them to anyone looking for a new vet. Read Less

My poor dog is allergic to 4 different foods, plus the environment. Dr. Barton has helped us take control of these allergies & my dog has never been healthier! My husband & I both appreciate how honest Dr. Barton is, how he takes the time to explain to us what exactly is going on in ways we will understand, our treatment options, and what is best suited for our pet. Our dog once had 8 teeth removed and Dr. Barton did an AMAZING job. Read Less

I have been bringing my dog here for over 10 years! From the time she was spayed and micro-chipped, through all the yearly checkups and vaccines. My little bichon frise had to have the majority of her teeth pulled last year and during the procedure, Dr Barton would contact me with updates and to calm me as he and his staff were very conscious of my anxiety. Last evening after my dog's yearly checkup, Dr Barton even gave me a discount due to a long waiting time. This was very thoughtful of him, considering he was the one who also had to stay late to accommodate. And he still took the time to answer all my questions and concerns. Much appreciated! I highly recommend Dr. Barton and this Veterinary Clinic, they truly care! Read Less

In late April my 15 year old dog was very ill stemming from her bad teeth. Dr. Barton and his team did dental surgery the next day, taking great care to manage her underlying heart and lung disease. I am happy to report Danny has made a great recovery and I am grateful for every day I have with my old friend. This was life saving surgery for my dog that was managed with skill and care. Thank you so much.Read Less

I have been taking my dog here for 4 years now. I have never had a problem! Dr. Barton is great. You can tell that he truly cares. The staff are great and caring. Dr. Barton is always very thorough with my dog. My dog is scared of the clinic and gets anxious (typical dog) so Dr. Barton is always very gentle and patient with her. The nurse explained everything very well after my dog got spayed and the clinic even made a follow up phone call after 5 days to see how my dog is doing. I highly recommend this clinic! Thanks Dr. Barton and staff! Read Less

I took my cat in for dental clearning/tooth extraction at Dr. Barton's recommendation. On the day of the surgery, we got a call to pick the cat after 5.  Upon arrival, an assistant rattled off a list of post operation treatment instructions and handed over syringes etc.  Then she brought out our cat and put it in our carrier.  She said the cat "took really well to the anasthetic" and "would be sleeping it off over the next few hours". We were told to "keep an eye on her" and bring her in the morning if he wasn't up and about.  I checked the cat around 7 and didn't like the way it laying in the carrier--seemed unnatural to me.  I check again at 8 and then at 9 --FOUR HOURS since I left the clinic and the cat seemed the same.  I took him out of the carrier and placed him on the floor--he was awake but seemed to be paralyzed and could not even lay upright.  He could move all his legs, but it was if he didn't where his front legs were or use them.  I located a 24 hour emergency clinic, which was fortunately close by.  They provided great care but since my vet  who had performed the dental procedures "didn't have even the decency" to come out and inform me that the cat was in medical distress at 5, it was extremely difficult to diagnose or look to possible strategies to address a situation that was worsening--i.e. cat's breathing was labored and needed to be placed in oxygen tent.  The following day, it was clear that the cat was essentially paralyzed, we sadly gave instructions to have him euthanized.  That day, we also phoned Dr. Barton to find out what had happened during the operation.  He was initially "not available", but when we indicated we would be calling back at 10:30 AM if we hadn't heard from him, he called a few minutes later.  All he could say was that he had been hoping that the cat's condition would improve by morning.  So it was CRYSTAL CLEAR to he knew of the cat's dire condition at 5 o'clock.  It is hard to lose a pet when you take them to vet for what is considered so "non-life threatening" that your vet doesn't indicate that there are any risks.  But IT IS TOTALLY DISGUSTING that a professional vet, who is there to provide the best care for the animal, fails so dismally at an animal's most critical need.  If the cat was in this state at 5--I think the owner should be informed of that.Who cares about better prices for annual shots, when the doctor uses that opportunity to push other expensive treatments, particularly when they don't even bother to explain the risks. Read Less

I called the clinic to make sure they understood that I was bringing in a DIFFICULT CAT  that needed an exam.  The staff and Vet went above and beyond to make sure that everything went smoothly.  It is easy to bring in a well behaved pet......however not all animals respond happy to medical smells and being poked and examined. The entire staff made myself and my crazy cat feel at ease and the blood work that needed to be taken went smoothly.  I cannot say enough about the professional nature and kindness of everyone that works at Erminskin Vet!  Thanks for the patience and the professionalism!! Read Less

I think that vets get a bad rep, kinda like hospitals.  For the most part, people only go to hospitals when they are sick - same with pets and vets.I recently had to put down my dog and we went to Ermineskin Veterinary Clinic to do it (it was also where we took her for shots and check ups).  I wish I could say we had a good experience but no matter where we were, I was going to have bad experience - I had to say goodbye to my baby after 13 years.  The staff was nice to us and the nurse was understanding.  The vet himself seemed to be void of all emotions but I guess that would make the job easier.  It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do.  It could have been a lot worse if the staff weren't nice and understanding though. Read Less