Quite a rare find. A vet who is real 1) he teaches 2) he places the welfare of the animal and owner above dollar signs. In this day and age , this attribute is beyond rare. Altruistic read more

TLDR: Find a great vet on Fear Free site, run from this place. Its a nightmare. Full version: This is a new veterinarian Victoria (Tori) S. Piccone, the daughter of the original veterinarian you see rated here with the great reviews, Marc Piccone. The practice manager is her mother Joy Lee, the ex-wife of Marc Piccone. Tori gets the unwarranted benefit of her father's great reviews. Our first (and last) appointment here, new in town, my large sweet CCPDT ( Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers®) trained rescue dog was due for Rabies and Bordetella. They didn't know what a "happy visit" was, that should have been my first clue. No chance to familiarize the dog before the appointment. I prepared him to wear a muzzle with peanut butter. It was a mess getting in to the small waiting room, dogs outside barking, people standing for a long time at the desk with their dog, and the open door to the adjacent windowless kennel area. (pic) Only one other client in the room with her new rescue puppy. After a wait about half an hour with my dog wearing the muzzle and me replenishing the peanut butter. I was uncomfortable but my dog was OK. We hustled into the exam room no one introduced themselves, there was no discussion, they didn't have his records ready. Meghan Andrews scolded me for consoling my dog when he tried to remove the muzzle a bit, "Don't reward him for bad behavior!" I have been to several veterinarians with this big dog, working together with them. Its always a team effort for everyone's comfort and safety. My dog is trained for veterinary visits, and the muzzle. I did as I was told. "Tori" said he was a specific breed. "Yes, that is what we originally thought, but I had his DNA tested and he's a mix, none of that specific breed." She repeated, "It says on his record he is this breed!" But... ok. Tori - said we could do more shots today. I asked if that was advisable (its not) she said it was. I said let's just do the two and see how it goes, it may be too much today. The words were not out of my mouth she was already on the 3rd shot and my dog growled. That stopped the fourth shot- Good Dog! They had already been brusque and I was increasingly uncomfortable, I just wanted to get my dog and get out of there when they launched into ordering me to have my dog euthanized. They said he was going to kill me, that most vets won't do "behavioral euthanization" but she will. They hadn't done an exam, hadn't looked in his ears, hadn't spoken to me except to scold and contradict me, they weren't interested in his training. Joy came in and shouted to Tori across the room they have 2 more dogs waiting to be euthanized and something else I didn't hear because I was so horrified they were shouting about euthanizing dogs. Were those the dogs I heard barking outside? Every vet I have ever visited has had consideration for the people putting their beloved animals down. Back to me and my dog needing to die. Has he ever growled at me? Well yes, once. I forget the term they kept using, something like "aggressive dangerous" dog I was just appalled. They said, "we can see you are afraid of him". I said, "I'm afraid of you". This went on for at least 10 minutes, as if they were going to get me to put him down immediately. He is 3 years old. I asked if they recommended a trainer. She said she doesn't have any trainers who would take such an "aggressive dangerous" dog, then wrote down two names on a piece of paper without contact info and did not give it to me. I asked for the rabies tag and certification, they said I had to go back to the desk to get it but that the dog can't go back to the desk so I should put him in the car to wait. (Isn't that illegal?) Joy took my credit card to the desk. I waited with my dog in this terrible situation as they continued to pressure me to put my dog down. They said I should have him in a crate in the car at all times in case I have an accident and the emergency people shouldn't have to deal with a dog that could bite them. Tori says she has her dogs in a crate in her car because they are "bite trained". This means she trained her dogs to attack. Finally Joy comes back with my card but no receipt no rabies tag or certificate. If I don't go leave my dog in my car and come back in and stand around her desk with these poor barking dogs that are going to be put down and wait for her to organize my dog's rabies tag and certificate and what immunizations she gave him I'll have to come back another day to get them. I chose to leave with my dog. This vet and her staff are woefully behind the times and need to get Fear Free certified. Their correct web site is: https://www.amblervet.com/ Best advice, don't go there at all. Do yourself and your animal a big favor, go to the Fear Free site and find a great vet near you, if you need a trainer, get one from CCPDT. read more

Piccone Marc A DVM - Kennel adjacent to desk and waiting area, with door open. Maybe there is a window, I didn't go inside. - Veterinarians Near Me - Ambler, Pennsylvania

Dr. Piccone has been our vet for over 30 years. I would have a hard time going anywhere else. He is honest, kind and real. Yes you have to leave a message to get a hold of them. The Ambler Vet staff will call back. They are busy taking care of our fur-babies! Highly recommend! Our latest pup is now a new patient. read more

Dr. Piccone is an excellent veterinarian. He is a humble and kind man. We had to put our Bailey our chocolate lab down yesterday and he and his staff were very compassionate and kind. Our Gentle Giant went peacefully and crossed over the rainbow bridge. Our pain and sadness right now is awful, but I know in my heart that Dr.Piccone and his staff loved our Bailey too. Thank you! read more

Great experience for over ten years He is helpful and informative. A really good doctor. read more

Best Vet out there! I was a Dr Simpson fan because he knew and remembered all your pets! Dr Marc and his wi read more

God bless this wonderful, caring doctor. A rare find. I had my first visit today to bring my feral strays that I foster. Dr. Piccone is so gentle, friendly and smart. He is real and is a vet for all the right reasons. I am switching my pets' care to this office. I just wish I had found him sooner. Thank you so much, Dr. Piccone and your staff of animal lovers! read more

We've been going to Dr Piccone since the 1980's. We have taken all 6 of our dogs to Ambler vet in the past 40 years. Dr Piccone is knowledgeable, professional and very realistic. in a few instances when the office wasn't open, we had to go elsewhere and other offices ordered tests that were not necessary. Dr Piccone takes great care of your pets without over testing .When we've had older, sick dogs, he was realistic in how to treat them without causing them any pain or dragging out their suffering. He's a truly compassionate man, really cares about you and your pets. We can't imagine going any where else. I have friends who take their pets to other places, they pay so much more $$$$ for not half of the care and compassion that we get with Dr Piccone. The office has a really nice homey atmosphere, great and caring staff all of these years. We are lucky to have him caring for our dogs ! read more

Marc is terrific. Straightforward and honest. Almost apologizes for charging you. Very laid back and won't pressure for high price surgery that can be avoided. read more

We've been taking my cats to Dr. Piccone for almost 25yrs. He is one of the best vets I have ever met. He'll hold my cats like babies &talk to them like they are people, &I second what the other reviewer said about him almost apologizing for having to charge you. One of our favorite things about him is that he really look out for your wallet &presents to you all the options &what he thinks is the most necessary &will tell you the most relevant for the best chances of getting an idea what is going on. He has never recommended anything unnecessary for our cats &even tells us how we can save money on medications &things. We put our trust in him &his staff 100% &recommend his office to anyone. Everyone who has gone to him have all had positive experiences. read more