Just called to make an appointment for our dog. I explained that my dad had taken him for his first visit, but they said there was no record of our dog with my dad's last name. So, I gave them my husband's name. He's been taking him for years, but they said that account was inactive (we were there 6 months ago). After several attempts to make his appointment (as we have a couple times a year for a few years), I got the feeling they didn't want us as clients anymore. I called another vet, and they said they could see him right away, and they would call W&H to get his records. My husband took him to the new vet, but they said they couldn't see him bc W&H just told them he was registered under my dad's name, and needed to call my parents to make sure my husband hadn't stolen him. After 30 years, we're changing vets. read more

Took my rottweiler puppy in for his vaccines and was given a month free heart worm and flea prevention. Friendly staff. No snide comments about my breed of choice. Decent prices and clean. read more

Walton & Haarmann Veterinary Clinic - Getting is last set of puppy shots. - Veterinarians Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

For a no frills vet practice you can trust, Walton's is the best, truly as good as it gets. I have to admit that I resisted coming here at first, foolishly thinking that because this is a rural area, the vets here would treat my dogs like livestock. I was wrong. Dr. Sam Walton is especially great - he is usually really busy but when there is a problem, he is thorough and thoughtful in explaining the problem and any possible treatments. The staff isn't always pleasant, but 99.9% of the time they are. They are always able to squeeze me in last minute, are always polite and always take great care of my fur-babies. boarding is $5-$10 per day depending on the size of your dog. frontline and heartgard prices are also the lowest I've seen anywhere. yes a few days ago I gave away my lab. I had 4 doses of frontline left and Waltons took it back and let me which for the small dog doses. how nice is that! Its million dollar service for a budget pricetag. read more

Walton & Haarmann Veterinary Clinic - Veterinarians Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

The Greeting Staff is not friendly or pleasant 90% of the time... The earlier post said this as well but looks like they gave them the benefit ... They are very rude and should not be in the business of helping people or animals. Very poor Staff... There is only a couple friendly people in this office... Proper care at the vets office during our dogs boarding stay that contributed to her death... You would think you could trust a vet to maintain/board your diabetic dogs treatment for 3 days... Not so here... This dog was in perfect condition with her sugar levels for months, when she was taken in for boarding... Our feeding instructions where not followed and insulin was not given as per instructed... No phone call was given when they DID NOT give insulin nor was we called about her condition before we arrived to pick her up. We had to arrive to our dog in a coma... When I went in to pick her up she was in a coma and could not even recognize us... They wanted me to take her home in a sling in this condition stating it was just arthritis acting up... I insisted on a blood test and her to stay in there care until they got her recovered ... Her blood sugar was over 600... Doctor Sam Walton stated this to me... No I.V. was started at this time because he stated it could mess up her electrolytes, to me this should have been the least thing to worry about versus her death... So instead she died as he is now stating her death was from an infection... Sorry I am calling BS on his reasoning to help him sleep at night due to his neglect... It is our opinion the urgent care was not given to get her recovered and she died alone in an office FULL of people that could have cared less... I am confident that your business would be better suited at another office... Please be advised... Also if you are going to board your dog ask to see the Kennel; It is a disgrace... If you care about your pets as we do I would not recommend this facility... Our service will never strike the face of this door again... read more

My family dog had some serious issues and they were able to help him back to health; so when I moved home I brought my two cats to get fixed and one passed away in their care. (They claimed it was a blood clot and he would of died at home randomly if he wouldn't of passed away in their care.) They handed him to me wrapped in a garbage bag. Although I'm thankful they were able to save the life of my families dog, I am extremely upset about the lost of my cat. I will not be back. read more

I took my dogs to Walton & Haarmann's Clinic since 1980 & have been for the most part satisfied until lately. We recently purchased a year old Border Collie & took him there to have him neutered. Wish I had asked who was doing the surgery, but didn't because I trusted them. Had the surgery done on a Thursday & picked him up on Friday & he was wearing the large protection collar so he couldn't lick himself. He acted o.k. the 1st day, the 2nd day (Sat.) there were signs of stress & he was trying to lick the incision but this hard plastic collar was scratching him. By Sunday he was bleeding, not eating or drinking so I called. The call rang thru to Brittany Ishmael who is a BVM (Bachlors of Vet. Medicine) who may now have her DVM but I can't find her license. If so She sure Does NOT act as if she has one! Anyway, She answer the call & I stated the facts. She seemed irritated & stated Quote " this did not sound like an emerency to her & it would cost $90.00 if she had to look at this dog." I informed her that this dog is bleeding & in distress & could I take this collar off since it was so sharp & he was bleeding plus did She have any suggestions. She did not want me to take the collar off & wasn't sure how to fix the sharp plastic collar but suggested I tape around it. So that's what I did. As the dog was not getting better I later called during business hours. I explained the cituation to a Tech who said She'd ask the Vet. She came back to the phone & said the Vet said Quote " This dog is just mad because he had to spend the night away from home" unquote. I ask the Tech to repeat this statement so my husband could hear this. She stated that SHE did not say this, that it was the Vets words. So I asked, Which one? She replied Ishmael, Then I asked, Is She the one who did this surgery & She said YES. I was just shocked!!!~ I told her this dog is really sick & I needed to see a REAL VET & asked who else was in the office. She replied Dr Flynn. I asked for the next available appointment with her. I've used her before & highly recommend her. Within a couple of hours she saw my dog. She found out he'd lost 3lbs. in a week or less, treated him for dehydration, he had 104 tempature, gave him a steriod shot & gave him some antibotics & we got rid of that collar. This could have turned out to be much much worst if we'd not used our own common sense. read more

Had my Dobermans eat cropped there last year and it looks bad. my next dog I had done I took somewhere else. walton and haarmon told me your not suppose to tape them after they were done but if you don't they won't stand that's what the other vet said . so don't have them crop ears save your 190 and go somewhere else read more