I write reviews few and far between, but felt my multiple positive experiences at Westside Vet should be shared. I have had great vets in the past, but Dr. Barnes truly stands out as such a natural; truly compassionate, warm, and caring. My animals have also been seen by Dr. Romans, and she is great too. Some of the vet techs and front staff have been there since I started taking my cats and dogs to Westside (it’s been about two years now), and they’re all equally great. I will say some of the new people, on occasion, haven’t been wonderful, but who is perfect when starting out at a new job? And if you encounter the newbies during your fist visit, just know the wait is worth it for the doctors. I went to another local veterinarian for years, and stopped going there because they seemed to only offer the most expensive treatment plans, most expensive food, meds, everything. A friend recommended Westside, and I’m glad they did. I never feel like I am being bamboozled, and they always clearly explain all treatment options plus WHY they are recommending a certain course of action. And one of my animals had to be euthanized due to cancer, and I must say Westside was so compassionate and caring, even dropping off a flower and “Rainbow Bridge” poem at my home. It’s little things like that, which show how much they truly care about all their patients. I would definitely recommend them.

I called this clinic today to ask about symptoms that my cat is suddenly exhibiting that are out of the ordinary and concerning to me. I spoke with the receptionist, who promptly informed me that she wouldn't know the answer to my question since she is just the receptionist and not a Vet. I thought it would only be common sense to know that I wasn't expecting her specifically to know the answer, but she never even followed up her statement with an offer to ask anyone else. When I requested that she ask someone else who might know, she curtly replied that everyone was in surgery and didn't offer to ask at a later time or call me back. I then called Kiabab Veterinary clinic with the same question. As soon as I called, I was on the phone with a Vet Tech who gave me a great deal of info about what the issue could be. She then said that she would speak with a Vet and call me back, which she did in a very short amount of time. Not only that, they made room to get my cat in the same day for an exam. Unfortunately, first impressions last, and I probably won't call Westside clinic again.

We take all our animals to Westside and we love them. Our dogs love going there to see LeAnn and Toni. I recommend Westside to all my friends because of the love and attention that your pet receives. Our older dog loves the acupuncture.

I took my Kitty Spot to Westside Veterinary Clinic about two months ago. They provided the unfortunate diagnosis of skin cancer. This is, not coincidentally, difficult and expensive to treat with a poor prognosis in most cases. Due to her advanced age, I elected not to treat Spot, rather just to make her comfortable for her remaining days. Recently several events precipitated me to question the vet's diagnosis. Spot is, almost without question, afflicted with chronic and acute Feline Herpes (FVR). In her case this is causing a major ulcer on one of her eyes and the characteristic nasal discharge. I called the vet today to inquire whether they were open to this alternative diagnosis. Unfortunately, the vet was more interested in defending her earlier diagnosis than accepting a possible (non-terminal) diagnosis. I asked the vet if she practiced euthanasia on the request of the pet owner (she did), even though I am not considering this for Spot at this point, because I wanted to point out the irony that the vet would give my pet a lethal dose of medication on demand, but not consider an alternative treatment on request. I have concluded that the Westside Veterinary Clinic is interested in your money and defending their diagnosis more than your pet's health.

Had to take our dog to a vet on a trip across country because he got a foxtail stuck in his nasal passage. We really lucked out when we found this place, they fit us in within 30 minutes of calling. Then they performed the procedure that morning and saved us time and money. We just wish we could bring this place home with us.