First, this is a mixed review, meaning that I have had both good and bad experiences which averaged out makes them "A-OK" in my book, and also meaning that I will continue to take my furred family mem... Read More
First, this is a mixed review, meaning that I have had both good and bad experiences which averaged out makes them "A-OK" in my book, and also meaning that I will continue to take my furred family members here. I don't know about you, but choosing a vet that is close to my home is muy importante to me. When an animal emergency strikes, I can't afford to drive too far in order for them to receive medical care because when your little guy or gal is not feeling well, minutes can seem like YEARS. Atlantic is conveniently located right off of Rainier Ave S. and is easy to access with their own parking lot. They get 5 stars for Elma and Jamie returning your call for an emergency appointment. They are always quick and I appreciate the empathetic approach when we discuss my critters. The not-so-positive experiences have mostly stemmed with the previous owner, Dr. Battegier (sp?). To reflect another review I read, his approach was vague, and I never seemed to know what I was paying for. Bedside manner was not a strong suit either, but that is neither here nor there since he no longer owns the clinic. So I was pleased to learn that ownership had changed in between the last times I was there. Bedside manner and post check-up communication from one vet was not so good (1 star) but my cat's problem was fixed, so I can't complain too much. On the other end of the spectrum, I highly recommend Dr. Roberti on the bedside manner tip! She was soooo descriptive and informative that I nearly burst with happiness when I had to bring my dog in not too long after my cat crisis because I felt well-informed about what I needed to consider as options. The other vet that I did not jive with well DID do me a solid by not charging me $15 for daycare services when they heard I was returning with my dog--which I thought was cool after our last awkward conversation we had (4 stars). Really, I thought that was pretty darn nice.So again, all rounded out, I recommend them for convenience, competitive pricing, Dr. Roberti and the vet techs! They are our neighborhood vet. Read Less