North Colony Animal Clinic

I have been going to this vet office since 2003. I was not happy with the doctor I saw at that time and tried to find a new one. That new vet endangered my 11 yr old dog! I took her back to NCAC and both Dr. Bowe's took immediate action, scooped my beloved dog up and took her into surgery even though they knew that I could not pay for it for five days. They were kind, comforting and simply amazing with her and with me. I can never express how much I appreciate what that did for my ""old girl"". I truly believe she would have died if they had not taken such immediate action. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart Dr. Bowe's!!!! more

This veterinarian is definitely in it for the money. My first experience with this vet was using their grooming services. I spoke to the receptionist to find out if I needed to bring anything. They told me no past records were needed; however, after arriving there with my two dogs in hand the same lady I spoke with told me that they could not perform the grooming without their shot records. I asked if I could drive back and get them and was told no. Since I was irate I called back after getting home and the same lady changed her mind and then said she would check with the groomers to see if I could get in, and she said to come back. After driving back and dropping my dogs off and picking them up I was given my bill, about $20 over what I was estimated. I asked why, and was told it previously was only an estimate based on the size and was then taxed (I have 2 boston terriers, which are very small). I then later went to the vet for an annual check up for my female dog. We had a heartworm check done during this visit. I tried to order my medication from 1-800Petmeds. Petmeds tried to verify that the heartworm check came back negative, but the vet refused to approve the prescription. I called the vet and was told they do not approve online pharmacies. I then asked to have the prescription written, and they stated that they do not write prescriptions and never have. Although not illegal, this is against the ethics policy for the American Veterinarian Association. They fear competition and the possibility of not making MORE $$$$ by inflating prescription costs at their office, and their receptionist is not only incompetent but also an idiot. DO NOT GO HERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO GET RIPPED OFF. more

I have been with these Vets since 2002 and they are the best. They are very knowledgable and always take time to answer any questions you may have. \r \r I have had some pretty severe problems with animals and they were very understanding with cost. I had one cat with saddle thombosis and another who nearly had a limb seperated - in both cases the Drs made every effort to minimize cost.....I've gone in there plenty of times and not paid a dime. \r \r As for the other comment I do not know what made them post that. Yes, they are expensive - but to me they are worth every penny and I have never had an issue with a charge that was false or unneeded. \r \r Dr. Bowe, Dr. Darbro, and Dr. Mensik and everyone at NCAC is great Pros: The Best more

The article in today's Dallas Morning News (Sunday November 4, 2007 Section P, Page 4) typifies the manner in which this practice conducts business. They will pad your bill with services you didn't ask for -- protest, and they threaten you with collection. Big sign in their office: ""bounce a check go to jail."" While they may in fact be good doctors they're in it for the buck, and they will attempt to squeeze as much money out of you as they can. Stay away from these people and shop around. There are many respectable practices in this area to choose from. more