We live in Placitas and our dog was attacked by a coyote. Our local vet was booked and suggested Mission. I was quite shaken by the event but the staff at Mission were amazing and helped calm me down. They provided frequent updates, offered me water, and explained everything well. After I left, they called to tell me I forgot a prescription. Rather than making me drive back, one of the staff offered to meet me closer to my home to give me the prescription. They also called the following day to see how my dog was doing. What a great experience for such a bad situation! Thank you!! read more

Our fur babies see more specialists than we do. In this case we needed a cardiac echocardiogram for the youngest. We were referred here by our regular vet. We'd been to mission once before - during COVID. We had to drop her off in the morning and pick her up in the late afternoon. Now we were able to wait. Makes it somewhat easier since she's not left in a kennel to wait. I'm sure it alleviates the stress a little. The staff was helpful & after the echo the vet came in and thoroughly went over the preliminary test results. Although we are in healthcare(the vet didn't know) and had a good grasp of what was going on she was informative and talked to us in basic, easy to understand terms with everyday examples to illustrate her point. This attitude is really helpful for people who are overwhelmed but medical jargon. Helpful for us and definitely for the person who doesn't understand medicalese. read more

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The only time I experienced their service was putting my 14yo coy dog down. My initial vet was not in and I was referred. I can only say that they were nothing less than perfectly authentically professional. From the warmly considerate greating of their tenure receptionist, to the nurse tech, tech asst., to eventually, the vet. I don't remember any of their names, but they were kind, considerate, and above all and surprisingly, genuinely concerned for my pet. I felt they put my pet first, They treated him like a human patient, kind and always talking to him as they proceeded to diagnose and treat him. In short, their interaction with my dog and myself was a relief. Their professionalism and authentic care for my dog was so genuine and knowledgeable, it made having to put him down easier on every emotional level bcus I knew they put his quality of life first, not to trying to keep him alive for me. I will now probably switch the care of my remaining animals to them bcus it's been a long while since I've seen such great care all around for a terminal outcome. So glad they were available.RIP read more

idden heroes! When our longtime vet of 10 years couldn't fit us in--(a story for another time)--we were in a serious pinch. Mission Veterinary swooped in like the superheroes they are, taking us in last-minute and truly saving the day. Our super nutty chug (chihuahua-pug) SUKI walked out happy--which is nothing short of a miracle. We're so grateful for the kindness, professionalism, and calm they brought to a stressful moment. Mission Veterinary, thank you for being there when we needed you most! read more

If it's urgent don't waste your time. When we really need help was refused before even getting there. Guess everyone wanted to go home at closing instead of helping a Rio Rancho resident. So much for having an "urgent care" vet in the community. read more

First time! Super helpful and loved that they told me the price of everything before doing anything. The front desk staff were super nice and friendly. The doctors that helped me were knowledgeable and explained everything that was happening to my cat. read more

Staff were wonderful with us under difficult circumstances. We had to make the tough decision to put our 17yr old dog to sleep, she was suffering. I cannot thank enough for the kindness shown to me, my wife and our dog. Thank you read more

One of the best vet experience I've ever had! Highly recommend! Hopefully don't have to see them again, but if koda hurts herself again, I know where I'll be taking her. read more

On 12/1/23 we took our fur baby Shiloh to Mission Veterinary Clinic. She had been drinking lots of water and leaking urine. As soon as we walked in the staff was very helpful and kind. After checking in we were told to wait in our vehicle, they would telephone us. The wait was long. Shiloh was called, Dr. Brahm came in, apologized and said she had two emergencies. She asked us about Shiloh's symptoms. After explaining what procedures she would like to do and cost, we decided to start with blood test. She took Shiloh to a different room to do the test. In no time we were called back, and told her calcium levels were very high, which means cancer. She said x-rays would tell us more, we said no. We paid our bill and took Shiloh home. During the next 3 days Shiloh stopped eating, she was loosing weight. My husband called Mission Veterinary Clinic, they gave him an appointment for euthanasia for 12/7/2023 @ 7 pm. We kept her comfortable as she stopped pooping, and in great pain. Shiloh's last two days on earth we spent outside in the warm sunshine, being brushed and loved on. Her time indoors was spent watching us, smelling the air as I cooked. We took her to her appointment, the staff was very empathetic and gentle. We were taken into a room with a couch, very comfortable and explained they would give us as much time with Shiloh as we needed. I told them Shiloh is in great pain needs to be at rest as soon as possible. Dr. Brahm came in to explain the procedure and took Shiloh to insert the IV. They came back and Shiloh sat next to me on her blanket. There was a series of four shots, #1 to relax, #2 death, I didn't hear about the other two. Dr. Brahm began to administer the first shot and our Alpha Dog went in peace, the last 3 shots were administered. Dr. Brahm gave us condolences, explained her staff would be in to help us with Shiloh's final arrangements. Two women came in to verify our wishes and told us they would be back with a gurney. We loved on our girl until they came and took her away. After awhile the brought Shiloh out to us in a nice coffin, with her name on it with a heart and loaded her into our SUV. We took our Shiloh home and buried her. We appreciate all the care Dr. Brahm and her staff gave to Shiloh and our family it was exemplary, we are grateful to them. read more

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They were good at first and the animals were good going there but then I tried calling back to get more medication as the dr told me just call and I will refill via phone call as she even thought he might need more medication than what was prescribed, 2 phone calls later I still do not have a call back. They are good but don't seem very organized! read more

Okay, so full disclosure, I have 5 pets that go here and my parents had (catch that) one that went here since they adopted him and we'd loved this clinic, especially Jerome. They were previously a 10 star place in my mind. However, I've been unbelievably disappointed in what has happened the past three weeks. Sit down for this novel. My parent's dog Saul, was a 3-year old Pit mix that was healthy, he had his regular check-up here and everything indicated he was fine. He then started having siezures. Grand Mal seizures, I get a few happened after hours, we'd call to inform them, but also would take the dog to the emergency clinic off Montgomery. This weekend however, it was a complete nightmare. Starting on Saturday, Saul has 5 seizures in less than 6 hours. We were hoping to get an appointment here to euthanize him, he wasn't doing well and had no quality of life. No luck. We go to emergency clinic, they keep him over night and this is after he'd been on medication for 3 weeks. They have him on heavy medication there and he has 6 more Grand Mal seizures in less than 24 hours. They release him to my parents on Sunday to get a referral to a specialist (about $5000) this week to get a better idea of what is happening to this otherwise healthy, happy dog. Monday comes. Saul is overheating, appear to have a heart attack, foaming at the mouth, won't stop seizing, and due to seizures has hurt himself so badly he is bleeding to death. My parent's are both disabled, Saul is 95-lbs and they CANNOT lift him up. We call every vet available. Mission REFUSES to take him. The emergency clinic calls Mission and asks for them to take him to euthanize this dog, suffering in the heat, bleeding to death, and absolutely terrified. I call begging, pledding, crying to please just take him. I'll carry this heavy dog myself into the clinic. I'm 5 minutes away and I know they are closing in 10. They say no. I'm floored. For a fear free clinic that loves dogs, this was far from what I expected. I had been so impressed with this clinic prior to this experience. My dog, who is deaf among many other things, was comfortable here, which was hard to find. However, the unhelpful, unwillingness to help two elderly disabled people who were regular clients and myself with 5 animals that go there, was so hard to take. I mentally prepared myself to have to kill my parent's dog for them because it wasn't humane, in any way. I'm so thankful for my friend in Corrales who helped me call another clinic who agreed to stay open so I could take this poor dog in. I'm appalled, angry, embarrassed for referring my parent's here. Below is an image of just a snippet of the bloody mess this poor dog was having. I have a before picture as well where you can see he was a happy dog. read more

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Update. My dog had to be put down because of the effects of the seizures and stroke he had as a result of the treatment at this "clinic". He would still be here had we not been referred to this "clinic". Interesting as how they only comment on the positive reviews. read more

Everybody was so kind and caring. Very helpful, especially for an anxious dog who wasn't feeling well. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Excellent professional staff. Provided fast effective diagnosis and recommendations for care.

We brought both of our dogs here for a checkup & regular vaccines. They were able to get us an appointment the same week we called. The staff is so friendly. It's a very clean place. Our dogs were definitely spoiled with treats and they LOVED that. The veterinarian is very friendly and knowledgeable. They even texted us the next day checking in on our dogs after they got their shots. We will be coming to this place for as long as we are in Rio Rancho. Absolutely love this place. read more

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Staff was amazing at this veterinary clinic. Our dog was not feeling good, so we took him in late last night. The vet actually picked up the phone and talked to me. Check in was simple and easy, and the lobby was nice for our dog. Vet tech esme (I hope I spelled it right) got down on the floor to be with my dog on his level to perform the exam. Vet then came in and did an exam. His tummy felt hard, and she gave us aggressive and conservative actions. Never felt pressured to go one way or the other. We chose to be more conservative and got all our medication that night. Price was reasonable and vet offered to have us come in the next day if he did not feel good. Pup is feeling good today and is on rest. I highly recommend this vet clinic if you are in a pinch. read more

A professional, considerate, and honest vet. In town from Los Angeles to visit a friend with the dogs and just my luck, on the last day of the visit my dog got into a bread pudding i bought that, unbeknownst to me had raisins. As soon as i called them i was reassured and told to come in my dog was met at the door and she was taken in ASAP to start treatment. The receptionist helped calm me down and reassured me that these things happen to all of us. The vet tech would come out periodically come out and give me updates on the status of my dog. When i spoke to the vet she explained the treatment in detail and explained to me exactly what grapes and raisins can do to a dog, and what to keep an eye on mowing that treatment has been administered. Above all however, while she talked to me there was no condescension or guilt tripping (like some vets, as if we intentionally give out pets toxic substances). When we were done i was reminded of what symptoms to look out for and we were good to go. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Doctor Brahm and the staff at Mission Vet Clinic for the care, concern, and professionalism you showed. read more

My dog began having blood in his urine and I was frantic. The staff was kind and caring and responsive. They fit him in right away. Highly recommend! read more

I want to thank Dr. Ray, and all of the Urgent Care staff, at Mission Veterinary Clinic. My Shi Tzu Milo was having pain, swelling and discharge from his eye and our regular vet was booked out for weeks. I was able to get into Mission's Urgent Care the same day when calling in the morning. Not only did Dr. Ray give me a full understanding of what was going on with my dog but also why this happens for this breed, which I was not aware of. She also discussed other findings with me and gave me direction when going back to our regular vet. I so appreciate the time, courtesy and information that was shared with us. Thank you!! read more

Had to go to their urgent care recently for a severe ear infection that my dog had. They were extremely professional. Gave my pup treats and truly treated him as a patient rather than a dog. My regular vet whom I visited a week before never detected the ear infection. Didn't bother even doing a visual or even take his temperature. Mission not only inspected what was going on but showed me a digital scope of his ear. They were more interested about his underlying condition of allergies than his normal vet was. Dr Ray was a lifesaver she and her staff were fantastic. My pup is feeling 100% better. Urgent care hours were not normal hours. Expect to pay more but be glad that they have them when all the ER vet hospitals turn you away. Some people were complaining about price which I found very strange since they were there at 9pm. read more

The best vet experience ever! My Rottweiler puppy really enjoyed his time at his appointment and he loved all the treats. He didn't even cry when they vaccinated him, which was so relieving for me. I loved that the vet and the tech sat on the ground with him, they were so hands on. The Dr showed us how to trim his nails, she gave us tips for his nutrition and training, and she recommended a book and dog trainers. I went through tons of different vet's reviews and this one had the best. When I called to schedule and ask about pricing the person on the phone was so helpful and nice compared to other places I called. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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We took our dog there today. He has severe anxiety and Dr. Eyrich and Jerome were phenomenal with him. Jerome massaged him and helped him relax. I would recommend this vet to everyone! They are also so easy to get to and the hours fit our needs as well. read more

After recently moving here, I took in two labs and both had a great experience. The biggest one was very nervous and they went out of their way to make him feel comfortable. The other lab just wanted to visit with everyone, and they made sure that she did and get her shots too. The staff was so helpful with these two. It took all hands to give them shots and the dogs did not even feel it. Again, this was a great experience from the front desk to the doctor. Pat K read more

2 weeks ago I took a newly adopted dog in to be seen for severe itching during urgent care hours. Was surprised at her positive reaction to the clinic as previously she was terrified of her vet. The office was completely full of people pets and kids. She sat patiently with me for two hours to seen. I figured this was a good sign. The vet was excellent! The staff was great! Today I went in for a specific appointment time they gave me for a two week recheck. I arrived and checked in 15 minutes early. After a half hour wait, with all the other pets arriving while I was there taken back to be seen, I was told it might be another hour wait for us because there was only one vet to do urgent care rechecks. They had an emergency and I would need to wait. I understand that . What makes me question what kind of rating to give is because when I asked if I could come back tomorrow I was told my dog would still wait because I would have to come in during urgent care hours. Why give me an appointment time when they know I don't actually have a real appointment?! Receptionist said I could come in anytime during urgent care hours! I got an apology saying they should have told me!!!! Very sad because I truly thought I had found the vet for all our pets. Honestly not sure if I will go back, or try another vet. read more

This is the best veterinary clinic hands down! Dr. Eyrich and her team are the best I have seen in working with my pets (dogs). This is unlike any other vet- they get on the ground and ease your pet, at their level. They use calming approaches to help ease any tensions. Dr. Eyrich isn't working on productivity she's working from her heart and it really shows! She very thorough and takes time to answer questions. You are not a number here, they have personalized service. I highly recommend Mission Veterinary Clinic. read more

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We took our dog Saul here for a shot update and a check up. We had some concerns about his health and weight. He also seemed like he might have had a seizure or something. At this point it had only happened once. We scheduled him an appointment and he got two shots and we paid $300 for a life time shot package and they gave him a clean. Bill of health. Fairly normal for a 2 ,year of dog. A few days later he started having serious issues. He started having multiple seizures and was very lethargic and would not stop panting be and he kept losing bladder control.We called Mission and they would not take him. we don't know if this was related to him being there. This was in the morning. They flat out refused and told us to take him to an animal hospital. After we had him taken to the animal hospital and stay night there not only was he frightened, but they pumped him full of medications and when he was released he could barely walk. Unfortunately, he ended getting much worse. He had many episodes. And some how tore up all four paws beyond prepare. Needless to say, we ended up having to cremate our dog who was a part of the family. It would have been nice and really cool if the people here would have been nicer about it or at least helpful. read more

When my regular vets office didn't answer their phone (and this happened twice during two different cat emergencies) during office hours, I turned to Urgent Care at Mission Veterinary Clinic. Not only did they answer their phone, there was a compassionate,reassuring person on the other end who assured me that they could see her that day. Dr. Brahm DVM was very kind and a good listener. My cat was dying when I brought her in and after some tests (my option) I decided on the recommended euthanasiation as my cat's kidneys were failing,etc. I was taken to a special room and allowed time to be with my cat before and after. No rush. Thank you Mission. A+++ read more

I took my fur baby to Mission Vet because I had previously heard great things about their Vet Tech, Jerome. I took Saulo in for his regular exams & for any shots he needed. I spent the money to get him on their, Shots for Life, program. Saulo had been to Mission just 2-3 week prior to the start of his seizures. At the time, I was told he was very healthy & they were impressed by his white healthy teeth. At the time he weighed in at 95 lbs. He was loved & pampered for as long as we had him & gave him the best of everything, including his medical care, or so I thought. I called Mission to find out if he could be seen as he had had a seizure & was told that they "were closing in a few minutes so the couldn't see him" I was told to "take him to the emergency vet" which we did. At the time, I was very concerned because this was all new to us. We took him in & he stayed the night at the emergency vet so that he could be under observation. He was prescribed medication, which was picked up that same night. By this time, he had had 2 more seizures. We picked him up the following day & gave him his meds on time & followed the directions we'd been given. We watched him closely & he was with us every minute of every day. He appeared to be doing fine but had a couple more seizures that following week on different days. By very early Saturday morning he was having seizures (3) every few hours, so we called again, same thing, "we can't see him, we have a full schedule" I would have thought since they were claiming to care so much that they would have some compassion & work him into their "busy schedule". I was in tears & crying by this time because we were afraid that he was getting worse very quickly. I was panicked over seeing my baby suffer & was willing to do anything to help him. Whomever it was that I spoke to over at Mission was unmoved & didn't seem to give a damn. We took him in to the emergency vet again. We waited in our car for 6 hours while he was being treated & then were told that he would be kept overnight again for observation. By that time, he had had more seizures and seemed disoriented and confused by what was happening to him. They added another medication & were confident that he would do better. We had already called another Vet who had been recommended by the emergency vet who specialized in Neurological disorders & made arrangements for him to be seen that week. We were allowed to bring him home on Sunday night & he did fine till Monday morning when by 6 A.M. he'd had a total of 4 seizures. We called Mission & begged them to see him because he wasn't doing well. Again I was crying & upset for fear of what was happening to my poor baby. I was told they "had a full schedule & they couldn't see him". We spent the morning calling every place we (4 of us) could but were told because of Covid, that if he hadn't been seen by them in the last, few weeks, they couldn't take him. By this time, our daughters were all here & trying to help. One of my daughters called a friend in Corrales & she gave us the name of another vet & called them herself to find out if they could help & she would call us back. Our poor boy had been taken outside to take care of business & by this time, he was confused & completely disoriented, he was so afraid. I called for him to come in, same as always & he would not come. He was running from us & would not let us near. It was as if, he no longer recognized us. He had another seizure while we were outside with him. At this time, he would not get up & was panting hard & I was pouring water into the side of his mouth so that he would not overheat. He was bleeding profusely & suffering so much. I called mission again in a panic because I feared for the worst and asked for someone to please come & please, put him out of his misery. I was told they couldn't do that. We had no choice after that & took him to the vet, who by now we were informed, was staying open for us so that they could put him down. I don't think I've ever been as afraid & panicked as I was that day. Not a day has gone by (over a month now) that I'm not in tears over all that my baby went through & the disappointment I felt over his Vet's (Mission) refusal to help. At this point, I will tell everyone who will listen, NOT TO ENTRUST MISSION VETERNARY CLINIC WITH THEIR PETS, IF THEY LOVE THEM & WANT THEM TO GET THE CARE THEY DESERVE!!! I plan on going over to demand my money back for the "Shots for life" program that I paid for. He got a total of 2 shots out of it & each time I paid over $50 anyway. That too, was not a good deal. By the way, I am in Rio Rancho NOT San Francisco!! read more

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We brought our dog Neo here for a consult and Neutering. The staff was wonderful and treated our dog well and made him feel at ease. We will definitely take our animals back here. read more

My dog had urgent medical issues that needed to be addressed in a timely manner. I believed he was possibly suffering from a bowel obstruction as a result of eating something he should not have. After contacting Mission Vet (my dog's normal vet), they refused to see him during normal business hours despite his potentially serious condition and referred us out to urgent care facilities. None of these facilities had any availability to see my dog and Mission Vet expressed zero concern in even attempting to help my dog. They do not care about the animals they "care" for and I would never recommend them to anyone. read more

We are new to the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho area and were looking for a veterinarian for our family dog. Looking at yelp reviews we choose Mission Veterinary Clinic, I called and spoke to a staff person who explained that they are not conducting routine appointments at the moment but if there was an issue with our dog he would be seen. My dog had a ear infection and an appointment was made. They explained the process thoroughly and I met with staff and Dr. Eyrich. They were phenomenal! They all took great care of my dog and explained he did have an ear infection and prescribed medication. I met with Dr. Eyrich who went into detail and took the time to explain what needed to be done and what she did to clear the ear passage. Prices were reasonable and we found a vet for our dog! read more

Great first impression! Very nice staff. Friendly and helpful when I called needing an appointment for my dog's ear issue. They squeezed us in so he could be seen same day. I was asked to wait in the car due to covid, but they were very attentive to my dog's nervous nature. I look forward to being able to be present in the exam room when my pet is seen next time. Dr. Eyrich came out to my car to talk about what was going on with my dog's ear and explain the care he would need. She and her staff were very kind. I appreciated being fit into their busy schedule and being shown kindness and compassion. I think I found my new vet!! Thank you Mission Veterinary Clinic!! read more

Sat in the lobby for 35 minutes before anyone even came out to acknowledge we were there or check us in. I guess they don't understand their paying customers have lives and work. If you are running the much behind behind maybe check on your lobby more than once an hour and let people know. I was trying to take my dog in for her annual in my lunch break because I work all week. Thank you for wasting my time. I won't be back. read more

I have been to vets all over Albuquerque and Santa Fe throughout the years, and this one is definitely the best. Dr. Melinda Eyrich is extremely knowledgeable, kind, and I can tell that she actually likes her job and animals. The techs and remaining staff that I have been around are a pleasure to work with as well. I'm glad I found a place that I can trust to take my many dogs to. read more

This is a new clinic, It just opened March 2019. Dr Eyrich is highly skilled, gentle, kind and knowledgeable. I trust her and feel confident with her answers to all my questions. read more

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First visit last week with my rescued 25# beagle mix who needed all his vaccines and a complete exam. Cannot say enough about Dr. Eyrich and her superlative and professional staff whose primary concern is your pet and your comfort. I have never had more attention paid to the details of my dog's comfort at any other DVM in over 60 years of dog ownership. The clinic's fee schedule is very reasonable and was literally $300 less than an estimate for the same services that I had received the day previously from another area vet clinic. Just can't say enough about the level of clinical professionalism, humane and loving treatment of my dog, and the respect with which I was treated as a new client. If you are looking for a new vet in the Rio Rancho or northern Albuquerque area, please call for an appointment. This group of individuals is simply the best! read more

I love this place and the staff that works there! They are a fear free clinic which is amazing for animals who get nervous/anxiety about going to the vet. My puppy was scared at first but warmed up as soon as they brought out the snacks. They do everything to make the animal comfortable, they even sat on the floor with my pup. I can't wait to bring my other dog here in October. Prices are not too bad either. I don't mind paying a little more for this type of service. They're kind of like the chick fil a of vets haha! Anyways, if you don't bring your dog/cat here you should! read more

Dr. Eyrich is an extraordinary individual, and the most thorough and compassionate veterinarian I have ever worked with. She watched over my wonderful yellow lab Ollie for over four years after we moved to ABQ from California. She found a pituitary tumor in Ollie after an exhaustive series of tests that most other vets would not have bothered with in a twelve year old lab - referred me to a great internal medicine surgeon - and her efforts led to a surgery that saved Ollie's life, and gave him almost 2.5 years of additional life and love with my family. When renal failure led to Ollie's health decline, she did everything humanly possible to make his last days as comfortable as possible, and she helped my wife and I through the emotional nightmare of helping him transition when his quality of life began to tip. It's not often that you find a vet who cares so much about her clients and their animals. We have never owned a pet. Every dog and horse that we have adopted and cared for have been members of our family. We have recently brought a new yellow lab puppy into our family, and I do not know who was happier to celebrate that wonderful new beginning, my family, or Dr. Eyrich and her caring staff. Mission Veterinary Clinic is a compassionate oasis in a desert of "veterinary care by the numbers". Veterinary care at its very best! read more

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A friend recommended Mission Veterinary Clinic and Dr Eyrich to me as he had taken his dog there and was impressed with them.. When my cat Hunter got a bladder infection they got her in quickly. She was given a ultra sound, antibiotics and a special diet. I fed the special diet to my other 3 cats also and they were not happy. A week later Hunter was checked again and everything was great. Hunter liked Dr. Eyrich and her staff. I was surprised as she does not like anyone but me and my lab Maggie. She does not like the other 3 cats and never has. I will recommend Dr Eyrich and her clinic to anyone read more