My wife brought our dog to the clinic because she was acting lethargic, not eating, or not drinking. The vet did some tests, and then determined her liver enzymes were high. He immediately wanted to have a liver biopsy done. My wife asked if an ultrasound would be better and less invasive. His response was, ""we cannot find anything definitive with an ultrasound, we will need to do the biopsy to find the answer"" He suggested a referral hospital for the biopsy, but then stated that he would do it the very next day and he was qualified to do it. We opted to wait and take her to the hospital. Thank goodness we did. The problem was not with the liver but with a mass on her heart. The vet was indeed one of the owners of the clinic. His arrogance, and lack of experience to deal with these situations would have killed her during the biopsy due to the fluid build up around her heart and inability to have good blood flow to the rest of her body as well as her blood's chances to clot because the of the platelet count (Which was found during the blood test he did). When we took her to someone that actually knew what they were talking about, we were told that the biopsy would be a last resort, and would be done after more blood work and and ultrasound. The ultrasound gave all the answers we needed and allowed us to have a few more hours with her so the kids could say goodbye. \r
I would never trust someone that does not do his job thoroughly. He may be qualified to do ""well"" exams and physicals, but for anything serious, I would never trust him. He jumps to conclusions without being thorough in his diagnosis even when the numbers are on a test he took. I would never want a doctor that is unqualified to treat me, and I would not want an unqualified vet to treat my dog. It is a shame that people like that are allowed to have the job they do. \r
The vet we saw there was Brian Ray. Maybe there are more qualified vets that this place, but I will never take that chance again. \r
If you care about your pet, I would try and find someone that is at least thorough in their job and take pride in their work. Do not go to Bell City Veterinary Hospital.
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