I was referred to Sunset Pet hospital when I moved to the area from Seattle, by my dog's trainer. He felt that Dr. Shottman's demeanor & training methods would be a good match for a couple of rescued rotties with "issues"; boy was he right! Unbelievably, Tinkerbell actually liked the team there, & she was usually so afraid of vets that she'd wet herself trying to get away. For that matter, even my sketchy Starbreaker starts wagging his little nubbin when he sees where we're going. Sadly, the cats never seemed impressed, but, well, they're cats. They never seemed distressed, either.
Honestly, if you take the time to form a relationship with the staff, the way you would a medical doctor, you're going to reap the most benefits here. I've been with them for ~7 years now, & I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. I've tried a lot of different vets over the years, as I've owned pets my whole life. There are some that are cheaper, it's true, but the quality of the vaccines they buy & other, similar issues, are reflected directly in those costs. This vet takes my pet's health very seriously, but they also take my sensibilities into account. I'm not a huge fan of unnecessary chemicals, for example, but totally willing to cook for a neurotic emo rottie. By listening to my concerns, Doctor was able to immediately flex & recommend alternate treatment that has really helped my aging boy.
When the unthinkable happens & it's time to say goodbye, this team is the absolute best. They've helped me through the loss of two of my furry companions, & have done so with compassion & understanding.
The facility is clean but not fancy, & the staff is kind, cheerful, with a sense of humor. They praise my pets & tell them how good they are, until they're wagging & wiggling. They recognize how my pets bond to me & work with that relationship, unlike all the previous vets who tried to intervene or work against it. Overall, this has been the best partnership I could have ever hoped for, & I recommend them wholeheartedly.
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