I love PAW. When looking for a vet I called several and PAW was the most reasonably priced (boy do we appreciate that). And they were easy to schedule with. The staff is , incredibly kind and professional. They met my boyfriend's shepherd mix when I brought her for a nail trim. Lacy was very anxious but not only did they take their time, they were so kind and truly gained her trust. I just brought her for another nail trim & a Lyme disease vaccine (several months later), and Lacy was not shaking this time. They were again patient and loving towards her. I will be bringing her again for her second Lyme vaccine next week. I recommend PAW very highly. They will love your pet and are in this for the right reasons. read more

Dr Frishman and his staff were exceptionally attentive to our 7 year old pup who suffers from arthritis and excellent at explaining everything to me. It was like a spa day for our pup... manual massage, a massage gun , acupuncture and a Liberala shot. My dog felt so better the next day. He went from hobbling around on 3 paws before our appointment to practically jogging in a couple of days. I wish I could post a video, the photos are 3 days apart - and you can see before, he's holding up his paw in pain, 3 days later he's putting full pressure on the sane paw! read more

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Doctor did a thorough exam, offered multiple options for diagnostic tests. They are available for questions during office hours, and usually respond right away to questions or concerns. read more

This place has become garbage. My cat has been coming here for almost 9 years. I watched this vet assistant try to weigh my cat; I watched very closely. She claimed my cat bit her. He did not. Then she brought in vet who then claimed my cat has a history of biting. He does not. They wanted to make him sleep for a simple annual exam and rabies shot. Not going to happen. They even raised the price since last time. I was about to pay close to $500 for a simple check up and shot. If you're so afraid of being bitten, wear thick gloves. It's a cat you wimps. The vet was visibly shaking out of fear. How pathetic. Choose a different profession. No one else has ever said my cat bit them. I think they were lying just to charge more money to dope him up. Stay away from these grifters. read more

Would not recommend . Not a holistic or conservative practice. And they do not like to be questioned. Lots of unnecessary testing that an animal does not need to go through. Educate yourself and look at the estimates in detail before agreeing. read more

Always out of medication for ear infection, and very secretive about it. Want to do tests but then don't have the medicines to cure. When I asked upfront about the availability of the medicine, I was called being rude. read more

Skilled, compassionate vets and caring techs, they are wonderful with my large and occasionally cranky cat. They don't push extra tests, but try to find out why he's feeling poorly with basic hands on exam and questions. They are also good about putting us into a room when the waiting room has barking dogs. They were also very gentle snd patient with my younger cat who is scared of everything. Worth the drive to get good vet care. read more

I don't know how that star was given but I give them 0 stars.I brought my healthy 21 month old French bulldog in for a flu shot in June of 2024 and he died in their inhumane care.While we were in the waiting room Winston started to shake with anxiety. I pointed this out to the young girl working there and escorted Winston down the hallway asking to go in the back room with him for support. I was met in the back by 2 other techs who wouldn't allow me to go in with him. I still see that vision of him looking back at me in fear before they took him in and closed that door.What I was told and after seeing the video Winston on a leash was clawing the tile floor trying to get away from the tech after that he went into the corner and urinated and defacated. He wanted no part of this and at that instance they should have stopped the appt and brought him out to us but they proceeded to muzzle him and with his anxiety and lack of air became limp. They didn't know how to administer emergency CPR and called another practice to find out. My baby was gone now. They asked us to come into a room where they told us something had gone terribly wrong, Winston had passed! To make matters worse they brought his dead body into a room and asked us if we were interested in a casket. We told them no so they put him in a temporary box and asked us if we could bring our car around the back so the other dog owners wouldn't see this spectacle.Nice place ,no to us it was an inhumane slaughterhouse. We will get justice for Winston and the real truth will finally come out. JH. read more

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I've been brining my pets to PAW since I moved into the area. I think they do a wonderful job and I'm always confident that my pet is getting the best care. I've never been handed a huge bill with them unnecessarily running tests like some others have mentioned here. They're always upfront about any tests they need to run. One of my dogs had a dental procedure done, and after having other pets having similar procedures done at other practices, I can honestly say whatever they did seemed to be more thorough and complete. read more

Not Meeting Veterinary Standards of Care People bring their pet to a vet for many reasons. Routine check-ups, vaccines, acute illnesses, etc. This practice needs to learn people don't bring their pet to a vet to be over-tested or overcharged. Several previous reviews have commented on the unnecessary ordering of tests. I share this impression, as well as the significant mark up of procedures as a money making venture. I should have compared to other vets before agreeing to two dental extractions which cost over $2200. Labs are meant to augment a careful history and exam. This practice is run very differently. They push for labs at short repeat intervals, and then charge a ridiculous amount. When you question them about the labs, the answers are evasive or non-explanatory. In the past I had a vet who cared for K9 police dogs. That practice was competent, fair, and trustworthy. PAW is a far cry from these standards. The front desk staff and techs are hit or miss. The vets seem kind, but sloppy medicine and overcharging should be a rare exception and not the rule. read more

This is the only vet we'll take our dog to. They are thoughtful of both the pets and the people. Our dog gets overly excited around others and they always go out of their way to make him comfortable while keeping him separate from others. They provide excellent care; they get down to his level on the floor and examine him in about as friendly a manner as can be done. We really get the feeling they care about him and he seems calm with them. For humans, they don't gouge. In general, pet care is not cheap, but we always receive competitive pricing and the staff frequently finds coupons or rebates for some aspect of medicine or treatment. They don't rush things and they are prudent in their recommendations for our dog's care. We are happy to have PAW as our dog's vet; these people are great read more

Brought. Our dog in due to rapid weight loss and loss of eating. They did numerous tests and charged me for them and then said go to specialist would not recommend this vet because they gave me no other alternatives in read more

I love my dog more then most people that I know and this is why I use PAW The staff is so attentive, knowledgeable, and really care for your pet. My dog had to have knee surgery, she is only 2. This was very traumatic for both my dog and myself, but thanks to the staff at PAW we are both doing fine. If you are looking for a vet or even a second opinion I would highly suggest you giving them a call. I am sure you will not regret it. Honey Bee and June of Simsbury read more

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Dr. Shegansky is caring, professional and diligent. Our dog had blood pressure issues that he worked hard to resolve, and he gives us great advice about Charlie's mvd. I highly recommend this practice. read more

I recently had to put my cat down and the staff and Doctor were so sweet and caring. In addition to being sympathetic, I truly felt like they cared and were sad to see her have to be put down. I only started bringing her to PAWS last year but each time was a pleasant experience and I do highly recommend them. read more

There are no words to describe the relief I felt when I walked into PAW this morning and saw Dr. Shagensky and his amazing staff waiting for me. I had called in a panic over my sick poodle mix who is like a child to me. The devotion everyone at PAW has to their patients is incredibly clear. Their knowledge, care and skills are exemplary. There cannot possibly be a better vet out there, anywhere. read more

PAW - Progressive Animal Wellness - Dr. Shagensky and Julie took superior care of my baby. - Veterinarians Near Me - Avon, Connecticut

My cat needed emergency care and PAW Vet was able to take me the same day due to a cancellation. They weren't able to do the necessary surgery, but Dr. Linda made sure not to let me go before giving my kitty some type of care. She administered antibiotics and gave me a referral. Jess was an extremely friendly tech, too. They both were so efficient, kind, and informational! I would definitely recommend them and would consider switching my primary vet if they were closer. Thank you so much for saving my cat, I appreciate you all! read more

So happy I found this vet!! My puppy always receives the best care here. I was so nervous before he was neutered earlier this month but Dr. Shagensky & the amazing staff took such great care of him! read more

I live in east Hartford area but I'm willing to drive 40 mins to take my dog to PAW. Why? Because they are the best and I only want the best for my dog. My dog had a dental surgery at PAW and had his chipped back tooth removed. The surgery was really successful. My dog didn't have any side effects from the surgery. He runs and eats normal right after the surgery. A complementary check was provided to make sure there is no infection and the wound heals as expected. PAW really cares about pets, you can feel it as soon as you walk into the clinic. I cannot express how thankful I'm to Dr. Corey Shagensky and his team! read more

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I highly recommend PAW's. There is not a better vet and team anywhere in CT! They took care of my sweet boy Chance at the end of his life and they kept us informed of everything they were doing so that we could make an informed decision. They helped us with compassion to make the decision to send Chance to the Rainbow Bridge. We also have a 13 year old dog that was sick and thanks to Dr. Corey we found out that she was diabetic and they have helped us manage her diabetes every step of the way. I love that they are always available to answer any question I have. I would not take my animal family ANYWHERE else! Trust me I have tried other vets and they are not the same and do not provide the same level of care as PAW's! read more

We went to PAW for the first time today, with an urgent problem. The entire staff was accommodating, helpful and genuinely nice. The doctor was a great guy, who got on the floor with our giant dog and made all of us feel comfortable, and was thorough and thoughtful. And in spite of what one might expect for that area, the cost was no more than I would have expected to pay anywhere else. we are so please and now have a new regular vet for our fur babies read more

There is a reason why this practice keeps getting voted "best of" in the Best of Hartford polls since they've set up shop here in Avon. Dr. Shagensky and his team are fantastic. They are caring, friendly, approachable. Their prices are reasonable. They really understand what it takes to not only take great care of your pet(s), but also have wonderful "bedside manners"! Many vet practices don't seem to care so much about the conversations that come with the worries over your pet. These guys really get it. They also give back to the community in some near ways. They participate in fundraising for nonprofit charities they care about, and they participate in fundraisers for rescue organizations and shelters. I recommend them without hesitation or reservation! read more

Progressive Animal Wellness is the place to go! I was very nervous where to bring my brand new dog, at the time, he's now 9 months old. I wouldn't choose anywhere else for his care. I have moved and I still drive out to PAW. Their gentle care, demeanor, and responsiveness ALWAYS makes me assured he's in the best hands!! read more

If you are looking for a great vet practice - stop looking! PAW (progressive animal wellness) is the best. The staff is great - all of them. Friendly and helpful. Dr. Shagensky guided my family through a difficult diagnosis with our dog. He was kind, patient and caring. Because of my dog's cancer, we have had to see multiple specialty vets in the area and I can tell you PAW has the nicest staff. I never had to wait more than a few minutes- which is no easy task to do with a young dog. They are clear and up front about costs and medicines before anything is done. Sadly, out little guy lost his battle but if and when we get another dog, we will 100% be going back to PAW. read more

Every time I bring my dog and cat there in addition to friends who have brought their dogs there - all have a greed that they run a battery of tests for no reason at all other than to make money. The owner corey shagensky doesn't even have the decency to ask if he can run certain tests and doesn't even tell you how much they're going to be until you get a big fat bill at the end. At the end of the visit you end up getting what you originally were going in for which was an antibiotic. The vet should be able to diagnose some issues without having to run several tests it's just a moneymaking office. Horrible because they know you're at their mercy and they know people love their animals. He also doesn't even look at prior office visits to make sure that the test weren't even run before and to simply understand the pets history it's just all about the money. read more

Thank You PAW! I love working with people whom have different passions in this field. PAW is clearly a well versed cat and dog specialist. But when I brought in my 6 week old lionhead rabbit, Lita (their exotics specialist) fell in love with him. She really helped me learn how to properly care for a new kind of pet that required different care. The whole team at PAW impressed me! I wont take Tosh anywhere else now. Thank You PAW Team! read more

Very expensive. I think they overstate the need for tests and services. I left for Avon Vet with Dr. Feibel, his rates are more inline with what I previously paid in Massachusetts. read more

I adopted a rescue on 10/19 and wanted to have him checked out. I selected PAW based on Yelp reviews and wasn't disappointed. I was able to get an appointment within a few days of my call. The staff are caring, informative and thorough. Good advice with no unnecessary tests or vaccinations. It was a positive an experience for both me and my pup. read more

I started bringing my dog, Roscoe to PAW when we adopted him. I thought that the team was friendly, talented, and easy to talk to....everything one would want in a veterinary practice. It wasn't until my dog had a serious accident that I realized how invaluable the team at PAW really was. They took the time to talk to me about Roscoe's treatment, all the possible outcomes, and even called us often to see how he was doing. I'm sure another vet practice could have bandaged his paw and treated his illness....but without Corey, Katie and Marissa I surely would not have gotten through the health scare...they were supportive and understanding. They went above and beyond for us. I will always be grateful and PAW is the only place I'll ever bring my little guy. read more

I absolutely would recommend PAW. After moving to the area, we needed to find a bew vet that was closer. I had driven past this vet clinic driving to and from work everyday so i thought I would try it out of convenience. I am do glad I did. The staff are incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable. Dr Shagensky is friendly, non-judgemental, and takes the time to really talk with us whenever we go. He explains everything very clearly and does so patiently. They are always able to fit me in when I need and the wait is never long. Overall, excellent place. read more

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We had our first visit today at Paw. Our little Lollie was so comfortable there. The staff was super nice and helpful! I would highly recommend them. Lollie found her forever vet today! read more

Was visiting CT and noticed my 1 year old pit mix was exhibiting symptoms of Lyme disease. PAW was able to fit him in the same day (a Saturday!) and all of the staff were extremely helpful and kind. It is beyond clear that they all have the animal's best interest in heart. The vet tech worked with me to make sure she found the most affordable solution. I live in Brooklyn but the service and care was so amazing that I will be coming back for regular vet visits. read more

We have been clients of Dr. Shagansky at PAW since they opened years ago. The staff is always friendly and helpful, the doctors are knowledgeable and have excellent bedside manner and compassion. Any time my dog needs something they're always there for us to answer our questions and tend to her medical needs. Dr. Shagansky is very good at what he does and very thorough. The office is clean and professional. I highly recommend PAW! read more

So glad we came across this place through Yelp! The search for a great vet is over! The staff here are extremely friendly and knowledgable and always asks us if we have any concerns regarding our puppy. Dr. Shagensky is patient and takes the time to answer our questions and never rushed the visit. Unlike a lot of vets, he does not judge you and he tries to find solutions for you instead of saying you should have done this. We also like that he is constantly trying to compile a list of recommendations from their patients for the best daycare, dog trainers etc. for specific areas. It makes my job easier when it comes to trying to find the best care for my puppy. They really care for your animals and isn't here for your money. Your pet will get the care they deserve here. read more

Amazing Amazing Amazing!!! From the second you walk in the door you are greeted with the friendliest, most knowledgeable staff. Dr. Shagensky is awesome! He is very approachable and kind and understanding. He never seems in a hurry and his staff is always there to assist with whatever he needs. He really understands the whole pets are family mantra. He treats your pet like like it is his own and provides it with only the best care. I cannot say enough wonderful things about PAW. Go there and you will not regret it. read more

Love this clinic. I recently moved to the area. My kitty (Mika) was not doing well with the two day travel and new environment. I was able to get an appointment within a day. The clinic staff were very attentive and Dr. Shagensky was very knowledgable. He helped me to understand Mika's behavior and provided potential solutions. There were no unnecessary tests or lab works. The next morning, Lita (the vet tech) called for check up on Mika. It was such a pleasant surprise. This clinic is here for the better of animals. I feel very lucky to have found them. read more

This is the best Vet I have ever been to! My dog was very very sick and I searched for a place open and came across the amazing reviews and brought my baby in. They were so kind and accommodating. They have helped my precious dog so much and I'm forever grateful. I will go back as they have now become my pups new doctor! read more

Took my 7 y/o Labradoodle to PAW and was very pleased. They are extremely friendly and forthcoming with advice and help. They have a very impressive clinical set up and the office is very clean. I suggest them for your veterinary needs. What I especially like about PAW is that they are very involved in local fundraising and animal welfare causes. I always see articles in the paper with them involved in local dog park events and planning, local animal control van fundraising, etc. I like that they are really part of the community. P.S my dog loved it there! read more

Highly recommended. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. They always go out of their way to make sure you and your pets feel welcome.

I highly recommend taking your pets to PAW! The entire staff is so incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. When we took our new puppy in for his first visit, they sat down with us and talked through everything! They took out time and discussed the different options and decisions we needed to make. Before giving our puppy shots they played with him and gave him treats. He loved his vet visit! read more