Lynne Fremont

Review of Arlington Animal Clinic

I will be forthright and state that I found the tr...

I will be forthright and state that I found the treatment and care of my animal, overall, to be exemplary. Not only did they meet my pet's needs, but the vet was both courteous and forthright with me. Finally, I found them to be financially reasonable. That said, if you are someone looking for luxury, which seems the need for some pet owners via other posts, this place isn't shiny, new and perfect. If your top concern is your pet's well-being, however, this is the place.

I brought my Yorkie there after he developed difficulty walking - this was my third vet visit re: this issue! I first had a very unpleasant experience at Angell-West wherein it was implied that I should euthanize my pet, or waive my rights over to them. If I did the latter, they would perform the procedure and adopt him out...ok? The diagnosis there was nebulous at best and the advised treatment plan was a whopping $10,000.

My second stop was my regular clinic - I wondered if they would also advise putting him down. There, the vet focused on what I thought was a more acute symptom (i.e., vomiting) in comparison to the semiparalysis. That vet told me Angell might be right and advised me that a medication "might" work. There, I was told I needed an MRI, but had been quoted approximately $3000 and that was beyond my means if I needed to pay for surgery too.

Thus, when I walked into my 3rd stop in Arlington, it felt like I was having a urgent care visit with my own doctor.

First, the tech was very professional; she sounded like a nurse briefing a doctor as she shared my tale of woe. Next, The vet patiently explained the information I'd received at both other places. Additionally, I was offered reasonably priced testing that would at least rule out other conditions. After that, meds were adjusted, explicit discharge instructions issued and I was given my bill. Although it was hardly free, I felt the costs were reasonable.

It's about two weeks later now and my dog is ambulating again. His appetite has improved and he is barking at everyone again - that's how I know he's better. I will certainly go back & advise others to go there.