Best vet in Alabaster. Cares about animals and tries to find ways to help save money while taking…read morecare of your pets.

I meant to write this review about a month ago, but I'm 75 years old and still figuring out this…read moreapp. Me and my big ol' dog Sniffle have been on a road trip around Merica, and somewhere between Oklahoma, Alabama, and a gas station that sold pickled eggs by the gallon, I completely forgot where I put this review. Anyway, this happened about a month ago. Now Sniffle is my travel companion. We spend our days cruisin' across Merica, listenin' to country music, stopping at roadside attractions, and arguing about directions even though he's a dog. The problem was that Sniffle was gettin' a little ol' big. Every time he'd jump into the truck, the suspension would file a formal complaint. Every motel bed looked one dog away from collapse. So while we were passin' through Alabama, I took him to Alabama Spay Neuter Clinic to get the stuff done. Sniffle spent the whole drive there staring out the window like he knew exactly what was about to happen. I spent the whole drive pretending everything was normal. The staff were wonderful. They treated my boy like family, answered all my questions, and took excellent care of him. They even reassured me when I asked if he'd forgive me before we crossed the next state line. A few hours later they brought him back out. He looked sleepy, confused, and like he had just discovered betrayal for the first time in his life. I bought him a cheeseburger afterward. That's what friends do. Now here we are a month later, still touring Merica together. Sniffle is doing great, riding shotgun, sticking his head out the window, and judging every restaurant we pass. Five stars. Great people, great service, and they helped my big ol' buddy get the stuff done so we could get back on the road and continue our grand tour of Merica. Sorry it took me a month to post this review. I finally found where this app keeps the review button.

Super fast and easy in and out. Spay and neuter your pets! This is the most inexpensive place I've…read moreseen.

We had a great visit with Dr. Rice and Kasey. They were very good with our anxious dogs. They were…read morealso very accommodating of their needs like aggressiveness with unfamiliar dogs.

Updating my review to say that we will never trust another veterinarian more. We recently lost our…read more10 year old lab, and the staff at HAH were amazing. We found out our Emmy had end stage liver cancer and they did everything to try and ease the burden on us emotionally. After she went over the rainbow bridge, Dr. Mike sent us a handwritten letter that had me sobbing all over again. It's so comforting to know they care about our animals as much as we do.

I needed a quote for a 1st time visit, shots, blood work, and spay. This involved a lot of…read morequestions, decisions etc. Stephanie was pleasant, knowlegeable, and prompt. So nice to have a professional to deal with.

Our 7-year old cat began having problems the week before last. It started out as hacking and…read morevomiting as with hairballs, but by Thursday night she was not eating at all, and if she did drink a small amount of water, she'd immediately vomit it back up. She became a bit lethargic and was obviously losing weight. I called Friday morning, but our normal vet could not see her until the next Monday. I found that MAC could see her immediately because they are walk-in only. The doctor saw her quickly and after an exam, gave us a very reasonable quote for suggested procedures (bloodwork, IV fluids, hospitalization). We left her there for treatment over the weekend. The staff did call with updates. On Monday, a technician called to say they had no good news but were going to run more bloodwork. I asked if they had done an x-ray to check for an obstruction and she said no, and acted like that was a strange request. Later in the afternoon, the doctor called to say things were not good. He told use she had FIV (feline AIDS). That was news to us, and a very unusual disease for an indoor cat to have. He said her inability to keep anything down was likely due to a GI infection she could not fight off. He said there was nothing they could do for her and that she would probably not live much longer without eating or drinking. He said this is common with FIV cats. While he did not suggest euthanasia, when I brought that up, he seemed to think that was a good option. We went that evening, expecting to see our cat on her deathbed and to say goodbye. When we got there, she was fairly active and seemed fairly normal. After some discussion, we decided to take her home, fully expecting to be back in a few days when she began to go downhill. When we checked out, we were charged some additional fees for more bloodwork, but it was still very reasonable. For the next few days, she was still fairly lethargic, and vomited a few times after drinking. Once or twice, she did eat a few morsels and keep them down. She sis not seem to be in any pain and did not seem to be getting worse, but she needed to eat. On Thursday, we called our regular vet and got her in there. I brought all the bloodwork records from MAC. Oddly enough, none of that included the FIV test results, and when our vet did the test, it came back negative! Our doctor said that the test is very accurate. She did an x-ray, and saw what might have be a soft object in her stomach, so we had an endoscope done. That shows nothing - no tumors, no foreign objects, all was good. Since the, she has slowly started easting again and has been less lethargic. It remains to be seen what is (was) wrong, but at least she seems to be improving. I think MAC does a good job, but I question the validity of their FIV test (especially since it was not listed on their bloodwork results). I also question the doctor almost letting us euthanize our dear pet. I just believe they could have been more diligent in doing more diagnostic work (x-rays).

On the Spot Vet Care is AMAZING!! They have came to my house before to neuter another dog of mine…read more When my Abby wasn't feeling well I emailed to make a house visit appointment but they told me they were booked until next month, but she informed me of their clinics they hold every week at different locations around the county. I made a 10 am appt to meet them at a local animal rescue foundation. They were promptly there on time. They took my dog into their mobile vet unit and by 10:25 my dog and I were on the way home with the medicine needed to treat my dog. The icing on top of the cake was that it only cost me $40!!! I know had I gone to a regular vet it would've cost somewhere around $200-$300 to diagnose and treat my dog. I will continue to use On the Spot Vet Care and will let everyone I know to use them as well!

My first time with them and I am very impressed~~~It is so much easier when you have two older dogs…read morewith hip dysplasia that cannot get onto your vehicle.. The Vet is very knowledgeable and so is the technician that works for her.. They are great with animals, and I'd like to use them for all my animals, even my cats, I think they are behind on their shots!! Robin Murray

Nothing but good things to say about this place. Everyone seems to care about their patients and…read moreappear to use common sense and compassion when helping those little ones in need. The service is their ace. Prices are very reasonable which makes it attractive and the location great. Have nothing but good things to stay. I'd recommend this place for your loved ones.

Hands down the BEST!! Used Petras for a few years for my previous schnauzer Zoe. Moved to Helena,…read moretried to find a vet out there and couldn't do it. I ended up driving back to Irondale. Now, I'm in Gardendale, still driving back to this place!!

This review is for my parents visit to this vet with their dog. The bottom line is they quoted one…read moreprice for everything at the front end of the visit, and 2 days later they almost tripled the price after the services. $1,200 changed to over $3,000 two days later. Unacceptable behavior for a company. My poor parents are a mess as their dog is family. I suggest avoiding this place!

It is never a good thing to have to take your little one to the emergency vet, I had to take my…read morelittle one in and the staff was great. They took her right back to the vet while i filled out all the paperwork. Vet was very knowledgable and helpful. I arrived around 7PM, my little one was seen by 7:01, i was the only one in the building that time of night. I am fortunate to have such a good emergency vet right around the corner, i never with anyone to have to go here for obvious reason. But if your pet is ill, i would recommend these fine folks. Our pets are also our children too and deserve the best treatment they can get.

Very nice vet and friendly staff. Service is quick and prices are very reasonable. Never heard…read moreabout this place and glad I found it. A must visit for your furry friend, great location.

Best in Jefferson County. They have been talking care of our Furbabies for a very long time.read more