Eskridge Veterinary Clinic

Dr. Lisa is a very kind and caring vet. The staff is friendly and helpful. They are always willing to help, even if you already owe them money. They are a very busy clinic, which means you may have to wait, even when you have an appointment. But the out come is worth the wait, specially if she was able to save the life of someone's fur baby, that was brought in as an emergency. I highly recommend Eskridge vet clinic. Read Less

I had to wait a bit for my scheduled appointment but it was worth it. Really friendly staff and the doc was knowledgeable and very helpful! I plan to make this my long term vet. Highly recommend this place! Read Less

Adopted our 1yr old cat from here and would go back for another animal any day. They are friendly and talked to you as a friend and not someone taking your money. I wished they had kittens but they are adopted fast so it's not really a con. All thumbs up Read Less

when you have an Emergency and this is! and your regular vet, which this place Was, tells you they are too busy until the following week to see your furbaby..........you find another vet who cares. so i did. Read Less

Lisa Eskridge is the best vet I could have ever had. She was with me and my gram the whole way. I even went to school with her daughter. Lisa has taught me a few things along the way. I would never choose another vet over Lisa Eskridge and she has also led me to wanting to become a vet just like her. whom ever read this you should really make a trip to Lisa with your four-legged friend to, because they will even love her. the worst part is I am in Pa right now so I had to switch vets, but as soon as I get my new car I am getting my furry friends and back to Colorado I go so I could take my loved furry critters to the best loving kind vet there is. Lisa Eskridge Read Less

Beyond Great......So we had a history with Lisa & Shane taking care of my dog Kain. Kain had been hit by a truck 4 1/2 years ago and it was after business hours when this happened and Lisa was the only vet to call me back. Unfortunately they ended up having to amputate his leg. What I learned from that experience with them is that, they care about the need of the animal, not gouging people's pocket book. Well Kain ended up getting sick last week so I brought him in. They immediately started treatment to figure out what was wrong with him. With test after test they set a plan to get him better. Unfortunately 3 days later he passed away on his own. They took care of kain as if he was there own dog. With a saddened heart, I know that he was taken care of (even spoiled ) in his last days.... Thank you to Lisa , Shane and the rest of staff. God bless......Read Less

I took my Minpin"Pogo" in for an eye infection. They took care of him immediately without an appointment. Then I took my Italian Greyhound in (without an appointment) because his seizure medication was running out. They reviewed Hawk's medical records from previous vet; prescribed the medication and I was able to purchase the medication from the vet. I work Monday through Friday and they were kind and took us in and made my boys a part of their family. Thank you so much. Carol Dahlinger Read Less

The reservations we've had about the reception & staff at Eskridge has always been outweighed by the compassionate care our dogs receive from Dr. Lisa. We transferred them from vet care in NC to Eskridge 2 years ago. It seems no matter what, we have to fight to be heard & / or we are treated like an inconvenience. We've had concerns for quite some time, but managed to excuse personality & behaviors of the staff. The last 2 visits, (I asked & neither day had emergency situation patients) it felt we & our dogs were again treated in an abrupt manner; on neither day was the clinic busy, there was plenty of staff roaming around... I have voiced my concerns before & get plenty of excuses, always excuses. Yes, Dr. Lisa is great; unfortunately, she isn't always there. So we are looking for another clinic to take our dogs too. Read Less

Number one vet in Canon City....I would not go anywhere else. My cat was at deaths door literally. She kept her over the weekend and gave her a new life, that was a year ago, and the cat is doing great...she is one of the most compassionate people I know Read Less

Outstanding service!!! Lisa sure knows her stuff! ! We took our cat in because her eye had a film on it. When we brought her in, Lisa knew exactly what it was, and gave us eye drops for it. Since then our cat eye is back to normal!! Thanks Lisa for your outstanding service! ! I would recommend her clinic to anyone!! She has such compassion for animals!! Read Less

Woke up to one of my ferrets in very bad shape and decided it was her time to go. Lisa fit me in without an appointment and was very compassionate. She is always great in every situation and is without a doubt the best vet I have ever used. Read Less

The reservations we've had about the reception & staff at Eskridge has always been outweighed by the compassionate care our dogs receive from Dr. Lisa. We transferred them from vet care in NC to Eskridge 2 years ago. It seems no matter what, we have to fight to be heard & / or we are treated like an inconvenience. We've had concerns for quite some time, but managed to excuse personality & behaviors of the staff. The last 2 visits, (I asked & neither day had emergency situation patients) it felt we & our dogs were again treated in an abrupt manner; on neither day was the clinic busy, there was plenty of staff roaming around... I have voiced my concerns before & get plenty of excuses, always excuses. Yes, Dr. Lisa is great; unfortunately, she isn't always there. So we are looking for another clinic to take our dogs too. Read Less

This vet is reasonable, compassionate, and really loves animals! Her down to earth and calm approach is greatly appreciated! Her love for animals is apparent vs just being out to make money like some vets. I highly recommend her. Read Less

They've saved both of my dogs from life threatening things. I will forever be greatful for these people. They are caring and compassionate willing to work out payment plans with us. I will always recommend them to people. Such an amazing clinic Read Less

We have been with Li's and She since they opened up on 9th. They been with us thru death of Buffy our Golden Retriever who died of cancer 4 years ago It a very unexpected death. Lisa and were wonderful. We were over wrought and helped us thru the trauma. Also they have treated 2 of our cats over the years and are helping us with very energetic and onery Holden Doodle. I tell everyone O know to go to the EskridgeS Read Less

Has to be the most caring veterinary clinic we've ever been associated with, in all the years that we've had animals, and across several states (and decades). Our dogs are treated like Lisa's dogs and I have never felt "price gouged", which has indeed happened to us in years past. Unfortunately, I think veterinarians know how attached we are to our fur babies, and they know we will do anything for them, so they take advantage of us & our checkbook when we are at our weakest. Recently we've run into a health problem with one of our 4 Cocker Spaniels, and both Lisa & Shane have been so very kind. They have seen our boy every day, and still remain optimistic. Read Less

I found these guys because they did a shot clinic at a local supply store. They were also offering discount sterilization certificates if paid for then. I was told to get there early as they only were doing so many of these certificates, and I also know that they ran out of them way before I got there but they were still letting people take advantage of the offer. I thought that this was an outstanding service to the community as I am sure they weren't making money on these. Now to the services themselves. I LOVE the staff here and Lisa Eskridge is so wonderful! I asked her questions that I had been shamed for in the past and we had an honest forthright conversation where I didn't feel judged or looked down upon. You can see an obvious love for animals as well as for people! As I sat in the waiting area I witnessed the staff call animals coming in with their owners by name and also Lisa helping owners out to the car with their pets as they carried other things! Also an elderly couple who mentioned an inability to pay at the moment and there wasn't even really a discussion. I actually wondered at one point if they were related to Lisa until that came up. I did get a notice that they are no longer able to offer emergency services which makes me sad as I can't think of anyone else I would want to see my pets in case of an emergency. Long story long... what a blessing this place is! My pets won't be going anywhere else! I should mention that I have gone to one of the other vets in Canon City and I wasn't impressed at all. I felt like a number there. Totally different from Eskridge... Read Less

Lisa Eskridge is very possibly the sweetest, kindest veterinarian anywhere around. She really cares about animals; so much so that many times she will treat them without demanding all the money up front. She is unique among Vets because of her love for animals. She offered to meet me at her office once, on Thanksgiving, when my dachshund was ill. She will invite you to her office, on a Sunday, if you are needing to visit your convalescing dog or cat. The dogs and cats, and the people of Fremont county, are very privileged to have this wonderful doctor of veterinary medicine.Read Less

My beautiful dog is a dead. It hurts me to write that, but it's true. I took my dog, Buffy, into Dr. Eskridge's because Buffy had been feeling sick. Long story short, a heart condition was not diagnosed. Dr. Eskridge says she thinks she heard a muffled sound when she listened to Buffy's heart, but she didn't tell me about that until after the fact -- after Buffy was already gone and I was finally able to get a hold of the doctor. That's the other point -- Dr. Eskridge's website advertises 24 hour emergency care service, but that was not the case. Buffy had her fatal heart attack on a Sunday. This is apparently not covered under "24 hour emergency care service" because I could not get a hold of Dr. Eskridge at her clinic or on her "emergency" contact number. I left a message, but seven hours later had not heard back. Even though my beautiful Buffy was already gone, I tried the number a last time, and Dr. Eskridge finally answered. Too little too late. Not really emergency service and small comfort in my grief. Read Less

Dr. Eskridge has cared for several of my animals. Tonight, we had to put our beloved puppy to sleep. Dr. Eskridge was so kind, compassionate and composed. It was incredibly hard to say goodbye, but I know Dr. Eskridge did every thing she could for my pup. I have never met a vet more thorough, knowledgeable, or compassionate.I will always take my animals to see Dr. Eskridge. Read Less

Lisa is absolutely wonderful with animals! I took my dog there recently for some vague symptoms he was experiencing. After listening to everything I had to say, she knew right away what to look for. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, she also truly cares about the animals. She spent extra time with my dog, making sure he was comfortable. She is a great vet. Read Less

Many thanks to Dr. Eskridge and her staff. Our family pet escaped from our back yard this morning and was hit by a car. You and your staff did an awesome job making sure that he got the treatment and care that he needed. We can't thank you enough for your services Read Less

So here is my story. I had two dogs neutered and they were fine, everything went smoothly. Then I have my little female, she had a lump on her tail removed and it was stitched up. She left it alone and everything was fine until yesterday. She had tried to pull her stitches out. I am about 30 min past when the clinic closes and so I try calling the emergency number. No answer, after 3 times of calling still no answer. I go in at 7:30 knowing they aren't really open, but hoping they could at least look at her tail and suggest something. All I was told was "NO we can't look at her, the vet doesn't even come in till 9:30". The door says hrs are from 8-5:30. The customer service is HORRIBLE!! The staff are all rude, and don't seem to care about any of your pets issues! If I could give them a negative rating I would! I WILL NEVER TAKE MY PETS BACK!!! This is the worst vet clinic I have ever been to, and it stinks, and I don't think there is a spot in that clinic that is sanitary!! Read Less

If I could give negitive stars I would so let me tell you what happened. I had a dog who became very sick. I took her into the clinic and the vet flat out told me it was my fault because I didnt give her her shots soon enough. (My dog was basically laying there dying) Then she tells me that I can leave her there and that if I cant afford to pay the bill for her treatment when she is better that she can rehouse her. (considerate :) ) However, 2 days after I left, a family comes in and decides they want my dog, and WHAT DOES THE VET DO????? Gives her to them in exchange for the payments of the treatment...As if that isnt bad enough I called EVERY DAY about 2 weeks to see how she was and they NEVER once mentioned that she was with another family. And finally I find out whats going on and the vet tells me not to take her away from the family she doesnt even belong to. Plus every time we call to speak with them the vet is out of the office. (Or at goodwill, while we are sitting in their office with a puppy having seizures)!!!!!! I hate this clinic. If you wanna keep your Family member in the family take them somewhere else. Read Less

There has been several occasions where I have brought my friends pet to this clinic. I would never bring my own animals there, I have too much respect for my animals! I have called the emergency number late at night when something very bad things have happened to my friends animals. They never answer their emergency number and by time they do get back to you it's 3pm the next day. Her staff always says she doesn't always get her messages but I have also called shane's number and left messages and multiple messages through out the night with no response! If she doesn't get her messages then how do they know to call me back at 3pm? The most recent visit to Eskridge vet was to get a dog nuetered. Well they also cleaned the dogs teeth free of charge (no complaint there) a few days later we had to take the dog back because we thought he was sick. He wasnt eating and acting like he was in a lot of pain. Well come to find out they had pulled a bunch of his teeth and never told us or the owner of the animal. (us being the ones who dropped him off and picked him up) Another time a few months earlier, my friends dog had gotten really sick. Also at night, so the emergency number was pointless yet again, Finally in the morning when the vet opened they came and picked the dog up from my friends (kudos to them) well later in the day it came out that the dogs kidneys failed and the dog would have to be put to sleep. So we take my friend down to say goodbye to her dog. we had to go through the back door because she is in a wheelchair. When we went in the door Lisa was there doing an operation on a cat while eating Taco Bell! please correct me if I am wrong but isn't any operation supposed to be sterile to avoid infection?!?!?! I think they need to evaluate how they are doing business and need to make some choices. Read Less

I hated to shop around for services but the budget couldn't handle another expense after my dog's leg surgery. We were from out of town and have plenty of local options but felt we were paying additional for facilities instead of services. I was concerned that my favorite little friend may suffer in order to try and save me a couple of bucks. A friend of mine told me this is where they take their pets and I thought I would give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised after reading other reviews and the cleanliness of the facility upon my arrival. I don't expect the facility to look like a fancy office but whatever the facility, I expect it to be clean. The staff members were friendly and they took great care of my dog. I will definitely go back and tell my friends it's worth a short drive. Thanks! Read Less