Dr. Bierbaum is by far one of the best vets I have ever known. My friend of 14 years, a sheltie I had since I was 10 started to slow down about 2 years ago. Bierbaum was informative and honest every step of the way and I trusted him to do what was best for me and my cherished friend. Till the day she died, she was taking a shot in the hips in order to help her mobility, and in her last few months she needed two doses of the $75 per dose shot. I was in my final year of college at the time, and already living dollar to dollar and heartbroken I had to inform him I didn't have that kind of money. I felt like a terrible owner, unable to give my dog full relief. dr. bierbaum, proceeded to give her the two shots to hip and told me not to worry about it. He whispered to the lady at the front and he was off so quick I barely had time to thank him (I fit three in one breath though). My final bill was 50 dollars. A full 25 dollars cheaper then the cost for one shot. His compassion was priceless and I trust no one else to care for my new friend, whom with his help I expect to live a long and happy life.