Commonwealth Animal Hospital: Watkins Clayton C DVM

They were recommended to me when I moved here in '97 and I would never go anywhere else for my fur-babies! My animals may be great in my eyes but I must admit they don't love going to the vet! (That's a reflection of stool samples not the staff!) With CAH I get to decide what procedures my animals will undergo. I trust them to tell me what I need to know to make the most informed decisions for my beloved pets. Simply put, I trust them. Pros: Caring, thorough, clear and friendly Cons: NONE! more

I have been taking my dogs to Commonwealth for 15 years. My dogs are big and not friendly to people they do not know unless they are told my me to behave. The staff and doc's trust me to make my dogs behave while they are being exam and that saying alot because my dogs are as big as I am. The doc's give me about the infomation about by dogs medical needs and the let me make the chose for there care. When on of my dogs had a very small cyst on her chest I decided to have it removed and found it was cancer. She was seven at the time that dog is now 13 and still doing great. I send all my friends the them because I know the will get the best care possible. Thanks and keep doing the great job the charlotte sled dog team Pros: greats doc's more

I could not be more pleased with the service and professionalism of Dr. Watkins at the Commonwealth Animal Hospital. I have recently become a cat owner and was very concerned when she became sick. Dr. Watkins quickly diagnosed her problem and she is now back to normal. I am so appreciative of the care she received and the compassion the staff and Dr. Watkins showed to us. \r I would recommend the Commonwealth Hospital to any pet owner!\r Pros: Great Staff, Easy to make an appointment, Great Value more

Dr. Watkins has been my dog's veterinarian for the past 11 years. I've never met a kinder, more compassionate vet. He genuinely loves animals and has wonderful people skills as well. He takes his time with my dogs and treats them as if they are his only patients. He always explains options, listens to my endless questions and concerns, and has never once made me feel that money was more important that my dogs. I've never know him to recommend tests, procedures, etc. that weren't necessary. He is both knowledgable and open-minded. I trust him completely. Pros: nice, modern facility, wholistic treatment, very knowledgable Cons: none, none, none more

We rescued a young dog from the pound who had a severe case of kennel cough, and Dr. Schacht and his staff were instrumental in her recovery. This poor dog was so sick that she wasn't eating or drinking, just coughing and sleeping, losing a lot of weight. I was afraid we might lose her. A visit to Dr. Schacht put her on the road to recovery. Now she's healthy and active, has regained the weight she lost-- and a whole lot of playfulness too-- and is a great addition to our family. Thank you, Dr. Schacht and staff! Pros: Compassionate, Great rapport w/ pets, Holistic care Cons: $$ may seem high, compared to others, -- worth it! more

I have spent over $2,500 trying to cure my dog's skin issues. I have been to 5 vets who have tried different things and diagnosed different problems. And the best part is he was healed with natural medicine and better food and vitamins than fed steroids for the rest of his life. These people know their stuff and TRULY care about you and your pet! Pros: Experienced, Knowledgable , Thorough Cons: none , none, none more