We recently got a dog from an animal shelter and I wasn't sure how she would
behave at an animal hospital since I hadn't taken her to a vet before. She had been through a lot lately and I wanted to be sure she had a positive experience, so I tried Tyson Animal Hospital because a friend takes her dogs there and loves it.
I noticed the landscaping was pretty & welcoming which I
think even made my dog happy because she smelled flowers and plants on the
way in rather than the typical "vet clinic" scent. Inside, it looks so warm
and friendly and really feels like you are at home - very cheery and
inviting. The people that work there were also very friendly and
professional. I'm not sure who needed the friendly and welcoming atmosphere
the most - my dog or me. :-)
The veterinarian & the technicians were very thorough with my dog's exam &
took the time to answer all my questions. Most medical places these days seem
to want to rush you out of there, but I never got that impression from them.
They really seem to have a passion for what they do & have sincere compassion
for the animals. So Refreshing! I was touched by the way they treated my dog
with such love & care during the exam, even petting her & talking to her. She had an ear
infection & had to get her ears cleaned out; I was amazed at how they were
able to do this so thoroughly, while making my dog feel as comfortable as
possible. My dog was very relaxed the whole time, and she acted as though she
was getting a spa treatment rather than medical care. When I got her at the
shelter she was shaking & terrified so I thought she would be terrified at
the vet hospital, but she never shook once there. They made us all feel right
at home. My dog's ears now look clean & I can tell her ears feel better. The cleaning and the ear medicine Dr. Dishman prescribed has really helped. I will gladly take her there again and would recommend it to anybody.
Pros: Professional, helpful, friendly, thorough.
Cons: Only con is that it's not in NE Raleigh, where I live, but I will gladly drive for excellent vet care.
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