Hanford Veterinary Hospital

I did a 'walk in' to get my dog treated for a foxtail in her ear. We were in and out within an hour! Foxtail gone and general wellness check up with some great advice for care. Very professional and caring staff, wonderful clean facility. Read Less

The Hanford Veterinary Hospital is a place I would certainly give 5 stars and recommend to all pet owners. They take care of our 2 year old puppy and are professional people who truly care and love the pets. They always are very thorough, never rush a visit and make sure that we understand what we hear there. Thank you very much for being here for mine! Read Less

Thank you Hanford Veterinary Hospital team for your compassion and warmth during a very difficult time. Our sweet fur baby passed away last week. It was so heartbreaking for us but made just a bit easier because of your kindness and patience. We were given as much time as we wanted to spend with our baby girl before she went. I️ don’t remember the name of the vet that was in the room with us but she has to be one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. Thank youRead Less

This place has taken great care of my furry friends. They also have a great doggy daycare built in an old mini golf course so it is very unique. They also have a full service grooming facility and pet boarding. Read Less

It's a nice facility and they are well equipped, BUT.... This is a place of business, and as such you will need to be cautious of the following: The "Drs" here are trained to pile on as much to the billwork as possible, that is priority numero uno. Ex: take your dog in your a urinary tract infection and it will cost you $2500 worth of testing, X-rays, sonograms, bloodwork... get the picture? And forget about any preventative advice from these guys, they want you back as often as possible (more dinero).Read Less

my husband and i have been taking our cats here for about a year. unfortunately we have had very bad luck with our babies. lost three kitties in one year all from different shelters, all unrelated illnesses. through every pet, every illness, hanford hospital has been so kind and helped us through every sick kitty. i never felt forced or rushed to make a decision (putting down a loved pet is never easy) i always felt like every available option was explored and matched with our budget. i can't appreciate this place enough especially through this horrifying last year. we will be taking all of our babies here for the remainder of our time in california. Read Less

I have been taking pets here for 15years and today and today only was my 1st bad experience. I have a pet who seems to have gotten something in his ear and needs to be seen I was there at 8 am not a soul there for an appointment and she tells me walk-ins are only accepted from 9-11. I understand policy but geez nobody there fit him in! Just horrible! Read Less

This place has always gone above and beyond for me and my fur babies. The doctors and staff and kind and supportive and you can tell they all harbor a deep affection for animals. I know when I bring my pets here they are getting top notch care and and in the most skilled hands I know. From spaying and nutering to stitches and upper respiratory infections, these people have done and seen it all and are skilled and quick to diagnose and remedy any issue. They'll go above and beyond for your pets.Read Less

I used to take my dog here. But every time I see a veterinarian, they give me a different response on how to take care of my dog. One said yeah go ahead and walk your dog, and another said no don't walk your dog at all. The helpers for the veterinarians are friendly, but very over priced, and takes a long time, even calling ahead of time! I go to Selma now. Read Less

The people working here from the reception to the vet are AMAZING! They answered all of my questions and helped me figure out how to help my dog out of his separation anxiety. They were incredibly knowledgeable and made me feel like I am the right choice for my French bulldog. Read Less

We've been taking our dog here for about a year now and they've become friendlier over time. We met Dr. Swasey for the first time yesterday and felt like he really took the time to explain things to us. Luna seemed to like him a lot which matters most.Read Less

The last time I was here was to put down my senior dog. Dr. Fausett was very compassionate and assured us it was the most humane thing to do. Two years later I have adopted a shelter dog and saw Dr. Fausett for the examination and vaccines. He was just as professional and understanding years later. The nurse was very polite and kind. The hospital itself is very clean and thorough with pricing. Thank you all doing what you do with integrity and care. (: Read Less

Great staff and caring doctors. Always greated with a smile and a hello. Driving from Coalinga is worth it. I had a very sick Kitten and had to stay over for a few days the vet called me every night to give me an update on her.. Read Less

I have been bringing many patients to Hanford veterinary hospital through the years for routine visits and serious conditions. Dr Swazie is by far the most caring, intelligent vet I could ever ask for. He is my go to vet but dr Faucett recently performed a double knee surgery and my Mario is as good as new!! The staff seems to be transitioning but the vets are "A" #1!! Once again another great business in Kings county!! Read Less

Hvh is great. My dog and our Guinea pigs have been going here for years. They saved our Guinea pigs life that caught pneumonia. They didn't think he would live but he did. Great and caring people at this place.Read Less

Outstanding service and care! I live in Paso Robles and was worth the trip. The girls behind the counter got us in quickly, they promptly started treatment and asked if we had any questions or concerns throughout our visit, which I didn't due to thorough, constant communication from them. I wasted 10 days and 3 Dr visits in SLO county. During discharge I appreciated the solid facts without the sugar coating! Their knowledge in orthopedics and the collaboration between Dr's, is reassuring and gives you peace of mind that your pet is getting the proper treatment. I will continue to take my animals to HVH, I hope some day they open a 24hr emergency center and consider large animals...maybe if I switch the halter to a collar I can sneak him in . Read Less

I've taken my pets here since I've lived in Hanford. Their great staff, the fantastic Doctors all take very good care of all animals. That's why I go there. Thank you Hanford Veterinary Hospital. Fall all you've done for me and my Pets. Read Less

Worst experience of my life! Dr. Kumar was afraid of my dogs and made them nervous. They're already afraid to be there, they don't need a vet who is afraid to touch them when they're wagging their tails and sitting. I paid $171 for two exams where all he did was listen to ONE dogs heart rate. Didn't even touch the other dog that was going into surgery the following week. He told me my other dog has skin cancer he thinks but didn't offer to biopsy or do anything about it. He wanted to see her again ten days later and I laughed at him. I will NEVER see him again. Going to see Dr. Faucett (sp?) next week and hopefully he can help me. I had a good experience with him before and I trust him. I'm not saying don't go to this place because the techs are AMAZING and the other vets I've seen were wonderful. But do NOT go to Dr. Kumar!!!! I wasted my money and I'm furious!!! My dog was so scared he got aggressive but when the techs handled him he was great. It's the vet that creates this reaction in him. Read Less

Not sure what the one star bad review about the "hidden costs" is all about but I've been a return customer for 5yrs and I can say that's either a false claim or very misconstrued. Costs ARE always VERY clear and discussed with every visit. I'm always VERY satisfied with their care of my fur babies. The staff loves my pets as their own while visiting. I'm a rabbit owner and have always had problems finding consistent quality care in the area. They now have 2 "exotics doctors" so I don't have to wait till TTh for my buns to be seen :D BIG PLUS!! I have had every one of my rabbits past & present seen here. I DO wish however they'd carry the rabbit vaccines :( (that's why not 5stars) Neutering and regular check ups are always done here, along with other surprise concerns that may come about. Read Less

I take all my dogs here and I live in Visalia. As soon as I walk through the doors I'm greeted with smiles and hellos from the girls behind the counter. Vet services are great. Friendly, informative and definitely hands on. The staff and vets have never had a problem sitting on the floor with my dogs trying to make them as comfortable as possible. I've never had a problem with them. We even arrived almost an hour late once and they had no issues squeezing us in. They've also helped carry and load my dogs into the car. I highly recommend them. Read Less

I take all my dogs here and I live in Visalia. As soon as I walk through the doors I'm greeted with smiles and hellos from the girls behind the counter. Vet services are great. Friendly, informative and definitely hands on. The staff and vets have never had a problem sitting on the floor with my dogs trying to make them as comfortable as possible. I've never had a problem with them. We even arrived almost an hour late once and they had no issues squeezing us in. They've also helped carry and load my dogs into the car. I highly recommend them. Read Less

I have been through having to put one dog to sleep and currently have another one that's in the last stages of her life and on multiple medicines.  Every time I call or take my animals there, they are accommodating, caring, and compassionate to my animals as well as my family.  I appreciate the doctors and staff there and am thankful to have them caring for my dogs.  Our new puppy is already a patient, too, and we will continue to go there! Thank you HVH! Read Less

This is a complete overhaul of my first review. When we first came here,  the front office staff was a bit aloof. The technicians were cold towards my dog and as a result she developed a fear of their office. (She had always enjoyed our previous vet office).We mentioned that my dog needs lots of positive praise recently,  and they must have written this in her file. Every visit since then they have given her extra scratches and spoken so sweet to her. The change is very welcomed because we were on the verge of switching offices. We saw Dr. Swayze for the first time on our most recent visit and will be asking  for him at each appointment. He is wonderfully patient and explains things thoroughly. Appointments are easy to make. Unfortunately,  they try to charge extra for way too many miniscule things.  Overall,  I've found that so long as I voice my concerns repeatedly and respectfully -- staff ensures our visits are up to my (high) standards.Previous review:So I'll try to be as neutral as possible here. I have a two and a half year old dog who used to love going to the vet (believe that or not). We had to move here in January and sought out a new veterinarian for her care and came across this office. Visited them and they seemed clean and competent. They certainly are that. However, the cons come in after that. The vet techs need to work on being more personable with the animals. Dogs read on your emotions, and if you stand there like a cold statue, they get more frightened. They never talk to my dog or give her scratches or cookies or any positive praise during her visit. Just wham bam, thank you..well you get it. Not only that, they have some ridiculous ..we'll call it a rule..that owners can't go back with their pets during basic procedures. She may have been mishandled because she won't step a paw through the doors, I literally have to drag her in. And up to the counter. And the doctor have to drag her back to the procedure room. I demanded to be in the room with her after awhile. They weren't too happy, but they accomodated me.I will still go there, but if I find a vet that my dog isn't fearful of, I'd rather go there. We recently visited our old vet office and with about fifteen minutes of coaching and cuddles from the vet and techs, she was happy and back to her old self despite being in a vets office. So please Hanford Vet Hosp, step up your Game and be more caring and gentle with the animals you have in your charge. Otherwise, you will lose clients. Read Less

I have to say I was not impressed with the front office staff. The Vet and the actual experience with my animal was great, no complaints. When I walked in, there were so many girls at the counter and they were too busy talking to each other, I never got a proper welcome nor did anyone look me in the eye and give me proper instructions about the paperwork. They just set it on the counter and walked away. Even when I turned in my paperwork, there had to at least be 6 women upfront but no one would acknowledge me and I just had to put the paperwork on the counter hoping someone would get it. Then even when I was paying, it took forever because the lady I was giving my money to, got interrupted so much by the other front desk people with questions that she couldn't even focus on me or the task at hand. Definitely didn't impress me. Read Less

I've been taking my German Shepherd puppy here ever since we got her at 7 weeks old. I have received great service! I'm always promptly greeted by smiling staff as we enter the door and they are very punctual. I've done the puppy package (an excellent package they offer that has a flat fee for all puppy vaccinations) as well as had them take care of her poor broken leg and lastly had my pup spayed and microchipped through them! I'm 100% pleased. We've also done the puppy training classes and will soon be attending the obedience class. Highly recommend. Read Less

Horrible experience. Almost had to take legal action on this clinic for unauthorized procedures, and wait for hours to get in to see the management to explain my situation. They told my attorney that misleading clients, falsifying documents, and denying it is a way to run their business. Read everything on the estimation print out they show you, deny anything you do no want done. Make sure vet assistant writes everything down. Make sure to not sign anything with out full explanation and financial discussion of what they are doing. Read Less

I don't think you will find better care anywhere in the valley. They are experienced, caring vets. I would not take my dogs anywhere else. I wish they had an emergency staff on duty over the weekends. Read Less

These people Rock! We had an Emergency,  coming from Coalinga this being the closest Vet we had no idea how lucky we were! Our baby Princess got hit by a car and needed surgery to place a plate to repair her broken leg. They immediately took her back, made us feel comfortable knowing what a horrible accident had just happened.  We were brand new customers and they made us feel like family. We felt like they  would give our dog the best care. Dr. Swassey explained everything to us clearly, all the vet techs walked us through the process,  answering any and every question we had. Dr. Fausett performed the surgery perfectly and the incision is barely visible!  He called us with updates throughout.The staff here is phenomenal!  This was a terrible time for us and everyone here was warm, caring and helpful. Awesomeness! Read Less

I had such a great experience here! I brought my sick kitten in and the staff treated him like he was their own. Their prices are amazing too! I expected to pay at least double what I did. I would highly recommend the establishment. Read Less

I've been coming to Hanford Veterinary since they were in the old building on Lacey. Even now that I've moved to Visalia, I still commute here any time I need service for my dogs. I've never had anything but the very best care here; the staff is very cool, they always love on my animals, and show me the utmost courtesy whenever I go. Their new location on Glendale is just stunning; if I lived closer, I'd take full advantage of their dog park next door! Price wise, they're on par with other veterinarians in the area (sometimes even cheaper, I have to get my dogs teeth cleaned annually and they're the cheapest in the area!), and they do vaccination clinics where you can get them for free.All in all, a great veterinary hospital! I'll continue to go to them for years to come, they're thoroughly dedicated to the animals and very knowledgable. Read Less

My kitty is being hospitalized right now there and I'm blown away by the professionalism and caring staff. For a larger hospital, they seem extremely organized and on top of things. Love that your pet is assigned a nurse and that you can choose the "nurses station" option when you call to check on your pet. I used to work at a large clinic many many years ago and I'm just super impressed with this place so far. The entire staff really makes you feel like your pet is the only one there. Fantastic experience so far. Read Less

Had a terrible experience!! My dog is injured and lost weight because he was in pain. Well I go there and without any X-rays they tell they may need to amputate but they wouldn't do any X-rays they just kept trying to add more "test" so I would pay more money. After $300 and no X-rays I had to leave. By the time I was ready to leave they had me so stressed out and I had more questions then answers. By the time I leave they tell me (without any testing) that my dog may have cancer or a tumor but they need to do more "test". By this point I was so stressed out and worried about my dog that I started crying and the doc goes "So how would you like to pay" WTH?!!! They didn't even care about my dog they just want money. And to top it all off.... I'm trying to calm myself down and I hear them talking outside the door "don't know why she is crying" SERIOUSLY!!!! Read Less

They are quick to push you into buying a kitten package but fail to tell you that it expires in 3 months. I took two kittens in who were newborns and they had a quick exam. In between the time I bought the package I had moved which was chaos. I took the kittens back almost 4 months later and they asked me if I wanted to buy another kitten package because mine expired. I told them no one told me and walked out. I called the manager and owner and they both said we don't tell people but its written on the paper you signed. Instead of apologizing or offering any alternative they told me it was on the paper very rude. They lost my businesses because their money hungry and only care about themselves. Read Less

My experience with this vet is very new, as is with the area. At first we were at Lacey, but the help we needed wasn't there and I had a gut feeling I would be happier at this Hanford clinic. My kitty underwent an extensive surgery with overnight care. We were informed on her recovery the entire time and couldn't have been more confident with their practice. The care they showed her, along with the education we received made for an amazing relationship with this new vet.Read Less

We brought in Finnegan for his last shot and we were really impressed with Alyssa (?) your Vet. assistant?? She is extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions thoroughly. She even took time to compare puppy food costs with us. Science Diet vs Blue. Thanks for employing staff that takes time with you without hurrying you to the exit door. She was as wonderful as SUSAN whom we love also......Read Less

I recently brought my 1 year old Samoyed here after his sporadic nose bleeds would not stop after having a polyp removed from inside his nose a few days ago.  Everyone here was great to deal and I would have no hesitation to bring him back here if another situation arises.  It took a few days of visits to get the bleeding under control given the difficult location of the bleed but Dr. Fausett was unbelievably helpful.  *Update* I previously mentioned that I felt it was unfair getting charged for a bath to remove a little blood that got on my dog after removing some gauze from his nose.  While I personally would have preferred to do it on my own I actually understand and appreciate their effort because I think it was them trying to be helpful, not just trying to get a couple more bucks out of our visit.  On a side note, understand that if after your Dr visit you leave your dog to be monitored in any way for any amount of time (even just 30 minutes to an hour) you will be charged for a hospital stay which runs in the mid 20's.  I don't count this as a positive or negative as it may very well be the standard and may be necessary.  It is actually nice they offer the ability to drop off your pet in the morning in case you have to work but still want your dog to be seen.  They are up front with all of these charges so long as you actually pay attention and don't rush through the paperwork (understandable when you are worried about your dog and just want to make them better)  Overall though we of course are VERY pleased with our experience and would take our dog back to the veterinary hospital.  Hanford Veterinary Hospital and Dr Fausett were great.*Update* Our pup is doing well and while the recovery is slow, he is making great progress thanks to the vet hospital.  THANKS. Read Less