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    Blue Ridge Veterinary Hospital

    5.0 (2 reviews)

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    Blacksburg Animal Clinic - This is a transcript of how hateful DR Watson was with me. I'm on disability and refused to give my service dog her meds.

    Blacksburg Animal Clinic

    (8 reviews)

    Can't believe this place has no reviews! Dr. Jones has owned this practice for over 30 years. The…read moredecor is kind of old country style with a lot of wood and everything is very VTech and football themed. The front staff was friendly. It only took about 10 minutes to fill out the new patient form and once brought back to an appointment room Dr. Jones came in quickly. Dr. Jones himself is very nice. He cares about not only the pets but their owners as well. He's also friendly and likes to talk a lot. The bill was around $60 for some eye drops and a consultation, which isn't the cheapest ever, but nothing outrageous.

    Very disappointing and unprofessional experience with Dr. Matthew Watson and the team at Blacksburg…read moreAnimal Clinic I brought my dog to Blacksburg Animal Clinic today for a scheduled veterinary appointment, and unfortunately, we were not even seen because of an issue involving a $300 balance that I believe should have been handled directly with the ASPCA. A few months ago, my cat had cancer and required surgery on his ears. The ASPCA in Roanoke agreed to pay the $300 balance, and I provided Blacksburg Animal Clinic with documentation stating that the ASPCA would be responsible for the payment. The front-office employee who was working that day was the same person I spoke with today. She had originally scanned the documentation into their system and also spoke directly with the ASPCA representative by phone while I was there picking up my cat after surgery. I was told the ASPCA would be sending the clinic a check in the mail. Today, before my dog's appointment, I was suddenly presented with a statement saying that I still owed the $300. I explained that the ASPCA had agreed to pay this amount and that I had already provided the clinic with documentation confirming that arrangement. At first, I was told they did not have the paperwork on file. Then, after I explained that I knew it had been scanned into their system, they acknowledged that they actually did have the documentation. I also explained that I am disabled, live on a fixed income, and simply cannot afford to pay an unexpected $300 balance that I was told the ASPCA was responsible for. I was not refusing to pay a legitimate bill; I was trying to understand why I was suddenly being held responsible for a balance that had already been arranged to be paid by another organization. While I was speaking with the front-office employee and trying to resolve the issue, Dr. Matthew Watson came out and asked, with what I felt was a very obvious attitude, "Are we still doing this?" referring to my dog's appointment. I told him that I was willing to proceed with my dog's appointment as long as I was not being made responsible for the $300 that the ASPCA had agreed to pay. I explained that I simply wanted the billing issue resolved and did not feel comfortable accepting responsibility for that amount. He then essentially told me that if I didn't like the situation, I should take my dog to another veterinarian. He opened the front door and told me to go to the other vet. I have never been treated this way at a veterinary clinic. I was not yelling, threatening anyone, or refusing to pay a legitimate bill. I was attempting to resolve a billing/documentation issue that appears to have resulted from the clinic's own failure to properly maintain or process the paperwork they had already received. What is especially upsetting is that I clearly explained that I am disabled and live on a fixed income. Instead of showing understanding or professionalism and trying to resolve the situation, I felt dismissed, embarrassed, and essentially pushed out of the clinic. I cannot speak to whether this legally constitutes disability discrimination, but I absolutely felt that my disability and financial circumstances were not treated with appropriate consideration. My concern is not simply the $300. It is the way this entire situation was handled. If the ASPCA payment had not arrived, the professional response should have been to contact the ASPCA, review the documentation, and work toward resolving the discrepancy--not confront me immediately before my dog's appointment and then have the veterinarian tell me to take my dog somewhere else. After being a client here, this experience has completely changed my opinion of this clinic. I will be taking my dog elsewhere. I hope management reviews what happened today, including the documentation regarding the ASPCA payment and how I was treated when I questioned the balance.

    Companion Animal Clinic - Companion Animal Clinic Ultrasound

    Companion Animal Clinic

    (35 reviews)

    I brought my dog in to be evaluated for vomiting and clearly informed Dr. Matt McCormick that my…read moredog is reactive. I requested and placed a muzzle before the exam began. During the physical exam, instead of asking me to assist with restraint, which has worked well with other veterinarians, Dr. McCormick began pinning my dog firmly against the exam table in an attempt to control him. My dog became extremely distressed and ultimately urinated and defecated during the restraint. The level of force used felt excessive given that his anxiety and reactivity had been clearly communicated. I had to intervene and remove my dog from the situation. I understand that reactive dogs can be challenging to examine, but I expected a more collaborative and low-stress approach. Based on this experience, I will not be returning to this clinic.

    They did not acknowledge my concerns about my pup. They insulted me by saying that her symptoms…read moremust be caused by her food (which they don't sell) or my well water (which tests clean) or Lyme (which was not warranted). I was told to change her food and come back in two weeks. I went elsewhere and got a diagnosis of a serious disease which I had suspected all along. The new clinic listened to me and answered my questions. The correct tests were ordered, and I finally got treatment. The new clinic always provides written discharge notes. I had to call multiple times to get the test results from Companion. I felt like I was a bother - not a client. Dr Fabrizi there was the only one who did at least acknowledge the symptoms.

    Cave Spring Veterinary Clinic - Cave Spring Vet Docs

    Cave Spring Veterinary Clinic

    (15 reviews)

    We have been with CSV for years (more than 20) we always see Dr. "MIKE" or Dr. Mccoy for surgery…read more Words cannot express the passion this amazing group offers. From Priscilla (in the front) to our DEAR Dr. Mike (HAIRFIELD) it all goes perfect. My daughter grew up seeing us take our dogs to Dr. Mike and not she takes her 3 dogs (all ALL before now!!) to the same place, same doctor. Our pets love everyone there because they can tell THEY ARE LOVED. My deep appreciation for ALL that you do for our fur babies. Love you Dr. Hairfield

    I was so impressed with this Veterinary office. My 13yr old dog was having some stomach issues…read more She's not the friendliest dog. She gets nervous easy and so starts to bark. She sounds and looks scary, which makes most people tense up and that makes the situation worse. This usually happens even at vets offices. But for the first time in her long life she was made to feel comfortable at a vet office! Both the vet tech (so sorry I don't remember her name - she was WONDERFUL) and Dr. Lynn were so good with her. The got down on here level, approached from the side (something we will advise others to try going forward) and were patient and gave her treats. After just a little bit of working with and on her, my nervous dog happily left the exam room WITH Dr. Lynn without even looking back at us. I've NEVER seen her do that ... even with people she knows. Now for the important stuff. Her stomach is better. They did testing, but before getting all of the results gave me some things and suggestions to help her at home. And it all worked wonderfully. She's gaining weight again. Her stomach is good. She sleeps through the night again. AND as an added bonus, after months of trying everything under the sun they also gave me a solution to the fleas that actually worked! Which is a huge relief for us and the dog. Love this place. Prices weren't the cheapest but very reasonable for all they did.

    Roanoke Animal Hospital

    Roanoke Animal Hospital

    (13 reviews)

    Awesome staff and top notch veterinarians. I've been taking my dogs and cats there since I moved to…read moreVirginia 15 years ago. I've never been disappointed . Highly recommend !

    This is long, however, worth reading…read more I want to start by saying everyone here is extremely friendly. We have taken multiple animals here over the years and always had pleasant experiences. That being said, whenever we are there and there is an issue, I never feel we get clear guidance on what to do. It almost always seems like it's a list of things we can do and let us choose rather than professional recommendations. Almost like, how much money are you willing to spend while you take shots at fixing this? This really came to a head here recently when I feel diagnosing our puppy with kidney disease was poorly handled and almost mishandled in my opinion which has resulted in a 1.5 year dog having stage three kidney failure. After years of only having one dog, we decided to finally get another and we went and got an 8 week old Dalmatian puppy. Immediately we realized that he would not stop drinking water (to the point he would throw up) and had more frequent than normal accidents in the house. When bringing this up, we were told that they could do a blood test, however, he is too young to have kidney issues and it is most likely a disorder that makes him obsessed with water and he will grow out of it. We continued to bring this up on every visit and were told to limit his water and he would grow out of it. Finally, when we came in and he was around 1.5 years old, they decided to do blood work and found out he was in stage 3 kidney failure. They recommended an ultrasound and sterile urine sample which we did. Based on the findings they said he should immediately be put on antibiotics because something they found points to a possible infection and we were prescribed over $100 in antibiotics. It was also determined his bladder wasn't normal size and things seen on the kidneys point to issues. We were told time is of the essence and we had to get him on the antibiotics. They said special kidney food was important but never made it seem urgent. If they had, they would have tried to send it home with us that day. A couple days later they called and let us know an infection was not an underlying issue. Honestly, it seriously felt like it was about the money and not properly treating our dog. They then sent a referral to go to Virginia Tech to see a specialist. Virginia Tech would not be able to get us in until 9/25. Months later. This is where I really start to get aggravated. They claim every second matters but recommend us to a place that can't get us in for months. Luckily my wife knows a veterinarian and they refer us to a Specialist who is in Vinton and was an Internist/Professor at VT for over 20 years. He got us in the following week. Why in the world would Roanoke Animal Hospital not have referred us to him? There is absolutely no way they didn't know about him. Unfortunately, he did confirm Stage 3 Kidney failure and gave us some recommendations. One thing he said was that no matter what, we have to let him drink as much water as he wants. If not, it can start to cause issues with his organs. Because we do not have bloodwork from when Pongo was a puppy, I have not clue if he has always been in Stage 3 Kidney failure. That being said, what if he WASN'T? What if they had recommended we do blood work and we found out what was going on early and immediately did stuff to slow down the progression? How much damage has limiting his water for 1.5 years at the direction of the Vet done? Now my family has to deal with the fact that the puppy we love might only be alive until he is 3 or so. The ball was dropped. And I hope this really makes Roanoke Animal Hospital rethink things and take a much more proactive approach to stuff. Nothing can fix this, however, I hope this prevents another family from having to deal with the same heartbreak.

    Foothills Pet Healthcare Clinic

    Foothills Pet Healthcare Clinic

    (16 reviews)

    Foothills has been our primary veterinarian group for the past 3-4 years. Shortly after we moved to…read morethe area a feral cat came along and took up residence in our barn. A few months later she showed up with a litter of kittens and said, "you've been feeding me, will you feed my babies "? We helped her wean her litter and she began to let us pet her...if she felt like not hissing at us. I called every veterinarian office in the area and this was the first group I found that was willing to handle ferals. It took several months to trap some of the cats but we were determined to get everyone spayed/neutered before we ended up with another litter. Foothills was great to work with and very understanding when I had to cancel an appointment on short notice because we were able to catch a cat. We actually had to trap 3 of them that were too feral at the time to handle. Today I was back with my alpha male. Although he's been neutered he frequently gets into cat fights as he insures that no other cats move into his territory. Fortunately he is no longer feral and easy to handle. The vet always discusses treatment options and takes time to answer questions. The staff here is also extremely nice and great to work with. I trust them totally with my fur babies.

    I'm on the fence about this business (not the Vet). I took my dog in for a routine checkup and some…read moreshots. When I went up to the counter, I told them the name, and was asked "are you waiting here"? I said yes, and nothing else was said. I stood in front of the counter not understanding if I was done checking in or not. After 10 minutes, another customer came in stood behind me. I decided to take a seat and wait and see if they needed more information. After another 10 minutes, a Tech called me into a room. Both the Tech and the actual Vet were very nice, and professional. When the exam was done, I was told to wait back in the reception area. After a few minutes, another Tech came out and hand me notes from the doctor. I waited for another 15 minutes before the first Tech came out and asked why was I still there. I replied that I was waiting to pay. That's when a woman from behind the counter said, "oh, come up". I paid up and left. While no one was rude or anything like that, I just think their customer interaction leaves something to be desired. Maybe it's just me? I'll try one more time to see how it goes.

    Blue Ridge Veterinary Hospital - vet - Updated October 2026

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