I have used Dr. Kostecki for 25 yrs- he has saved me $$$ on vet bills while returning the loving…read moreanimal to me on many occasions. I always curse myself when I go to another vet where they want surgery/pills- only to have the issue fixed in 1 session with Dr. K. I work with a few rescues and he is my top pick for medical and behavior issues

I recently took my dog to Mountain View Animal Hospital and had a mixed experience. The facility is…read moretucked away and it is beautiful, with lush landscaping and a peaceful outdoor setting. The calming environment helps reduce the stress of vet visits, and the breathtaking mountain views add to the serene atmosphere. Parking is easy and convenient. The first-time appointment costs $160 total, which felt a bit steep for the Reno area. It requires a $50 deposit to book the appointment, with the remaining $110 due on the day of the visit. New clients should also expect to wait a couple of months for a first-time appointment, depending on the veterinarian. The staff and nurses are incredibly sweet, welcoming, and professional. I enjoyed meeting Dr. Brown she seemed knowledgeable and caring, and she took plenty of time to address my concerns and answer my questions. During our first appointment, I was hoping for a more holistic approach to my dog's care, similar to the philosophy of Dr. Karen Becker (author of The Forever Dog). I was looking for guidance based on peer-reviewed studies around raw diets, nutrition, natural lifestyle choices, and all-natural prevention for longevity. Instead, after some initial discussion, the conversation quickly shifted to the standard recommendations for vaccines and flea/tick medications. I was a bit disappointed by that. After the appointment, I was referred to a local nutritionist and recommended for a dental cleaning. However, the estimate for dental cleaning, bloodwork, titer tests, and vaccines came to nearly $4,093.85, which shocked me. Because of the high cost, I decided to seek more budget-friendly and pragmatic options at another local veterinarian for vaccines and dental work, and I'll likely continue there to keep expenses manageable. The communication process also felt confusing and unnecessarily complicated at first. Everything is handled through text messages that link to the patient portal on their website. While the team usually responds the same day or within 24 hours for non-urgent messages, the back-and-forth and need to navigate the portal made simple tasks like scheduling the dental cleaning and receiving the diet recommendation -- feel frustrating. As someone who prefers more traditional, direct communication (such as a quick phone call), this system was challenging for me. Overall, it's a solid practice with great people and a lovely facility. It's luxury with a premium price for pet care. I especially appreciated the thoughtful welcome card they mailed to me with everyone's signature -- that was a nice personal touch. They could improve by streamlining their communication, offering more competitive pricing, and reducing wait times for new patients. I'd consider returning in the future with some hesitation, particularly if they can provide more reasonable rates and a stronger focus on holistic care in line with Dr. Karen Becker's philosophy in The Forever Dog. With an unlimited budget, I would happily go back.

Dr. Kalivoda, Mr. Roesch and team are top notch! It was an absolute honor to have our Birdie Girl…read moretaken care of in their gorgeous, cutting edge, facilities. They took in Birdie right away for testing and gave us all the information, suggestions, and advice that we needed to move forward with ongoing care. They're also very quick to respond to any lingering questions we come up with. We are truly grateful for your attention, specialization, talent, and care for our fur-babies. Thank you.

Lila is one of the most gifted healers I have had the pleasure of meeting. She has the most…read morewonderful, loving, motherly energy and makes me feel safe immediately. She is extremely intelligent and has a knack for explaining the inexplicable. Her knowledge about acupuncture, energetics, and overall mental health is astounding. Her treatments leave me feeling physically better than when I was walked in, emotionally relaxed, and mentally open. She is truly magic & to receive a session from her is nothing short of life giving and often changing. She's really really good at what she does & I feel so blessed to have found her.

I came to Lila after I had hurt my back and that 'knot' was working its way down to my glute. This…read moreinjury coincided with an incredibly challenging time in my life. Which, of course! Physical issues always show up with stress. As someone with Lyme disease, I was already familiar with the healing power of accupuncture and thought it would help with my back and glute. Lila blew my previous accupuncture experiences out of the water. She helped heal my body and along the way, she was an incredible guide to navigating the emotional side of loss, grief, and uncertainty. I came to Lila pretty broken in all aspects of life and I now feel amazing in body, mind, and soul. More recently, I tore my meniscus and couldn't weight bear when I saw Lila. The next day, I was walking with a limp but it is progress! She was working with the inflammation but also the muscle memory and fear of a fall that hurt so badly, I was scared to use my knee. I needed to get through that mental block to encourage physical healing as well. Whether it is physical, emotional, or mental, Lila will help! I am so thankful she came into my life at such a critical time. I can't recommend her highly enough.

We want to sincerely thank the entire team at BluePearl Pet Hospital for the incredible care they…read moregave our dog, Milo. Unfortunately, this was not a simple visit. My wife and Milo were out on their normal morning walk, with Milo safely on his leash, when they were suddenly attacked by four dogs. It was a frightening, emotional, and very long day for our family, but every staff member treated us with kindness, patience, and compassion. They were thorough, caring, and helped us feel that Milo was truly in good hands during one of the worst experiences we have ever gone through. A special thank-you to the doctor and everyone who cared for him we will never forget how you treated our family. To our fellow neighbors, please remember that being a responsible pet owner protects everyone. Please triple-check your gates, fences, doors, and leashes. It only takes a few seconds for something terrible to happen, and the emotional and physical damage can last much longer. Please keep your furry family members secure so another family never has to experience what we did.

When my dog passed away at home after 13 wonderful years together, I was absolutely devastated. He…read morewasn't just a pet he was my family, my best friend, and my son. Having to bring him to BluePearl Animal Hospital was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, but I can't thank the team enough for the compassion and kindness they showed me. I was so overwhelmed with grief that I couldn't even get him out of my car. Without hesitation, a staff member came outside, gently took him from my vehicle, and handled him with so much dignity and care. That simple act of kindness meant more to me than words can express. The entire process was made as easy as possible during such a heartbreaking time. I chose a private cremation, and when I received his ashes, they included a beautiful paw print, a certificate of cremation and his ashes in a wooden urn. I also received a sympathy card in the mail from the staff. It may seem like a small gesture, but it reminded me that they truly cared not just about my dog, but about me as well. Losing my baby was one of the most painful experiences of my life, but BluePearl treated us both with so much compassion, respect, and love. Thank you for making such a difficult day just a little easier. Your kindness is something I will never forget, and I will always be grateful for the care you gave my sweet boy and the comfort you gave me.

Pros: 1. All of the staff is very nice…read more2. I think it works. I'm on old dog #2 receiving Accupuncture, ozone therapy, Chiropractic and herbs. I can't say (because I'm no expert) if they live longer or not but I can say it makes their latter years more comfortable. Also bloodwork is much improved. Cons: 1. It's expensive. $100 a month ish. My dogs give our family so much joy and are top priority in my house. Their quality of life means a lot to me so I justify it.

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE! I went in there today wanting to meet the holistic Doctor. The office…read morepersonnel would not let me meet any doctor. Kept telling me I had to make an appointment. Explaining to them several time that I was not going to make an appointment, my dog already sees 3 different vet and that I just wanted to meet the holistic Doctor. They had no information packets on the different therapies they offered. When I asked about gold bead therapy they told me to "google it". I explained to them that I already had and that I wanted to meet the doctor who would perform this therapy. Long story short I left w out meet any vet and almost in tears. In an around about way I got my questions answered. I will not be taking my animals here. UPDATE: I sent Dr. Lowell (the holistic vet) an email about my experience in his office. The following day I received an email back from his office personnel. My email never reached. And they proceeded to tell me I can call him for an additional charge of $45. This place is a F***ing joke!

Amanda is an exceptional boarder. We know that our dog, Sully, is always in the best hands. Amanda…read moresends us daily pictures and videos in which we can see Sully is ridiculously happy playing and running around with the other dogs. In addition to treating Sully like a part of the family, we also know Amanda is highly qualified and experienced in case something happens. We never worry about Sully and he is always super excited when we arrive and immediately ditches us to go play with his friends (aka the best feeling ever for us)! We trust Amanda to take care of Sully the same way we do and we are so glad we have found her.

I was lucky to discover Sama Dog when looking for a place to board my 17-month-old Cavapoo near…read moreNevada City. Every other option consisted of kennels with scheduled exercise and social breaks. At Sama Dog my Sparky was quickly and easily incorporated into the home life of Amanda and Renee and their two dogs, Violet and Bennie. Amanda listened carefully to my concerns and desires for Sparky as he had recently been experiencing significant separation anxiety with all the changes in our lives. She sent me daily videos and messages. Sparky slept in the bed with her and Renee as he is used to sleeping with me. She worked on methods to calm his barking and anxiety. She makes healthy dog biscuits which he loves. I could tell her attention and care was focused on Sparky's well-being. It was if he was away at a private camp. Sama Dog is any pet owner's dream and source of peace-of-mind. Sparky ended up staying 8 nights due to extenuating circumstances. When I picked him up he was clean, healthy and very happy. His barking and anxiety has noticeably lessened. I am so grateful for Amanda. I can 100%, unequivocally recommend Sama Dog to any pet owner!!

Went in to view Dr Lowells office and to meet him. Very disappointed with his staff and lack of…read morecustomer service. After leaving I wrote Dr Lowell and email and received a response the following day. I will post both emails for you to read. I didn't not reply back.

My vet in Carson City referred me to Dr. Lowell because my old dog has bad hips and I wanted to try…read moreacupuncture and chiropractic to help her. She had also been seriously ill (poisoned) in her back yard and had lost some strength in her hind legs as a result. Anyway, everyone at Holistic Pets was just wonderful and I noticed a difference in her movement right away. She was comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire treatment and even dozed a little! We are going back for another treatment this week. I just wish we could get a two for one special - dog and human!

AWESOME place, vet, Dr Peggy, and staff. Kind. Happy. Helpful. Knowledgeable. Could not have gone…read morebetter. My cat felt it too, and was CHILL with it and them all. Diagnosed his injury, treated him and hes back to normal. Glad they are here

We are loyal Dr. Peggy clients since 2012 when we acquired our first Scottish Straight and he is…read morestill going strong. He started my entire extended family's love for the breed. We have 2, my in-laws had 1 (passed from old age), my sister has 2 and my mom has 1. All of our kitties are extremely healthy and thriving. We are extremely grateful for Dr. Peggy and her expertise. Highly recommend!

They took great care of my senior cat, and they were very thorough. My younger cat will be seeing…read morethem in a couple weeks.

I should have done a review a long time ago but this has been my vet since 2019 and I absolutely…read morelove them. I have 3 cats, 2 who are special needs and they have helped them so much. They were both misdiagnosed at their previous vet and have thrived from the care at Pine Creek. I also find their prices quite affordable for how often I'm in there but more than that I feel like they love my pets as much as I do and they're in good hands. I recently did a dental procedure on my cat who also has a heart condition. To say I was nervous was an understatement but they answered all my questions about medications and his heart and I felt completely safe taking him in. During the procedure, they kept me updated on his progress and their findings and he did great, healed up quickly and is just fine now. I think the best thing is that they are open Monday-Saturday 8-6pm because it gives me peace of mind. One of the biggest downsides to living in this area is not having a 24 hour ER vet nearby but knowing my vet is open until 6 even on Saturdays eases my mind a little bit. I actually found Pine Creek because I was watching my parent's dog years ago and something happened but the vet she went to was closing at 5 and wouldn't see her even though it was only 4:45pm. They told me Pine Creek was open until 6pm and when I called they got her right in and we were there until around 8pm. Not only did they help her for what I brought her in for but they told me about a new drug on the market for arthritis in dogs that my parents ended up trying and it seemed to really help her in her last few years. I will always highly recommend Pine Creek.