I brought my cat here for a simple dental cleaning. At the check-up, extractions were never…read morementioned. At drop-off, I confirmed it was for a cleaning only. When they called to say he was ready, they said nothing about any surgical work. When I arrived, I was shocked to learn they had REMOVED 16 TEETH. They did this WITHOUT CONSENT. The vets response when I asked for explanation was "we normally do call that's my bad". They are very clear about not having dental X-ray capabilities, so removing teeth was purely on feel not at all based in data or scans. I'm now filing a formal complaint with the Maine State Board of Veterinary Medicine. I haven't slept well since knowing I put my darling cat through that I completely feel helpless and so distressed. This was my experience. If you come here, be extremely clear about what you do and do not consent to.

We brought our two dogs for an initial visit to Hampden Vet Clinic. Dr. Houser and staff were…read morewelcoming and friendly. She was gracious were her time while answering all questions we had. She was patient with our pets who were a little anxious. She examined and treated without adding unnecessary testing or add ons. We were very happy with our experience and will continue to bring our fur babies there for care.

My poor pup was attacked by another dog . I brought him to the veterinarian in My town. The first…read moreday they did surgery and stitched him up . When we went back to have is drain tubes taken out the vet came out and said , well it's not good ,he has a bunch a dead skin . You have like 3 options . 1- take all the dead skin off and wrap with clean dressing ever 2 days and it probably won't work . 2- have his leg amputated and hope no infection happens . 3- euthanizing. Which she recommended. I couldn't bear to put down my best friend. So I went to Veazie veterinarian and go a 2nd Opinion. The WONDERFUL doctor there said to forget EVERYTHING the other vet said . Chance it doing great . He walks , he wags his tail , yes he's in rough shape but we can fix him . Chances first surgery at Veazie Veterinarian hospital cost a lot but so worth it . Chance is eating again, he's barking at noises . I will be moving all my animals to Veazie for now on . The doctor is the most caring and understanding veterinarian I have ever met . HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

In November we bought a little baby Sphinx kitten from a breeder just outside of Boston ( message…read moreme and I will tell you the Sphinx breeder to avoid). At any case we took her here and she checked out as healthy at the time. A month later we were back because of poopy problems. We found out she had a disease that is common in unclean catteries. We received a prescription and the problems started clearing up. Then the real problems started. Our little girl was losing weight and was tired all the time. Because we travel so much we had to take her to an emergency vet in Connecticut. At that point she was diagnosed with FIP which is nearly 100% fatal. We made sure all records were sent to her doctor at the Veazie clinic and they did so much research and expressed such concern for our little Arista. They made appointments available at short notice which during these times is amazing. We drove from Rhode Island on more than one occasion because they were the only one that we could make a appointment with to do the blood tests we needed to monitor her progress. My wife and I sourced the drugs and administered the treatments because vets are not allowed to do it or even tell us about the possible treatment for this horrible disease but we needed a concerned vet that we could ask questions and monitor our treatment progress. Today our little girl is happy, healthy and full of energy. We have another month before we can say she is 100% cured and we are confident she will be. Thank you so much for the outstanding effort everyone at this clinic did for us and our little baby.

My almost 8yr old boxer pit met his first porcupine today. The vet and techs were absolutely…read morewonderful. They got him comfortable and were really gentle with him. I'm so grateful he was able to get some help. I ABSOLUTELY recommend them if you ever need an emergency vet the kindness and compassion they showed me and my 123lb baby really helped put us both at ease.

We had a fantastic experience here. We're visiting from Texas and our almost 16 year old Shih Tzu…read morestarted exhibiting concerning issues. Our wait time was long compared to the ER vet back home but it was honestly worth every minute. And I found out later they are the northernmost emergency vet in Maine. So no wonder we had to wait a bit! Every staff member we encountered was great. We were very pleased with our overall experience and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an emergency vet. Oh and their prices are very reasonable all things considered!

They canceled my dog's neutering because my sister made the appointment for my dog. He was…read morescheduled to be neutered in two days but because they refused to treat my sister's dog a couple of years ago because they said she doesn't get all of her medical care there and my sister's response was "you don't care about your patients" , they canceled MY dog's appointment. Apparently, hurt feelings from two years ago and a grudge ARE more important than the patients.

I have been working from my cottage in Ellsworth for the past five weeks and my cat was…read moreexperiencing some issues. I looked for the nearest vet and was able to get an 'emergency' appointment with Dr. Sophie Borodic. She is so kind and compassionate and knowledgeable. I actually like her better than my vet at home . I am sitting in the parking lot right now from a second visit for Abby's itchy scratchies - fleas, wouldn't you know it! In any case, I would highly recommend this practice and Dr. Borodic. Everyone I have spoken to on the phone has been very nice, also.

Jenn is an amazing Veterinarian who is very accommodating, anytime I have an emergency she is…read morealways available. She is easily reachable through phone, email, Facebook, etc. I have owned pets for as long as I can remember and I have used Jenn for many years. Jenn covers every single detail you'd ever want to know about your pet! I love the willingness she has to educate pet owners about the wellbeing of their animals, especially when it comes to things most people would never even think of. She ensures that all areas are checked and always goes above and beyond for pets and their owners. Jenn is very personable and its very clear the passion she has for animals and their wellbeing.

Dr. Joan is a n extremely knowledgable vet. I've seen her work with many animals, and she always…read moreforms a connection with the pets I've brought her. Her clinic is small so if my pet needs something she doesn't have the equipment to provide, she will connect you with proper resources. She's also emphasizes educating the owners on exactly what the problem is, so I've never felt in the dark about what's happening. Rates are very comparable as well.

From the owner: Dr. Joan's Veterinary Hospital is a well-established and respected practice in Penobscot, Maine…read more The hospital has been in operation since 1986 and offers clients a wide range of services made possible through Dr. Joan's varied and extensive training. In addition to standard medicine and surgery, the hospital uses an integrative medical approach which includes Homeopathy, Natural Medicine, Reiki and other disciplines.

Overpriced and office staff are difficult to deal with. They deliberately try to make things…read moreharder. People who take their animals there are only looked at as numbers with wallets.

Yeah my fiancee and I were bringing our 11 year old Pomeranian in for a bad tooth and we were 15…read moreminutes late, just f.y.i. there was nobody in the waiting room when we got there. So one person said that car trouble happens not to worry just reschedule. Well I tried rescheduling and they said I had to forfeit the $180.00 no show didn't matter that we were late. So the unprofessional secretary was supposed to call me back for an upcoming day when I could get back in, not only did I receive a snooty attitude but she never called me back with a new date. Very poor attitude reflects a very poor business

My 11 1/2 year old Doberman Pinscer Honey, fell on the ice badly bruising herself and straining her…read moreleft hind leg muscle badly. In calling area vets, some suggested she was so old for her breed, I should spare her from pain & put her down. To know me is to know my love for Honey! When I called River Road, I spoke to Vet Tech Emily, she made me so aware that God's Plan for our life is perfect (Jeremiah 29:11) And my Sweet Honey was part of that plan and River Road was Just where God wanted us to be. Emily was kind and knowledgeable about so many of the things I was worried about, and she urged me to let her continue resting & bring her to the office as soon as I was able. Honey saw Dr. Karen Murphy this past week, we were able to thank Vet Tech Emily, & We were happy that Vet Tech Annie was there to cut & smooth Honeys nails. All thestaff are kind and very concerned about the animals we have welcomed into our families. 5 *s for River Road Veterinary Hospital!! So thankful God picked "YOU" to take care of My Sweet Honey!!

I took my cat in for a MINOR ear infection $500 later she can't walk or eat and her eye is a mess…read morebrought her back 4 days later and all I got were excuses and another $100 bill won't let her die of starvation will have to put her down if nothing changes in a couple days

Dr Richie was awesome. Since he's left, this place has gone so downhill. My lab suffered with a…read moregrowth on her shoulder for two years because Dr. Olson said it was inoperable because it was wrapped around a muscle and also that anesthesia was too risky and that it would be like performing cosmetic surgery on an 80-year-old woman and she'd be in constant pain if we removed it. I went back a few months ago to see if they'd just remove it. She again refused, but never said that maybe another clinic would do it. She made it sound like it was something my dog had to live with and sent me home with the name of a vet who does in-home euthanasia. She said it would eventually rupture and that when it did, we'd have to have her euthanized. My poor girl was so miserable that I was going to make the dreaded call. Thankfully, my husband insisted we get a second opinion. We brought her to Veazie, and they got her right in. The vet said it was not wrapped around a muscle. He even gave up his lunch to get her into surgery ASAP. My dog is now energetic and happy, whereas before she was mopey and sleeping all of the time. I almost had her put down because I trusted someone who is obviously incompetent. The guilt I feel because my poor girl suffered with this mass unnecessarily for two years and the guilt that I almost had her put down is something I now have to live with. I'm including a photo of the mass and a photo of her postop. I should have known better. Dr. Olson was always making snide comments about how my dog was a basket case and was dramatic. I just thought Dr. Olson had a weird sense of humor. My dog would only get stressed at the vet, and I just chalked that up to the equivalent of how some people get stressed when going to the doctor's or a dentist appointment. I now believe my dog just sensed something was off and did not like Dr. Olson, because she didn't act like that at Veazie Vet. Anyway, I highly recommend Veazie Veterinary Clinic. They gave me my dog back!

They got me in quickly. Was very caring and listened to all my concerns. I highly recommend this…read moreplace.