Arlington Animal Clinic

What a wonderful experience! I'm new to the area and needed to find a local vet. I heard about Arlington Animal Clinic through the grapevine and decided to try them out. I'm so happy I did! Dr. Cole, Jane, and Marisa provided excellent care for my two Pomeranians and made us feel as if we were family. They checked all the boxes I look for in a vet care team...friendly, knowledgeable, and kind. Thank you for the fabulous care and service! Read Less

I chose Arlington Animal Clinic based off of Yelp reviews, and I have continually been impressed. I am a nervous, first-time dog mom and my pup has has a series of puppy ailments. I have been a frequent flier at AAC over the past several months and I am so grateful that I found this practice for my dog (and me!). My first exam with Dr. Tucker set the bar high - she is such a warm, personable woman who clearly loves her job. She immediately sat on the floor of the exam room with my puppy and answered my many, many questions. I never once felt judged for asking questions and felt she was giving me advice as if it were her own pet (or even child!). She gives me advice, but also options which makes me feel as if I am in control of my dog's care.  I have also seen Dr. Schickler - and she was equally as gentle, thorough, and personable as Dr. Tucker. Again, she clearly loves her job and treats my dog as if it were her own. Through my many visits and calls, I have also gotten to know many of the techs and the receptionists. And while I might seem like a broken record, they have been patient, helpful, and in tune with the pet (and owner) needs. While I don't like having to go to the vet with my dog, my experience has been far beyond my expectations. All that said, I think the ultimate review is from my own puppy who is anxious and nervous around new people. He willingly goes into the office, exam room, and with a little coaxing even gives kisses (will update his review after he's neutered). Thank you, Dr. Tucker, Dr. Schickler, and everyone at Arlington Animal Clinic. I am so grateful you are part of Arlo's puppy life! Read Less

My guinea pig had URI and i called this clinic to check to see if they treat small or exotic pet. And to their response, they have someone on site who treat small/exotic pet. Dr. Shroff had prescribed my guinea pig Calvamox to cure his URI. I had been giving him calvamox 2x a day. And, instead of getting better he stopped eating and drinking after few days. I took him to another vet for second opinion and the vet mentioned that calvaomox which is a form of penicillin is very dangerous for guinea pigs. Apparently, the calvamox had put my guinea pig into GI Statis, killing all his healthy gut bacteria. The new vet at Back bay clinic told me that my guinea pig seemed to be in critical condition and he was very dehydrated and weak. I got to take him home with new antibiotic (baytril), but sadly he passed away that same night. I've been heartbroken ever since. If you are seeking treatment for your guinea pig please do not take them at this clinic. I'm not sure why they had asked me to come in if they lack knowledge about how to treat guinea pigs. Read Less

We just moved to the area and I didn't want to make the 35 minute drive with my pets to the old vet.  So glad I found Arlington Animal Clinic and Dr. Tucker!  The place is in the middle of a wide street - which makes street parking pretty easy - at least in the middle of a day on a week day.Lots of people came and went.  The desk people were very nice and welcoming.  The Dr and the aid was also very nice. The whole is place is clean, efficient, friendly and not over priced like my old vet!I also have 3 other cats and a dog and I will be bringing all of them to this place. Read Less

friendly, helpful staff. very caring doctors. the couple times i've been there, they've been very busy, which speaks to how much they are trusted by their customers. and they called the next day to see how everything was going. Read Less

These guys are the best with our little puppy!! The listen and let you ask questions. They did charge me for clipping nails and a sani trim that I didn't get, but I know we will work it out. The front girls are nice and speak to you as soon as you walk in!!! And that is so welcoming ❤️🐕 Read Less

I'd give five stars for the two vets we've worked with, Dr. Cole and Dr. Tucker. These ladies are warm, knowledgeable, and kind. See them! However, the receptionists are NOT in line with the quality of care offered here. The ladies behind the desk are impersonal and rude. In total, come here for the two top vets, but you'll have to make it past some unpleasantness first. Read Less

Truly one of the best vets I've ever had. We've only been taking our dog there for about a year and haven't been for anything more serious than vaccines or a sore paw, but it's been an easy appointment each time. The waiting area is fairly big, so the animals have enough space to not feel crowded or anxious. I've generally been in the morning, but they've always managed to get us back into the examination room within about 10 minutes of our scheduled appointment. The techs and assistants are very sweet and have always given my slightly nervous/shy dog as much space or time he's needed to get comfortable (treats help). They also seem well trained with drawing blood or other routine procedures be they're tasked with. The few different vets we've seen have all been competent and kind throughout the exam. They don't rush or treat the animals roughly in order to get through an exam quickly. I've always been impressed by their 'bed side manner" with the "patients." It goes without saying we've also never had an issue with any treatment they've recommended or medication prescribed. They've never forced anything on us we didn't feel comfortable with. I don't know how the prices compare with other vets in the area, but I've never been shocked at the cost of a visit. Honestly, I'd pay a little more for the level of service we receive. It's nice knowing we can go there without it being an ordeal that will freak my dog out for any reason. Highly recommended. Read Less

We have been taking our pets here for years. They are very respectful for the owners and pets needs. The have an in house pharmacy and are affiliated with at least two pharmacies that will deliver to your door. And they care. They feel it when your pet passes and you never feel rushed. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Read Less

I have so many wonderful things to say about Arlington Animal Clinic.  I have owned many pets over the years and been to as many vets, and Arlington Animal Clinic is hands down the best of the bunch.  The staff, and Dr. Cole in particular, are knowledgeable, compassionate, and simply top-notch.  I brought my cat to Arlington Animal Clinic for cancer treatment, and the level of care he received was unsurpassed.  Thank you Dr. Cole and everyone else at the clinic for taking such good care of him. It is good to know I will never have to look for another vet again! Read Less

I have taken one cat here for about a year and tried to take my new rescue. Took two full days of calling before anyone answered and they said they were booked for "a long time".Impersonal, not reasonable and rude. Read Less

I LOVE this place! Obviously you are very selective when choosing a vet, because your pet is your baby! I fully trust the staff at Arlington Animal Clinic. Dr. Cole is so personable and professional - she's a rare combo of the two. The supporting staff is also very friendly,  intelligent, and reassuring. My dog has had health issues in the past (we were living in a different state, so with a different vet), and she hasn't had any since living up here, so I can't speak to any extensive medical situations, but as far as her annual visits and shots, it's a great place to take her. They have good communication practices, and I usually get seen fairly quickly when in the office. Read Less

There is no better place to bring any pet you have than to Arlington Animal Clinic. Dr. Schickler and Dr. Cole both have operated on our British Shorthair cat - saving his life twice (clearly he is a cat that gets into the wrong things). The 13 years we lived in Arlington with our 4 different cats we have been through annual visits, euthanization (from cancer), the 2 surgeries and various kitty aliments going to Arlington Animal Clinic every time in full confidence our cats would receive the BEST care and attention there is. Compassion, listening and thoughtful analysis defines this wonderful animal clinic! When we moved to Dallas, Dr. Schickler offered for us to call her anytime with any concerns or questions as we transition to new vets here. That speaks to the 100% exceptional quality Arlington Animal Clinic, its vets and staff are all about. Read Less

Great vet. Very caring about their patients. I never feel rushed here and they are always willing to sit down and explain to me every part of what needs to be done, which goes a long way to earn my trust. Read Less

I recently took my Maltese to this clinic for her spay surgery and had a great experience.  Since my dog is a toy dog, the breeder had given me very specific recommendations regarding intubation and the type of anesthesia that seemed to have the fewest bad side effects.  I showed this information to our vet, Dr. Tucker, and she said that this was something she could accommodate. The medical staff checked in on our dog several times after her surgery to make sure her recovery was going along well.  I appreciated the patient demeanor of  Laurene Brown, the lead veterinary nurse, as well, in reviewing post op instructions and answering our questions.  Finally, I also appreciated that the office staff promptly emailed me a copy of my dog's vaccination records when I needed them at the groomers. Read Less

The people there are very friendly, polite and patient. The pets are in good hands there. They know how to handle them and they do a great job both with the animals and their owners! I would highly recommend this clinic! Read Less

I wish I could give them more stars.  I brought my elderly cat in for cancer care.  The staff was beyond nice and beyond compassionate.  Dr. Carpenter did a terrific job, making sure the cat was comfortable and helping us make good end-of-life choices.Also, we had to change vets after the cat had been diagnosed, and his meds at Arlington Animal Clinic were 1/2 the price we had paid at Fresh Pond Animal Hospital.They're a wonderful group of people committed to top of the line care for your pet at reasonable prices.  What more could you want? Read Less

We love Arlington Animal Clinic and have been going there since my French bulldog Cherish was a puppy; now she is 6. Dr. Cole just did some dental work a few weeks ago, and Cherish is all better and back to herself. The staff is great, and they make you and your pet feel at ease. We wouldn't go anywhere else! Read Less

Doctor Tucker is truly an unbelievable woman and vet. I can't say enough good things about her. She is incredibly compassionate, knowledgeable, and thorough. She cared for and treated my dog as if it were her own. She was very responsive to all my inquiries and never made me feel like I was asking too many questions. Costs for vet care can become expensive very quickly and when there were certain tests that I decided to defer, Dr. Tucker was very respectful of those decisions and never made me feel like I was doing something wrong. I appreciate that. I also appreciated how thoroughly she explained my dogs symptoms and possible diagnosis. Dr. Tucker , thank you so much for all you have done and continue to do. You are the best! Read Less

I love, love, love this practice and have been coming here with my assortment of cats and dogs. The staff has always been very receptive to our needs. They are king, caring and compassionate .My  current fur baby has a little behavioral issue and Dr. Cole was very quick to understand this and offer several treatment options.The team is resourceful and helpful.As long as I have a pet I will come here. Read Less

Our cat has been going to Arlington Animal Clinic for the past four years. Every visit, the vet (we have seen three of them) has been consistently attentive and caring, answering all of our questions and sparing time to do a thorough examination of our cat. The front desk staff are also efficient and capable.Read Less

Dr. Cole and staff have been wonderful in caring for my 10 year old boxer and all her health problems. If it wasn't for them and the excellent care they provide I would be lost. You can count on them for your fur babies care as they provide outstanding one on one care, they treat your babies as individuals and will go the extra mile to ensure proper care. Read Less

I've trusted Arlington Animal Clinic with treatment for both of my cats for two years. Annual check-ups, ear infections, spay surgery, and most recently a sinus infection. They're quick to answer the phone, they always take your situation seriously, and try their hardest to get you into the office as soon as they can. For instance, my cat had been showing serious allergy symptoms and I called Tuesday morning. They got me in Tuesday afternoon, and it turned out to be a sinus infection.The front desk staff are friendly both on phone and in person. They work diligently to get you check-in and then into an exam room. My cats see Dr. Katherine Carpenter and she's fantastic! She is compassionate, gentle,  and I feel like she really cares about my cats. She's incredibly knowledgeable and will answer all questions that I have. I'm so glad to have found Arlington Animal Clinic. Read Less

My two dogs received the most outstanding care at Arlington Animal Clinic.  We started as clients upon our moving to Arlington in 2012.  We were always very happy with the care our pups received at their annual appointments.  The staff (doctors, nurses, techs, and office support staff included) are all truly wonderful people.  It is evident that the top priority of this clinic is to provide top-notch care for all animals (and their owners!). It was not until December of 2014 that I truly understood and recognized the incredible service offered at Arlington Animal Clinic.  When our beloved boxer became ill, we became frequent fliers in the office, and the kindness, compassion and love shown to our Juno was second to none, right up until her passing in April 2015.  Our terrier mix, Lily, developed diabetes in February 2015, and we spent many Fridays at the clinic for blood work and insulin tweaking, and I can assure you, she never felt more spoiled and loved-on than during those visits (when practically the whole office would come by to greet her).  Lily became very sick with ketoacidosis  this past weekend, and we made the exceptionally difficult decision to put her to sleep just yesterday.  After nearly 10 years together, I never knew we'd lose both of our babies so close to one another.  The most important part of this review is to share with you the exceptional quality of the doctors on staff in the clinic, especially Dr. Schickler. There are no words for me to adequately describe the genuine care, concern and LOVE she will show to your pets, or the extent of her commitment to their care.  She truly becomes invested in your animals, and also in your family.  Having someone so wonderful to care for your babies during the most difficult parts of their lives is priceless.  I whole-heartedly recommend this incredible clinic to anyone, and hope that you will be as happy with the care you receive as we have always been. Thank you, Arlington Animal Clinic, for loving our girls so well these last few years.  Your kindness will never, ever be forgotten.  We are so grateful for each of you! Read Less

Dr Shickler has been wonderful with our cat. He had diabetes for a while, but got better. He ended up being euthanized, regrettably, at age 20. She was wonderful and sensitive and caring for him in his later years. She was very concerned with over treating him and causing issues through any kind of treatment. We will not consider any other vets with new cats. Read Less

I've had nothing but wonderful experiences at Arlington Animal Clinic since I started taking my 7-year-old beagle/minpin here last October, and eventually our new rescue, a 6-month old boxer. Both of my dogs see Dr. Jen Schickler, and she's fantastic. She's extremely thorough, kind and gentle with my pups. On occasion, I've had questions for her that I left over email or voicemail, and she always calls or emails me back within a few hours. She definitely cares for her patients, and is a wonderful vet. I feel very lucky to have my dogs in her care.The vet tech staff as well as the reception staff (especially Ursula!) are all lovely, enthusiastic and caring. They've always been very polite to me, and answer emails or questions promptly. Overall, I'm extremely happy with Arlington Animal Clinic, and can see myself being a life-long client. Read Less

I always consider finding a great vet the final stages of relocation. After trying a few in the area I am now officially an Arlington Animal Clinic fan. I saw Dr. Carpenter who was was gracious as she was polite. Firstly she listened to exactly why I went to the Vet for in the first place, then she gave me the few options I needed to know, but most importantly did not push a whole bunch of unneeded medications.The staff are friendly and calm, long may they succeed and truly great experience. Read Less

I now officially love this place more than I can say. My husband and I had to put down my husband's 17-yr-old cat who he'd had since the day he was born. When we got together 4 years ago this cat entered my life and WOW, did I LOVE him. We knew this day would come, but it's never easy. He was so special.We took him here because we bring our other cat here. They saw us immediately. Dr. Carpenter was absolutely the best. I just can't say enough. She was so gentle and sensitive toward our old friend, and very kind and understanding toward us when we had to send him home. SHE WAS THE BEST. And so were the office administrators. Just so kind. And to top this all off, we got a sympathy card soon afterward signed by everyone who works there. I'm still tearing up thinking about it. (I also lost my father recently. Difficult winter, and this kindness means so much.) THANK YOU ARLINGTON ANIMAL CLINIC. Thank you. I also want to say that Dr. Wilson is wonderful. He's tended to our young cat who's a bit of a live wire, and he was great with him. Much love for this organization. Read Less

I brought my little, senior toy poodle for an office visit for the first time.  I had spoken to a Dr. Cole on the phone in the past about his health issues.  She happened to have time around 4 p,m. so I waited.  I had spent the entire month of December with much care for my little guy who was in much discomfort while we were away over the holidays.  He was seen by a vet there and they were great.When Dr. Cole came into the waiting room, she spoke to me, but didn't try to make a connection with my little guy.  My dog barked at the dog next to him as he wanted to go over to him, and Dr. Cole called him "fresh".  My dog likes other dogs and just wanted to communicate to the other dog with one little bark.  There was another dog in there earlier who was barking his head off when he saw another dog, but nobody called him fresh.In the exam room, I held his head away from her and as she placed the stethoscope onto his body he growled a bit now and then.  He was fearful and wanted her to back off.  Overall, I was pleased as he wasn't wiggling around or jumping.  She pretty much treated him like an object.  Then when I agreed to an x-ray, I handed him over to her and as she carried him into the x-ray room, she said "now no fresh language".  I was so hurt and couldn't believe her rudeness.  He didn't even say boo.  I had gone through so much suffering over the month. I should have taken him home right then and there.  After the x-ray he was in distress and apparently wasn't happy about it.  He did better experience at another place (where it was much longer as the person was kind and sweet to him but they left the practice).Two days later when I spoke to Dr. Cole she fanned the flame even more by saying that my little dog was aggressive.  It is abominable that she could describe him as such.  Everywhere I have been in the past, the vets were very kind and patient, but most have left, or not near me.    There will be a day that I will wish to hear my dog growl and bark.   He actually growls at me at times to let me know he doesn't want to be bothered or is tired.  Otherwise he is very affectionate, intelligent, protective of me and his property, has street smarts, non-destructive, cute, house broken, trainable.   I am surprised that someone who is in the field of veterinary medicine does not understand why a dog would growl and it doesn't spell aggressiveness.  She was not kind, compassionate or understanding and would not go back there again.   Overall, I can describe Dr. Catherine Cole as "fresh" and can use some behavior modification.  The whole ordeal was offensive to me as a very responsible dog owner.  One the plus side, she was knowledgeable for the condition, etc., however an owner needs to know that we are treated with respect and honor my baby. I can't speak to the other vets there as that was the first time I had been there.  The staff was polite and professional. Read Less

We have been taking 2 typical cats and one cat with special needs to the Arlington Animal Clinic for a few years now. The doctors are so careful with our cat who has brain damage and seizures. They asked us to keep a seizure log and record various factors for each incident. When we brought in the log, the doctor immediately saw a pattern to the seizures. With the combination of their medication and careful monitoring, we have been able to cut down significantly on seizures- in fact, our cat has not had a seizure in 6 months! (At one point, he was having them twice a week and the goal was to move it down to once a month). Read Less