Boulevard Animal Hospital

I have been taking both of my cats here since 2015, and I always feel like their medical treatment is excellent. I've seen Dr. Evans, Dr. Greco and Dr. Silva. All three doctors are wonderful and provide wonderful care for my babies. I usually have a lot of questions and they always explain things in a way I can understand. I've boarded both of my cats multiple times at Boulevard and I never have to worry about them as I know they are in great hands. The cat boarding area is nice and quiet, exactly what my guys need. It's really nice to have a vet hospital that I can trust. Read Less

I take both of my cats to Boulevard, and I couldn’t be happier with the care they have received. I’ve seen Dr. Evans, Dr. Silva and Dr. Greco and all of them are compassionate and informative. All of my questions were answered and the veterinarian spent a lot of time with me (I ask a LOT of questions). I’m so glad to finally find a vet that I trust with the care of my 2 furry friends. Read Less

My JRT/Beagle mix had been well served by all three veterinarians for over 7 years. They were referred to me by a neighbor (after a horrific experience of my dog being nearly overdosed by a careless corporate vet for a recommended teeth cleaning.... At age one). I love the old school approach (Dr. Evans can descale his teeth without drugs while I hold him) and the upfront estimation of costs. I've never had any concern about the care given either in my presence or my absence. Their prices are more than fair. I am so pleased to see their building improvements and second location - it is well earned and deserved! Read Less

The staff at Boulevard is superb. They genuinely care for the well being of your animals as if they were their own. The veterinarians are very thorough and knowlegable. They gone above and beyond to solve complex health issues with my pets and I am very grateful. Read Less

I've worked a lot with the staff at Boulevard Animal Hospital, and they are nothing short of amazing. Dr. Greco is a compassionate person and amazing vet, and she's helped me through a lot of my cat's health issues. Whenever I leave Lola (my cat) with the staff, I know she's well cared for, and they're great about keeping me updated while she's there. Read Less

I am a student at NC State and I recently started bringing my puppy here! The staff is super friendly and the facilities are very nice and well kept. It The lobby area is very nice for waiting. I boarded my dog here for a very reasonable price. Dr. Silva was super helpful and called me to update me on my dog while I was away. She made sure all of my questions were answered and that I was satisfied. I will definitely be back! Read Less

I've been here a few times with my rescue puppy. So at first they tried to tell me his anxiety from the car could be fixed if I neutered him (which I did, not because of anxiety, but because you should). So I had to ask for her to give me trazadone for this dog that was pooping, peeing and drooling uncontrollably in the car (clear signs of anxiety). Then, he already got his first set of boosters, rabies, bordatella from vetco clinic. Well, the girls up front "weren't able to read the form" so they called and got the information. When we went back, they took him in the back and said she gave him his left over shots. When I went to the front, she had charged me for a fecal, 2 dewormers, rabies, bordatella, and his last boosters. Which most of these he had already been vaccinated. When I asked about it, she wouldn't refund it because "they don't acknowledge certain vaccines from other places" which doesn't make sense because bordatella is optional, but he already got that one. He also had already had his rabies. He had also been dewormed three times before this. My bill was $500 and when I asked why they said puppy shots are expensive. Then she offered me a sample for my puppy for car sickness but then charged me $30 for one tablet. Also, she tried to get me to buy the trazadone from them for $75 when I get the same thing from Walgreens for $15. It's insane that they can do this to people. I know a lot about dogs. I'm a trainer and work at a daycamp. They are ripping people off, over vaccinating, over charging and lying to people about it. I will not be bringing my dog back. Also, when she did an "exam"... all she did was look at him for a second. I had to ask her to check his ears, and when she did, he had an ear infection. None of them even know what they're doing. She came in and asked me if I noticed anything with him and what I wanted to do about it... but she's the vet?! And the guy there that has dark hair and is shorter is really rude. He kept telling me that everything will be fixed once I neuter my dog, which wasn't the case. And that I didn't know what I was talking about with his anxiety. I'm a canine behavior specialist.. please tell me again that I don't know what I'm talking about. Read Less

I trust this vet.  I would only take my sweet cats here for check ups and diagnosis of issues.  Their prices are reasonable and they are extremely knowledgeable.  I appreciate how they have taken care of my pets over the years. Read Less

My gsd was "spayed" here several months ago. She is now in heat and bleeding. They confirmed it is indeed heat and not a uti with a blood test. They will not touch her again. Her nipples turned black about a week after this spaying and they were not concerned. Please don't put your loved ones in risk here! Read Less

I've been in Raleigh for just over a year now, and have gone to one other so called "Pet Hospital", but I'm happy to say that I think I've found the one! From making the appointment to the follow up call the day afterwards, I cannot say enough great things about the staff, facility and especially Dr. Lisa Greco. They were kind and informative and answered all of my questions and provided well appreciated input on my pet and they were really concerned with her specific needs. Thank you for a great experience, Apalla and I will be seeing you soon! Read Less

Dr. Greco is beyond wonderful. My German Shepherd is simply a nervous nelly, however with her expansive experience dealing with German Shepherds she eased all of my concerns. I also had my puppy develop allergies and she got her on a more mellow medication. Steroids had been tried and are really hard on them. Also I will say that I've taken her here for bathes and she always smells so good when I pick her up. The front desk ladies are incredibly sweet as well. Overall I will forever recommend this place to all puppy owners!! Read Less

The doctors at this animal hospital always take such great care of my dogs! They always give me all of the available options and their professional opinion, then let me decide the course of treatment without making me feel like I am neglecting my pets, unlike many other animal hospitals that I have been to. The groomer is great, she always takes great care of my animals and makes them look adorable without charging me an arm and a leg. Also, the kennel staff has taken great care of my dogs on many occasions. I trust both of my dogs fully in their care. I highly recommend this animal hospital to anyone that loves their pets as if they were their children, as I do. Read Less

I bring my dogs here for day boarding at least three days a week, they always come home happy and tired! The girls is the kennel are phenomenal! My dogs have seen every doctor at the hospital at some point and they are all wonderful. I would recommend this hospital to anyone. The prices are the best around.Read Less

Everyone was really helpful and caring. The prices are high, but most veterinarian hospitals are. I called ahead with an emergency on a Saturday morning and after I got there was sent to a 24 hour hospital. I wish they would have just told me upfront when I called that their hours were limited that day and they may not be able to handle a real emergency. That would have saved me the cost of an office visit. The parking lot is small and awkward, but there's a rear exit that helps.Read Less

Let me give some context to my visit. I worked in an animal hospital for 5 years and have worked at a podiatrist for 3 years, so I'm very familiar with animal care, clinic workflow, and "bedside manner." I called Boulevard to get an appointment for my cat who had a wound on his paw that he was unable to heal on his own. The one positive of the hospital, the front desk staff was very nice and offered a sameday appointment, both the last one of the day and the 2nd to last. I took the last one, unsure of my work schedule, but I was able to get off early, so I thought I would go early, hoping that would keep them from having to stay very late. Made no difference, since I still waited almost 30 minutes to be taken to an exam room, despite 3 people sitting at the front desk not doing anything (I guess they weren't assistants, but kennel workers). We were eventually taken to an exam room by what I assume was the only assistant there, and he got my cats vitals. I let that assistant know that I would need to know the cost of everything before we proceed with any treatment since I'm on a budget. Then the doctor came in. I don't feel I am being unfair to say she was rude, condescending, and very impersonal. She performed a very undetailed exam of my cat and his paw then proceeded to instruct me as to what she was going to do for him. I reiterated I would need an estimate before consenting to any treatment. She put together an estimate that was almost $350, including a short term injectable antibiotic for the "raging infection," oral antibiotics, narcotic pain meds for while in office with even more to go home (since the baby aspirin I had given him "did nothing for pain," despite all my experience and evidence to the contrary), and $11 for some solution to soak his foot in, even though I had told her was soaking at home in betadine/iodine. I trimmed down her estimate to what I felt the cat needed (cat was showing no signs of pain, eating well) and she came in to start her clip and clean the paw. There was no pus in the foot that she could get out, so her "cleaning" only proceeded to get it bleeding, which she did not bandage or even rinse off the paw at all. Then, at the end, she informed me (not asked me) she was going to give him a rabies booster even though he was current "since we didn't know what bit him" (another fee, not on the estimate I signed). She also tried to guilt me into an x-ray (also not on the estimate), even though she said if a bone in the paw was broken, there wasn't anything we could do for it except keep him quiet and inside and let it heal. All of her suggestions were not necessarily bad or wrong, but the condescending manner in which they were presented was infuriating and the comments about how I had been treating it at home made me feel very small. A veterinarian should be someone who works with you to made decisions about YOUR cat's health. This one (I couldn't understand her name and it's not on their website) seemed to be combative with me and at the same time, not all that concerned with my cat in general, just treating the situation instead of the animal. I will not be returning. Read Less

I can't tell you how happy I have been with Boulevard. We use them both as our vet as well as for boarding and have had nothing but great experiences. Archer is always so happy to go see his friends at Boulevard even if the visit is for shots or stitches. Over the 4th of July weekend we used Boulevard to watch Archer while we were out of town. I was a little hesitant after my last boarding at another place left Aecher depressed and not eating for a few days. Not so with Boulevard! He has been all wiggles with happiness and excitement! Thank you, everyone, for treating him so well!! Read Less

The best vet in Raleigh, hands down....and we have been taking our pets here for 20+ years, so we should know! We moved to the other side of Raleigh about 13 years ago, but we choose to drive to see them. THRILLED that they are building a new office 2 blocks from our house!!!!! Read Less

If I could give them zero stars I would. First off...I took my sick maltese to them about a year ago. He was terminal and there was no hope for recovery. Instead of being honest with me about his condition, the vet wrote me a bunch of perscriptions, ran a bunch of procedures and sold me this crazy expensive food...At no time did she hint that he would not be getting better. In fact, in hind sight, she was overly optimistic. I spent $700 there that day! After three days of him suffering I took him to another vet. He couldn t keep water down, much less all those meds...something I expressed to the vet...to which she insisted that the meds would help him keep food down. Of course it did not. The 2nd vet informed me of the magnitude of his condition by looking at the same x-rays and tests from the first vet and told me that there was no procedure or drugs that could help my poor dog. I had him put down the next morning. I feel like Boulevard Animal Hospital and THAT VET allowed my dog to suffer needlessly just to make another buck. I needed honesty and compassion for my dog...not false hope. Now, all that was really emotional. So, I gave them the benefit of the doubt and continued to take my poo-chin there for her annual shots only. This is because it is close to my house and convient. WELL as of today I ll make the drive to the 2nd vet mentioned above! I attempted to fill my perscription through petmeds. WELL, it s Boulevard s policy to not fax the script for you or to confirm it over the phone. You have to have your script from your appointment and mail it in through snail mail to petmeds. I asked the receptionist why?! . She stated that it was just their policy. I ll tell you WHY! They purposely make it as inconvient as possible to get that script filled anywhere but there. Well, When it s saving me as much as it is to get it filled online and the terrible attitudes of this place, it s worth the extra work to make sure they do not get another dime off of me! Read Less

I took my late cat to see Dr. Head last year. Dr. head was very thorough and even when things looked in the clear, he encouraged me to do some extra testing. We declined the testing because the other tests showed good results. Several months later our cat suddenly got very sick and we had to bring him in, knowing he might need to be put down. We were heartbroken and all crying. Dr. Head did a quiet, very thorough exam and very gently explained the situation and recommended to put the cat to sleep. He never once hinted "I told you so" though he could have because this was probably cancer spread from that bump that was removed months before. My whole family was in the room sobbing and holding the cat while Dr. Head and his assistant did their work. A week later we received a sympathy card signed by the entire staff. The whole office has been professional and friendly, the prices are fair, and I have a lot of respect and trust in Dr. Head. Read Less

When your new pet gets sick, you get your first taste of what parenting a newborn is all about. That panic. What do I do? Where do I take them? Except with an animal you also add in.. how much is this going to cost me? am I going to have to up him down? Thanks to some reviews I read on others sites, I was able to surmise B.A.H. was the place to take Syrah (my 6 mo old kitty). They took him in same day and called me within a few hours to let me know his probable diagnosis. The doctor provided different treatment options at various price points and let me chose the best plan for me/Syrah. Much like taking your car to the shop, I let them know...anything over $500... please call me. Thankfully, Syrah and I were out the door $200 later. In 10 days he was as good as new. Terrorizing the house. Just the way I like it. I'm very pleased with the service I received and will definitely take them back if they need more shots or we ever have another feline emergency. Hopefully not!!! Read Less

I took my kitten, Li Na, to this vet for her first round of kitten shots. Afterwards I was billed a ridiculous 200 dollars. For those with any cat experience this is way too much. I even later found out they did a pricey 65$ test on my cat that she didn't even need as a strictly indoor cat (a fact they were made aware of multiple times before getting the shots). Do NOT take your cat here unless you have a money tree; any vet is cheaper and more knowledgeable about the shots/tests kittens really need. Read Less

Boulevard has taken excellent care of my various dogs over the last 20 years and I have never been disappointed. They are very conscientious, experienced, kind to the pets and people, honest, and stay on the cutting edge of new medical developments. Their prices are lower than most, they are price- conscious about your budget, and the medical care my dogs have received is exceptional. They have pulled my dogs through a bad car accident, a genetic deformity, a back problem, and finally gave palliative care to my dog with cancer that enabled her to live another year pain free, happy, and active before she was finally and compassionately euthanized. I am very grateful for all the care they have shown my beloved dogs. I cannot recommend Boulevard highly enough. Read Less

I would not recommend this practice to anyone. The veterinary staff was very rough with my cat during a nail trim, clipping the ""quick"" on most of his nails causing him pain and bleeding. The front desk staff is also extremely incompetent. I had requested a simple nail trim for an ingrown nail and for whatever reason the front desk communicated to the vet staff that a full physical exam was also needed. It was not communicated to me at anytime that a physical exam was scheduled or needed. At the end of the visit, I was charged over $80 for a standard nail trim that at most veterinary practices costs less than $15. They were extremely dismissive toward my protests against the unnecessary charges and services. Not only do I feel bewildered over the pain caused to my pet, but very frustrated with the front desk and their apathy toward my concerns. I will not visit this practice again. Read Less

The vets are good (I can't say too much b/c thank goodness I haven't been through anything traumatic - just the usual checkups and shots). However, the groomer there, Nancy, is spectatular. She is kind, very good with the dogs and I would never take my little shihtzu to anyone else! Read Less

I have taken my cats to Blvd Animal Hospital for six years. In early September my oldest cat was completely unable to walk and had lost sense of balance. I took her in and with great treatment and care almost two months later she is back to normal. We really thought we were going to loose her, but the doctor at Blvd. saved her life. The doctor called with updates and took quite a bit of time explaining what was going on with her medically. The staff is very patient and courteous. Read Less

It is my opinion that Boulevard Animal Hospital is the best veterinary facility in the county. I have been a client for over 19 years and my pets have included a ferret and 4 dogs. The care that all of my pets have received has been superior. The first two dogs that were cared for at Boulevard lived 16 years! The staff is well grounded, working off of the experience of ""veteran"" veterinarians while cycling through young ""rising stars"", many from the NCSU Vet school. Some own their own practices now. One of our dogs had an emergency surgery when she was 10 years old. She came very near to death before we were able to get her to the doctor, but Boulevard started emergency treatment and surgery the second we got there and saved her life. She lived 6 more years and was healthy and happy. Our second dog was treated through renal failure and lived a healthy quality life for two more years after diagnosis because of a treatment that they taught us to do at home. When the end was near for one of our babies, the veterinarian came to the house to administer euthenasia so that we would not spend our last minutes with our beloved dog in a sterile room. She then wrapped her body in a baby blanket and cradled her away, taking care of the task of delivering her for cremation so that we would not have to. We now have two more spunky little bundles of energy who are receiving the same great care. If you need an appointment they can usually work you in right away. From what I understand, their prices are more reasonable than other vets in the area. Every doctor that we have ever worked with there has been great as well as the staff. We can say enough good things about them. I do not have experience with boarding at this facility, but we do go to the groomer that works through them and are very, very pleased with the work that she does and with her prices. Read Less

Our 3 cats have received excellent care at Boulevard and the prices are much lower than nearby veternarians. I feel it's my duty as an animal lover to warn everyone that I had exactly the opposite experience at Oberlin. Boulevard has a caring staff, can often get pets in on short notice, and are extremely patient with pet owner education. I can't recommend them highly enough. Read Less

Dr. Allen at Boulevard Animal Hospital is simply wonderful - no other word for it. In the 1960's when Dr. Allen was at Boulevard, he care for our family pet. I was only a young girl at that time and he was so kind and caring. As an adult, I got a puppy for our daughter and was so glad when Dr. Allen cared for Delilah on her first 10 week visit. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Dr. Allen. Read Less