16 Reviews

VCA Pahle Animal Hospital

West Allis, Wisconsin
Reviews
laura tomczak
19 Jun 2018
REPORT
What a breath of fresh air. I can't even put into words how different the experience was coming to this clinic for the first time. We previously had been going to Mayfair Animal Hospital for years and... Read More
What a breath of fresh air. I can't even put into words how different the experience was coming to this clinic for the first time. We previously had been going to Mayfair Animal Hospital for years and Advanced Animal Hospital. Completely competent doctor, competent staff. I explained our situation briefly and he understood exactly what was going on. He got our prescription correct, he approved refills for a year with the understanding I have to come back for blood tests twice a year. He didn't make me take an unnecessary blood test right there that day because he understood my cats levels would be inaccurate because my last vet stopped giving me his pills a week prior. Me and my daughter were literally blown away with how great everyone was. The veterinarian technician , the receptionists and Dr. Joyce were amazing. If you want a new experience to animal care, come here. They actually care about pets and are knowledgeable. He actually read my cats lengthy medical history before I got there and knew all about him. I used to beg the staff at Mayfair Animal Hospital to please have the doctors review whatever latest was going on with my cat so they knew some of what was going on there and they never did. Awesome vet clinic! Read Less
Christine Herrmann
19 Jun 2018
REPORT
Hold on to you wallet if you go there. Took my dog in for an annual and had the required shots and tests for boarding. Our bill was $300.00. What was really upsetting was the influenza vaccine requir... Read More
Hold on to you wallet if you go there. Took my dog in for an annual and had the required shots and tests for boarding. Our bill was $300.00. What was really upsetting was the influenza vaccine required a booster 2 weeks after her checkup. You would think the booster fee would have been included in the $300.00, no it was an additional $36.00. I was not told this at my first visit . This was a 72.00 vaccine. A vaccine they require for boarding. I will not go back. They have the highest prices i have ever seen. And after doing research they sell unnecessary tests and shots using scare tactics. Also, the $300 did not include heart worm and flea and tick meds. That would have been another $100. Read Less
pamela choate
9 May 2018
REPORT
Very caring and knowledgeable! Dr. Joyce has such a gentle manner that my pets adore him! The techs and assistants love all the animals also and will make sure we know and have everything we need thro... Read More
Very caring and knowledgeable! Dr. Joyce has such a gentle manner that my pets adore him! The techs and assistants love all the animals also and will make sure we know and have everything we need throughout our time with them. I recommend VCA Paul veterinary hospital to all. Read Less
Jessica Dompke
18 Apr 2018
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I absolutely LOVE VCA!! Dr. B and the staff are so wonderful with my bunnies and everyone is very professional. Your pet will definitely receive great quality care at VCA 💜🐇💜
Tina Bondar
27 Mar 2018
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Best place EVER!! Thank you for showing so much compassion and love to my children who lost their fur baby!! The staff went above and beyond to provide comfort in time of sadness...
Linda LeValley
3 Mar 2018
REPORT
What a wonderful vet. Staff and doctors are the greatest. My cat lets the vet check ears, teeth, nose, eyes, and check her heart beat and her tummy and everything else and just lays there and says mor... Read More
What a wonderful vet. Staff and doctors are the greatest. My cat lets the vet check ears, teeth, nose, eyes, and check her heart beat and her tummy and everything else and just lays there and says more please. I would highly recommend them. Read Less
David W
3 Feb 2018
REPORT
Our dog has congestive heart failure which we knew about .But we brought him in because he was having occasional seizures. After the "diagnostic" procedures , our dog could barely function or breathe ... Read More
Our dog has congestive heart failure which we knew about .But we brought him in because he was having occasional seizures. After the "diagnostic" procedures , our dog could barely function or breathe properly .WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO TO MY DOG PAHLE ! Before this except for the 5 minute seizures he was having , he seemed perfectly fine. I don't know exactly know what was done "In Back" but I feel he received some sub standard care or abuse. He for the most part , was perfectly fine when he came in . I do not trust this place . If and when we get another dog , we will be looking for another vet. Also the prices were outrageous and other people with pets that went to other vets said we were stupid to take him there and pay those prices. Read Less
Kim Adams
13 May 2017
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We've taken our cat here for five years now and have nothing but excellent service from them. The doctors care about the animals and follow up after treatment to make sure she's doing okay and answer... Read More
We've taken our cat here for five years now and have nothing but excellent service from them. The doctors care about the animals and follow up after treatment to make sure she's doing okay and answer any questions we may have. We've seen just about every doc here and have had zero question as to what they did or why they did something. THANK YOU for taking care of our kitty. Read Less
Kayla Smith
26 Apr 2017
REPORT
This place rocks. Our vet, boarding , grooming and doggy day camp are all together there. The staff is always friendly, helpful and they make stressful situations good smoothly. The boarding departm... Read More
This place rocks. Our vet, boarding , grooming and doggy day camp are all together there. The staff is always friendly, helpful and they make stressful situations good smoothly. The boarding department is just as kind and caring, I can tell they love my pets as much as I do! My animals are always excited to go there and so am I.Read Less
Carolynn Parker
22 Apr 2017
REPORT
While the staff has changed over the years we've been going here since 1972 even though there are places much closer. The level of care that our furry friends have received here has always been good f... Read More
While the staff has changed over the years we've been going here since 1972 even though there are places much closer. The level of care that our furry friends have received here has always been good for the price.Read Less
Mike Halbach
31 Mar 2017
REPORT
Short version for those that do not want to read : Their techs and vets were always very nice to us and our pup and always treated well. The concern comes in with the vaccinations as part of their 1... Read More
Short version for those that do not want to read : Their techs and vets were always very nice to us and our pup and always treated well. The concern comes in with the vaccinations as part of their 1st year care club. Each one caused our pup to get extended bouts of diarrhea. Wouldn't think twice about going here in a pinch if we needed to get in somewhere on short notice, but do your research on vaccinations and ask questions!! Long version : First of all my wife and I were first time dog owners and we took some time to figure out where we wanted to take our pooch. We decided to take our 8 week old Husky here as we heard via word of mouth that Dr. Jewel was great, and he is. Every time he seen our pup you could tell he was great with animals. Him and the techs always made our pup comfortable and were always good to us. We bought into the care club package which covers stool samples, 1st year vaccinations, castration surgery and microchipping. GREAT! Well first round of vaccines came and tummy issues followed. Fast for 18 hours and then bland diet. Voiced our concerns before 2nd round of vaccines, but were told he should be fine and that we'll watch closely. More diarrhea follows along with another bout of fasting and bland diet and even probiotics to help combat the issues. 3rd and final round which also included rabies vaccine, we were hesitant but again were told he should take to this round a bit better as his immune system was building up. This was worse than the others lasting almost 2 months. A pup should not have to go through all this and it really left us with a bad taste and angry. Some people might say, "Maybe it was just your dog..." or "Maybe it was the food." We had him on Fromm's puppy food which is not TOP notch but its up there in quality and well, our pup is now over a year old, very health and energetic, still on Fromms. He is a bit undersized at 43-45 lbs (male Huskies are typically top out around 60) and really hasn't put on weight since 8 months. Though we can't prove that this is due to what he went through, you can't help but wonder.... As far as my statement above goes, we had our first visit with a more "homeopathic" vet this time around for our dogs boosters to avoid the same outcome. One of the first things the new vet had to say was, "I can't believe how many vaccinations your dog has been given, no wonder he had all those issues. I wanted to cry when I seen that." Whether or not this is the vet playing into the information that they were given, we also had our dog into 2 different puppy classes and shared our experience with other parents and none of them had the issues with diarrhea because none of them ever got the cocktail of vaccinations that our little guy received in such a short time span. Shame on us for not doing more research into vaccinations, but as a first time fur parent, there is SO many and you always want to protect them from the worst. One would think this day in age you can trust your vet to disclose what is all in the vaccines or maybe listen to your concerns, err on the side of caution and maybe taper them back a little bit. My intent in this review is not to bash VCA Pahle, they have been good to us in every other way. I just want to inform anyone that may be in the same position that we were and maybe save them the heartache and stress of potentially dealing with these very same issues. Read Less
Elizabeth McVeigh
26 Dec 2016
REPORT
This place is HORRIBLE AND A SCAM. Do not go here, and do not use their "Coupon" for the free visit. They gave my boyfriend's dog shots without consent. When we tried to deal with the staff about this... Read More
This place is HORRIBLE AND A SCAM. Do not go here, and do not use their "Coupon" for the free visit. They gave my boyfriend's dog shots without consent. When we tried to deal with the staff about this they were rude and kept changing their story. They wanted us to sign a promissory note instead of working with us on the billing. Gail the manager hung up on us and called me a liar. Read Less
Antonio Rocha
26 Dec 2016
REPORT
They SCAM people into coming in for a free check up and give your dog shots without consent. Then when I tried to speak to the hospital manager Gale she was extremelly defensive and lied and said that... Read More
They SCAM people into coming in for a free check up and give your dog shots without consent. Then when I tried to speak to the hospital manager Gale she was extremelly defensive and lied and said that there was verbal consent given for shots when I asked for copies of paperwork. Gale is very unprofessional and not management material. Don't go here they are a scam and don't care about animals only money! And whatever you do don't let them take your dog out your sight to "show them to everyone". That's when they give your dog unconsented shots! Read Less
Steve Ollinger
21 Nov 2016
REPORT
Staff is outstanding. We use Pahle for doggy day camp. Our dog just loves coming here.
Jen W
13 Oct 2016
REPORT
The staff is wonderful and genuine! Was able to get in for appointment the next day. Not sure if this was because of the urgent care my cat needed, or if that's typical. The prices are reasonable: our... Read More
The staff is wonderful and genuine! Was able to get in for appointment the next day. Not sure if this was because of the urgent care my cat needed, or if that's typical. The prices are reasonable: our first time exam was free, along with a few medications. They also have a great spay/neuter/shots budget plan with very reasonable monthly payments. Pretty clean for a vet clinic. Read Less
Katherine Higgins
24 Jun 2016
REPORT
This place is AWFUL!! AND DO NOT CARE to accommodate you as a customer nor care to lose a customer!!! Vets (not quite so much the vet techs) are rude, condescending, and only out for money. They do... Read More
This place is AWFUL!! AND DO NOT CARE to accommodate you as a customer nor care to lose a customer!!! Vets (not quite so much the vet techs) are rude, condescending, and only out for money. They do (as one review stated) make good pet owners feel they're not doing their best. I'm an RN and always the male vet there (forgot his name) is very condescending to me as "people aren't the same as dogs" (no kidding - a pun that I'm only an RN, not a vet). I'm not a vet, but I can diagnosis an ear infection on my dog!! Anyone can do that! Then, they want to charge you more, a lot more, to bring your animal back in for a 'check up'. So pay more, again, when dog is healthy......but God forbid that ear infection comes back 6 months later, of course, they want ANOTHER costly appointment instead of just giving you a refill of ear infection drops! Yet, they just don't care if you are dissatisfied. That's what scares me. Good riddens!!! Read Less
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VCA Pahle Animal Hospital

West Allis, Wisconsin
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Monday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
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laura tomczak
19 Jun 2018
REPORT
What a breath of fresh air. I can't even put into words how different the experience was coming to this clinic for the first time. We previously had been going to Mayfair Animal Hospital for years and... Read More
What a breath of fresh air. I can't even put into words how different the experience was coming to this clinic for the first time. We previously had been going to Mayfair Animal Hospital for years and Advanced Animal Hospital. Completely competent doctor, competent staff. I explained our situation briefly and he understood exactly what was going on. He got our prescription correct, he approved refills for a year with the understanding I have to come back for blood tests twice a year. He didn't make me take an unnecessary blood test right there that day because he understood my cats levels would be inaccurate because my last vet stopped giving me his pills a week prior. Me and my daughter were literally blown away with how great everyone was. The veterinarian technician , the receptionists and Dr. Joyce were amazing. If you want a new experience to animal care, come here. They actually care about pets and are knowledgeable. He actually read my cats lengthy medical history before I got there and knew all about him. I used to beg the staff at Mayfair Animal Hospital to please have the doctors review whatever latest was going on with my cat so they knew some of what was going on there and they never did. Awesome vet clinic! Read Less
Christine Herrmann
19 Jun 2018
REPORT
Hold on to you wallet if you go there. Took my dog in for an annual and had the required shots and tests for boarding. Our bill was $300.00. What was really upsetting was the influenza vaccine requir... Read More
Hold on to you wallet if you go there. Took my dog in for an annual and had the required shots and tests for boarding. Our bill was $300.00. What was really upsetting was the influenza vaccine required a booster 2 weeks after her checkup. You would think the booster fee would have been included in the $300.00, no it was an additional $36.00. I was not told this at my first visit . This was a 72.00 vaccine. A vaccine they require for boarding. I will not go back. They have the highest prices i have ever seen. And after doing research they sell unnecessary tests and shots using scare tactics. Also, the $300 did not include heart worm and flea and tick meds. That would have been another $100. Read Less
pamela choate
9 May 2018
REPORT
Very caring and knowledgeable! Dr. Joyce has such a gentle manner that my pets adore him! The techs and assistants love all the animals also and will make sure we know and have everything we need thro... Read More
Very caring and knowledgeable! Dr. Joyce has such a gentle manner that my pets adore him! The techs and assistants love all the animals also and will make sure we know and have everything we need throughout our time with them. I recommend VCA Paul veterinary hospital to all. Read Less
Jessica Dompke
18 Apr 2018
REPORT
I absolutely LOVE VCA!! Dr. B and the staff are so wonderful with my bunnies and everyone is very professional. Your pet will definitely receive great quality care at VCA 💜🐇💜
Tina Bondar
27 Mar 2018
REPORT
Best place EVER!! Thank you for showing so much compassion and love to my children who lost their fur baby!! The staff went above and beyond to provide comfort in time of sadness...
Linda LeValley
3 Mar 2018
REPORT
What a wonderful vet. Staff and doctors are the greatest. My cat lets the vet check ears, teeth, nose, eyes, and check her heart beat and her tummy and everything else and just lays there and says mor... Read More
What a wonderful vet. Staff and doctors are the greatest. My cat lets the vet check ears, teeth, nose, eyes, and check her heart beat and her tummy and everything else and just lays there and says more please. I would highly recommend them. Read Less
David W
3 Feb 2018
REPORT
Our dog has congestive heart failure which we knew about .But we brought him in because he was having occasional seizures. After the "diagnostic" procedures , our dog could barely function or breathe ... Read More
Our dog has congestive heart failure which we knew about .But we brought him in because he was having occasional seizures. After the "diagnostic" procedures , our dog could barely function or breathe properly .WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO TO MY DOG PAHLE ! Before this except for the 5 minute seizures he was having , he seemed perfectly fine. I don't know exactly know what was done "In Back" but I feel he received some sub standard care or abuse. He for the most part , was perfectly fine when he came in . I do not trust this place . If and when we get another dog , we will be looking for another vet. Also the prices were outrageous and other people with pets that went to other vets said we were stupid to take him there and pay those prices. Read Less
Kim Adams
13 May 2017
REPORT
We've taken our cat here for five years now and have nothing but excellent service from them. The doctors care about the animals and follow up after treatment to make sure she's doing okay and answer... Read More
We've taken our cat here for five years now and have nothing but excellent service from them. The doctors care about the animals and follow up after treatment to make sure she's doing okay and answer any questions we may have. We've seen just about every doc here and have had zero question as to what they did or why they did something. THANK YOU for taking care of our kitty. Read Less
Kayla Smith
26 Apr 2017
REPORT
This place rocks. Our vet, boarding , grooming and doggy day camp are all together there. The staff is always friendly, helpful and they make stressful situations good smoothly. The boarding departm... Read More
This place rocks. Our vet, boarding , grooming and doggy day camp are all together there. The staff is always friendly, helpful and they make stressful situations good smoothly. The boarding department is just as kind and caring, I can tell they love my pets as much as I do! My animals are always excited to go there and so am I.Read Less
Carolynn Parker
22 Apr 2017
REPORT
While the staff has changed over the years we've been going here since 1972 even though there are places much closer. The level of care that our furry friends have received here has always been good f... Read More
While the staff has changed over the years we've been going here since 1972 even though there are places much closer. The level of care that our furry friends have received here has always been good for the price.Read Less
Mike Halbach
31 Mar 2017
REPORT
Short version for those that do not want to read : Their techs and vets were always very nice to us and our pup and always treated well. The concern comes in with the vaccinations as part of their 1... Read More
Short version for those that do not want to read : Their techs and vets were always very nice to us and our pup and always treated well. The concern comes in with the vaccinations as part of their 1st year care club. Each one caused our pup to get extended bouts of diarrhea. Wouldn't think twice about going here in a pinch if we needed to get in somewhere on short notice, but do your research on vaccinations and ask questions!! Long version : First of all my wife and I were first time dog owners and we took some time to figure out where we wanted to take our pooch. We decided to take our 8 week old Husky here as we heard via word of mouth that Dr. Jewel was great, and he is. Every time he seen our pup you could tell he was great with animals. Him and the techs always made our pup comfortable and were always good to us. We bought into the care club package which covers stool samples, 1st year vaccinations, castration surgery and microchipping. GREAT! Well first round of vaccines came and tummy issues followed. Fast for 18 hours and then bland diet. Voiced our concerns before 2nd round of vaccines, but were told he should be fine and that we'll watch closely. More diarrhea follows along with another bout of fasting and bland diet and even probiotics to help combat the issues. 3rd and final round which also included rabies vaccine, we were hesitant but again were told he should take to this round a bit better as his immune system was building up. This was worse than the others lasting almost 2 months. A pup should not have to go through all this and it really left us with a bad taste and angry. Some people might say, "Maybe it was just your dog..." or "Maybe it was the food." We had him on Fromm's puppy food which is not TOP notch but its up there in quality and well, our pup is now over a year old, very health and energetic, still on Fromms. He is a bit undersized at 43-45 lbs (male Huskies are typically top out around 60) and really hasn't put on weight since 8 months. Though we can't prove that this is due to what he went through, you can't help but wonder.... As far as my statement above goes, we had our first visit with a more "homeopathic" vet this time around for our dogs boosters to avoid the same outcome. One of the first things the new vet had to say was, "I can't believe how many vaccinations your dog has been given, no wonder he had all those issues. I wanted to cry when I seen that." Whether or not this is the vet playing into the information that they were given, we also had our dog into 2 different puppy classes and shared our experience with other parents and none of them had the issues with diarrhea because none of them ever got the cocktail of vaccinations that our little guy received in such a short time span. Shame on us for not doing more research into vaccinations, but as a first time fur parent, there is SO many and you always want to protect them from the worst. One would think this day in age you can trust your vet to disclose what is all in the vaccines or maybe listen to your concerns, err on the side of caution and maybe taper them back a little bit. My intent in this review is not to bash VCA Pahle, they have been good to us in every other way. I just want to inform anyone that may be in the same position that we were and maybe save them the heartache and stress of potentially dealing with these very same issues. Read Less
Elizabeth McVeigh
26 Dec 2016
REPORT
This place is HORRIBLE AND A SCAM. Do not go here, and do not use their "Coupon" for the free visit. They gave my boyfriend's dog shots without consent. When we tried to deal with the staff about this... Read More
This place is HORRIBLE AND A SCAM. Do not go here, and do not use their "Coupon" for the free visit. They gave my boyfriend's dog shots without consent. When we tried to deal with the staff about this they were rude and kept changing their story. They wanted us to sign a promissory note instead of working with us on the billing. Gail the manager hung up on us and called me a liar. Read Less
Antonio Rocha
26 Dec 2016
REPORT
They SCAM people into coming in for a free check up and give your dog shots without consent. Then when I tried to speak to the hospital manager Gale she was extremelly defensive and lied and said that... Read More
They SCAM people into coming in for a free check up and give your dog shots without consent. Then when I tried to speak to the hospital manager Gale she was extremelly defensive and lied and said that there was verbal consent given for shots when I asked for copies of paperwork. Gale is very unprofessional and not management material. Don't go here they are a scam and don't care about animals only money! And whatever you do don't let them take your dog out your sight to "show them to everyone". That's when they give your dog unconsented shots! Read Less
Steve Ollinger
21 Nov 2016
REPORT
Staff is outstanding. We use Pahle for doggy day camp. Our dog just loves coming here.
Jen W
13 Oct 2016
REPORT
The staff is wonderful and genuine! Was able to get in for appointment the next day. Not sure if this was because of the urgent care my cat needed, or if that's typical. The prices are reasonable: our... Read More
The staff is wonderful and genuine! Was able to get in for appointment the next day. Not sure if this was because of the urgent care my cat needed, or if that's typical. The prices are reasonable: our first time exam was free, along with a few medications. They also have a great spay/neuter/shots budget plan with very reasonable monthly payments. Pretty clean for a vet clinic. Read Less
Katherine Higgins
24 Jun 2016
REPORT
This place is AWFUL!! AND DO NOT CARE to accommodate you as a customer nor care to lose a customer!!! Vets (not quite so much the vet techs) are rude, condescending, and only out for money. They do... Read More
This place is AWFUL!! AND DO NOT CARE to accommodate you as a customer nor care to lose a customer!!! Vets (not quite so much the vet techs) are rude, condescending, and only out for money. They do (as one review stated) make good pet owners feel they're not doing their best. I'm an RN and always the male vet there (forgot his name) is very condescending to me as "people aren't the same as dogs" (no kidding - a pun that I'm only an RN, not a vet). I'm not a vet, but I can diagnosis an ear infection on my dog!! Anyone can do that! Then, they want to charge you more, a lot more, to bring your animal back in for a 'check up'. So pay more, again, when dog is healthy......but God forbid that ear infection comes back 6 months later, of course, they want ANOTHER costly appointment instead of just giving you a refill of ear infection drops! Yet, they just don't care if you are dissatisfied. That's what scares me. Good riddens!!! Read Less
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