Be wary when coming to this clinic for a diagnosis for your animal. My dog suddenly went blind & I was referred here to see if it was just blindness or something more and Dr. Burgesser diagnosed him w/ a terminally ill brain disease without giving the ERG test which would have ruled out SARDS and he would have properly been able to diagnose the brain disease. He never told me the prognosis; my veterinarian was the one who asked me if that had been discussed & relayed that info to me. He also made it sound like even if I had gone to neurology for an MRI & LP, the treatment would have been the same & treating it right away would increase his chances of living longer, so of course I opted for treatment! For the last 4 months, my dog has been on steroid & immunosuppressant medications which have caused his liver to enlarge and some serious GI symptoms as well. A few weeks ago, due to the GI issues, we had to decrease one of his meds and my vet expected his brain disease to take over and for him to die! This has been an emotional rollercoaster and has caused unnecessary harm to my dog!! We went to some specialists last week to see what we could do about the liver & they were the ones that pointed out Dr. Burgesser had ruled out SARDS with his basic eye tests but never gave the ERG, which is the test that would have ruled it out for sure, especially because his breed was more prone to SARDS. We got the ERG done yesterday and it was flat lined, which means he's completely blind and he doesn't have the brain disease. Of course, I was relieved, but I can't help but feel A LOT of animosity towards Dr. Burgesser for not only not mentioning this test and offering it to us to rule out SARDS, but for not being forthright about the prognosis in the beginning even. He went straight for the worst-case diagnosis and treatment that never should have happened in the first place! I am praying that there is no long-term damage of any kind to my dog from the meds. Although I'm sure he has helped a lot of animals, I wanted to share my story, so people are aware of this & to be cautious, especially if their pet gets diagnosed with a serious illness/disease by him. Get a second opinion at the very least. read more

These guys are great, they have been taking care of our pet for a few years. They are helpful and kind at this facility. I would recommend this clinic. read more

My dog had an eye emergency and needed to see an eye doctor. The regular vet could not treat what was going on with her and she had the potential to lose her eye and/or go blind. It was very high potential. CSU could not get my pup in for a MONTH and they are the only other eye doctor in the northern colorado area. This location felt for us and even though they didn't technically have an opening for 5 days because of the urgency they were able to squeeze her in the next day. She was put on 4 different eye meds. And then we had to come in for a follow up 5 days later. She was making some improvement and then they added another eye drop. We did our last follow up last week. The doctors were professional. The front desk was caring. I am extremely thankful that we were able to get in and that my dog is okay and she is not going to lose her sight. read more

Dr Roberts is a wealth of knowledge. I appreciated his concern for Belle, as well as his complete examination. Certainly, if your pet has an ophthalmology issue, he and his staff, will look after your pets needs expertly. read more

Dr Roberts is a straight forward no nonsense honest educated expert in his field. The staff warms up quickly and just after two visits we were treated as familiar. Our Shar Pei Eli developed signs of Entropion in April 2022. He was 4 month old. At one point his eyes swelled shut. I was frantic. I reached out to anyone who would listen. Dr Roberts was the first to respond via email, as we live in Western Colorado and the eye clinic is East of the Rockies. Following his advice and after 3 local vets could not get the swelling in his eyes to go down, we found a 4th local vet who performed the eye tacking surgery as prescribed by Dr Roberts. When Eli was 10 months, we traveled to Loveland to have the Entropion surgery performed by Dr Roberts. Although I don't believe the two vets ever corresponded regarding Elis case, the print outs of Dr Roberts recommendation via email was followed and today after much toil Eli's local vet has given him a green eye light. His eyes re like never before. Thank you.. Dr Roberts and staff. Thank you. read more

Animal Eye Center - Stitches are OUT! - Veterinarians Near Me - Loveland, Colorado

Dr Roberts and his staff were so nice and took excellent care of my dog Bear. A vet at a different office had misdiagnosed Bear's eyelid laceration and scheduled a surgery that would have resulted in pain and possibly disfigurement. Dr Roberts immediately diagnosed Bear's problem correctly and swiftly treated his eye without the complications of anesthesia or stitches....perfect!! What a skilled specialist and a very nice man! Also, the cost was so reasonable. I highly recommend Dr. Roberts and his staff! read more

Animal Eye Center - Veterinarians Near Me - Loveland, Colorado

Dr Burgesser was amazing with my bulldog, Sadie, who needed surgery to remove two large cheery eyes. He is so kind, professional, and does amazing work. His personality is great too - such a funny guy. Highly recommend! read more

After a tough start with Dr Roberts I wasn't sure I could go back here for my Cinnamons eye troubles but upon returning with Dr Burgesser I was put at ease and could see that he cares about my pup and also me! read more

Animal Eye Center - Veterinarians Near Me - Loveland, Colorado

Dr Roberts and his staff were caring, gentle and especially informative. It was easy to schedule and the office was well run! My pup has had ophthamology issues (Pannus, ulcerated cornea) for a while now. Dr Roberts gave me new, relevant info concerning his eye care which I had not heard before. It was well worth the drive to Loveland! read more

My cat has been having eye problems for the past couple of months. Got referred here by my vet and I'm absolutely happy I brought my cat here they help him a lot he's doing much better now thanks to this awesome team! read more

Animal Eye Center - Veterinarians Near Me - Loveland, Colorado

Do not go here. This is a new place for my dog. As we all have our idiosyncrasies, so do animals. My dog doesn't particularly like men with hats on or masks. So as we are in a pandemic- the male doctor of course had a mask on. My dog did fine with the female nurse (also had a mask on) so that's a testament to my dog not liking men with face coverings. My dog proceeds to bark and instead of being a compassionate doctor he proceeded to call my dog an idiot. I asked him if he called my dog an idiot and he said, "well that's what he's acting like." I had heard about this behavior from others and hoped they had just caught him on a bad day. Nope. I went back in to ask about other doctors and to file a complaint- he was standing behind the desk and instead of behaving like an adult and apologizing, he walked away. The doctor's name is Steve Roberts and he is the owner of this Animal Eye Center. Completely inappropriate for a doctor of any kind and a business owner. read more

These people are the best! I mean the entire staff. Dr. Arnold operated on my diabetic dog's eyes to remove the cataracts that blinded him. Shortly after the surgery, I had a concern about one of Tiki's eyes. Whenever there's a problem, they always seem to fit you in right away. At some point, I must have mentioned to one of the receptionists that Tiki just had his left adrenal gland removed at CSU as it had a cancerous tumor in it. I mentioned that had wiped out my retirement savings (I am a disabled Vet) and that I borrowed the money for eye surgery from my sister. When I went to the front desk to pay for the visit, one of the receptionists (they are all very nice) told me that Dr. Arnold said this visit was on them. When was the last time any veterinarian let you out the door without paying? In my experience, never. Tiki hates going to the vet, but he walks right in the door here, no problem. He seems to know that everyone here really cares about him. Before I found Animal Eye Center, Loveland, CO, I called an animal opthalmologist in Denver. He wanted $197 for the initial pre-surgery visit, then $4000 per eye. I planed on only getting only one eye fixed. I decided to look on Google for the least expensive animal eye vet in the U.S. as I was ready to travel if I could afford to do both eyes. The number one hit I got (in 2015) was A E C....in Loveland, less than an hour away. Unreal! They did both eyes for less than the other doctor wanted to do one. Dr. Arnold is a caring animal lover who went into the medical field for all the right reasons. To help people and animals. It's a shame that so many doctors, whether for people or animals, went into the medical field because of the money or pressure from their parents. Im telling you, AEC and all the employees there are the best! You will not be disappointed here. Oh, I almost forgot, Tiki had an eye problem on a Sunday. I left word on the answering service and Dr. Arnold called me within a half hour. You are not going to find that every day! read more

Animal Eye Center - Veterinarians Near Me - Loveland, Colorado

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I drive over an hour from Denver to this animal center because they are the most incredible and experienced staff I've ever had the pleasure of working with. My cat's eye would flare up every so often and he was misdiagnosed for 2 years until I finally brought him in and they took the time to listen to me and evaluate him thoroughly. Even after his visit and prescription they still assist me to this day with ordering prescriptions since they need to be specially made and can be confusing for pet owners. I can't thank them enough for all the service they've provided for me and my cat. read more

Brought my Husky here for glaucoma. The team is excellent at what they do. Flawless surgery. Reasonable pricing. Good bedside manner. If you have a dog with eye problems, bring them here. It took me over an hour to drive here for every appointment, and it was well worth it. read more

Dr. Arnold, Amy, and the whole staff were very compassionate and kind to me and my dog Scooby, who had to have his eye removed due to Glaucoma. Scooby is an old dog, who had cataracts surgery several years ago in Chicago. Since then he developed Glaucoma in one eye. I tried to medicate, which worked for a while, but after a year or so it was clear that he needed his eye removed. As his mother, of course I worry about putting him under anesthesia, the trauma of another surgery, the possibility of infection, etc. Dr. Arnold and Amy completely assuaged my worries with their honest, kind, and patient answers to my questions. According to them, [and I paraphrase,] a dog with uncontrolled Glaucoma is in a lot of pain; post-operative discomfort is minor in comparison. Now that the surgery is over, I can attest to this; as soon as we picked him up from the hospital, it was like Scooby became 5 years younger. He is perky, playful, and happy. Previously, this would only be the case for a couple minutes a day here and there. Now he is either sleeping or perky, which is an amazing change and a blessing. read more

I'm honored to be the first to rate Dr. Roberts and everyone at Animal Eye Center. When my dog became diabetic, I knew that cataracts would be around the corner, and sure enough, they came and my dog was blind. There are a few Ophthalmologists in Denver and I called all of them. They all quoted prices FAR over the industry average for the procedure, and some required that I come in for a quote and the consultation alone would cost something crazy like $250, blah blah blah. Not an ounce of sympathetic concern or questions about my dog. It was pretty clear to me they just wanted the money. I went to the Animal Eye Center and they have their pricing right there on their web site, and it's right there with what's typical in the business. I made the trip all the way to Loveland and Dr. Roberts didn't beat around the bush with me, gave me the facts about the procedure, the costs, and even hooked me up with some great tips in regard to managing my dog's diabetes. He was confident, and the kind of confidence that only comes with years and years of experience. He's been at this stuff since the '80's. My diabetic doberman recently developed cataracts. Last week he had them removed, new lenses, everything. Today, he can see again. Pretty amazing. I am extremely pleased - he has received top notch care. Dr. Roberts is a true pro and skilled at his craft. Don't waste your money with these younger, money-hungry ophthalmologists in Denver, who are still perfecting their skills. I choose my vets like I choose my auto mechanics - I want the person who's been at this for a while, and who treats me like a human, with respect, honesty and confidence. His associate, Radka is amazing, too. They are all great. Well worth the drive from Denver! read more

Dr Roberts and his entire staff are the absolute BEST! The kindness and care, professionalism and knowledge that Dr Roberts and his staff provide is so comforting. Our dog had glaucoma and they got us in immediately. Traffic was horrific coming from Denver but I tell you, it is worth the drive to be in the hands of such a caring doctor snd his staff. We felt completely at ease once we walked into the office. When I say the staff is nice I mean, incredibly wonderful. We listened to the advice and we are so satisfied and happy that we have our pup Mocha back to feeling herself again! I wish Dr Roberts could be our full time regular vet he is that great! If you need an animal eye specialist this is the only place to go in our opinion! The kindness and care are outstanding! read more

Like the previous reviewer, I was very impressed with the honesty, quality of care, value for money, and confidence-inspiring services provided by Dr. Roberts and his friendly team. I feel very fortunate to have this excellent veterinary ophthalmologist within driving distance. My standard poodle recently received minor cryosurgery and debridement for an eye issue that was making her miserable. Dr. Roberts had already seen her when she was only 12 weeks old, when we first noticed this issue, and he gave us excellent advice and products to manage the problem until she was old enough to assess whether she would simply grow out of it. As it turned out, she didn't and we needed to take additional steps many months later. When we returned to Dr Roberts we expected the usual multiple visits - one for exam and the next for treatment. Instead he said the treatment would not take very long so we could do everything in the one visit. The cost was incredibly modest for his time - sedation, surgery, treatment, prescription, nursing...the whole nine yards. Less than $300. We are used to spending a great deal more if we ever have a specialist do anything surgical - even the most minor treatment - for one of our pets. Obviously, all eye conditions are different and costs would be more for a more complex procedure. But I wouldn't hesitate to recommend anyone take their pet to Dr. Roberts instead of a regular vet, if there is an eye problem. They'll get an honest assessment, the best treatment possible, nice staff who love animals, and all for a moderate price that may even be less than a regular vet would charge. Our poodle is now doing fantastically, only a week after her treatment. Her eyes are so much better, we are thrilled. If you are one of the many folks paying a fortune for eye specialist care in Boulder or Denver, I suggest you consider Dr. Roberts' friendly, caring eye clinic, where they care more about your pet than your credit card. read more

Dr Roberts is awesome ! He is a kind man who cares about animals. I have been to Dr Roberts for 2 of my dogs. The most recent was yesterday. My dog had a sharp weed poke him in the eye and it was stuck in his eye. Dr R was able to remove it with ease and did not have to sedate my dog. It was a tricky removal but he did a great job! The staff is awesome, kind and informative and accommodating. Buzz is doing great and on the mend. Thank you Dr R. Deeply appreciate your clinic and care. read more

They were awesome with my young Shepherd. Very professional and surprisingly reasonable with their prices! They also were very responsive when I called about her having a reaction to a medication they prescribed. We have to go back due to her diagnosis for regular checks but we will do so happily! Worth the drive from the Boulder area. read more

Animal Eye Center is absolutely outstanding in every way. From the time you walk in at front reception to working with the vet techs and the amazing Dr. Roberts, you know they really care about your pet and you. And, the cost was always reasonable for my three dogs that have been patients there the past five years. I highly recommend the clinic to anyone who needs a canine eye specialist. read more

What wonderful caring staff! We brought our rescue dog in with severe facial and eye damage and Dr. Roberts and the veterinary staff are incredible. Thanks so much! read more

This place is wonderful!!!!!! I called all over and Animal Eye Center was not only the best in price but was willing to see Luke as soon as possible. While other places couldn't see him until February. We thought we were going in for an initial consultation, but Dr. Roberts took care of Luke immediately, and this was not an emergency procedure, so the fact that they were able to get him done in one day was amazing!!!!! His staff cleaned the procedure room and did the minor procedure all within an hour of being there. I cannot complement this place enough. If any of you, for any reason, have to take your pets to and eye specialist....I highly recommend this place!!!!!!! read more

I recently had to come here for my kitten, and I had the best service I could ask for, they took such good care of her and talked to her so sweetly. They talked me through the whole thing. If your pet has eye issues definitely come here! read more

Such a nice and caring staff. Very efficient. I didn't have to wait more than a few minutes for my dog to be seen by the doctor himself. Once he provided the examination, he was very thorough in explaining the diagnosis. Much appreciated! read more

We have been so impressed with the doctors and staff here. They are so professional and compassionate! Highly recommended!!!! read more

Animal Eye Center - Veterinarians Near Me - Loveland, Colorado

Dr. Roberts was PHENOMENAL. I live in Montana and we don't have a eye vet locally. He took my call after my vet was concerned and consulted me over the phone. He answered my emails and then personally got on the phone with me to calm down my fears. I am incredibly impressed, I did not pay him a cent...he did this for free.Truly wonderful to have such generosity and care when you live far away. Thank you Dr. Roberts your community is lucky to have you. read more

We took our newly adopted, 12 year old blind and deaf minature poodle to see Dr. Roberts at his Casper mobile clinic. He spent about an hour with our little Ledoux and was able to explain issues of his cataracts, in which one has fallen forward due to some ligament detachments. We drove down from Gillette, WY to see him and we were very impressed with his demeanor with Ledoux and his ability to explain technical jargon to us so that we understood our dog's situation. He chatted about anesthesia issues on elderly dogs. His examination of Ledoux was thorough. He is organized! He dispensed eye drops and he's asking for photos to be e-mailed in a few weeks so he can see if inflammation has decreased in response to the medications. We're hoping this will result in cataract surgery so our little guy will be able to see again. We would highly recommend his expertise to anyone who is looking for a veterinary ophthalmologist. The Bremers read more

We should have been much more careful about selecting a vet to do cataract surgery on our dog. She developed a bubble on her lenses after the surgery. We called the clinic and sent pictures. We were informed it was nothing to worry about. Later, the bubble on the right eye ruptured and a thick pus was oozing from the rupture of the lens. We took her to our local vet and he called the eye clinic and Roberts said she should be brought in immediately. We traveled the 100 miles back home and the 250 miles to Loveland. Roberts looked at her and said she was poked in the eye by a rose bush. (we don't have any of those) I reminded him of the bubble on her eye which was precisely where the rupture was. That did not interest him. He operated and repaired the rupture. Then charged us $800. When I complained, he laughed and said "it's only a couple of truck payments". Well, being a veteran on social security and having used all of our emergency fund and borrowing the rest to pay for the cataract surgery, we did not find it a bit funny. He should stick to his day job because he wont' make it as a comedian. He informed us that the eye would clear up in a couple of weeks and be fine. It has not cleared up and she remains blind in that eye after some months. read more

This clinic has always been most helpful with my diabetic blind old JRT. And the prices are all reasonable, not in the multiple hundreds as clinics in the Denver area want to charge. I recommend them. read more

Dr. Roberts is exceptional. His staff couldn't be any nicer. Simply the best, all of them!