The staff were rude and disrespectful. They were not compassionate or caring either towards me or my pet. I certainly would not recommend this veterinary practice to anyone. It is too soon to know if the medications provided will work or not. read more

The very best veterinarian I have ever been to. They care way more about the animals in their care than the dollar the animal makes them. I recently adopted a cat and they were very professional, as well as compassionate. read more

I have been taking my babies to another veterinary clinic for years, I was loyal to them to a fault and they were great with my babies. Recently however, the wait times there were excessive, regardless of appointment time or not. We started to feel like we were just another cog in the wheel and there was no personal attention any longer. Appointments were impossible to come by and my frustration level was starting to rise significantly. After a search on google and yelp I called this clinic and immediately spoke to a real person instead of being placed in a cue. My puppy had been having an upset tummy and I was a bit worried. To my relief Boulevard Veterinary Clinic had an appointment at a convenient time the same morning I called!!! I scheduled the appointment and headed in. The lobby was clean and welcoming. The staff was attentive and gushed over my baby while I filled out the paper work. The veterinarian saw us at our scheduled appointment time and was so gentle and sweet with my sweet girl. The cost was a bit more than my previous clinic. However, I don't think you can really put a price on customer service. We were treated like our time was valuable while receiving excellent care. I think we're ready to make the switch full-time! This is a wonderful clinic!!! read more

Boulevard Veterinary Hospital - My sweet baby at her first visit! This was a nice touch! - Veterinarians Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

My dog, Kobi, has received excellent and compassionate care from Dr. Gowda and the team at Boulevard Veterinary Hospital. The friendly and efficient receptionists, Alex and Ariana, at the front desk are welcoming to all, and those who interact with the pets and assist Dr. Gowda are competent and personable. With her calm, reassuring manner, Dr. Gowda herself is a skilled veterinarian, who responds to questions patiently and clearly and exhibits a wonderful bedside manner with pets and pet parents. I highly recommend this practice. read more

Great experience. My dog had facial swelling and they were able to get him in right away. Staff was super kind and understanding. Pricing was also pretty reasonable! read more

Great first visit here. I went to another vet previously and they were very pushy for extra non-core vaccines, but this place wasn't (just informed me that extra vaccines were available if I wanted to get them!) The doctor was very informative and explained everything well and thoroughly! The staff was friendly as well. My puppy and I left here in a good mood and will be back as long as we're in this area. read more

First visit here, the receptionists are very friendly and helpful. The Dr was nice, I was a little weirded out that she was trying to prescribe me a prescription before diagnosing or any tests. But we moved past that and the visit went as expected. Prices were reasonable, I will be back! read more

Looks like a nice vet but... If I didn't feel like I was robbed for a little information and poor inexperienced staff then I would have stayed but sadly no cannot go to this Vet read more

In the last year, I switched care for my pet from another animal hospital in VB for one that was closer to my parents place. Since I took over the care of one of my pets since he now lives with me, I wanted to find a vet that provided a better experience. I saw nothing but great reviews about Dr. Gawda, and decided to try it out. My dog is now 9 and has had a variety of health issues. Each time I have gotten nothing but excellent care from every staff member. Roscoe has needed a checkup for a blocked bowel and back injury, a series of vaccines, and most recently dental cleaning that had to include teeth extractions. Anyone who knows my dog knows he can be a grump and a biter when it comes to new people and the vet. After one visit, most of the staff was familiar with his personality and despite being a grump, it seems everyone is fond of him when he returns! It's a great feeling knowing that the people taking care of him actually care about him and know his usual behavior. I can't give enough praise for Dr. Gawda. As the owner of an aging dog, the cost of care can be daunting. Every penny I have spent has been worth it because I know my dog has received the best care possible. She is not only an expert in pet health, but she has great skills with pet owners and the pets! My dog is in excellent health and the team did a fantastic job with his teeth extractions. I live in Suffolk now but I never mind taking the trip for Roscoe to see staff here. If you're looking for a team of personable people who know what they're doing, I highly recommend Boulevard Veterinary! read more

Dr. Gowda and her staff are amazing and very professional. Dr. Gowda diagnosis my 4 yr old dog (Lucka) with a heart condition that caused high blood pressure. If not for Dr. Gowda complete physical assessment on initially meeting Lucka her 211/121 BP would of gone unnoticed. I owe Dr. Gowda for saving Lucka life and forever grateful to her and her staff. I HIGHLY recommend Boulevard Vet Clinic. read more

I recently switched from Banfield after an unsatisfactory annual exam for my pups and I am really glad I found this clinic. The personnel are so friendly and seem to really care about my fur babies as much as I do. I popped in to get a refill for one of my dog's medication and the vet tech told me to give my dog a booty scratch for her, I thought that was so sweet for her to remember that my dog loves booty scratches, but then again, what dog doesn't? :) Dr. Gowda is the vet we have seen on our two past visits and she is just so kind, professional, and knowledgeable. read more

Boulevard Veterinary Hospital - Kallie waiting to get seen at Boulevard Veterinary Hospital with his little human. - Veterinarians Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I came here because my puppy is having a diarrhea problem. Initially, the staff was very friendly and understanding that I do not have a cellular device that can make calls or texts. I was instructed to fill out the paperwork in my car and come back to the door once completed, I did just that only to realize that I left my wallet at home. They graciously allowed me to leave my dog and come back in with my wallet for payment. The reason for the one star was that the front desk clerk, Katie, called me a liar for not having a phone when in fact I do have a phone, just not cellular access. She went out of her way to call me a liar to the rest of the staff saying "she has a phone, I saw her using it in the car." The veterinarian then came in the room confronted me in a very hostile manner, siding with Katie, that I in fact did have a phone and that I lied about not having one. When I once again explained that it does not have cellular service however I can still play games that do not require internet or WiFi. I cannot make calls or texts. I can play games, watch downloaded videos, that's it. I did not appreciate being called a liar my first time being at that clinic. I will never return here again, and I will most certainly spread the word of my unpleasant first visit to this clinic. Thanks for your help, but I do not appreciate being called a liar. It was very disrespectful, embarrassing, demeaning and hostile. read more

We needed a new vet STAT. I chose to try out this practice based on google reviews, and the fact that it's actually a surgical hospital, because I didn't want to keep getting referred out when things got serious. I am so glad we came here! Dr. Gowda and her staff are excellent. In the last year my three dogs have needed a lot of expert care and surgery due to injuries, a serious infection, and a benign growth. Dr Gowda and staff did t hesitate to stay late on a Friday night to conduct emergency surgery, saving our beloved pet. They are dedicated, kind, and professional, and you can tell right away they are all serious pet lovers. This is next level care. So glad I found them. I wish I liked MY doctor half as much! read more

The two vets here a great with animals The staff is friendly I love the holistic approach too read more

I really like this vet hospital. They are professional, friendly, AFFORDABLE, patient, and most importantly (to me) down to earth. I was able to walk right in with my injured dog, no appointment, and get seen.. From my experience today, they didn't seem to hide anything unlike other vet hospitals, the vet personally came out and talked to me thoroughly. I didn't feel taken advantage of, they answered all of my questions and addressed any concerns. I would highly recommend this place to all of my friends and family. read more

Great vet and great boarding! Our Great Dane, Venice, always has anxiety when we board her and the first time we boarded her (somewhere in Chesapeake) she lost 10 lbs and would not eat. We took her here instead and the staff was AMAZING. She was scared at first but they took the time to let her warm up to her. We used to have such a hard time leaving her because of her anxiety, but now she does great and loves the staff at Boulevard. They have individual kennels and an outside play area. Can't imagine going anywhere else. read more

Boulevard Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

They are very speedy with appointment openings but they are definitely not for low income people and the doctors are not compassionate at all...doesn't even seem like they like animals. They told me microchipping is not painful just to find out it is one of the most painful procedures. Also felt like they rushed through my cat's exam when there were no other clients waiting...completely empty parking lot. ??? Would not come back. read more

Super friendly doctors and very well run business.The staff genuinely care about the wellness of your pet. The hospital is clean and very responsive to your pet's medical needs in a timely manner. read more

Dr. Redding is attentive, patient and immensely knowledgeable. The staff are always polite and kinds. I love this place. I've been to dozens of vets as my cat and I have moved around while I went to Grad school and this is by far the best. I like the thorough holistic approach, and when needed they incorporate any western medicinal practice that may be necessary. Clean, fast, and they always fit me in for an appointment. I love this vet. read more

My family and I have been seeing Boulevard Vet for over 3 years, and we have experienced no issues. Dr. Gowda is very knowledgeable, kind, and respectful to our pets (two dogs and a cat). My dogs get seen regularly for updated shots and wellness checks; one dog has been spayed at the hospital which went well. Our kitten has been seen by Dr. Gowda twice since we got him and everything has been great so far. The prices are affordable for our family too. We appreciate the care that we receive from all the staff; they are great people to interact with while our pets are getting care. We'll continue to use their services as long as we stay in the VA Beach/Norfolk area. read more

super sweet staff at the counter and very nice doctor! very gentle with our cat, definitely recommend!

I totally love the staff here. My pitbull can get rowdy sometimes, but even he enjoyed being here. He was comfortable and friendly. Dr. Gawda was understanding and very easy to talk to. She was very knowledgeable and she had great customer service. The pricing was decent, and I love the fact that they open 0730-1230 on Saturdays. This is perfect for military personnel! Will definitely come back for routine visits. read more

When I first walked in, I wasn't sure how the appointment would go, because it's not the fanciest of clinics that I've seen (yet it was very clean, just small and simple). However, the front desk staff, nurses, Dr. Gowda, and appointment clerk were nothing but extremely friendly. Dr. Gowda was very kind to my dog, and she really seemed sympathetic toward his pain. She gave me some options,but when I declined a few tests, she didn't push once for me to do them. I walked out of there with two meds, a cortisone shot for my pup, a draining of his bladder, and examination, all for the same price of an examination alone at another clinic. Great place and will go back when/if needed! read more

I have never had so little luck in life to have ended up at this vet. There was a discrepancy with my bill after she forced an unneeded nail trim on me (my pup was at the groomers LESS than a week prior, before moving here). She approved the removal of the charge, but the next visit there were several charges that were higher than an estimate I had received.... weirdly in the exact same amount as the nail trim that was removed. I was speaking with someone about this vet and they said they would never go there because of the price gouging this person does regularly to the customers. I also asked a few questions that I had about vaccines and diseases that were common in this area that I had read about online and I got a "wooooo, Dr. Google again!" complete with childish eyeroll. Yes, I looked online and then came to a vet for information, I didn't need to be spoken down to, admonished, treated poorly, or my information treated as garbage (which was the same info she gave) merely because I found it online. That same person who mentioned the price gouging, also told me that "Dr. Google" is quite the bad word around there. Nevermind that we are at the vet because of what we found, so it's really only helping business. The cherry on the cake? While in the room with her she barked orders at her staff, spoke down about them constantly (in and out of their presence), and at one point even aggressively swatted their hand away only to force them to place it back in precisely the same location. She's a real peach and I can see why the waiting room is a ghost town and they have such a vast availability same-day. Learn from my mistake, stay away. Whatever this place used to be with a different doctor that I read about in the reviews, he's gone and she's there messing up whatever he created. read more

Dr. Gowda and her support team at Boulevard Vet are fantastic! Dr. Gowda took over this practice fairly recently and she has brought a ray of sunshine to the place. First and foremost, Dr. Gowda is a highly competent, compassionate, and experienced veterinarian​ who provides high-quality​ care. She is approachable, explains complex information in a way that's understandable, and she is patient with all of my many questions. The vet techs are skillful and caring, and always go the extra mile to help make my very difficult girl comfortable. The boarding and grooming staff are wonderful​ and spend plenty of time getting to know their clients so that they can choose the best approach for each individual pet. The front desk staff are always welcoming and efficient and take the extra step of coming around the desk to offer a scratch and a kind word. My dog is very fearful of new places and wary of strangers; however, she loves going to Boulevard Vet! If you want a professional, competent, friendly vet clinic, look no further. read more

Dr Pozniak is wonderful! She has taken care of my dogs for almost 20 years. I recently had a 14.5 year old havanese go into heart failure. She was able to take appropriate steps to save her life and make appropriate referrals to treat her. She is doing great. She has also performed acupuncture on 2 of my dogs with amazing results. I love her holistic approach to animal wellness. read more

I wanted to share what a lifesaver this veterinary office was for me. Over the summer while playing outside my dog jumped on the deck and hurt his nail. He was limping due to the injury. I was frantic that my dog was in pain. So that evening I attempted to be seen by another emergency vet office. This was a weeknight at about 8 pm. There was a 5 hour wait to be seen. I decided to go home and try the next morning to take my dog somewhere to be seen. I did not have a regular vet other then taking my dog to the clinic inside the pet store for yearly shots. I contacted a few vets and there was no one that could see my dog that day until I contacted Boulevard Veterinary Hospital. They were so nice and helpful. They understood how upset I was and got me in that day for my dog to be treated. When I arrived the staff was so wonderful! I felt at ease that I found someone to treat my dog. My dog was seen and treated and I have been a customer ever since that event. I will continue taking my dog there because they cared so much in helping me! I would highly recommend them for your animal needs. read more

I brought my dog in there for some other alternative ways to help her with her hip pain. Doctor Pozniak was very rude and seemed rushed. She was in the room for all of 15 minutes and my bill was over $200. Her prices are high, she is very short with people and the girl at the front desk was chewing gum, cursing about her club night the night before, and just real unprofessional. I ended up buying some herbs and my dog is no better now than she was before. I will never go back as that Dr. is all about money and could care less about her client, read more

Adopted a senior Lab from the shelter a year ago and chose this vet hospital for his care because Dr. Pozniak is certified in holistic vet medicine. Have been very pleased with their services. Staff are friendly and helpful, Dr. P is thorough, takes her time and explains everything in detail (along with giving advice specific to my dog). Buddy was suffering from terrible itchiness and she tried a couple of things before finding what finally worked. They also have a hydrosurge bath that really helped Buddy with his dry skin. I have recommended this vet hospital and especially Dr. Pozniak to others. read more

My dog has a terminal illness. That is what every veterinarian told us..."nothing you can do." That was until I was referred by a friend to Dr. Pozniak. Dr. Pozniak spent over 90 minutes with our dog Stu and us. She sat with him on the floor, lovingly, tenderly and compassionately. Not one time, not once!,did she say he was hopeless. Instead, she developed a plan, just like that. A plan that we've flollowed..not complicated..a few natural additions to his food, a change in diet (and all along, she explained why...cut out sugar/starches, they feed the tumor, the herbs curb tumor growth, boost his immune system ). I could go on for hours as to how I feel we were lead to her intentionally. But, bottom line..our dog Stu is back to his old self. His coat is beautiful and his quality of life is awesome. Is the tumor gone? I don't know. It is harder to find. But he us happy. Comfortable. Bright eyed and beautiful. Definitely not the dog who had, chewed raw spots on himself, was losing his coat, he was dull and lethargic. That was 8 months ago. God Bless Boulevard Veterinary Hospital., Dr.Posniak, her amazing knowledgeable staff. We were treated like VIP's. I thought we were pretty special until I realized everyone is treated exactly the same. I realized wed found, not only our vet, but a business that "gets it and does it right," if I could give 10 stars I would. Please do yourself and your beloved pet a favor. Go to Boulevard Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Pozniak, Dr. Foley, Kim, the Vet Tech and Dave, Kim at the front desk is irreplaceably awesome, Genesis, Stacy, if I have forgotten any names, forgive me. They, as a team, gave Stu a new lease on life. I will be forever grateful. read more

Dr. Pozniak was wonderful. We are new to the area and needed a vet. Soon after we moved in. She answered all our questions and treated our three dogs. They are even open on Saturdays which is a plus. I would highly recommend this Veterinary Hospital. read more

Dr. Gowda and her support team at Boulevard Vet are fantastic! Dr. Gowda took over this practice fairly recently and she has brought a ray of sunshine to the place. First and foremost, Dr. Gowda is a highly competent, compassionate, and experienced veterinarian​ who provides high-quality​ care. She is approachable, explains complex information in a way that's understandable, and she is patient with all of my many questions. The vet techs are skillful and caring, and always go the extra mile to help make my very difficult girl comfortable. The boarding and grooming staff are wonderful​ and spend plenty of time getting to know their clients so that they can choose the best approach for each individual pet. The front desk staff are always welcoming and efficient and take the extra step of coming around the desk to offer a scratch and a kind word. My dog is very fearful of new places and wary of strangers; however, she loves going to Boulevard Vet! If you want a professional, competent, friendly vet clinic, look no further. read more

The Dr. and the staff were very caring and friendly. I brought my dog in and I was happy the Dr. spent time with me, answering all my questions. The front staff made sure I was happy with my visit and ensure I had a return appointment. My senior dog is walking around better and seems happier! Thank you Dr. Pozniak! read more

I keep a very meticulously clean home and give my dogs regular baths 3 times a week. I have AKC show dogs that I have an occasional litter or puppies every year and a half. They are indoor dogs that use a litter box. That being said I am new to Virginia Beach. When I moved here I randomly selected a vet. I took only the litter of puppies to the vet to get their vet checks and shots because the parent dogs were both in good health. The vet was amazed at how healthy they were and said that they were beautiful.(gave us a clean bill of health). The puppies went to their new homes the following day (aside from the one that I just couldn't let leave). The same day that her brothers and sister went home I noticed a little bit of scratching which got a little worse each day that passed. Being concerned I took my little puppy in to see the vet. They did a skin scraping and said that the puppy had a bacterial skin infection probably just from irritation from the soap and scratching at it and that it wasn't contagious and gave us an antibiotic. Over the course of the next few days if I was to gauge there was more scratching not less. I googled and looked into it myself. I suspected a mite(sarcoptic mange) infection. I called the vet, informed that I thought that it must be that, who responded with "Oh boy Dr. Google". I felt insulted. I brought the puppies back and urged that this needed to be treated as mange as my puppy was now starting to lose some hair. She kept saying we don't proof of the mite. I read online only 50% of the time you can find one. I am not a vet but I can READ and calling me DR Google was uncalled for and rude. By the way after adding insult to injury they turned around and charged me another $600 for the visit that was caused to their misdiagnosis to begin with. I also had to treat the parent dogs to ensure to eradicate the mite.The fact that the puppies had never left the home aside from going there I knew 100% that the mite was from there. They insisted that the mite cannot live off the dog for any length of time. I told them that I read from several credible sources that they can live 2-6 days off the dog. It can also spread to people. I told him that I believed that it came from their office which is also a boarding facility with a lot of activity. The Dr. said that it didn't come from there because it wasn't possible. I asked about the cleaning procedures and such and said that it would be convenient for them to spread it to get more money from people who found their dog with the mite at a later date. Dr Foley stood up and pointed his finger in my face telling me that I needed to get off my high horse that I was using words that were larger than his liking and that the mite couldn't have came from there. I asked him if he received his doctorate because I was using 9th grade level vocabulary. In my opinion they need to lose their license! Customer Service was awful. Knowledge of animal disease was minimal and they failed to educate me at all on the matters at hand. Misinformed me and then charged me more. That ladies and gentlemen is called Highway robbery! They don't clean up thoroughly and therefore are spreading disease and then charging to eradicate it later. Profiting from their negligence! Don't go there. You will likely come out itchy and a thousand dollars lighter because of it. I will be pressing charges. In the mean time take heed. Do not go there! read more