i went to TLC b/c i live in the area... i had heard negative things from other pet owners but decided to take my chances after spending over 15K at Calif Animal Hosp. and a significant amt. at beverly hills sm animal hospital and having very poor experiences. The experiences at the aforementioned hospitals would take more than word limit will allow.\r
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Dr.Mahaney is a dedicated, professional, and very talented progressive veterinarian. While some of the front desk has been challenging to say the least, a few have been very helpful- Alex & Tim. On several occasions dr.mahaney has gone above and beyond the call of duty to help my pup (recently passed due to cancer). The last year of my dog's life wouldnt have been as great as it was had it not been for dr. mahaney. he has always followed up via email,etc w/ info. i will always take my future dogs to dr. mahaney. i have been to 5 vets in this town(not to mention dr's i used in NYC) and he has by far been the best- i'd have to say my dog received better care than i do at my general practitioner!! he has always made sure i understood precisely what was going on and always explained me the options. \r
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i will say that dr. hiebert was so- so and dr.feldman couldnt have been less emotional. not crazy about the basic technical equipment. overnight front desk person was mean and ignorant. dr. steve smith was horrendous- he's only p/t ...but totally unprofessional. believe me when i tell you to never go to him!!!\r
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i know we all love our animals... vet offices are generally pretty stressful places. if you bring stress to an already difficult situation, the situation isnt going to get any better and the only one who suffers is your animal. we encounter waits in our own dr's offices... at Cedars, etc. so why would you expect anything different at an animal's doctor. I strongly recommend this facility- but would only vouch for Dr Mahaney.
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