Barker, Patrick, Dvm - Sun Valley Animal Hospital

Excellent Vet- I recently moved and live 45 min away, but make the drive everytime because this is the best Vet around!! Most reasonable and VERY helpful. ALwys friendly and concerning, Fantastic Vet Office!! more

FOR 13 YEARS YOU HELPED KEEP HOPE ALIVE AND LASK WEEK YOU HELPED US END HER PAIN AND SUFFERING AND EVEN THOUGH IT STILL HURTS MORE THAN I EVER THOUGHT IT WOULD YOU MADE IT EASIER WITH THE LOVE AND COMPASSION YOU SHOWED HOPE , MY WIFE AND I. WHEN THE DAY COMES TO GET ANOTHER GERMAN SHEPARD WE WILL BRING IT TO YOU FOR ITS CARE BUT FOR NOW WE SAY THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR LOVE FOR HOPE GARY AND TERRI more

The Vets at Sun Valley Hospital has been our vets for over 13 years. Dr. Barker, Hudson and Christenbury are awesome, not to mentioned the caring vet techs. Truly kind-hearted ladies. They are knowledgeable, helpful, and most importantly, compassionate. They have shared the joys of our new puppies, providing great advice and support. And, have shown sincere compassion when we've had to usher our elderly dogs into the next life. Wouldn't go anywhere else. Steve and Renee more

A dog of mine had a rabies vaccine. they took the dog back without me. when dog got home its head and jaw was sore and its eye had red blood in it from a possible chocking. more

The doctors and staff at Sun Valley Animal Hospital really care about animals. We have one full-blood lab and a pound puppy. Everyone at the clinic treats our dogs and us with the utmost respect. We had a scary time with the puppy; she jumped into a lake and got caught up in a fisherman's line and had the hook in her inner thigh. We called the clinic after hours and they helped us figure out what to do! more

We took our puppy to Dr. Barker when we first got him.\r Dr. Barker is patient and kind and truly cares of his animals !! Our family highly recommends Dr. Barker and the girls that work in his office. more

Great experience there. Dr. Barker is knowledgeable, caring and thorough. The staff if positive, friendly and very helpful. I was not only able to visit my guy during his hospitalization but actually encouraged to come and spend time with him . It's too bad some people have reported a very negative experience, but blaming the vet for a pet's death is wrong in the same way that blaming the owner for letting the pet get sick is wrong. All vets, and doctors, lose patients; they're doctors, not miracle workers; and it certainly doesn't mean that the doctor didn't do everything within his power to save the pet. My pet is very elderly. Dr. Barker was honest in his comments and suggestions for making the rest of his life as good as possible and for treating him reasonably rather than putting him through a lot of stress and pain that might not result in the desired outcome. I appreciate that. I understand that people lash out in their grief, but it isn't fair to take their grief out on the people who tried to help them, as it seems these people have done in a very public way. more

We've used Sun Valley for 12 years and have always felt they are top of the line. Through heart worm treatments for one dog, to a serious blood disease with another, they have always been thorough, caring and knowledgable. To watch a vet hug on my dog the way I would, and love on him like he was her own, was amazing. They go above & beyond, even when it seems like there is little hope. They give honest answers, and genuine care. How can you ask for anything more? Pros: Caring staff that truly love animals more

I adopted Moose, my Maltipoo, in August 09 and took him to Sun Valley Animal Hospital for his check up and shots. Being a first time puppy owner, all of the technicians at SVAH were so friendly and patient. They answered all my questions and gave Moose special attention. I took him back in November to be ""fixed"" and again, the care and attention they provided him was outstanding. They even called the next day to follow up on his progress. I can't say enough about the staff at SVAH. I would recommend them to everyone in the SV area! more

Read all good reviews here so I felt good about it. Took my big boy in for checkup and even transferred all my big boy records from previous vet to here. Also went to see what's wrong with him since he's been eating on and off. Vet said he's fine, it's normal. Next week he died! I'll never forget and forgive these people! They could've found what was wrong if they perfomed a full examination instead they did nothing and just charged the fee. Now my most precious boy is dead. I hope from now on, what ever good reviews you read does not mean a thing!\r Transferring to this place cost me my baby life and I will never forgive myself for doing it! Pros: Friendly services w' those fake smiles Cons: Do not know how to exam or what they doing? more

I take all 4 of my dogs to SVAH and they have always been treated with kindness, care and the utmost respect. I feel that the staff is very thorough in diagnosing and administering only the best care for my pets. I would highly recommend SVAH for any of your pet's medical needs and well being. Pros: Vets and Staffing, Loving Care more

Dr. Barker is first rate, would recommend him highly. He's a skilled and careful surgeon, also. Staff are all very attentive and helpful, very caring. Pros: Dr. Barker is smart, caring, and skilled surgeon and diagnostician more

Since moving to this area, I had tried another vet, but found them too far from home and with cramped exam rooms. Since I have two larger dogs, who do much better when they are at the vet together, I really wanted to find a caring facility with more space. My two ""girls"" are SO lucky that I found this group of vets, techs and staff. Primarily, we see Drs Hudson and Barker, both of whom have treated my dogs as if they were their own. And the vet techs are fantastic! The staff is so kind and, even when busy, they are attentive to our needs. I would strongly recommend. more

We have been using Dr. Hudson since we first got our Jack Russell over three years ago and would never go anywhere else!!!! Everyone is so friendly and caring!!\r more

I have used Sun Valley Animal Hospital ever since I moved to the Monroe area. They took very good care of my two cats, and when one of them had to be put to sleep due to heart problems, they were so kind and understanding. They made it much easier to cope and allowed me to hold my cat when he was put to sleep. I will always use this clinic, they are wonderful. more

Barker was able to cause the death of my dearly loved Aussie in four short days. A young and healthy two year old friend is gone. I received my friend wrapped in plastic and taped in the shape of a square along with the 'fee' of $700.\r \r The wrong diagnoses, the wrong treatment and lack of knowledge base to right his wrongs.\r \r Keep your canine companions alive; research the 'med' ""Deramaxx"" and others like it. Pros: location Cons: shortage of knowledgeable vets more

I have been taking my cat Ceda there for years and she just got cancer and I had to have her put down on 1-10-07. Dr Weiss was so kind and understanding and I could tell it hurt her too. Dr HUdson had been Cedas Dr and had tried everything, but in the end the cancer won, I lost. Ceda was my baby for 12.5 years and I miss her terribly. I will never use any other Animal clinic. These people are great! And Becky, one of the nurses, was so kind and we had never even met! Pros: caring, concerned, knowledgable more