I did a lot of research before bringing my pets to AHCC three years ago. My sister has been a licensed vet tech in California for the last 15 yrs, and my cousin’s husband is a large animal vet in Utah. So I know a little something about pet care, and if I have questions I can count on my family to give me advice. However with me living so far away now, I need a local vet that I can count on when my pets get sick or hurt. I tried out several clinics in the area that seemed reasonable including AHCC. For competency, value for the dollar spent, AHCC wins hands down. Their staff is always polite, courteous and willing to do the extra mile even for someone like me who probably asks more questions than most clients. AND I can fact check with my family! I have found a few negative reviews for AHCC on the web and based on what I can see, the vast majority of the negativity has centered around money or what sounds like a barley coherent temper fit that has been grossly over stated. Pet care isn’t free people and sometimes the cost can be a little more than expected. Here’s a hint…. GET PET INSURANCE! If you’re paying cash, and your pet is sick, it costs what it costs. There IS a huge difference in clinics/vets and you DO get what you pay for.
I find some of the negative reviews to be offensive because I know they are overstated, embellished, or are many times outright lies. I’m sure there are some parts based in truth but who knows what parts. My pets come to AHCC 3-4 times a year for various things, they always give me a written estimate for my approval before ANY work is done and they always have, this is not a new thing for them. In fact according to my sister (the vet tech) written estimates are pretty much industry standard and have been for a while now. So when I read a bitchy AHCC review about money, I don’t get it. After receiving an estimate that you clearly have to approve before your pet gets treated, what are you complaining about!?
If you want to keep cost down get pet insurance! We have Trupanion and love it we also love AHCC, Dr. Wood and her staff are great!
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