i've taken my dog to Northwest Veterinary Hospital for years and all the vets are very nice, good with the animals and able to clearly explain what they are doing or what is wrong and how to fix it. i've even been able to get my dog in on short notice- as in 'hi my dog has a bloody ear.... 15 minutes? sure, i can be there". The waiting room is nice, they sell dog and cat food and basic products, the receptionist always makes you feel like you have the cutest, smartest or sweetest animal ("who wants a cookie?"). They rarely use the metal tables in the exam rooms and in fact now they have the kind that fold up onto the wall which i think greatly decreases the animal's stress. I've never had a major pet emergency or illness so I can't speak to that aspect but for routine health I think they are great.
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