24 Reviews

Tri-State Veterinary Clinic

Kendallville, Indiana
General Info
Business Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am to noon
Emergency Hours:
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Reviews
Mindy Platt
27 Aug 2024
REPORT
We have had family members have to call Dr. Barnard two different times/2 different dogs, both times after hours/weekends and on emergency basis. Both times Dr. Barnard called right back, had us come... Read More
We have had family members have to call Dr. Barnard two different times/2 different dogs, both times after hours/weekends and on emergency basis. Both times Dr. Barnard called right back, had us come in, and was caring, compassionate, and friendly. Especially impressive since neither dog was a current patient of Dr. Barnard, yet he was willing to help anyways! Yes, the fee was higher than a normal vet visit would be, but that is to be expected for after hours/weekend/emergency visit. To my knowledge, Dr. Barnard is the only vet in this area other, than going to Fort Wayne, that will see animals on an emergency basis. I am very grateful to Dr. Barnard and feel that our community is very fortunate to have a local veterinarian that provides this service! Read Less
Maddysen Spohr
23 Feb 2018
REPORT
Great place love them, they do a great job caring for your animals
Sarah Swager
17 Oct 2017
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I felt very judged and out of place. Not a good experience. I gave them my opinion when I left too.
Jessica Williams
31 Aug 2017
REPORT
They told me the cost to get a bump on my dog's head checked was gonna be $40 and tht was all i was gonna have to pay. I come out and get ready to pay and they tell me I owe $82. They decided to do a... Read More
They told me the cost to get a bump on my dog's head checked was gonna be $40 and tht was all i was gonna have to pay. I come out and get ready to pay and they tell me I owe $82. They decided to do an exam and not tell me and not tell me tht they were gonna do one.I was not pleased with their service and will never go back there. Read Less
Elizabeth Mullins
18 May 2017
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I have tried several different vets in the area and always come back to Tri-State. They are wonderful. I don't know what I would do without them caring for animals!
Susan Salazar
21 Apr 2017
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This is our baby Cosmo, Our baby boy was on the verge of dying when he was newly born, If not for this Veterinarian, we would have lost an Angel that day, This was the only Veterinarian that put his h... Read More
This is our baby Cosmo, Our baby boy was on the verge of dying when he was newly born, If not for this Veterinarian, we would have lost an Angel that day, This was the only Veterinarian that put his heart and soul into saving our little Cosmo, We lost our little baby this past winter from old age...I am so thankful for this Veterinarian... Read Less
Kristin A.
11 Apr 2017
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I have nothing but great things to say about Greg. I credit him for saving my horse's life many years ago. We fought to keep my mare alive all weekend and he went above and beyond afterwards to check ... Read More
I have nothing but great things to say about Greg. I credit him for saving my horse's life many years ago. We fought to keep my mare alive all weekend and he went above and beyond afterwards to check on her.I kept my 2 horses at the clinic for several years and everyone was always a delight to deal with. Read Less
Rita M.
10 Mar 2017
REPORT
Where Do I begin. Our cat stopped eating some time after Christmas, we took him to Tri State shortly there after. The first bill was a bit salty (about 150), but the shot they gave him worked and he s... Read More
Where Do I begin. Our cat stopped eating some time after Christmas, we took him to Tri State shortly there after. The first bill was a bit salty (about 150), but the shot they gave him worked and he seemed to be on a fast track to recovery. However, he eventually fell ill again. My husband and I figured it was due to his age, he was elderly (15), and as much as we loved him, we feared his biological clock was starting to slow down. We took him back to the Clinic where the vet insisted on running x-rays, blood work and then giving him liver vitamins, all of which came out to over 300$. Again, due to my overwhelming stupidity, I believed this vet cared for my pet and we coughed up the cash. We went back for a follow up appointment where, once again, the bill was well over 300$. At that point, our cat had gone from 15 lbs to about 7 and was miserable, emaciated and starving due to an inability to defecate, eat or drink.  For all the money we were spending, we were receiving more shrugs and "I don't knows" than we were answers. At this point, we were in debt to our bank and had to take out multiple payday loans in order to straighten out our finances, catch up on our utilities, pay our internet which had been shut off due to an overdue bill, and pay any other late fees attached to our rent. We are just now recovering from what this hack DIDN'T do. I would've been fine had he been honest and told us that our cat was simply old. But instead, he took advantage of our love for a our pet and squeezed us dry, all the while our poor cat was unable to walk, eat, stand or even drink without being in pain. The Kicker to all of this? We still had to have our pet Euthanized. We ended up having to go to the Clinic in town (Kendallville Pet Clinic) who only charged 150 for the entire service, including the cremation. But what angers me the most, is due to all the frivolous bullshit Tri State put us through, we had NO MONEY to put our cat down. So we had to wait until the next pay period, which meant having to watch our cat waste away to nothing. He was barely over 6lbs before he died. He couldn't defecate, and would yowl in pain every time he tried. I will take partial responsibility for it, as I should have been smart enough to see what Tri State was pulling. If they had been honest and said that he was reaching the end of his rope and to just keep him comfortable and happy, I could have respected that. Instead, they took advantage of us when we were vulnerable, lied to our face, pumped our cat full of medication that I'm sure only made things worse, and then had the audacity to say they wanted to perform a liver biopsy on top of all they charged us for. (We had caught on at that point and said no). Not to mention their rude nurses, one of which physically became rough with our pet when he wouldn't hold still to have his weight checked. I find it funny how their Facebook only has positive comments for 5 and 4 star reviews, but anything lower is a simple rating and nothing else. I also find it impossible that these crooks have no negative feedback on Facebook when Yelp and other Sites have nothing BUT negative reviews.If you're in the Kendalville area, don't go here. Go to the in town Clinic or the one in Albion. Both are far more loving and professional. The Kendallville Pet Clinic even sent us a card of condolence following the death of our cat and were willing to work with us due to our financial situation. Don't listen to any Facebook posts about this clinic, I'm sure people who are well off had a great time at TriState, since they have the money to blow, but those of us who are on a budget aren't welcomed. I've since met other people, a few of which Me and my husband work with, who have complained about this clinic. One dropped his dog off and went back in the morning to retrieve it, only to find it dead. The Clinic never bothered to call him when it died and left it to fester in it's cage. I know this review as been a little long, but this kind of bullshit can't be spelled out in a simple paragraph. DO NOT GO HERE. Read Less
Jeri DeLaCruz
13 Feb 2017
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We have taken all of our pets here. They were very good to them and us. I do recommend to others.
Sandra Garcia Pippenger
6 Dec 2016
REPORT
Thanks for all you do for us... If I could give you 10 stars I would.
Olivia Oberlin
1 Aug 2016
REPORT
After submitting an emergency email I got a return call concerning our bitch who was whelping. (They later said they prefer a phone call) They are professional and quickly responded to our emergency ... Read More
After submitting an emergency email I got a return call concerning our bitch who was whelping. (They later said they prefer a phone call) They are professional and quickly responded to our emergency (even though we had never been seen at their office) opposed to still waiting on a return call from my regular veterinarian. They have gained a new client, and I am impressed with how on a Saturday afternoon/evening met us at the clinic, gave options then proceeded to deliver 8 healthy pups. Momma is 2 days post op and doing well! On a Sunday morning I got a call asking how Foxy was doing. Excellent Service all the way around in my book! Read Less
Emilee King
10 May 2016
REPORT
I would never let this veterinarian or his staff treat another animal of mine. My family has had a horrible experience at this clinic. They are extremely condescending and dishonest. I truly feel that... Read More
I would never let this veterinarian or his staff treat another animal of mine. My family has had a horrible experience at this clinic. They are extremely condescending and dishonest. I truly feel that they either do not care or are completely incompetent. He may have permanently crippled my pet. Read Less
E K.
9 May 2016
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I have had horrible experiences with this vet, and would never let him or his rude staff treat another pet of mine! They were condescending and dishonest. I truly feel that they either do not care or... Read More
I have had horrible experiences with this vet, and would never let him or his rude staff treat another pet of mine! They were condescending and dishonest. I truly feel that they either do not care or are completely incompetent. He may have permantely damaged my animal's leg. Read Less
Sasha Grigsby
8 Mar 2016
REPORT
I can't thank the staff enough for the excellent service provided to my Kenzie and for the doctor meeting us in the middle of the night to help her during a midnight emergency! He was so kind and now ... Read More
I can't thank the staff enough for the excellent service provided to my Kenzie and for the doctor meeting us in the middle of the night to help her during a midnight emergency! He was so kind and now my hairy child is feeling great and doing wonderful! Thank you! Read Less
Erica Kay Dice
2 Mar 2016
REPORT
Gregg provides excellent service. I wouldn't have anyone else care for my horses.
Ian B.
9 Feb 2016
REPORT
For a kind, loving, and knowledgeable Veterinarian and staff that makes you feel right at home, this is your place!
Bambi Guthrie
14 Oct 2015
REPORT
We've taken all of my family pets here ever since I was a tiny kid, and even now that I'm an adult with my own pets, I still make the drive from downtown Fort Wayne because of how much I love this cli... Read More
We've taken all of my family pets here ever since I was a tiny kid, and even now that I'm an adult with my own pets, I still make the drive from downtown Fort Wayne because of how much I love this clinic and the people who work there. Especially Dr. Barnard and all the great work he's done. Read Less
Debbie Barr Rednour
27 Jul 2015
REPORT
The clinic takes awesome care of my 2 horses and 3 dogs. I would highly recommend the clinic for your pets.
Jeannette Ferguson Giangrande
19 Jun 2015
REPORT
Thank you Dr. for the late night farm call. Capone is much better and we ALL slept well last night.
Melissa Owens
29 May 2015
REPORT
A wonderful Clinic that goes above and beyond by volunteering to neuter cats for Noble County Animal Services! Awesome!
Dawn Kelly
16 Apr 2015
REPORT
We really appreciate your patient care, advice and services!!
Carrie Marie
19 Jul 2014
REPORT
We were visiting friends for the weekend and our yorkie began urinating blood. Tri-State was the nearest vet that was open on Saturday. Dr. Winthrop stayed open to diagnose our girl and provided quick... Read More
We were visiting friends for the weekend and our yorkie began urinating blood. Tri-State was the nearest vet that was open on Saturday. Dr. Winthrop stayed open to diagnose our girl and provided quick treatment. Feel blessed to have met him. Thank you for everything! Read Less
Anastasia Griffith
26 Jul 2013
REPORT
Wasn't super impressed. Seemed like they went out of their way to push for unnecessary yet costly procedures. They kinda came off as uncaring and snobbish. My husband and I felt really out of place th... Read More
Wasn't super impressed. Seemed like they went out of their way to push for unnecessary yet costly procedures. They kinda came off as uncaring and snobbish. My husband and I felt really out of place there. Read Less
A Google User
9 Mar 2012
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Took my girl in to be spade. They did a great job and they were cheapest in the area! Not sure how last reviewer thought they were expensive. Very polite staff. All very friendly and caring toward bot... Read More
Took my girl in to be spade. They did a great job and they were cheapest in the area! Not sure how last reviewer thought they were expensive. Very polite staff. All very friendly and caring toward both myself and my dog. I would highly recommend them. Read Less
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Tri-State Veterinary Clinic

Kendallville, Indiana
(24)
1532 Drake Road
Kendallville Indiana 46755
Business Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am to noon
Emergency Hours:
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Monday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Mindy Platt
27 Aug 2024
REPORT
We have had family members have to call Dr. Barnard two different times/2 different dogs, both times after hours/weekends and on emergency basis. Both times Dr. Barnard called right back, had us come... Read More
We have had family members have to call Dr. Barnard two different times/2 different dogs, both times after hours/weekends and on emergency basis. Both times Dr. Barnard called right back, had us come in, and was caring, compassionate, and friendly. Especially impressive since neither dog was a current patient of Dr. Barnard, yet he was willing to help anyways! Yes, the fee was higher than a normal vet visit would be, but that is to be expected for after hours/weekend/emergency visit. To my knowledge, Dr. Barnard is the only vet in this area other, than going to Fort Wayne, that will see animals on an emergency basis. I am very grateful to Dr. Barnard and feel that our community is very fortunate to have a local veterinarian that provides this service! Read Less
Maddysen Spohr
23 Feb 2018
REPORT
Great place love them, they do a great job caring for your animals
Sarah Swager
17 Oct 2017
REPORT
I felt very judged and out of place. Not a good experience. I gave them my opinion when I left too.
Jessica Williams
31 Aug 2017
REPORT
They told me the cost to get a bump on my dog's head checked was gonna be $40 and tht was all i was gonna have to pay. I come out and get ready to pay and they tell me I owe $82. They decided to do a... Read More
They told me the cost to get a bump on my dog's head checked was gonna be $40 and tht was all i was gonna have to pay. I come out and get ready to pay and they tell me I owe $82. They decided to do an exam and not tell me and not tell me tht they were gonna do one.I was not pleased with their service and will never go back there. Read Less
Elizabeth Mullins
18 May 2017
REPORT
I have tried several different vets in the area and always come back to Tri-State. They are wonderful. I don't know what I would do without them caring for animals!
Susan Salazar
21 Apr 2017
REPORT
This is our baby Cosmo, Our baby boy was on the verge of dying when he was newly born, If not for this Veterinarian, we would have lost an Angel that day, This was the only Veterinarian that put his h... Read More
This is our baby Cosmo, Our baby boy was on the verge of dying when he was newly born, If not for this Veterinarian, we would have lost an Angel that day, This was the only Veterinarian that put his heart and soul into saving our little Cosmo, We lost our little baby this past winter from old age...I am so thankful for this Veterinarian... Read Less
Kristin A.
11 Apr 2017
REPORT
I have nothing but great things to say about Greg. I credit him for saving my horse's life many years ago. We fought to keep my mare alive all weekend and he went above and beyond afterwards to check ... Read More
I have nothing but great things to say about Greg. I credit him for saving my horse's life many years ago. We fought to keep my mare alive all weekend and he went above and beyond afterwards to check on her.I kept my 2 horses at the clinic for several years and everyone was always a delight to deal with. Read Less
Rita M.
10 Mar 2017
REPORT
Where Do I begin. Our cat stopped eating some time after Christmas, we took him to Tri State shortly there after. The first bill was a bit salty (about 150), but the shot they gave him worked and he s... Read More
Where Do I begin. Our cat stopped eating some time after Christmas, we took him to Tri State shortly there after. The first bill was a bit salty (about 150), but the shot they gave him worked and he seemed to be on a fast track to recovery. However, he eventually fell ill again. My husband and I figured it was due to his age, he was elderly (15), and as much as we loved him, we feared his biological clock was starting to slow down. We took him back to the Clinic where the vet insisted on running x-rays, blood work and then giving him liver vitamins, all of which came out to over 300$. Again, due to my overwhelming stupidity, I believed this vet cared for my pet and we coughed up the cash. We went back for a follow up appointment where, once again, the bill was well over 300$. At that point, our cat had gone from 15 lbs to about 7 and was miserable, emaciated and starving due to an inability to defecate, eat or drink.  For all the money we were spending, we were receiving more shrugs and "I don't knows" than we were answers. At this point, we were in debt to our bank and had to take out multiple payday loans in order to straighten out our finances, catch up on our utilities, pay our internet which had been shut off due to an overdue bill, and pay any other late fees attached to our rent. We are just now recovering from what this hack DIDN'T do. I would've been fine had he been honest and told us that our cat was simply old. But instead, he took advantage of our love for a our pet and squeezed us dry, all the while our poor cat was unable to walk, eat, stand or even drink without being in pain. The Kicker to all of this? We still had to have our pet Euthanized. We ended up having to go to the Clinic in town (Kendallville Pet Clinic) who only charged 150 for the entire service, including the cremation. But what angers me the most, is due to all the frivolous bullshit Tri State put us through, we had NO MONEY to put our cat down. So we had to wait until the next pay period, which meant having to watch our cat waste away to nothing. He was barely over 6lbs before he died. He couldn't defecate, and would yowl in pain every time he tried. I will take partial responsibility for it, as I should have been smart enough to see what Tri State was pulling. If they had been honest and said that he was reaching the end of his rope and to just keep him comfortable and happy, I could have respected that. Instead, they took advantage of us when we were vulnerable, lied to our face, pumped our cat full of medication that I'm sure only made things worse, and then had the audacity to say they wanted to perform a liver biopsy on top of all they charged us for. (We had caught on at that point and said no). Not to mention their rude nurses, one of which physically became rough with our pet when he wouldn't hold still to have his weight checked. I find it funny how their Facebook only has positive comments for 5 and 4 star reviews, but anything lower is a simple rating and nothing else. I also find it impossible that these crooks have no negative feedback on Facebook when Yelp and other Sites have nothing BUT negative reviews.If you're in the Kendalville area, don't go here. Go to the in town Clinic or the one in Albion. Both are far more loving and professional. The Kendallville Pet Clinic even sent us a card of condolence following the death of our cat and were willing to work with us due to our financial situation. Don't listen to any Facebook posts about this clinic, I'm sure people who are well off had a great time at TriState, since they have the money to blow, but those of us who are on a budget aren't welcomed. I've since met other people, a few of which Me and my husband work with, who have complained about this clinic. One dropped his dog off and went back in the morning to retrieve it, only to find it dead. The Clinic never bothered to call him when it died and left it to fester in it's cage. I know this review as been a little long, but this kind of bullshit can't be spelled out in a simple paragraph. DO NOT GO HERE. Read Less
Jeri DeLaCruz
13 Feb 2017
REPORT
We have taken all of our pets here. They were very good to them and us. I do recommend to others.
Sandra Garcia Pippenger
6 Dec 2016
REPORT
Thanks for all you do for us... If I could give you 10 stars I would.
Olivia Oberlin
1 Aug 2016
REPORT
After submitting an emergency email I got a return call concerning our bitch who was whelping. (They later said they prefer a phone call) They are professional and quickly responded to our emergency ... Read More
After submitting an emergency email I got a return call concerning our bitch who was whelping. (They later said they prefer a phone call) They are professional and quickly responded to our emergency (even though we had never been seen at their office) opposed to still waiting on a return call from my regular veterinarian. They have gained a new client, and I am impressed with how on a Saturday afternoon/evening met us at the clinic, gave options then proceeded to deliver 8 healthy pups. Momma is 2 days post op and doing well! On a Sunday morning I got a call asking how Foxy was doing. Excellent Service all the way around in my book! Read Less
Emilee King
10 May 2016
REPORT
I would never let this veterinarian or his staff treat another animal of mine. My family has had a horrible experience at this clinic. They are extremely condescending and dishonest. I truly feel that... Read More
I would never let this veterinarian or his staff treat another animal of mine. My family has had a horrible experience at this clinic. They are extremely condescending and dishonest. I truly feel that they either do not care or are completely incompetent. He may have permanently crippled my pet. Read Less
E K.
9 May 2016
REPORT
I have had horrible experiences with this vet, and would never let him or his rude staff treat another pet of mine! They were condescending and dishonest. I truly feel that they either do not care or... Read More
I have had horrible experiences with this vet, and would never let him or his rude staff treat another pet of mine! They were condescending and dishonest. I truly feel that they either do not care or are completely incompetent. He may have permantely damaged my animal's leg. Read Less
Sasha Grigsby
8 Mar 2016
REPORT
I can't thank the staff enough for the excellent service provided to my Kenzie and for the doctor meeting us in the middle of the night to help her during a midnight emergency! He was so kind and now ... Read More
I can't thank the staff enough for the excellent service provided to my Kenzie and for the doctor meeting us in the middle of the night to help her during a midnight emergency! He was so kind and now my hairy child is feeling great and doing wonderful! Thank you! Read Less
Erica Kay Dice
2 Mar 2016
REPORT
Gregg provides excellent service. I wouldn't have anyone else care for my horses.
Ian B.
9 Feb 2016
REPORT
For a kind, loving, and knowledgeable Veterinarian and staff that makes you feel right at home, this is your place!
Bambi Guthrie
14 Oct 2015
REPORT
We've taken all of my family pets here ever since I was a tiny kid, and even now that I'm an adult with my own pets, I still make the drive from downtown Fort Wayne because of how much I love this cli... Read More
We've taken all of my family pets here ever since I was a tiny kid, and even now that I'm an adult with my own pets, I still make the drive from downtown Fort Wayne because of how much I love this clinic and the people who work there. Especially Dr. Barnard and all the great work he's done. Read Less
Debbie Barr Rednour
27 Jul 2015
REPORT
The clinic takes awesome care of my 2 horses and 3 dogs. I would highly recommend the clinic for your pets.
Jeannette Ferguson Giangrande
19 Jun 2015
REPORT
Thank you Dr. for the late night farm call. Capone is much better and we ALL slept well last night.
Melissa Owens
29 May 2015
REPORT
A wonderful Clinic that goes above and beyond by volunteering to neuter cats for Noble County Animal Services! Awesome!
Dawn Kelly
16 Apr 2015
REPORT
We really appreciate your patient care, advice and services!!
Carrie Marie
19 Jul 2014
REPORT
We were visiting friends for the weekend and our yorkie began urinating blood. Tri-State was the nearest vet that was open on Saturday. Dr. Winthrop stayed open to diagnose our girl and provided quick... Read More
We were visiting friends for the weekend and our yorkie began urinating blood. Tri-State was the nearest vet that was open on Saturday. Dr. Winthrop stayed open to diagnose our girl and provided quick treatment. Feel blessed to have met him. Thank you for everything! Read Less
Anastasia Griffith
26 Jul 2013
REPORT
Wasn't super impressed. Seemed like they went out of their way to push for unnecessary yet costly procedures. They kinda came off as uncaring and snobbish. My husband and I felt really out of place th... Read More
Wasn't super impressed. Seemed like they went out of their way to push for unnecessary yet costly procedures. They kinda came off as uncaring and snobbish. My husband and I felt really out of place there. Read Less
A Google User
9 Mar 2012
REPORT
Took my girl in to be spade. They did a great job and they were cheapest in the area! Not sure how last reviewer thought they were expensive. Very polite staff. All very friendly and caring toward bot... Read More
Took my girl in to be spade. They did a great job and they were cheapest in the area! Not sure how last reviewer thought they were expensive. Very polite staff. All very friendly and caring toward both myself and my dog. I would highly recommend them. Read Less
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