As a preface, let me say that my husband and I tend to foster and adopt health-challenged dogs that require more care and more difficult diagnoses than just an annual checkup. We've taken medical fost... Read More
As a preface, let me say that my husband and I tend to foster and adopt health-challenged dogs that require more care and more difficult diagnoses than just an annual checkup. We've taken medical foster dogs to various vets as dictated by the foster group. Our personal pets have had thyroid problems, cancer, heart failure, ACL tear, bad teeth, unbelievably severe allergies--I could probably go on for a while. Suffice it to say, we take vet care seriously, and we know what makes a good, bad, or "okay" vet.So it should mean a lot when I tell you that we have taken our personal pets to Dr. Hocher at RRAH for 15 years, and I can't imagine taking our pets anywhere else.Dr. Hocher investigates thoroughly when we have a concern, consults with specialists when necessary, and gives sound recommendations and diagnoses. He is usually able to present us with multiple treatment options, is honest about their cost and realistic about probability of success. Dr. Hocher is willing to go the distance if we opt to pursue a particular treatment, but nonjudgmental if we decide not to. If he doesn't know an answer, he researches, and he gets back to me. And he gets back to me promptly, within a day or two.When delivering serious and sad diagnoses--which he has had to do for us several times over the years, as would anyone who has been with our pets from beginning to end--Dr. Hocher is very caring, but also very factual, which I appreciate. My husband and I have had to make some difficult end-of-life decisions, but Dr. Hocher supported us and provided us with knowledge so that I have never questioned my decision afterward.Other reasons I love RRAH: The office staff is friendly, caring, and cheerful. Some of the long-time staff recognize my voice on the phone. The vet techs show a lot of love for the pets that come in. They are always good about getting me into a room immediately when I bring in my anxious, dog-hating dog. The prices are very reasonable. Read Less