We have used this vet for years and always suspected we were being taken advantage of and now we know for sure, that they deliberately over charge and make you do rests that are not necessary. We recently took a dog in and we were forced to get blood work which was $250 and then suggested that we get over $1k in more testing because there was a chance the dog had a disease but we wouldn't know till further testing was done. I decided to go to another vet outside of Tahoe, they were shocked the blood work I had done would have been $35 at this vet. And this doctor could see NO SIGNS of any irregularitys in the blood work. There was so sign of any diseases in fact he suggested this was one of the healthiest older dogs he had ever seen. Read Less

By far the best vet clinic in the north Lake Tahoe area. It took me eight years of vet after different vet. The staff is so lovely and they really care about their pawed patients. I’d highly recommend them to everyone ! Read Less

I was very nervous about getting my dogs spayed. I recently moved to Truckee and went to a different vet than this one when there was an emergency. The place where we went was really "been there done that". Any questions I had were stupid, and I felt as if I was wasting time. So of course I was nervous about finding a good vet in Truckee. My dog had her pre-exam this morning, and they were SO nice. I had many, many questions and everyone there was happy to answer them. We updated her shots, and scheduled her spay. It's safe to say that I'm happy my dogs will be going there, how they treat me as a client is how they'll treat my dog! So don't expect anything less, Sierra Pet Clinic is awesome. I highly recommend this place. ❤️ Read Less

We decided to put our old cat down recently and Sierra Pet Clinic was great to work with. We came in with short notice, we didn't have to wait at all, and the staff and vet made the process as easy and painless for us as possible. We even received a card in the mail from them in regards to our cat's memory. Thanks for being a great local business we can rely on for our animals and thanks to the staff for all their efforts! Read Less

Words can't express what the staff at Sierra Pet Clinic mean to our family. We live down the hill and recently had to make the difficult decision of putting down our lab retriever due to terminal cancer. The staff here treated us like family and enabled us to come up to a private spot on their property for our lab retriever to enjoy his favorite place in the mountains along the banks of the Truckee River one last time before the procedure. He was our son and the staff here, especially Jessica and Jen, loved on us and Hurley in a way that you only experience with family. You each have a special place in our family now and a home down the hill if you need anything. Thank you also for all the thoughtful things you did for us, even after the procedure. We have never experienced this level of care with any organization and can't wait to bring our daughters up to meet the heroes that took care of their big brother and best friend on his final day before going to heaven. Thank you and we love you all. We look forward to seeing you again soon.Read Less

The night before I was scheduled to leave Tahoe, my 9-year old dog was up most of the night vomiting.  By the morning, he was in pretty bad shape.   Fortunately, Dr. Swalander was able to see us mid-morning.  I was impressed by the cleanliness of the clinic and the friendliness of the staff, but it was Dr. Swalander's examination of my dog and communication with me that most impressed me.  He was thorough, personable, and above all, knowledgeable and practical.  I knew we'd come to the right place and found an experienced and exceptional vet. Read Less

people should read the negative reviews . this place has changed so much since it has changed ownership. all they care about is money. we have brought our dogs here for 20 years and loved this place before it changed. every time we go they are pushing services, services, services. it's stressful when you bring your pet here and are constantly solicited for more business. i can understand that they have overhead, salaries , and business expenses but do they really have to push you to spend more and more money???? we are looking for another vet. Read Less

Dr. Sperka and her staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and took care of the two foxtails that my dog had, one in each ear, quickly and professionally- thank you so much! Sincerely, April, Alba, and Ed Purcell. Read Less

Dr. S takes such amazing care of my dog and is always so helpful with any questions or concerns I have. My puppy had a pretty major surgery here and recovered beautifully. Sierra pet clinic called to check up several times along with his post op visits. My puppy is active and healthy once again thanks to them. Read Less

So called Dr. Swalander completely misdiagnosed my lab. Then after taking her to the emergency room in Reno she was properly diagnosed. We had an issue with our dog the next day that required her to be immediately put down because she was really sick and dying. They wanted us to wait three hours with a dying dog that he already hurt with his lack of knowledge. I hate that man and I hate this place. They also ran a heart guard test on a dying dog and charged me for it. Unreal. Please do yourself and your pets a favor by going elsewhere. Read Less

I love this place, super friendly, clean, and professional. I recently had to get one of my furry kids her shots and exam immediately. Sierra Pet clinic got me in that day and took excellent care of my furry kid. Jen Hill at the front desk was very friendly and professional. I recommend these guys to everyone in the area. Fair prices and awesome staff! You can tell these guys LOVE animals! Keep Tahoe local Read Less

we have a house in truckee and san francisco,  we started using sierra pet as our vet and just scheduled everything around our trips to tahoe.  They are fantastic,  much better than the vets in the bay area.  Our dog had major surgery this month and they did a great job,  the follow up calls and attention was perfect,  they are very professional,  I have been to many vets in the bay area and sierra is better than all the ones we have used. Read Less

My dog got into it with a porcupine recently.  We had to take her in on Saturday, the staff was AWESOME. We were in and out pretty fast and the final bill was less than we expected. We were expecting the worst but we're given options instead of forced into a pricey procedure. I am now a full time customer here and I fully recommend this vet over any other in the area. Read Less

Completely recommend Sierra Pet Clinic! We have been to Sierra Pet Clinic every two weeks it seems, our new puppy encountered problem after problem on top of regular puppy vacs and neutering, so we got to know the staff very well!! Every person in there from the front desk to the vets are absolutely fabulous. I have never had a dog that starts jumping up and down for joy when we say "Go to the Vet?" He absolutely loves it there. Every time I've been in they go through pricing with me, before doing anything and in my opinion have been really fair. Each visit has been a very positive experience. We've been out and about in Truckee a few times and ran into a few of the staff and all come up and greet my dog and check on him. The customer service is wonderful! I've been around animals my entire life and a great vet is really hard to find. These guys are truly a "hidden" gem.... (kinda hard to find the first time around). But I recommend them to anyone, great people! Read Less

I was in the area visiting and my dog needed to go to the vet for medical care. I did not know who to go to and looked onYelp for reviews of local vets. I called Sierra Pet and they were able to get me in within a couple of hours.  When I arrived the staff at the front desk was friendly andwelcoming. I only waited a few minutes before seeing the Dr. Swalander. I explained what was going on and he addressed all of my concerns. He and his staff were very professional from start to finish. If your local or visiting and seeking someone to care for your pet this is a place I would recommend. Read Less

The awesome news is that Dr Dave Swallander is the vet on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Sierra pet clinic. He is a board certified surgeon and to my knowledge there is no other vet with these qualifications in the Tahoe area. He also has excellent people and dog skills. I dropped my dog off for a spay. Instead of watching her be drug away by a tech,I spent time with Dr Swallander as he examined her and explained the procedure. Once the surgery was completed he personally called to tell me how things had went. When I picked her up he again chatted with me. In 2003 I had a dog experience stomach torsion(bloat) and Dr Swallander was the on call vet at the emergency clinic in Carson City and he saved her life. He also noticed she had ovarian cancer and requested to spay her. Due to his expertise she lived a long full life. I cannot say enough good things about this vet and he is never one to order all kinds of expensive tests that if you don't agree to the vet makes you feel like you don't really love your dog or cat. Read Less

My one year old dog woke with a medical emergency at 4am. There aren't emergency clinics in Truckee open every day of the week, so we drove to Reno, where we were sent back to Truckee as the clinic was closing to seek care at the Sierra Pet Clinic.As my dog needed immediate attention, I called in advance (as did the clinic in Reno). When we arrived at the clinic we waited about 5 minutes to be checked in, and were then told to take a seat and wait for the doctor. When we were taken in (after dogs with non-medical emergency appointments such as heartworm tests) about 45 minutes later, where we then waited THREE hours for the doctor to help my dog.Let me tell you that my dog was completely disoriented, couldn't stand on his own, had blood in his drool, and couldn't contain his bowels. I will never go back to this clinic, nor will I ever recommend it to anyone else. This clinic seems to be poorly run with a focus on the business side of veterinary care instead of a compassionate view of animal care. Read Less

Doby overdid his winter celebration of snow, frisbee, and other dogs and would up walking around with a pronounced limp and soreness in his shoulder one day recently in Truckee. I found Dr Hayes / Sierra Pet Clinic on Yelp and was pleased that they were flexible enough to be able to see us quickly. Notable:The doc and her assistants all seemed to have preternatural animal handling skills. Doby is not always easy for vets, so this was a real plus. They saw Doby quickly and offered to help get him out of the car if he needed a stretcherThe receptionist was friendly and efficientThe bill was fairRecommended Read Less

In the effort to dissuade my entire family from continuing to refer to the family dog as "lil lumpy", I took Maya, our Jack Russel Terrier, to the Sierra Pet Clinic. Poor thing'd developed some sort of raised nodule under her eye after Halloween, and it wasn't going away. She wasn't exhibiting any signs of pain, or that the growth was bothering her at all. But, curse or praise the maternal instinct in me, I took her to have it looked at anyway.It wasn't three seconds after entering the office when my already high-strung dog (if you know anything about JRTs, you'll understand) began quivering violently in fright.  "Great, just great," I though, "canine White Coat Syndrome." And so, desperately trying to calm the zipped-out nerves of my frantic, shaking dog, I took a seat in the waiting room. Which was thankfully empty. Maya's also not very social. Maya's a handful. Maya could use a puppy prescription for Xanax. The waiting room was pleasant and well-lit. The receptionist was cordial, comforting, and talkative. The building itself is a little out of the way, and a tad on the ancient side, but typical of Truckee. Overall, it felt welcoming. I waited a few minutes past my appointment time but, for an afternoon slot, it wasn't out of the ordinary nor particularly irritating. It gave me a chance to try to chill out the living wind-up toy in my arms. The Vet Assistant, a cute young lady with a very mild temperament and calm demeanor, took us to an exam room and gave Maya a quick look-over. She handled her duties with a comforting confidence I'm pretty sure that my dog even noticed. She seemed to relax a bit in her arms. The Vet herself came in shortly after and was able to diagnose the problem after only a few minutes.Long story short: Doggy dental surgery. JRT's, as smart as they are, love to chase rocks. Pretty sure Maya decided to try to actually chew one...and broke a tooth. *sigh*Just glad this clinic is right around the corner. Seriously. Thank Dog. Read Less