Dr. Molly, Kristine, and the entire team at Sauk Point Vet are exceptional. Very accessible, responsive, and comprehensive care. I highly recommend their services. read more

My 10-year-old Bichon had really bad teeth, and we knew she needed a dental cleaning--but I was so nervous about putting her under anesthesia. The team at Sock Point made it incredibly easy to trust them. They kept me updated throughout her surgery with text messages and even called me during the procedure to let me know how she was doing. Afterward, they gave me a detailed rundown of how everything went, along with super helpful post-care instructions. I can't thank them enough for the care they showed us. They did an amazing job, and I'll definitely be a customer for life. read more

Sauk Point Veterinary Clinic - Veterinarians Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I'm new to the area and came from out of state. I called and said I wanted to establish a new vet since I'm going to be here for at least a few years. I was also looking to get some answers to some questions I had in regards to sedatives since I drive over 8 hours to get back home and my poor cat is always freaking out the entire time no matter how comfortable I make him. Well, I was put on hold for less than 5 seconds and then they told me to call someone else and basically just hung up... they gave no real reason even after I asked why, they said they don't give advice out to none clients, but I told them again I'm new and wanted to establish care. It's like they listened to nothing I said and just didn't care. Just don't go here I guess? read more

My poor kitty Preston has been to the vet more than he should have in his first year due to various health issues. I'm glad to have Sauk Point Vet, where I always feel very comfortable bringing him to be seen. The vets (we've worked with Dr. Collins and Dr. Sanftleben) and technicians (we love Amber) at Sauk Point remember Preston and his medical history whenever we talk, which I always find impressive. They're not only professional, but extremely sensitive when having difficult conversations about medical problems. I feel respected and truly listened to when I'm reporting on anything that has happened with Presty. They are great on the phone too, when I'm calling to ask a question about whether I should bring him in for a problem, or anything else. I love that Sauk Point Vet uses Petly medical records, which means that after a visit I can access medical notes from the vet online. This has been really helpful when I felt overwhelmed taking in a lot of info, and can conveniently check the website to remember what meds or other steps I need to take. I also appreciate the email reminders of visits scheduled. I am so happy that I found a place like this to take Preston. I think it's a great sign that he likes them too! read more

I've been a part of the Sauk Point family since the beginning of the business. Dr Collins has always give the absolute best care to my dogs. The other doctors have always been awesome too. I would not go to any other veterinarian for my animals. Highly recommended!! read more

Very affordable and the caretakers and vet were all very nice. I definitely felt that I was getting great care for my two cats. Their email reminders whenever it was time for shots or an annual exam were also really helpful! The only reason I'm not still going here is because I moved to a different area of town and my cats freaked out over the longer drive. Thanks Sauk Point! read more

I used to have a beautiful loving Samoyed that I took to Dr.Collins for all my veterinary needs. I took her in to get routine vaccinations while she was just ten months old. Dr.Collins gave Ivory 3 shots during my visit to Sauk Point veterinary clinic that day. The morning after my visit, I took Ivory on a walk around town to enjoy the beautiful day. Within minutes into our walk Ivory began to shake, followed by collapsing. She was having a seizure. She past away in my arms within seconds. I hope nobody has to endure what I did that day. When getting shots for your dog, space them out over the coarse of a week or two, the medicine can be overwhelming for there bodies at times. I wish Dr.Collins would have done so for me, maybe then I would still have my loving dog, Ivory. read more

My husband and I love Sauk Point Veterinary Clinic and have recommended several of our friends to them as well. They've taken care of our cats off and on for 2 years with some really difficult issues. They worked with us when we were worried about paying for our cats' treatments and always explained everything in detail including costs. The vets have called us personally to follow-up after treatments. Dr. Collins + Dr. Schatz are our two favorites because they go above and beyond explaining but every vet there is great. There's a white board in the rooms because Dr. Collins draws pictures frequently while discussing with you your options or potential diagnoses. The receptionists and techs are super friendly too. I've seen some reviews complaining about scheduling - they do have same day appointments and they always leave a couple appointments open per day for urgent issues if you call first thing in the morning which we had to do multiple times. If I could give them more than 5 stars, I would! The clinic has a hometown feel to it because of the great communication + friendly people. read more

There is not a better Vet or Vet clinic anywhere. Kristine is without a doubt the best and most compassionate Vet and has saved the lives of many of our pets over the years. I could not trust anyone more and feel that this Clinic does everything they can to make your pets and pet owners feel at ease in sometimes the worst circumstances. read more

Simply a review for the scheduling department. They told me they don't do same day appointments for new patients so if your pet needs to be seen ASAP this is not the place I guess . read more

I did a lot of research on vets in the Madison area before picking one. I picked Sauk Point for its great reviews and also very reasonable prices compared to other places. My cat has met both Dr.Pike and Dr.Collins. She recently had a bladder infection. They were able to fit me in quickly and get her the treatment that she needed. This is my first time owning a pet ever in my life so I sometimes I get overworried if I'm doing the right thing or if something is wrong with my cat. Dr. Collins is so kind and doesn't seem to mind at all talking to me on the phone for 15 mins about my concerns on my cat's poop. haha. Dr.Pike is just as wonderful as Dr.Collins and I am so grateful for them for always addressing my concerns and not making me feel like a crazy pet parent that has too may conerns. Dr.Collins did my cat's spay surgery and she has healed up nicely from that without issue. Thanks Sauk Point Vet. I hope I don't have to visit often but when I do I'm glad to come here. read more

Yelp does not offer enough stars that Dr. Collins is worthy of! Dr. Collins and the team at Sauk Point Vet are absolutely incredible! My husband and I moved to the Madison area in December 2014. In January 2015, our dog experienced a tendon injury, and I took him to see Dr. Collins. She not only explained my dog's leg problem to me but reached out to a fellow veterinary surgeon in the area for a second opinion. Furthermore, my dog suffered a big setback in July 2015 when he was attacked by an aggressive dog. The first phonecall I made after the attack was to Sauk Point's after-hours line (this happened on a Sunday night). Dr. Collins was very helpful on the phone, and we took our dog to the emergency vet. Part of the skin on his leg had to be surgically removed by the e-vet. The skin removal required daily sterile bandage changes at the vet and a long road ahead with new tissue growth. Due to the daily vet visits, we dealt with all the Sauk Point vets at some point (Dr. Collins, Dr. Pike and Dr. Lanphear), and they performed his bandage changes wonderfully. We got to know the staff and vise versa over the next few months with his leg healing. Throughout his healing process, Dr. Collins was in contact with the emergency vet who performed the surgery to discuss the wound healing. I was so happy and impressed to see her level of communication and teamwork with my dog's condition. Dr. Collins is readily available by phone and email to discuss your pet and answer questions. She also does a great job explaining things during your appointment by drawing pictures on her white board! In my experience, she has not recommended extra or unnecessary testing or procedures. She is very even-keeled in personality and is very professional and serious about her work. As customers of Sauk Point Vet Clinic, we've been extremely happy. With our dog's tendonitis as well as his bite wounds from being attacked, we haven't had a great year! Visiting and dealing with Sauk Point Vet has been a great experience, and I am convinced our dog would NOT have healed the way he did and returned back to normal had we not worked with Sauk Point Vet. If you're concerned about your pet's health and want top-quality veterinary care, take your pet to Sauk Point Vet. Period. (ETA: My dog is a retired racing greyhound. Dr. Collins is very savvy about the breed and sighthound sensitivities.) read more

My cats go to see Dr. Amanda Pike here. She is also my traveling vet for one of my cats. Dr Pike is so in-tune with animals on so many levels. I read her bio as I was researching a new vet and I was very pleased with her background with lots of animals. She is an "animal person" not just a vet. My cats love her. I have a cat who is violent with vets. Dr Amanda has been so awesome at trying different things with him. She really understands and is empathetic and takes a LOT of time with animals. I treasure her she is a great Vet and I know I can depend on her opinion the first time and not second guess it because I trust her. The rates for care they charge at the clinic are very affordable and you get a lot of time spent on your animal. I will not be looking for another vet she is it! read more

We moved here from Boston last July. We were OBSESSED with our vet in Boston, and were almost 100% sure we'd never find a vet here who cared as much for our dog, or was as good as the vet we had in Boston. We were SO wrong. We've seen Dr. Collins and Dr. Lanphear - both who are incredible, and love our dog almost as much as we do. We are definitely helicopter parents, and they have done an excellent job of letting us know when to worry, and when to relax a little bit. With their advice, our dog has grown out of food allergies, and become so much happier and healthier than we ever thought possible. We have a young (15 months old), VERY active pug, who gets into everything, so we spend a LOT of time at the vet. When we've had emergencies, we've been able to bring him in quickly, and they have treated him with such care. I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. read more

Why would you go anywhere else. Dr. Collins is the most compassionate and caring vet I've ever met. She will put your pets well being above anything else and will not recommend unnecessary procedures like some other vets in the area. She looks at every angle before giving any advice. I've been taking my cats to her for the past three years and I can't thank her enough for everything she has done for them. read more

My visit was great! The staff are caring and take time to get to know you and your pet! They went above and beyond to help me and my pets needs! I would highly recommend them to anyone you will not be disappointed! read more

Sauk Point Veterinary Clinic - Veterinarians Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I've since moved back to Madison and Dr. Collins is our new vet. I visited her recently because my dog was having some sort of allergy reaction, and our vet in Chicago placed her on Apoquel for anti-itching. I didn't think this would be a sustainable long-term solution so decided to do an allergy test. Dr. Collin's price was 20% cheaper than the quote I got in Chicago, and she spent almost 45 minutes with us explaining every little detail of potential outcomes without pushing for expensive treatments (e.g. allergy shots). Turned out my dog is allergic to a variety of things, but most notable were oatmeal and staph! We had switched to an oatmeal based shampoo thinking it would be good for her fur, turns out that's what she was allergic to! And when she scratched, her skin broke and became staph infected, which then becomes a vicious cycle of allergy-itchy-scratching-infection-allergy-repeat. I expect this will be a long-term relationship. read more

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Dr Collins' expertise, compassion, and professionalism are exceptional. This may seem morose, but a few years ago, Dr. Collins came to our house to put our dog to sleep. She made a very sad situation much, much better. She's cared for our cat for several years, guiding him through his middle ages and now, his golden years. I also admire the fact that she gives a balanced approach to the costs and benefits of pet care. She recognizes that no everyone can afford expensive surgery for their pet, and she's very good about giving options. I recommend Sauk Point Veterinary Clinic for any pet owner. read more

Our dog is a French Bulldog. At about 2 years old, he got pancreatits. He was treated by a different Vet and was in the hospital 3 days. When he came out, his personality changed. He was always scared and touch sensitive. He is my daughter's dog so spent 3 years in Seattle. When she returned to Wisconsin to attend Law School he was the same or worse. We worked with a Vet specializing in behavior. He got a little better but not cured. We needed a regular Vet and learned of Dr. Collins. She and he staff are always careful not to scare our dog. Everything is gradual. His care at Sauk Point have been great. He needs sedation to get shots but is current with all needs. We truly appreciate the special care Dr. Collins and staff extend to our French Bulldog. read more

Awesome Drs and tech staff. Very affordable. They really care about your pet and you! A great experience from Receptionist to Tech Staff to Doctors. read more

We love this clinic! We recently brought one of our cats to this clinic and we were able to be seen relatively soon (within 1-2 days of calling) and the price was very reasonable. We have been to other clinics in the area where cost was almost twice as much as this clinic. Care was never sacrificed and we felt we were able to get a "full workup" on our cat without feeling completely empty on the wallet. read more

My 12-year-old baby Mavi sees Dr Collins, and she is amazing. We moved to D.C. a couple years ago, but still come back Sauk Point whenever it is at all possible. Mavi has spent her entire life being terrified of every single vet, but clearly likes Dr Collins (and her assistants) a lot; she happily goes up for affection, and doesn't even seem nervous. Mavi's mama tends to skeptically second-guess all medical advice, *except* here; it is so incredibly reassuring to have a vet whose opinion we can actually fully trust. And I am beyond grateful that Dr Collins cares about what is really best for the pet. Mavi has many health issues, yet is a very happy playful girl. Other vets we have seen push for lots of painful frightening tests, wanting to diagnose exactly which incurable ailments she has. Dr Collins understands that testing everything -- with likely no gain beyond a bit of knowledge -- is not worth it on a sensitive elderly dog, and focuses more on keeping her comfortable. She is also extremely knowledgable and a skilled surgeon. We are so lucky to have found her! read more

We got a new puppy in March, and have been taking our puppy Justice here for her checkups and shots. I love this place because the staff have always been extremely welcoming, patient and very caring. Thankfully, we haven't had to go there other than routine checkups, but we also plan to have her spayed there in a few months. read more

This clinic is by far the best we've ever dealt with. Dr. Collins is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and thorough in laying out all options for the care of our beloved pets, and she couples it with a deeply caring heart. And when it comes to end of life issues, she is truly a gift. Simply, we couldn't ask for a better experience for our two dogs. I'd add that her clinical staff is equally wonderful. Like others, though we have a vet clinic closer to our home (a block away), we chose Dr. Collins, and stayed with her, because of the quality of care she renders. Unqualified highest recommendation. read more

My dog Luna loves Dr. Kristine. She is amazingly comforting to animals. This vet clinic is friendly, comfortable, and trustworthy. I really appreciate the email follow up with a summary of the appointment and recommendations. If you are looking for a good vet to take care of your family pets you can't go wrong with Sauk Point and Dr. Kristine. read more

So I took my dog in for a new puppy check up and they were nice at first when I got in the waiting room they took forever and kept going back and forth between rooms to ask vet questions also the vet assistant seemed to get irritated when my 7 month old puppy would get a little rowdy. Once the vet came in she didn't seem to pleased with my dog criticizing how I groom my dog and trying to push spaying my dog because of his breed. He is a Bordeaux and has close similarities to a pit bull and she stated that she didn't think it was wise to pass his genes to another pup and that I wasn't capable of taking care of a puppy ! Not to mention I've raised, bottle fed & taken care of my pup since 3wks old ! This vet is very judgmental and slow and charge out the wazoooo for prices ! read more

We love this clinic! Very affordable with our pets best interest at heart.i have 4 animals that currently see Dr Collins. She has a way with them- they love her and feel comfortable and at home. She has seen my animals for regular care, but also did a great job when my dog needed surgery. Thanks dr Collins! read more

I am so impressed with Sauk Point Veterinary Clinic, I'd give it a 10 if that was an option here. Dr. Collins has been our vet for over 10 years. Even though her clinic is now further away from me it is well worth the drive to take my pets to her. All of my animals love her, which is very important to me. She is a very caring, patient person which is a must when dealing with pets and their sometimes scared owners. I've recommended her to several people who now refuse to see any other vet. She and her staff are the best! If you are looking for a top notch vet who will take wonderful care of your pets (and sometimes even you) you must see Dr. Collins. read more

I have two senior dogs who make me worry every time they aren't feeling well. Dr. Collins and her staff are always very helpful and do their best to figure out what's going on. They're always available for questions and if there aren't any appointments available when I call and one of the dogs needs to be seen right away, I can drop them off to be checked out in between appointments that day. I know I'm always leaving them in good hands. You can tell Dr Collins is very dedicated to helping her patients as there have been numerous times when she calls me after hours to give me information on what was going on with one of the boys, and she takes the time to answer all of my questions so I understand everything. I'm so happy I found Sauk Point after moving to the west side! read more

I needed to change vets due to a move, and just randomly chose Sauk Point off the internet. I was able to get in right away, and the receptionist was sweet and worked with my busy schedule. My dog has recently developed an oral tumor, and Dr Pamela fit him in for surgery, she sent me pictures during surgery, and called me when the surgery was completed. Unfortunately, I didn't receive good news. She patiently explained everything, was very empathetic and even called me the day after his surgery to check on us. I was impressed with everyone involved with my dog's care. He means the world to me, and will be missed like crazy. It also wasn't crazy expensive. I would highly recommend this clinic. read more

They are simply the best Veterinarian clinic around. They are caring, professional and they always find a solution for my French bulldogs problems. Can't say enough good things about them. You have to check them out and I can promise you won't be disappointed. Thank you Dr Collins and to all the staff. You are all amazing! read more

I recently took my dog here for a same day urgent appointment. The staff person I spoke with to schedule was very helpful and was happy to fit me in even though I was not a client prior to this visit. I worked with Dr. Pamela, who was helpful in answering my questions and quickly diagnosed my dog. She sent us home with treatment and an affordable bill. Dr. Pamela also called the next day to follow up and make sure my dog was feeling better. I had a very positive experience here and look forward to establishing care here for both of my dogs! read more

I began taking my senior dog to Dr Collins about 3 years ago at the recommendation of a friend. I had never realized how important the relationship was between the pet, owner, and vet until it was there! My first visit to Dr Collins with Sophie was an hour long, with Dr Collins explaining all the things that could be going on with Sophie at that point in her life. She also offered humane, practical solutions based on Sophie's needs at that time in her life. When is was time for Sophie's suffering to end, she honored our request to have Sophie's last moments be at home, with all 3 of her favorite people holding her. We knew she was in kind, compassionate hands. We now have 2 new family members (dogs as well) and are so happy that we can call with any question, and never have a problem getting them in to be seen if necessary. Both Dr Collins and her staff have exceeded our expectations. read more

We can't express how much we appreciated the care and kindness Dr. Pam and the entire staff showed to our older cat, Heidi. From our first visit, to our last, we have nothing but praise and thanks to all who helped her ( and us). Excellent & professional staff, clean and up-to-date facility and a super friendly and helpful front desk attendant! I would highly recommend this facility to all pet owners! read more

When I first met Dr. Collins she worked at a clinic less than 5 miles from my house. When she chose to open a clinic of her own I chose to follow even though the new clinic is around 20 miles further. Her personal interest in my dog (Viggo) and complete understanding of his background and previous medical history makes me confident that he is getting the best care possible. Not to mention the fact that Viggo actually loves to go to the clinic despite the prodding and poking that most dogs would avoid. When he sees Dr. Collins he rolls right over as if to say "I'm yours. Do what you have to. You have my trust." Her professionalism is reflected in her staff and the sincere, personal attention Viggo recieves is top notch! read more

Dr. Kristine Collins and her staff are wonderful. It's obvious that Dr. Collins loves what she does by the level of care she gives to the animals she cares for. She is very thorough and goes above and beyond what most vets do. I've had two dogs that had unusual issues that she has done extensive research on in order to diagnose their issues. I left a very good vet practice to follow her and I'd do it again. read more

If I could give 10 stars, I would! Dr. Collins and her team are phenomenal. They are very caring and take their time to answer any and all questions. Our puppy had a serious case of worms that felt like it came out of nowhere. When I called panicked for an appointment, they scheduled us immediately and took great care of our little girl (and us!) We felt so relieved and informed when we left. I highly recommend them!!! read more

The care, service and follow-up we receive from Sauk Point Veterinary Clinic is top-notch. Tests, diagnosis and treatment are well explained and practical. We have good vet clinics closer to our home but drive to Sauk Point Vet because it is great! read more

Dr. Collins is one of the finest vets I have ever met or worked with, and since I have done a lot of rescue and training work, there have been many. She is incredibly personable and thoughtful in every aspect of her individual work and in the operation of her clinic. Her attention to detail and follow through is fantastic. My animals feel welcome in her clinic and even the rooms and clinic spaces are a reflection of her caring attitude. She is very fair in her pricing, is up on current research and practices, and uses/refers to holistic vets and other local experts. She is very skilled with animal handling and the surgeries we have had have been so well done that our special dogs and cats have done really well soon afterwards and in the long term, too. I would rate her above five stars!!!! read more

We had our first visit to Sauk Point Veterinary and were very impressed with everyone from the front desk staff, technician, and Dr. Collins. She was very thorough and took the time to discuss all areas of our dog's health. We will be back! read more