Truckee Meadows Veterinary Hospital

This place is amazing. I would highly recommend this vet office. My dog is scared to walk on tile and the girls were so patient with her and even brought towels to lay down to get her into the room. The Dr was very personable with me and so good with her and so was his assistant. I was expecting a very high bill because they gave her a shot and 2 meds and for the visit itself, but it was extremely affordable! It was my first visit and I will definitely be back! Read Less

I have been going to Dr.Sara for 26 years and have also seen Dr. Grinsell, they are by far the most caring, kind,compassionate and amazing vets. Their prices are great, they dont charge an arm and a leg like most. I will be sooo sad when they retire. I highly recommend either one of these 2 vets, they really are wonderful. Read Less

We have been going to Truckee Meadows vet for 6 years and love them my dogs and cats get very good attention from them we had a serious set of tumor removals and are doing fine now. My dog is Wendy and she has responded well to her operations. They realize our pets are family. Read Less

If I could give 0 stars I would. We used to take all our cats and dogs here for years but over time I have realized these vets don't care to help your animal live long and healthy. They help them to the bare minimum and prepare to cash in on their death. My furr baby had a horrible ear infection that caused hearing damage and the medicine prescribed here made it worst. As if that's not infuriating enough, he was given a spray for a rash that actually later proved could be fatal and gained weight as he aged which was never monitored or helped by these vets. After changing to a new vet who is dedicated to animals health, my furr baby now has his hearing back in full, the infection and rash are gone and he has a very special diet dedicated to his age and weight. If you love your animals as your own family, do not take them here!! They are just waiting for your poor animals to die. I caution everyone I meet about this place!!! Be extremely careful. It also has one of the foulest smells ever and I'm shocked it hasn't been shut down due to sanitary reasons. Just a sad and awful place! We go to Southwest Vetrinary hospital and it's incredible! They do full blood work on your pets and want them to have the longest and healthiest life imaginable. Read Less

I have been taking my dogs and cats to Dr. Grinsell at Truckee Meadows for over 20 years, and could not be more satisfied with the services provided. There is no attempt to sell unnecessary services, and the services provided are always explained. I also think that, as a long-time professional in private practice in Reno, they should be a little more flexible and not so unreasonable about delays in payment by their good customers. Sometimes due to travel or other factors we do not pay relatively small bills compared to our total payments over time, and in my practice I would give good clients time to get current. Nevertheless, I will keep bringing my pets only to Truckee Meadows because it is the best in town in my opinion. Read Less

We have taken all of our furry friends to see Dr. Sara at Truckee Meadows Veterinary Hospital. Through the good times and the final farewells we have known only kindness and compassion from him and the staff.The waiting room is spotless. We have been on both the cat and dog side. The examining rooms are also immaculate. No dog or cat is ever really happy to see their doctor. (just like kids you know) so they need to get to know them. Dr.Sara has a way with the animals in his care and just like a child gets a lolly pop after the exam so does your dog get a cookie. That made a big hit with Beauty, who we just recently adopted from the SPCA. We brought her in just to be sure all was well with her and are happy to say she checked out 100%.I appreciate the fact that they will notify us when any of her shots need to be updated. I also appreciated some advise on what to feed her, keeping her weight ideal and his comments about her. Beauty is part Basset and part Pit Bull as near as we can figure. "Can't argue with those genes" Dr. Sara said. "That is one solid dog". Read Less

We went to this hospital because we have good recommendations from other clinics  to our surprise the doctor "VET" was rude and very unprofessional he walk in the examination room didn't even said good morning or put attention to the dog, then he said this dog is to old for those ears to be clipped he didn't touch or check my dog.  We felt like this doctor do not likes us for some reason and that he do not have any respect for new possible patients.A few days latter we got an Appitments with a different Veterinarian in California and the doctor was all about our dog witch was to our delight his ears where clipped and taking care with in the next two days and now they look beautiful.We have more pets and we will never bring them to this " VETERINARY ". Will you?????? Read Less

Dr. Grinsell has been caring for all our pets for a very long time.  He's compassionate, kind, gentle, and has a sense of humor.  He will do his best for your pet and will be there when you choose to go no further.  Dr. Sara is great with pets too.  I would recommend Truckee Meadows Vet to anyone.  They're good people. Read Less

For 10 years, my family had a beloved black lab named Sox. We called him that because he was all black except he had white on his muzzle and his four paws, which made him look like he was wearing socks. As is prevalent in his breed, he developed hip displacia and began to have trouble walking. Then, Dr. Grinsell diagnosed him as having a cancerous tumor on his spleen. He advised there was no hope and offered several options. However as he was technically my youngest sons' dog, I allowed him the decision and he could not bear to have Sox put down. So, Dr. Grinsell helped in every way possible to make Sox' final months as comfortable as possible.A few months before Sox passed, I adopted a kitten from the Human Society, whom we named "Beckett". Just an orange tabby with unusual facial markings, Beckett took an instant liking to Sox. Sensing his illness, Beckett would spend hours at Sox' side licking his muzzle. They slept together and they walked together. Obviously,  they had formed a  deep friendship. When Sox finally moved on, you could see Beckett missed him terribly.A couple months later, Beckett appeared to be very ill and I brought him to TMVH where Dr. Grinsell said he would have to run tests to see what was wrong.The next day, he called with startling news: Beckett had been poisoned! And the prognosis wasn't good. Dr. Tim couldn't tell how the poisoning had happened - Beckett might have lapped up automobile anti-freeze, or he might have eaten a mouse that had eaten the poison. Whatever it was, the only hope was to flush out his system and administer medications in large doses. Two days later, he wasn't responding and even I couldn't get him to eat his favorite food - bottled beef gravy. We left the Hospital figuring Beckett had had it. I was in tears.The next day, Dr. Tim called me at work and I dreaded picking up the phone. "Hey, Howie!" he said "Beckett's doing great and he's eating well. If this continues you can take him home in two days!" Sure enough, we got Beckett back as good as new.Six months later he was poisoned again and he was back at Truckee Meadows Veterinary Hospital where the flushing process began once more.Again, against all odds, Beckett came home as good as new. That was more than a year ago and there's been no repeat, thank God.  Every time I hold this very loving little guy, I remember that he wouldn't be here if it wasn't  for Dr. Grinsell's skill. He will always have my gratitude AND our business. Read Less

We only see Dr. Sara.  He is a wonderful doctor to our pets and has handled everything from vaccinations to a final farewell to our beloved first dog with compassion, gentleness, and kindness.  I wouldn't say he's a people person, but he definitely is an animal person.  We wouldn't go anywhere else. Read Less

I went here to get a second opinion for my cat who was diagnosed with having mammary tumors as I didn't get a good feeling from the first doctor I visited.  I arrived early and had to wait the time but that's ok, I didn't have to wait past my appointment time.  I was a little urked though that the receptionist asked if I wanted to get my kitty's shots since she potentially has life threatening cancer; I felt like she was just trying to make some extra bucks off of me!The doctor had an assistant with him and they handled my cat without even asking for my assistance.  I didn't really like this because I felt she was more upset being handled by these strange people.  The doctor examined my kitty very gently though and did a much more in depth analysis then the first doctor I went to.  He also took the time to answer all of my questions and I didn't feel the least bit rushed while I was asking them.  I wasn't impressed with the way they estimated costs.  They gave me a range and wouldn't really stick to any certain price.  My worry is that when someone tells me it's going to be around $800 is that after all is said and done and I go to get my kitty they are going to jack the price up which is something I really can't afford.  I did feel like I could trust the doctor though and he seemed to care about my kitty.  I initially scheduled the surgery there but then dropped the appointment because I got a solid referral from a close friend. Read Less

I take my cat here for vaccines and they are cheap so I will continue to get her vaccined here. However ask for Dr. Sara and as per the recommendation of a friend of mine that used to work there: if you need more than just vaccines, such as surgery, go somewhere else. If all you need is vaccines though this is the place to go. Read Less

over priced and not at all nice to customers that have been loyal for over 20 years in fact after 5 dogs and over $20,000 in vet bills they turned me down untilI I pay my bill of $62.00 I found a new vet!!! Read Less