Porter Animal Hospital

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Chella 58

I dont have experience yet with this vet is why it is 4 stars but I just had my eldest dog in for teeth cleaning and compared to another place I have been taking her, she recovered much better. Because she did so well I am more sure now that changing to Dr. Elmer was the right decision and that the other vet was not caring for my dog well. The proof is in how your dog behaves over time. So for now he is terrific as far as Im concerned. Update 8/2017..been coming to this vet now a while and been pleased. I just lost my eldest 15.5 silkie and they handled it and me as a basket case. I was so distraught. Doc was very gentle and took his time like we were his only patient. When it was done and he cradled her in his arms like a little baby will be a memory in my mind forever. He had cleaned her teeth and they remained white for 2 years....i now take my remaining 2 dogs who are seniors too. I like this vet and i like the staff. Update....i have now come to dr. Elmer for over a couple years now with 3 dogs. I just recently lost 2 of my eldest and dr. Elmer handled it with that strong support yet with kindness and so patient with me. I am experiencing the worse grief having one for 13.5 years and then 6 weeks later lost the 10.5 year baby so i was and still in a cloud of sadness. Dr. Elmer and his staff were helpful as anyone can be at that time. I do not trust anyone well especially those that care for animals who cant speak but i judged how my dogs responded, their teeth remained cleaner after he cleaned them, they remained active even on arthritis meds, and he gave me options with each health challenge. I felt doc was both my rock and my shoulder . this is all i can say....as i just wish my girls could have lived forever or at least the rest of my own lifetime. I will continue to take my remaining dog to dr. Elmer and expect his kind but straight shooting manner. I wouldnt have it any other way.

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Marcus Baker Clayton

I only put one star cause I had to to make this review. They were horrible. I brought my Pomeranian in there for a broken leg, I had to drop my guy off to them due to them not having any available appointments. I picked him up that evening to find out they didnt do anything for him but put a soft cast on him and said he needed surgery do to the screw coming loose from previous surgery. They also charged me for blood work to detect a viral infection they said he had. I paid a little shy of 400 dollars for this visit and they couldnt tell me what kind of viral infection or nothing. I was already in contact with an organization that is going to help with the surgery and porter vet said they would send all the info to him for me. So then because they said my baby needed surgery I was on the phone for days trying to find a surgeon. When I needed them to send the x-rays to the surgeons they gave me a hard time first one took them 2 days to send the email. And still the organization never received an email from them. I am furious with these people. They were rude and unprofessional and unreliable! I will never go there again. I have found a new vet that says he might not even need surgery. That its impossible for the screw to come loose since first surgery was almost five years ago and bone wouldve grown over the screws. Ugh I recommend to never go here!!

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vyti bobkovas

I have used this vet for around eight years. I have had nothing but good experience here. The prices for services are very reasonable, the facility is always clean, the staff is friendly and helpful and Dr Elmer always takes his time to expain the situation and allows me to ask questions. I also feel that they are conservative in thier treatment. He doesnt rack up a big bill just to find out whats wrong. I was also impressed with Dr Elmer concerning how he handled our very timid and protective boxer/mastiff. She was very scared and he was very calm with her and earned her trust before treating her.

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Brie B

A very friendly and clean place. Theyre not too pushy with products, but they are pricier than other vets Ive taken my dogs to. An annual visit here is, at minimum, $150 for one dog (whereas at my old vet it was $80). And with all of the vaccinations pets need these days to be boarded, the bill here racks up quick. They are also usually booked pretty tightly - the soonest I can ever make an appointment is about 2 weeks from when I call. Still, I recommend coming here. Dr Elmer and his staff are top notch and always on the ball. I trust them implicitly with the health and care of my fur babies!

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Ashleigh Schmelter

I can not say enough nice things about the ladies who work at the front desk. They are so caring and helpful. The vet answered all our questions. We started coming here for our Puppy visits and a week after our first one our poor puppy got randomly sick. We took him here first but the vet was in surgery so we went to a Vet in Kingwood and they were very rude to us so we went back to the Porter Animal Hospital and waited the Vet out. Our Puppy was up and playing again by the time we saw the vet. But he still checked on him and listened to our suggestions on what we thought could be wrong.

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Lola Sparrow

Nice people when they have the time for you, but they are severely understaffed and horrifically overbooked. The vet was kind and seemed to care, but he was so overeworked that he didnt have much time for my cat. Poor guy. If you have something even slightly urgent, go somewhere else. And if the vet says you need to come in two weeks later, make the appointment right then, otherwise you wont get in for a month. Even the slightly cheaper prices are not worth your animal being in prolonged pain.

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Phil Jessen

Dr Elmer has treated my dogs for 5 years now and Im very happy with the service Ive received. Very professional and thoughtful without any attempts to do more than is needed. He presents the available options for treatment in a way that is easy to understand so you can make a well informed decision. I have recommended friends to him and they have been equally pleased. Ive been to many vets in the past but Ill keep my dogs under Dr. Elmers care.

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Debra Rhea

We have used Dr. Elmer for more years than I can remember. We adopt street and shelter dogs (currently have six) and hes been their vet from beginning to end. The front desk and vet tech associates are the best and I couldnt imagine going anywhere else. Ive done price comparisons and hes the fairest Ive found. Very professional and caring. Recommend highly.

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Paul Roland

We have used Porter Animal Hospital for at least 10 yrs. Dr. Elmer is always very nice with our italian greyhound. He is a very caring vet that will answer all of your questons. He also will allow to use online perscriptions as well. Nothing but good things to say about the Hospital..

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A Private User

I found this place to be very helpful and actually show that they care about my dog. I would highly recommed this place and often do. The only thing that I wish that they did was grooming. Oh well, I will have to find another spot.

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