Took my dog here for the first time this week. Â Since moving to the area 5 years ago, I had yet to find a vet that I was comfortable with. Â I called first thing in the morning to schedule an appointme... Read More
Took my dog here for the first time this week.  Since moving to the area 5 years ago, I had yet to find a vet that I was comfortable with.  I called first thing in the morning to schedule an appointment for a little mishap that had happened camping over the weekend, and was fit into the schedule the same day.  (Let me side note and tell you the first place I called told me they were too busy and I could drop my dog off and they would get to her when they had time.)Located in the business complex across from Settler's Park on the corner of Ustick and Meridian.  The reception area, is small but comfortable.  Clean and tidy, and not overly stocked with  add on purchases like some vets I have been too.Sheryl met with us first and got us settled in the exam room.  She was gentle and kind to my dog, patient and very soft handed.Dr. Mills came in soon after, and the same as Sheryl was also very gentle and through.  Even though I was a last minute appointment, he treated our visit as if he had all the time in the world.  He gave her a full health exam, asked if I had any general questions about her health, and then examined the fish hook in her ear.  Yes, my dog pierced her own ear!We talked about options for removal, and he assured me no matter the steps needed it was not a big deal.  She would need to be sedated, and he was sharp enough to suggest she get caught up on shots while she was feeling relaxed.  Dr. Mills personally called me later that day, to give me a report on how things went and explain any further care I needed to give.When I got home that evening, my dog was running around happy and excited like she was trying to show me something.  That is when I realized she appeared to have gotten a bath, brushing and nail trim while she was there!  I can't say with certainty that they for sure did this, but she smelled good and her summer shedding was gone!  It was like I dropped her off for a day at the spa!  :)Lastly, I was very pleasantly surprised with the reasonable charge for my visit.  I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I dropped her off.  I have definitely felt taken advantage of in the past at other places, and was so pleased to see a break down of charges that actually made sense and prices that seemed fair.Added bonus, they sent the fish hook home in a baggie!  Love it!  It's like a momento to add to the scrap book along side my child's first lost tooth!  :) Read Less