Bayview Animal Hospital

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Andrea Wade

First the good: I called and got an appointment same day. Girls were nice upfront and vet was knowledgeable. The not so good: Sticker shock! The vet did not explain any treatment options to me, simply said she needed this and that and a shot and didnt ask for permission or explain how much it would all be. They never gave me anybprice match options like other people had mentioned. Simply handed things to the front desk and rang me up. Well $200 later my dogs ear infection "should be better". One of the two creams was $60 alone. Found online for about half that when I got home. The funniest part, to me, which accentuated the " nickle & dimed" feeling was they charged me $6 because my dog went to the bathroom and they cleaned it up!! They even said, "Oh dont worry, it happens all the time, were used to it" as they should be. But still, really?! Ive been to many offices and have never seen that charge. Overall the care was good, but I felt a little plowed over as to treatment options and having costs flung at me without consent.

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Ann Moyes

I would give Bayviw and the Vets a 10,000 start rating if I could. Dr White is the most caring and knowledgeable Vet I have ever known. He truly cares about your pet companions health and well being. I first starting going to Dr White after his father retired over 25 years ago and I have referred many of my friends and family to him because I trust him completely with my pets. Every time I have taken my pet to him with some strange illness, he has known what the issue was. He has saved the life of my pets several times through the years and helped me through the process of loss. I also have seen Dr Norman and highly recommend him. He saved my dog Busters life when he had a twisted stomach. which was amazing because the survival rate is very low for this type of problem. He is also very kind and caring to your animal. I cant give enough praises to this group of Vets! Go once and you will never go anywhere else...There at Bayview Animal Hospital, they are there for you and your pet...not the money!

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Angela Marie

My sweet Cocker Spaniel, my best friend had so many abscess teeth, his face swelled up and he quit eating. Hes 12 and in Cocker spaniel years from my expirence they only live until about 12 or 13. From quotes from other vets in the $$$$ I thought I was going to have to put my best friend to sleep. I had already started the painful mourning process. I would never let him suffer. We found him from my moms friend and my dogs groomer. My mom had taken a poor cat into him in a bad way, he wasnt even hers and he put him to sleep for no charge. Thats the kind of vet you want. One that actually cares about animals, not just the money. He was able to do the surgery for a reasonable price and work with me on payment. He came home with a skip in his step, he was like a pup all over again. I could not be more thankful for their kindness. I wouldnt be laying here with my boy right now if it wasnt for them. I will be forever grateful!!! I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you again!!!

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Beth Hendricks

Over the years, my rating of this place has gone from five stars to four to one. Im not ready to relive my experience with Bayview, but wanted to update my review just enough so those looking for a vet wont see my overly optimistic review of them. They say hindsight is 20/20, and if I could go back - I would have changed vets right after Dr. White hit my puppy. Hes a competent vet, but he always "handled" my visits and I left with more questions. Dr. Smart is super compassionate, but not at all competent. If those two could merge - Id say go for it. Otherwise, you owe it to your furbabies to at least try another vet or two. If you leave most visits with doubts, RUN. Tip: The fake, form condolence letters are a mistake. I would have preferred a warning that all of your compassion is a rehearsed show. It was obvious on my dogs last day, but it would have been great to know beforehand.

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Keith Davis

Ive been dealing with Dr White and staff for over 35 years. Ive on occasion used some other vets because of previous history of the animal. This last situation with the nueter of my Pomeranian was as usual without problems. They called and let me know of the favorable outcome right after the procedure. My thanks to them for their great efforts. My only problem was weeks after when I was registering the chip and noticed a charge for $85.50 for hospitalization overnight. When I asked about the charges beforehand it was offered that I could bring him in the afternoon before so they could start early . I live up in the mountains in the summer months and it was not convenient for me to bring him in early. My observation is that make sure you question every detail of what you are having done to minimize a $$ issue like this.

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Cory Kelley

Took our 3 month old puppy in because he was lethargic. Dr. Smart told us he had neurological damage and that if it were her dog shed put him down. We could hear it and chose a different approach and he made it. We later took him to Fairfield Veterinary in Layton who told us he was merely hypoglycemic (common for toy poodles) which made sense why the sugar water he was on "cured" him. Not only this, but our puppies mom (owned by someone else) was also taken there and Dr. Smart misdiagnosed her with cancer when they later found out she was merely pregnant! This Dr shouldnt be practicing with these kinds of mistakes! This is sad because we hear Dr White is so great. Never going back there again!

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A Private User

Ive gone to several Vets over the years, but I say it now, and will say it till the end... BEST PLACE EVER. My husband and I have seen Dr. White for a few years, unfortunately this past July 2008, our boxer daughter was euthanized. They took care of her cancer for a year (which was when we found out), always available to fit her in, offered many options, and helped us at the end. They gave her a private cremation, and we brought her home. Yes they do have a higher fee. (like $4-$5) on vaccinations, but you get what you pay for. A1 QUALITY. I will pay the difference, just for the love and affection that this office provides for my canine children! THE BEST. Yod C.

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Melody Toolson

Bayview has been our choice for pet care over the years and will continue caring for our pets in the future. Our drive takes us past several vet clinics, however, we would never consider another clinic as Bayview has always treated our pets with kindness, compassion and quality care. They excel at treating short nose breeds such as our pugs and boxers. Treatment from immunizations, spaying/neutering, wounds, allergies and gentle last goodbyes have all been a positive experience. If you love your pets, and Im sure you do, Bayview will give them the quality care they deserve.

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Sara Pearson

There wonderful !! Im not easily impressed and am often annoyed and dont feel I get what I pay for in many situations in life. Bayview has helped me though many and all sorts of different animal situations thoughout my life. Most amazing was they saved our puppy from dieing of parvo. Recently helped me cope with me sugar glider having cancer. Also saved my favorite pet rat when I was younger from lung infection he lived 6 years. They have never put a price tag that would ruin my life on any treatment or racked up extra unexpected cost on my bill, I really trust them.

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