We (my family) and pet's have been on the receiving end of a wonderful relationship with Colonial Manor Animal Hospital for 43 years!! Our first visit was with a marvelous doctor, the Senior Dr. Ihrke, D.V.M. all those years ago! We loved him very much!! Now, we have the benefit and knowledge of his son, Dr. David (Dave) Ihrke, D.V.M., also an extraordinary doctor! They have given us great news, and not so great news at different times, but they always handled telling us with "such grace" at a time when you feel so fragile, and sad. We can't say enough good things about the whole staff, and there expertise! Last, but NOT...... least, our pal....Donna who help's keep that "Reception Office" on an even keel!! Thank you, on behalf of us...Schatzi, Heidi, and Gunner! Dave & Joan Watt Read Less

My St. Bernard gets lots of love and care at Colonial Manor. I had a terrifying experience at our past vet, and got the recommendation for Colonial Manor from pet professionals I knew including trainers, groomers, and handlers. My Max sees Dr. Debbie usually and we always have a great time. 5/5 Read Less

Dr Ihrke diagnosis my dog with allergies after running $300 in tests. The medication prescribed didnt works so I brought her back in. Dr Aenllo ran x-rays and blood work diagnosed my dog with pneumonia and that day cost me $650. Dog still wasn't better, if fact worse. Took my dog to her vet from 3 years ago about an hour away (Dr. Martin of Midlothian Animal Clinic WONDERFUL) and after looking at the x-ray for one minute said it was a clear mass in her chest and the previous vet should have seen it easily without blood work. Dr Martin said it was in the best interest of the dog to be put down. It was a quality of life issue because he too knew I would pay anything I needed to make her better. She was a 12 year old pitbull so we did the right thing for our friend. When Dr. Aenllo call me back after 8 hours of not returning my phone message for a dog struggling for air she wanted to see the dog, run more test and treatments suggesting she still wanted to rule out the fact that the dog wasn't poisoned before she was ready to accept the cancer and then still she was going to do surgery because she call it "survivable"...in a 12 year old dog who average life expectancy is 11-13 years...I informed her a real vet had diagnosed her finally and she should stop trying to make money on my dying dog. The dog suffered five days longer than she needed to, drowning do to the large tumor taking over her lung capacity, put through multiple unneeded test all because of their, either incompetence or financial gain, taking advantage of my emotional family that would pay anything to fix their dog. Will definitely be taking this to small claims court if refund isn't given. Credit card has been notified to dispute charges. How dare they.Read Less

Dr Ihrke diagnosis my dog with allergies after running $300 in tests. The medication prescribed didnt works so I brought her back in. Dr Aenllo ran x-rays and blood work diagnosed my dog with pneumonia and that day cost me $650. Dog still wasn't better, if fact worse. Took my dog to her vet from 3 years ago about an hour away (Dr. Martin of Midlothian Animal Clinic WONDERFUL) and after looking at the x-ray for one minute said it was a clear mass in her chest and the previous vet should have seen it easily without blood work. Dr Martin said it was in the best interest of the dog to be put down. It was a quality of life issue because he too knew I would pay anything I needed to make her better. She was a 12 year old pitbull so we did the right thing for our friend. When Dr. Aenllo call me back after 8 hours of not returning my phone message for a dog struggling for air she wanted to see the dog, run more test and treatments suggesting she still wanted to rule out the fact that the dog wasn't poisoned before she was ready to accept the cancer and then still she was going to do surgery because she call it "survivable"...in a 12 year old dog who average life expectancy is 11-13 years...I informed her a real vet had diagnosed her finally and she should stop trying to make money on my dying dog. The dog suffered five days longer than she needed to, drowning do to the large tumor taking over her lung capacity, put through multiple unneeded test all because of their, either incompetence or financial gain, taking advantage of my emotional family that would pay anything to fix their dog. Will definitely be taking this to small claims court if refund isn't given. Credit card has been notified to dispute charges. How dare they. Read Less

I recently lost my 12 yr old dog unexpectedly and then 13 weeks later his 15 yr old brother passed. The staff are the most caring individuals I have ever met. Everyone was so kind and compassionate to me and my daughter during this horribly sad time. I have been taking my dogs there for 5 years. They are,all wonderful! Read Less

I have been taking my dog Hollie here since I rescued her. I moved this past year and still drive a hour to bring her back. My babie has cancer and doesn't have much time but all the staff here are wonderful and Hollie just loves them. Thank you all for your wonderful care. Read Less

Twenty years ago I took my first dog to Colonial Manor to be treated for epilepsy. I can't begin to explain the research that Dr. Dave and Dr. Joe did to ensure that she had treatment tailored to her specific condition. This was also the case several years later when she was diagnosed with hemolytic anemia. I had no choice one night to rush her to a 24 hour emergency because she was crashing. There, they told me there was nothing that could be done. Thank goodness Dr. Dave from Colonial Manor could see her the next morning. He tried other alternatives and truly researched what could be done for her - even though we knew the chances of recovery were slim. I was lucky to have her around for five more years after that. Even if the treatments had not been successful, I would have been comforted knowing that all that could have been done for her was attempted. Read Less

We have been going here for years. The staff is so kind and caring. They show compassion to our pets and to us. We had to put our cat to Sleep and the compassion they showed helped ease my broken heart a little. We have two ten month puppies and we will continue to entrust in their care for our fur babies Read Less

About 20 years ago my parents started taking their dogs to colonial manor after several other vets failed at finding our Lucky girls cancer (in her nose). We have been clients ever since. I now take my three dogs there!! I would NEVER take them anywhere else!! Dr. Dave is helping us treat our baby boy (he's 5) Gus-Gus for cardiomyopathy. Couldn't say enough good things about the doctors and staff there! Read Less

My Molly was diagnosed with lymphoma in June 2009. Dr Dave and the whole staff were so wonderful with treating her. They called her Wonder Dog. Our Molly passed away at home on February 12,2014. Dr Dave and Dr Joe kept her alive for us to love for 4 and a half years I am very grateful to all of the fine people at Colonial Manor. I would recommend their services anytime. I love you all. Read Less