Taylor ER Veterinary Emergency Hospital

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F Swafford

On 08/19/2016 we took our 4-year-old Beagle mix to Taylor ER Veterinary Emergency Hospital. He had a large abscess on the outside of his jaw near his shoulder. The vet tech took us into the exam room and examined our dog. He had a high temp so she took him to the back to cool him off. When she returned she asked us if we had noticed the foxtails in his mouth. We had not. Next, the first Veterinarian we dealt with said that he would need to have the abscess lanced, washed, and a drain put in. Ok no problem. We signed the estimate (Almost $300) and game them the go ahead to “fix” him. We returned later that day and picked him up along with his antibiotics and pain meds. I took him back for a follow up on 08/25/2016. They said it looks like it’s getting better but let’s make sure the swelling goes away. After the vet tech and the person at the desk finally stopped arguing on when to reschedule me they said “Come back on Saturday since the Vet you saw won’t be back in for another month”. We kept him in the house at all times minus the obvious bathroom breaks outside. On 08/27/2016 my wife took our dog back. She checked in and there was no mention of a charge. It’s a follow up right? Well during the visit my wife saw a Different vet that looked over our dog. He looked in his mouth, and guess what. The foxtails that cause the abscess were never removed. He pulled one out with his hands. Are you kidding me? They didn’t remove the cause of the abscess when it was right in front of them? Oh and it gets better. The vet says that he has 2 teeth that need to come out because of the foxtails and the abscess. So they give my wife an estimate and schedule our dog for another procedure totaling around $500. Really? After the appointment they tell my wife “that will be $28.” For what? To do a follow up and find out that they didn’t perform everything they could have to “fix” our dog? On 08/28/2016 I called the vet and asked why the foxtails weren’t remove in the first place. Her answer was “Sometimes they work themselves out”. What? Foxtails are a big problem for dogs because they don’t work themselves out, they go in. I go further and ask why these procedures weren’t completed when they took care of the abscess if they were obvious. The reply, “Well, that isn’t what he was brought in for.” What? So, you have a dog that could have died from an infection from an abscess, you see what caused the abscess and infection, and you leave it? Sounds a lot like wanting to double dip on the charges. Most of the charges for the procedure that they did are exactly the same for the second procedure. I read some other reviews of this place and they had the same feeling that all they cared about was money and not the animals. I can’t say that for the vet techs. They at least seemed to care, but the Vets are a different story. I cancelled the appointment that was made for the second procedure and took our dog somewhere else for an opinion. The vet pulled out 4 foxtails during his exam. He was surprised that they weren’t removed when the abscess was taken care of. My thoughts exactly. The new Vet also felt that the tooth needed to be removed, and could have been with the abscess. The cost is going to be less than what it would have been at Taylor too. Today 09/08/2016 my dog is currently undergoing the procedure for his teeth as I write this review. I will never go back to Taylor Veterinary Hospital. This vet appears to be honest and upfront and cares for the animals. I can’t say the same about Taylor Vets though. Please think twice about taking your animals here. They may have been a good vet hospital at one point. However, now they seem to be the Western Dental of Veterinarians.

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susan reece

One of a mutual acquaintance told me about her experience with Taylor vet 2nights ago similar to Denise Scotts post 9month ago Valerie is a local farmer in Turlock and is considered volunteer animal shelter for scores and scores of unwanted animals. She is also considered to be the local horse whisperer two nights ago her beloved cat was run down and left to die. When Valerie called her somehow her beloved whimpered loud enough and dragged her broken body that was crushed so Valerie could find her. Valerie quickly called Taylor vet and others she was met with the same bloodless concern for life as Scotts daughter was Taylor demanding 200$$and was turned away her beloved had 4crushed legs and a broken back. Valerie doesnt have that kind of money consequently with no other alternative. Her husband was forced to shoot a bullet to brain to end her suffering This tradegy was deepened because of Valeries unwavering love and compassion for the animal world. The veterinarians lives off of the animals life The animals pay the mortgage put food on the table even sends the vets children to college. An compassionate injection does not cost 200$$$ This act was unconscionable and indefensible Those working for Taylor or any other vet who show this same lack of human decency should look in the mirror and come up with a good explanation of Why they would be part of this same cold way of doing business where does this end? Regrettably. Susan Reece Mohawk/Odawa nations

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Katie Popish

I became a Taylor vet client quite by accident when my cat had an allergic reaction to a vaccine, the vet that administered the vaccine had already closed for the day. I called Taylor and explained that I was in Los Banos but my cat was quite sick. They were wonderful and very responsible in price! So I decided to start going there as my primary. Fast forward several years. My 14 year old cat has been diagnosed with cancer. Dr Dudly has been AMAZING! She was very thorough and compassionate in her explanation of the diagnosis. I felt no pressure to go to extreme measures such as surgery or chemo. She suggested steroid pills just to boost her system and we would go from there. My kitty is doing great and I am so thankful that I found this wonderful vet.

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John Hermosillo

Called in around 1630 on a sunday got quoted 105 for the visit. Phone cut out because i live way out in the cuts (still only about 16 mins from taylor vet. I called back about 15 mins later when i have service and a different receptionist explains that it only goes up to 105 if you make it in to the lobby past 5. So basically they attempted to Bullshit me into a higher fee. I used to think taylor vet was a great place in contrast of almost everyone i know because they did such a good job last time with my puppy when he was young and had gotten parvo. But i will have to agree now, they seem to only be in it for the money. Back to monte vista i go.

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Denise Scott

Our 12 year old daughter rescued a kitten from under a dumpster, it was about 4 weeks old. We nurtured her for a few weeks and today she got herself stuck under the garage door. We called Taylor (they are near us) to ask about putting her down to end her suffering. They wanted over $200, we cannot afford that at all. What kind of a veterinarian expects so much for ending the suffering of an innocent animal? This is not the kind of compassion we would have expected from an emergency clinic. They should be ashamed of themselves. Where is the kindness in this, we were only trying to do the right thing for this sweet creature.

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