After moving to Wichita in 2011 -- I asked for recommendations for a Vet. The Rental Office where I rented my home actually asked their employees and then called me back. Recommending Wingert Animal H... Read More
After moving to Wichita in 2011 -- I asked for recommendations for a Vet. The Rental Office where I rented my home actually asked their employees and then called me back. Recommending Wingert Animal Hospital.My Chihuahua is a Senior Citizen and she's been to the Vet several times -- so she has a little anxiety when we go to the DR. She's been spayed -- had a tumor removed and biopsied and had an absessed tooth 'from Hell' while in California. I had my Vet from California fax them all of her records. She LOVED Dr Christina Richards -- no panic attacks or urinating (which has happened in the past).My only problem with this office is that I temporarily moved to Missouri (6 months) and had my Chihuahua's records forwarded to Missouri. But when I returned to Wichita they had 'culled' her file because we moved. That irritated me because I had the records sent to them without getting my own copy.Anyway, upon return to Wichita, I brought ALL of my pets in for innoculations and heartworm tests. I had 'inherited' my Dad's Welsh Corgi and she became ill and needed treatment. We had been treating an eye infection in Missouri and I kept asking the Vet for antibiotics, but he deemed it topical and refused to give me the antibiotics. By the time we arrived back in Wichita the infection had spread to her internal organs. Dr Richards gave me the antibiotics, but told me that I needed to have realistic expectations -- that it may already be too late to treat this. I actually appreciated her honesty. Although 'Hobo' rebounded briefly -- she did pass away within 2 weeks.I brought 'Hobo' in to their office for cremation services and "Tova' was the one who handled the arrangements. When I married, in Missouri, my animal family expanded. I have brought all of them in for shots, heartworm tests, microchipping and even just nail clipping!! \Update: Our younger Chihuahua, "Honey' passed away two weeks ago and we once again used their cremation services. This time, 'Deanna" handled the arrangements and she was awesome.Update: We have just adopted a couple of Labs and I fully intent to bring them here. The lady I am adopting them from has a Vet who charges considerably less for their services -- but I much prefer taking my 'babies' to someone I trust. I read the reviews for her Vet and I think I will pass. . . . . . . . . . .These guys are OUR FAMILY and we want the best!!Update: We have lost another pet, Rita, and 'Jen' handled her cremation services. This has been a rough year for our family and the Wingert Vet Hospital is very compassionate. But it's Dr Christina Richards is what keeps us coming back. Read Less