Courthouse Veterinary Clinic

We took our dog to Blue Pearl because we thought he may have eaten something. BP charged us $450 to walk in and get X-Rays, and quoted $3-5k for surgical removal of the object. That doesn't include ANY other care (fluids, pain meds, overnight stay). So in a bit of a panic, we found Courthouse Veterinary Clinic who promised to do the same- for a reasonable price. Dr. Watson DID do the surgery and went above and beyond what I expected for post-surgical care...Including round-the-clock monitoring and frequent calls to update us on how our dog was doing. He and his staff have been friendly and professional every time we've talked, and my dog is doing great. Dr. Watson also kept his word on being reasonable for the total cost.(Approximately HALF of the cost of Blue Pearl's surgical quote). I think that this smaller operation is proving that paying more money for care does not give you BETTER care. Thanks to everyone at Courthouse Vet...We will recommend you to all of our friends. Read Less

We took our dog to Blue Pearl because we thought he may have eaten something. BP charged us $450 to walk in and get X-Rays, and quoted $3-5k for surgical removal of the object. That doesn't include ANY other care (fluids, pain meds, overnight stay). So in a bit of a panic, we found Courthouse Veterinary Clinic who promised to do the same- for a reasonable price. Dr. Watson DID do the surgery and went above and beyond what I expected for post-surgical care...Including round-the-clock monitoring and frequent calls to update us on how our dog was doing. He and his staff have been friendly and professional every time we've talked, and my dog is doing great. Dr. Watson also kept his word on being reasonable for the total cost.(Approximately HALF of the cost of Blue Pearl's surgical quote). I think that this smaller operation is proving that paying more money for care does not give you BETTER care. Thanks to everyone at Courthouse Vet...We will recommend you to all of our friends. Read Less

Our old lab Lucy was seen by Dr. Watson when he was at another practice so we went to have her seen there. The care was excellent even though Lucy did not make it. I highly recommend the practice and the staff are all very kind. Read Less

Dr. Brian Watson is fantastic: friendly& personable, taking time to listen and answer questions, and he loves his work. He's a wealth of knowledge and completely trustworthy: I know that he will tell me what is best for my dog without pushing unnecessary care or treatments. I drive past a whole lot of vets' offices to go see him and it's absolutely worth it! His staff is warm and helpful. If you're looking for a vet, you need not look further! Read Less

I had a very terrible experience with my two dogs and two children today trying to get my dogs nails trimmed. This shocked me because I have always loved and praised courthouse vet and all of their staff. Today I was met with patronizing comments, horrible customer service and just a flat out sad display of leadership by the doctor involved. I had seen the doctor sixteen months prior where he had informed me if he gave my pup a one year vaccination ( I didn't have my proof of record, completely my fault) that it could be turned into a three year as long as I brought back paper work showing proof of prior shots. I did this sixteen months later... today. And today I was informed that was incorrect. I had only one month to bring back proof so this record could be change. Ok! That's that and I was misinformed. More so. I had called three times since my previous appointment sixteen months ago and checked on this fact and asked about prices and brought up my issue about having the records change. Every employee I spoke to acknowledge my situation and agreed, quoting me a price for nail trims and only one vaccination because I had records that would change the other. I was asked to show up 15 mins early. I did so. I was asked to bring my records. I did so. I feel like I did my homework, got price quotes, showed up on time and brought my records. I took cash to pay for our services because we had been quoted a price twice before. When we got there and after waiting over 30 mins they told me I'd have to pay for a second shot which I did not bring money for. I told the nurse I'd leave now with my two already cranky kids and annoyed dogs if they couldn't do them both. She shrugged my comment off and said she'd be right back. Another 15 mins later and we are being asked into an exam room. Something I did not want. I would have gotten a babysitter if I knew it would have been this involved. They took my first dog and said they would cut her nails and I ended up waiting another ten mins. When they brought my pup back after cutting her nails  they then went into that they wouldn't be changing the record or helping me out with my problem of not having the correct amount of cash. An amount I brought only because they had told me to. The doctor patronizing pointed out over and over again that I waited sixteen months to come back. I look at him holding my six month old infant and say, "yes I am sorry I have been busy". After going back and forth just trying to get him to cut my dogs nails for the price they had told me over the phone two times, the doctor looked at me very rudely and said well I'm going to say goodbye and you got a free nail cut out of this! And leaves the room basically suggesting that I never come back. His nurse who was holding my dog looked horrified and confused and embarrassed about what the doctor just did. She put my dog down and walked out with out saying a word to me. I stand there holding my baby with my two year old crying at my feet and I could do nothing else but cry. I did not yell at him I didn't curse I was just trying to figure out a way to get my services like his employees had offered them to me. In short ( and this wasn't short at all) he gave me a free nail trim and lost a loyal customer. When he could have gave me a free nail trim, collected my money for the other services, and kept a customer and gained hundreds of other customers. I have always recommended courthouse vet but I never will again. I'm not looking for free stuff he could have offered to bill me!!!! I was already giving him 70$ and only asking to be billed 16$. My husband has been deployed for seven months and has yet to meet our six month old daughter that was born while he was away. He comes home this Sunday and this week has been stressful and full of things that "need" to get done before daddy gets home. This was the straw that broke my back today. Being walked out on and patronized. Being judged for not taking my dogs to the vet in sixteen months when I just had a child and I'm situationally a single parent. I felt like I had done everything right, made an appointment, called multiple times to have the correct amount of funds and paper work, showed up early. I did my part and I tried to remain civil. Be kind and thoughtful you never know what that person is going threw. Read Less

Barry and I drive 45 minutes each way to take our 3 dogs to Court House Vet. I will trust no one other than Pat and Layne with our dogs. We have been with them for over a decade and I continue to refer my friends to their clinic. They never recommend extra treatments and I always feel like I'm getting a fair price. But for me the bottom line is that I completely trust them with my most precious dogs. Read Less

The Brett's have been our Vets for over a decade. We have taken our cats and dogs to them and the care has been exceptional. It's rare to have two extremely qualified vets who work so well together to address your pets needs. They have performed surgery on 3 of our furry friends and the follow up care was on the spot. Daily calls checking in, and even Dr. Layne Brett called us personally at home several times to check in on our sick Chocolate Lab. This is a a Vet clinic you can trust with your pets, your pocketbook, and to tell you the truth. Read Less

I have known Drs Brett for better than 20 years. They truly love the animals they care for. When my daughter adopted 2 kittens they were the vets she decided to take her new babies to. They are wonderful to work with I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a vet for their pets. Read Less

Drs. Pat and Layne Brett are fantastic veterinarians. They took wonderful care of our dog and were kind and compassionate when we finally had to let her cross the rainbow bridge. They take care of our cats now and we always receive top notch professional treatment with friendly and considerate care. I would highly recommend Courthouse Veterinary Clinic to anyone. Read Less

I am new to the area and recently adopted a dog. I had no idea which vet to choose but based on what I heard from other dog owners, CVC was my best bet. I am so happy that I got established with them. From the first visit everything was very smooth and professional. The vet tech was extremely pleasant and thorough. Dr's Layne and Pat were very gentle with my newly adopted girl, giving her vaccines and trimming her nails, and were also highly knowledgeable. All of my questions were answered and I left feeling like part of the family. Highly recommend and the price was right! Read Less

Dr. Pat and Dr. Layne are the best vets I have come across in my 40+ years of owning pets. They are very honest people and never try to up sell you to things that are not needed for your animal. They have been my vet over the past 10 years and I do not plan to change vets anytime some. They treat you and your pets like family when you visit their office. I would recommend them and their practice to anyone in need of great/honest vet service. Read Less

One of the employees posted disparaging comments on facebook towards a recently deceased Navy SEAL and his family. As a proud military town we should look for better alternatives than anti military anti American animal handlers Read Less

It's a small office and they seem to do a good job of getting everyone in and out in a timely manner.  My dog is a huge wimp when it comes to strangers and strange dogs and in my handful of visits we have never had to sit around in the waiting room for more than a couple of minutes or share it with a bunch of other nervous pets awaiting their fate.  The prices on things like nail clipping are also extremely affordable compared to other vets.  I'm very happy to have found them! Read Less

We recently moved from New England and we were worried we wouldn't be able to find a vet that liked as much as the one we had up north. But Dr.'s Brett have exceeded our expectations! They are open, honest, and were super supportive through some tough decisions we had to make with one of our older dogs. It has been wonderful getting to know them and their staff and would highly recommend them to all with pets! Read Less

I took my dog in for his first visit and everyone was so great. Jules was not feeling good, loosing weight and did not act like himself. Everyone took very good care of him during his visit, he was not as stressed as he has been before when at the vet. Found out he has diabetes but the Dr said it can be controlled and he is now on new food and I am very happy with his new vet! Read Less

Excellent service by excellent people. Dr's. Pat and Layne Brett are a husband/wife team with combined experience of almost 50 years. They always do what's best for my dog and my bank account. They firmly believe in helping animals and people, which is uncommon in today's world of maximizing profits. If no treatment is necessary that's what you will get. It's nice to be able to rely on these skilled professionals who have devoted their lives to this medicine, and not go to some corporate scam like petsmart for care of my beloved pet. Read Less

My dog actually enjoys going to the vet all thanks to the amazing, caring and super friendly doctors and staff! My dog is full of energy and can be a handful and they do a great job of handling him and are always complimenting and comforting him when he gets nervous. Read Less

We have been using these vets for over 10 years and couldn't be anymore pleased. They have treated our family dog and cats with basic preventative care to a few small surgeries. They are reasonably priced and more importantly treat our animals like their own. They even take the time to explain things in laymen terms so we understand the treatments. Best vets around! Read Less

I was very happy to find Dr. Brett again! I used to live at the oceanfront and went to him when he owned a practice down there. Now he's close to my new house & my babies get their family doctor back! I took my foster dog there on Saturday and they were just as nice as I remember! Read Less

Dr. Patrick Brett was awesome. My pet has an inoperable tumor on his spleen. He recommended against getting immunizations because my pet and the tumor seem to be existing together well- since it has been over a year since it was diagnosed (at another vet). He could have taken my money but he did what was best for my dog. Read Less

This place was awsome my dog got out from a friends yard and went missing and they cleared a room and got her right in after we thought she had been hit by a car and took great care of her. Was amazed how much personal attention the vet and the staff gave the dog. I wish there were doctors for people that cared as much for humans as these group cared for my furry pawed family member. Thanks guys your amazing care and would recommend them to any and everyone that cares about quality care for your pet. They also offer a state of the art trackable microchip that is world class. We could only imagine that an emergency vet bill would have cost and we're amazed how affordable they were. All around the best of the best of the best Go there and tell them luna said Thanks for getting her going againRead Less

Dr. Patrick Brett refused to see my dying dog, because I did not have the total cost upfront. I have been a client for over 8 years. The dog had seizures all night and vomited bile.  The next dayVa Bch Hospice vet came out and euthanized him at HOME. The first question was not Can you Pay today?.  Dr Brett was inhumane and heartless.  Do Not USE!!! Read Less

Wost Vet experience ever. Took my dog in for the yearly check-up. She is a Boston Terrier and is getting more ornery has she gets older. But the vet knows this. She was premedicated before hand. We warned the lady about her and she went ahead and tied to shove medicine in her mouth and my dog snapped at her. The vet played it off as it was no big deal. But here is where it gets good. After we leave, the vet had to go to the clinic for her bite and our dog was reported. So it went from not a big deal to our dog having to be quarantined for 30 days. I call and ask what happened and she decides to tell me all this and how my dog was in danger of children (she is around kids all day long even a newborn). She also told me that I was quoted as saying when I came back I told my wife that she tried to bite me. MY DOG HAS NEVER TRIED TO BITE ME. EVEN WHEN I SHOVED THE MEDICINE DOWN HER THROAT. On top of it, the vet told us it's probably best that we part ways. You think? Totally. Not only did they not have the courtesy to let me know, they also don't want any business except with pets who are perfect angels.Read Less

Worst Vet experience ever.  Took my dog in for the yearly check-up.  She is a Boston Terrier and is getting more ornery as she gets older. But the vet knows this.  She was pre-medicated before hand.  We warned the lady about her and she went ahead and tried to shove medicine in her mouth and my dog snapped at her.  The vet played it off as it was no big deal.  But here is where it gets good.  After we leave, the vet had to go to the clinic for her bite and our dog was reported.  So it went from not a big deal to our dog having to be quarantined for 30 days.  I call and ask what happened and she decides to tell me all this and how my dog was in danger of children (she is around kids all day long even a newborn).  She also told me that I was quoted as saying when I came back I told my wife that she tried to bite me.  MY DOG HAS NEVER TRIED TO BITE ME.  EVEN WHEN I SHOVED THE MEDICINE DOWN HER THROAT.  On top of it, the vet told us it's probably best that we part ways.  You think?  Totally.  Not only did they not have the courtesy to let me know, they also don't want any business except with pets who are perfect angels. Read Less

We're changing vets today.  The first visit was nice, or maybe I should say the young ladies that work at the front desk were nice. The next visit, I took our dogs by myself and the male Dr. was demeaning and kept repeating himself about questions I wasn't even asking about our dog who had a nail condition. I left there clearly upset, and they made no attempt to rectify the situation.  Our blue healer had a seizure and we brought him to the emergency vet the evening it occurred, then went to Courthouse the following day. After reviewing his blood work, we were told he was fine and he was having seizures because he wasn't neutered and that we should schedule the appointment to do that right then. They were asking 440 dollars.  A month later we had him neutered at the SPCA's office, because they were almost $200 cheaper than our Vet's office. 2 months later he had another seizure- apparently it wasn't because he wasn't neutered after all- huh Dr.? Read Less

Wonderful husband/ wife vet team! they have been practicing 25 years. Wow! Great prices too...at least a 1/3 less than the other vets in the area. Prices are reasonable and the care is great! The vets are very realistic too. LOVE them. You will not be disappointed. Read Less

An Ideal Vet We found this place on Google after our cat got really sick. We called them and they were able to get us an appointment immediately. When we got there the Vet diagnosed him really quick and put it into terms we could easily understand. Unfortunately, we had to put him down, but the staff was sympathetic and kind and gave us lots of options. They even made us a clay imprint of our cat's paw to remember him by. We were grateful for the cooperative staff because our cat was in a lot of pain and they helped both our cat and us as best they could. R.I.P. Alex the Cat. Read Less