So, I was a L.V.T. (Licensed vet tech) and practiced in the industry for over 10 years prior to helping populate the world and becoming a stay at home mom. My previous employer had taught me that comp... Read More
So, I was a L.V.T. (Licensed vet tech) and practiced in the industry for over 10 years prior to helping populate the world and becoming a stay at home mom. My previous employer had taught me that compassion aside, MONEY always comes first in the veterinary field. When our 7 months old Labrabull (Labrador and pitbull mixed) started humping the cat's bed on a nightly basis, it becomes apparent that "The Cone Of Shame" will to be his destiny...and the search for a "Dr. To Have That Honor" began. His regular vet since he was an 8 weeks old puppy whom to date, I have many differences with (Hey now, remember I was trained to be a KNOW IT ALL SNOBBY TECH ;) quoted $460 which includes mandatory pre-anesthetic blood panel, IV catheter placement, procedure itself and every 5 minutes monitoring. Ummm, excuse me, what do you do between those 1-4 mins? Shouldn't my "baby" be constantly monitored?" Needless to say, I shopped around and another vet quoted $760.00 *if* he is not yet mature or another $50-$60 additional fee. Errr, I just described to you almost graphically how he humps the cat's bed. As much as it tempts me to no end going to a new veterinary clinic and brag to the "newbies" of my now well dusted L.V.T. credential, reality hit that I have 2 two legged children to see through colleges... his regular vet it is then, swallow my pride, my disagreement and $460 it will be.Then, my partner told me about this place, "it's cheap" - he said! OH HE!! HATH NO FURY! Cheap is not good in this industry, remember it's all about MONEY! I am not about to take my baby's only set of testicles to some strip mall vet and be experiment! First thing first, yelp - SEE I TOLD YOU SO! Negative reviews! Then, I went on their website, not much to pick on there. I decided to give them a call, just so I can give my partner a lecture of how bad they already are on the phone... I questioned about the credentials of the veterinarians there! Fresh out of med school, trying to build their spay/neuter quota? Well, their receptionist Ms. Gypsy proved me wrong! She was very polite and competent and the cost $110! No, no pre-anesthetic bloodwork (optional), no IV Catheter - not necessary, unless the team planed on sitting there and do a lecture on my boy's scrotum, neutering is a snip snip, placing IV cath takes way longer and more stress on the critter - my words, not hers. And so reluctantly and with a heavy heart, I scheduled the appointment and the boy was "snipped" yesterday...Just got a post operative call from the clinic and I feel like I owe it to them to write this yelp review. The clinic is clean, the techs are knowledgeable, competent, friendly and compassionate. They do not thrive on making a fortune out of flea control medications, the tech told me to go shop online and let them know when I find the best price so they can authorized the prescription. She even gave me the names of the reputable online pharmacy. The total cost with 3 elective procedures (micro-chip, pre-anesthetic blood penal, heart worm test) $254.22! I believe the owner (Dr. Selma Sholes) is one of the few veterinarian that truly abide by her oath..." As a member of the veterinary medical profession, I solemnly swear that I will use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society.I will strive to promote animal health and welfare, relieve animal suffering, protect the health of the public and environment, and advance comparative medical knowledge.I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics.I will strive continuously to improve my professional knowledge and competence and to maintain the highest professional and ethical standards for myself and the profession."*only* suggestion will be to actually have meet the veterinarian performing the surgery and not just the tech.P.S. Is the same gas they use to put your pet under in all the clinics I inquired. Read Less