Let me start by saying that the Greece Animal Hospital is a very nice facility with a large waiting room and clean exam rooms. The staff members are always energetic and polite. That being said, be re... Read More
Let me start by saying that the Greece Animal Hospital is a very nice facility with a large waiting room and clean exam rooms. The staff members are always energetic and polite. That being said, be ready to dish out the cash at this place. And always - ALWAYS - ask for clarification on exactly what procedures are being done to your pet, and who is completing them (i.e. vet or vet tech).
I've had a total of 4 or 5 visits here, with both of my dogs. Below are the reasons I will not be coming back to the Greece Animal Hospital:
1) Had an appointment on 2/22/17 where I was charged $277.45 in total (see photos for itemized invoice). During the visit, my great dane Jax had his ears treated for an ongoing infection. A charge of $26.20 was added for "professional treatment" and another charge of $53.00 for the examination (walk in the door fee). I did not agree with both of these charges, as they seem like a money rake for the business, but I did not express my dissatisfaction. I was told to come back 2 weeks later for a follow-up examination...
2) Had an appointment scheduled for 3/8/17, however, a windstorm struck the Greece, NY area and the office was closed down due to power outages. Out of our hands, of course, but then a lapse of time occurred which I believe led to the following..
3) Today, 3/24/17, was the actual follow-up exam. Jax was now back at square one and had an ear infection again. All of the same charges were given to me, including the $53.00 comprehensive annual examination fee. I called them back after leaving and asked why I was charged this "annual fee" even though I was just in the office a month before. I was told that if the vet is involved in your visit, then you are billed the $53.00. I guess my major confusion here is why was the vet even involved? The exact same circumstances existed as the original visit, and the same treatment was given. In fact, we were not prescribed prednisone on this second visit, only contributing to the fact that I do not believe the vet was needed.
4) Last but not least, Jax was given his yearly Lyme booster 3 months earlier than needed. I assume this does not do harm to my dog, however, it would've been nice to know we could have gone a few more months before getting the booster.
Like I originally said, the facility and staff members are very nice, but be cautious of who is administering the medical care to your pet and outline all costs ahead of time. Read Less