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    Westside Veterinary Clinic

    4.1 (61 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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    Pet physical or wellness exam

    Pet vaccinations

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    Staci V.

    While employed at Westside Vet Clinic, Dr. Toni Barnes killed my dog Greta while attempting to collect urine from Greta. She performed an invasive procedure on Greta without informing me or asking for my consent. Greta was a perfectly healthy dog and I had merely taken her into the clinic to seek behavioral advice. The Arizona Veterinary Board recently issued a Letter of Concern regarding Dr. Barnes's conduct surrounding her killing of Greta. Additionally, the Board's investigative committee found that Dr. Barnes committed multiple Veterinary Practice Act violations, including gross negligence, malpractice, and failure to provide courteous verbal interchange. I believe that Dr. Barnes was dishonest with me and with the Board about her observations and actions on the day she killed Greta, as her story changed over time and differs from what is in Greta's medical records. At the most recent Board hearing, the Board raised questions concerning Dr. Barnes's competence and veracity. It is apparent from recent social media posts by Westside that it still supports Dr. Barnes. And, sadly, Westside has blocked me and deleted honest reviews about what happened within the walls of its clinic and at the hands of one of its employees. I'm also aware of a member of Westside staff lying to at least one Westside client about what happened to Greta. Photos of board documents are uploaded here. My tragic experience taught me that Westside is not a safe place to take animals. We miss you, Greta.

    Stephanie D.

    I was in Flagstaff for the weekend from Phoenix & needed to have my dog seen. After seeing reviews on here I. took my Dog to Westside for an eye injury. Angie the Vet Tech was very sweet & great w him. Dr Gordon provided excellent service & communicated clearly when going over prognosis & after care. Highly recommend!

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    My dog is a client there. I called today to get his records so we could move him to a new kennel and I got A+ service. This is great!

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    The veterinarian herself and the tech were very nice and helpful. Removing one star because receptionist was rude.

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    Canyon Pet Hospital

    Canyon Pet Hospital

    (249 reviews)

    The staff was very nice and attentive to the moment we walked in from the receptionist to the nurse…read moreand doctor. Our dog is still a pup but large and very energetic and the staff were amazing and very patient with her.This place was recommended by PetSmart in flagstaff AZ and now I see why! Their great with pets and owners both.

    I am absolutely appalled by the treatment my English Bulldog and I received at Canyon Pet Hospital…read morein Flagstaff. My dog is a very healthy English Bulldog with no history of medical issues. We took him camping up north at Happy Jack, and shortly after arriving, he began panting heavily. Initially, I thought it was just excitement from the new environment and tried to comfort him with water, walks, and treats. But as the hours passed, his breathing worsened alarmingly, and he started making strange choking or gagging sounds like he was struggling to breathe. Fearing for his life, my husband and I rushed him to the nearest emergency vet--Canyon Pet Hospital--about 30 minutes away. From the moment we arrived, the experience was shocking. Before any examination or treatment, they demanded an outrageous $525 upfront emergency fee. At that moment, I was terrified and not thinking about money, so I paid it. The assistant even announced over her radio "payment secured" like it was some transaction, not an emergency situation involving a living creature. Once my dog was taken back, I was left waiting in confusion and fear. Dr. Karin Sogarrd, the veterinarian, came out and said they had no idea what was wrong and couldn't perform X-rays or labs because of how distressed my dog was. She seemed suspicious about my dog's health history--implying I wasn't being truthful--and that felt like an accusation, adding insult to injury. A while later she pushed for a surgery called stenotic nares, which she admitted she wasn't even sure was necessary. She told me this surgery would help his breathing, but her uncertainty made me question everything. Dr. Sogarrd pressured me hard to leave my dog there for 3-4 days, including a holiday when the hospital would be closed. They gave me a nearly $6,000 estimate, which was completely overwhelming. When I asked what immediate treatments they were doing, they said oxygen, sedation, and anxiety meds. But why push an expensive surgery without a clear diagnosis? They scared me by saying my dog could die if I didn't consent, using guilt and fear to corner me into a decision I wasn't ready to make. After refusing the surgery, I was forced to sign paperwork declining the estimate and forced to sign an AMA (against medical advice) and was subjected to more pressure, including a horrifying statement that if my dog survived it would be "an act of God." This was traumatizing and utterly unprofessional. I just wanted my dog home where he was comfortable, not trapped in a scary hospital with strangers. They then insisted I pay the remaining balance for the medications before they would release my dog to me. Again, they made an announcement over their radio mic about "payment secured" before returning my dog. Once home, I watched him closely, and thankfully he improved significantly within two days as the meds wore off. This made it clear to me that the surgery they wanted was completely unnecessary and that they were trying to take advantage of my vulnerable state. Furthermore, they forgot to return my dog's leash and vest. I called since again, i live almost 3 hours away, and when I asked them to mail it back, they said yes--but I would have to pay over $50 for shipping and they can send me a link to secure payment! This is ridiculous and shows a complete lack of care or responsibility on their part. It felt like they were squeezing money out of me at every possible turn, even for something they forgot. Canyon Pet Hospital, and Dr. Karin Sogarrd in particular, showed zero compassion, pushed unnecessary treatments, and operated with a mindset that prioritized money over care. Their aggressive sales tactics and cold attitude during a critical emergency left me feeling exploited and traumatized. I will be filing a formal complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) about their unprofessional conduct and unethical practices. I cannot, in good conscience, recommend this place to anyone. Please seek emergency care elsewhere and avoid this greedy, heartless establishment

    Highland Housecalls - Highland House Call's is a true mobile Veterinary Clinic even with a surgery Suite in the back of their van.

    Highland Housecalls

    (5 reviews)

    Highland Housecalls is so wonderful. Their prices are affordable (even though I understand why…read moreother vets have to keep their prices high, this is probably your most affordable option in flagstaff!) . They have been treating my family's animals for a long time now, but today they cleaned my dogs teeth for the first time. My little dog, Tali, has trauma from the last time she was at the vet (no fault of the other vets, but she was super sick, and so now she gets very anxious anytime we walk into a clinic). Highland house calls was patient with her, and I really felt they treated her as one of their own. But what truly made Highland Housecalls stand out for me was their nonjudgmental attitude. Sometimes, when you go into a walk-in veterinarians office, you can leave feeling very guilty- asking yourself "Why didn't I get her teeth cleaned sooner?" Or "How could I have missed that mole?" and even "Do they think I'm a bad pet parent? Am I a bad pet parent?". But Highland Housecalls had me asking none of those questions. They understood that we were doing our best juggling life and taking care of our pets, and that is important to me. I think if more veterinarians were as kind and nonjudgmental as Highland Housecalls, more people would feel comfortable taking their animals to the vet more often. 10/10 for everything they do!!!

    My relationship with Highland House call is twofold, I use them as my personal vet for my cats at…read morehome since they hate going to the vet, and I also frequently meet Dr. Kurmes on site for home euthanasias. I have yet to meet one of his clients is disappointed in his service he's always on time if not early kind courteous professional And is just awesome all around. People really appreciate when a veterinarian can come to their home when their pet has to be put to sleep it's comforting and calm and peaceful. Just two weeks ago my cat was ill and lethargic and I didn't know why he showed up to my place took care of my cat and she actually had an abscess on her leg that I didn't even see with two days of medication she was back to normal I'm so appreciative.

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    Veterinary Emergency And Specialty Center of Northern Arizona

    (73 reviews)

    10/10 they saved my dogs life, the staff is absolutely amazing, the explained everything to us so…read morewell so there were no surprises, amazing communication! They were so good with my dog as well! Don't know what we would have done if it wasn't for them!

    Would not recommend unless your dog or cat is 5 minutes from dying and actually needs to be saved…read moreasap. We sat in the isolation area with our 11 week old puppy for 3 and a half hours when they had "2 pups in front of us". We went as scared first puppy owners worried because our dog wasn't eating or drinking water all day. Went for a parvo test and an exam for a total of 468 dollars, which an exam at another place is $85. The exam didn't seem to be of any use either because they still couldn't tell us what could even be wrong with even after a negative test for parvo the doctor still wanted to try and give us an estimate for an x ray, bloodwork, and meds all adding up to $1900. We got into the lobby there was not a single soul in there, almost like we got put on the back burner because we were in the isolation area. We went because he wouldn't chew food and the meds they gave us are pills he has to chew which he won't! And then they basically sent us on our way. They also were yelling at our dog, which we could hear from the lobby. Was very hesitant the entire day to bring him in to a vet or way until the next day and absolutely paid the price and time for it as we were there from 6:15 to almost 1 in the morning while they had a basically empty lobby. Zero good customer care the doctor couldn't even tell us what was wrong after a 500 dollar exam fee and then said he would suggest x rays and bloodwork which were the most expensive choices of the estimate. Complete scam I should've walked out hours sooner. Would highly not recommend. Also the med we got for him was a med he has just finished a day ago and it was a liquid form med but we received pill versions of it from there after our whole issue with our pup was he won't consume or drink anything. Save yourself the money and go somewhere else cause I know we will be from now on

    Westside Veterinary Clinic - vet - Updated September 2026

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