I am a real (former) client of Community Pet Clinic. Firstly, I find it funny that when I started going to community pet clinic almost three years ago that there were only a handful of mixed reviews about the place. Now it seems like clients are crawling out of the walls writing review after review. I call BS and believe (as it has been stated) that the new ownership is trying to boost their rating by posing as actual clientele. . Strike one against them.
I started going to Community Pet Clinic because it was affordable, but also because I loved the staff, especially Dr. Long. Both vets always tried to be very friendly and comforting with my cats (as going to the vet is a stressful time for most any animal) and would stroke and talk to them before they started whatever we were there for.
I have now been to the clinic about five times since the changeover occurred, and have been continually dissatisfied not only with the vet's apparent attitude towards my pets, but also the raise in rates and the nickel and dime ways now present. I really feel that the new vet, Dr. Johnson, isn't really a pet person and each time he has seen my animals, he seems disinterested. He doesn't seem to like to talk, and is in and out quickly. Don't get me wrong, I am all about efficiency, but I would also appreciate a vet willing to not only show compassion and care for my animals, but an interest in speaking with the owner about the pet too and not just assuming something.
I don't know why I didn't catch on before that the place had changed hands, but should have known with the lack of familiar faces, raise of rates/change of system, and the discontinuation of buy one pack of revolution get one or two free that something was up. I guess next time I will pay more attention.
On a good note, I did find that Dr. Long is now at Hollywood Pet Hospital, so when I need to bring my kitties in again, I will go there. I don't mind paying higher prices for a vet who actually acts like he cares about my cats comfort and well being.
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