We purchased a cute little puppy that turned out to be a very sick dog. Every time she ate she would go into convulsions. Took her to the Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital and to 2 other vets and was told she ate something she shouldn't have, they pumped her stomach and sent her home. I took her to Dr. Braaten, she asked what was going on and she immediately diagnosed her with Microvascular Dysplasia. I was advised to stop feeding her meat and she would be fine. She has not had another episode since. So very thankful for Dr. Braaten and her expertise. I won't take my pets to anyone else. Thankyou Dr. Braaten, you are the best. Read Less

Dr. Braaten is an extremely knowledgeable, warm and caring doctor. My cat is now a senior and has some thyroid health issues. I asked Dr. Braaten what my options were to proceed with Kylie's care and she gave me the facts and all the info I needed to make a confident decision. Today Kylie is the most spry 16 year old in the neighbourhood and we are so happy and hopeful for her future health. I feel that Dr. Braaten very honest and invested in the care of Kylie and I trust her opinion. I know some people feel pressured to perform tests that may be unnecessary etc at the vet but I did not feel that at all. Every test that was performed was explained to me and was necessary to Kylie's care. Pricing is super fair :) It is also definitely worth mentioning that the office is super nice, inviting, clean, comfortable and smells pleasant! Hannah, Chantal and the rest of the team are just wonderful as well. I left our previous care provider to come to Countryside and could not be more pleased with my choice. Honestly I don't think there is a better vet hospital in Victoria. Read Less