I am so very grateful for Dr. Ben Hill and his team. I did not know what was wrong with my sweet…read more8-year-old Labradoodle, why his abdomen was extended and why his energy level was so low. They got him in quickly, diagnosed and removed an 11-pound tumor that had grown on his spleen. He has recovered fully and back to his enthusiastic self!!! PTL! Deb P

I suggest that if you want a veterinarian who is willing to communicate with pet parents as well as…read morereally care for the welfare of your pet, then you should look elsewhere. The low marks are mostly for poor communication from both Dr. Hill and his office staff. I also feel this office works like a production line rather than as a caring pet physician. Dr. Hill still mostly does mostly drop off appts, and my in-person visit had to be booked 2 months out as they only have a few in-person visit slots. He also does not provide visit notes like our previous vet did. I would be fine with a drop off visit and a phone call, but the call never happens, at least in my experience with this office. Example 1: My dog Penny needed an x-ray of neck/shoulders for pain. When I picked her up, the receptionist handed me Rimadyl for her to take with no explanation. I asked for the x-ray report which she said isn't available to me. She offered for Dr. Hill to call that evening which I readily accepted. He never called. I didn't receive a diagnosis for her pain until a year later at our in-person visit. Receiving that diagnosis is the main reason I waited for an in-person appt this year Example 2: I dropped off my dog Buddy for dental cleaning October 2022. When I picked him up the receptionist handed me two different painkillers and an antibiotic and said take until gone. No other post-op instruction, either verbal or written. I asked why the need for meds and found that Dr. Hill had removed 5 teeth! I was quite upset at that; my dog had shown no signs of pain either to me or when he saw Dr. Hill for annual exam just 4 months earlier. Five teeth! Because I was upset, I spoke firmly but not loudly, I was allowed to speak with the technician - that doesn't happen otherwise. The tech said all 5 teeth were abscessed. I still don't believe all 5 were bad. Dr. Hill called me that evening and, apparently because I questioned the need for 5 teeth to be removed, he was firing me. He said that "You join a long list of people fired from his practice". My first thought is why have you fired so many patients? My second thought is that he has messed up with a lot of other patients since he fires you when you are unhappy with something he has done. I had been unhappy with Dr. Hill a long time and had made a conscious decision to change vets after the dental cleaning so the bad feelings would not transfer to the new vet. I am sorry I made that decision rather than changing vets prior to the dental, and my poor Buddy paid the price. Please think of your pet and find another vet.

My husband & I faced a crisis when our 14 year old golden retriever developed severe shortness of…read morebreath and was gasping for air on a Saturday morning. Dr Wendy fit us in and helped Sadie through her last moments with such kindness and respect for a beautiful spirit. She made sure that Sadie was comfortable & peaceful and I can't relate how relieved we were to see her resting quietly.

My parents live between Salida and Buena Vista. I was there over Christmas and was dog sitting my…read moreneighbors dog. The french bulldog we were sitting for went into shock on Christmas morning. Finding an emergency vet on Christmas Day is difficult at best in familiar surroundings let alone in a small town in a different part of the state. Dr Jo Answered the phone and had us bring Oscar in. She was simply amazing. We ended up having to put Oscar down that day. Dr Jo extended Oscar's life long enough so the owners could face time with him and say their goodbyes. I've had to do some pretty difficult things in my life and this certainly ranks right up there at the top. Dr Jo made us feel as if we had been part of her practice all along. She worked on Oscar until it was clear to us and the owners that he wasn't going to make it. She then made Oscar comfortable until he passed. Then she handled the final arrangements - taking a paw print, cremation, getting the ashes to the owner as if Oscar had been her own. Hands down 5 stars

We came back to this office last Monday to have them perform a dental cleaning for my sweet dog…read moreTuni. The vet tech was incredibly patient while my dog kept running off the scale and continued to comfort him while the vet sedated him. During his dental cleaning, they also trimmed his nails for us, which was very kind. They have coffee/tea in their waiting room, and we only ended up waiting about 90 mins for the dental cleaning, some extractions, and the nail trimming to be done! This is, once again, the best veterinary experience I have ever had, and I'm amazed that it's in a rural area. I would happily make the 2-hour drive from my family's vacation home to get my dog such quality care. The care and diligence exemplified by this office is unparalleled.

This clinic is wonderful. Located in a really rural area, they have very up-to-date abilities to…read moreperform in-house blood and urine testing -with results while you wait. Ultrasound imaging is quick and done on the spot (in our case to guide the needle to take the urine from my cat's bladder). The doctor and entire staff that we met were gentle, caring and compassionate taking care of my scaredy elderly kitty. We are happy to find this level of care so far from a city/town.

D. G. is the absolute best. I met him four years after my dog, whom I had just adopted from the…read morehumane society in town, started having some issues. I had seen multiple vets and spent thousands of dollars trying to figure out what was wrong with her. Dr. G spent five minutes with her and knew exactly what was wrong. His knowledge and love for animals really stand out when you're in his office.

Dr Gestallum has treated our French Bulldogs and we couldn't be happier with his knowledge, the…read moretime taken that is needed, and the care shown. He has a background in emergency medicine which was important to us, especially in our small community.

They are now doing business under the name Collegiate Peaks Veterinary with Dr.Pierce…read more On January 2nd we took our perfectly healthy cat into Dr.Pierce for a routine teeth cleaning. What happened next is nothing short of horror. The tech giving the anesthesia screwed and killed our cat. I can't put into words how much grief we have and how much we miss our fuzzy family member. Everyday we wake up and he's not here greeting us with his snuggles and silliness and everyday we are reminded of this senseless mistake done at this clinic. What's even more frustrating is there is little a person can do to get any justice other than leave a lousy review. It's business as usual for the clinic with no consequences. When we said our goodbyes to our cat before his cremation Dr.Pierce's arrogance was over the top when he came out to my car to confront us about warning anyone not too use his clinic. Still saying he's the best vet around. He was hesitant to fire the vet tech and to this day I am not sure if the tech is still there but not. This situation just left us feeling like he cares much more about his reputation and making money than he did about killing our cat. I just hope this never happens again in his clinic because I can't tell you how much it hurts to put your trust into a vet and then literally have them kill your pet. To be blindsided by the sudden death of our pet is a heartache we shouldn't have had to be put through and it's unforgivable.

New owner is not personable, uses latin when speaking with us as if we have been to medical school…read more Had the audacity to reprimand me for ordering my dogs meds from Chewy instead of his small business. Leads me to believe he's prescribing expensive medications to ensure his recurring revenue stream at the cost of trusting patrons. After research I found that he recommended the wrong dose for my dogs size anyway!! I've actually had more caring interactions from the mega pet company than I did at his office. Was our first time meeting them and they did not even introduce themselves. We won't be back!

They are amazing people, from reception, vet assistant, and vet ! I am always confident of good…read morecare when I go there !!

Dr. Smith and his associates have been amazing to our female Catahoula, with two separate…read moreemergencies. Once- she got into some food that she shouldn't have. Dr. Smith ran every test they could to make sure our girl was okay. The second time, she had gotten into it with another dog and somehow had her cheek ripped WIDE open. Dr. Smith took her in without hesitation, stiched her up in minutes and immediately had her on antibiotics. Pricing is fair, but that doesnt really matter when it comes to our fur-babies. (Plus they accept care credit!) We're extremely thankful to have a great veterinarian on speed dial.

We've been very fortunate over decades of pet ownership to have encountered many first-rate…read moreveterinarians and Dr. Steffanie Jacobson is among the very best. She takes the time to ask lots of questions and then listens closely to the answers. She and her staff seem to take great pride in delivering the very best veterinary care possible and with genuine compassion. While spending a month in Gunnison one of our kitties developed a health problem that required a couple of vet visits. We're so glad that we found Dr. Jacobson!

Big thanks to Tomichi Pet Care Center. They worked with our vet at home to provide medicine for our…read morecat since we are staying in Gunnison for a short stay. Very welcoming folks. Thanks

I've had the same vet for 25 years and I adore him and everyone in his office. We travel in an RV…read morein the summer months and our 14 year old Brittany's time had come. She wasn't walking well and many other signs that it was time for her to cross over the rainbow bridge. From making the appt with Rachel, to being greeted by Keely and meeting Dr Seth my heart was happy their sincerity and compassion were immeasurable. As my heart is broken and Dr Seth and Keely eased her pain as we laid Snickers to rest in a gentle sleep. Thank you for helping our girl Join all her litter mates, Dolly, Benson, Star Cocoa and Trigger. Until we meet again ... my sweet gal.

We brought our Am staff here on recommendation from friends for an old dog checkup and…read morevaccinations. The staff were really incredible - so friendly and did only did blood work that is pertinent to his lifestyle. Really lovely thoughtful folks.

Guy on the phone answers "vet" then before I could finish my sentence says "we don't do small…read moreanimals" absolutely rude on the phone so I could only imagine the type of care.

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