Joseph D. Mudd

Review of Oakland Veterinary Emergency G...

STAY AWAY. MOST UNETHICAL VETS I HAVE EVER KNOWN. ...

STAY AWAY. MOST UNETHICAL VETS I HAVE EVER KNOWN. CONTEMPLATING A REVIEW BY THE CO STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE.

My dog recently got sick while I was in Moab, UT. I wanted her to see her normal vet, but due to traffic/snow on I-70, I didn't get back to Denver until after my vet closed. I read the google reviews and decided to take my dog to VEG.

After a brief check-in the receptionist stated the vet was busy and it would be about 10 minutes before the dog could be seen. I asked if she (the dog...not the receptionist : ) ) could wait in my car. They brought her out immediately. Maybe 8-10 minutes later the vet called with an initial diagnosis (based upon the time line from the receptionist to the call, the vet could only have met with my dog for 1-2 minutes maximum).

The vet had an initial assessment requiring several thousand dollars to monitor and run a battery of diagnostic tests. I let the vet know I am homeless and the dog and I live in a 4Runner. The vet immediately said I can give her a shot, antibiotics and other medicine for approx. $350 (I received less pressure from the salesman I bought my last used car from). I agreed, they took my dog back in and returned her with the medicines a few minutes later.

I was charged $120 for the visit ($7,200/hr for time with the vet); $95.60 for fluids (seems reasonable); $17.55 for the medicine (a Costco prescription could have been filled for less than $12); and $26.91 for 5 packets of canine probiotics (which are sold over the counter at PetSmart for 56 CENTS EACH OR $2.82 TOTAL).

Needless to say, I am truly disgusted by VEG. I have told two veterinary groups, both with VCA, who will no longer recommend them and two professional dog trainers, who will also not recommend them. PLEASE, PLEASE STAY AWAY UNLESS YOU EITHER DON'T CARE FOR YOU PET OR YOUR MONEY.