DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU CARE FOR YOUR PETS. THEY ALMOST KILLED MY CAT. I took my cat in for her yearly appointment where I was told that some of her teeth were in very bad shape. I asked how soon they could take care of her and was told that they couldn't do it until next week, at which point my husband and I would be in a different state for his job (for six months). As such, I very deliberately and clearly asked the vet if it would be alright if I waited for a week or two to get her teeth fixed, depending on how long it took us to find a vet and get an appointment. I was told, in very certain terms, that it would perfectly fine for us to wait to get her the appointment. By some twist of fate, we ended up renting an apartment right across from a vet who accepted walk-ins. As such, we were able to get her in to see the vet within just a few days of moving (this would be within five days of going to Bramer). Here, the vet took a much better look at her mouth and told us that he would have to immediately remove one of the teeth as it was hanging on by a thread and could be fatal if swallowed. He went in there with a small prong and, with just a slight movement of his wrist, removed the tooth. I don't even want to think what would have happened had we not had the good luck to find this new vet and get our cat in to see him as soon as possible. On top of that, this vet has always made getting my cat's medication a trial, even though all they have to do is call the prescription in and I take care of all the rest. Even after I have explained situations to them about why things need to be done a certain way and they have agreed to do so, the next time I call I have to go through it all over again as they tell me that they can't do what they have already told me they could. DO NOT GO HERE.

We took our 15-year-old cat to Bramer Animal Hospital last month and had an extremely positive experience. The front desk staff was very helpful in working around our schedules to find an appointment for us. On the day of the appointment, they brought us back with almost no waiting. The doctor was very friendly and kind. She took the time to explain everything to us thoroughly and entertained all of our questions, no matter how silly they sounded. She definitely treated our cat compassionately. I never felt like they were trying to push unnecessary treatments or products on us. Bramer also has a great Web site where you can create a profile for your pet and keep track of immunization records and appointments. I would definitely bring my cat back here and recommend them to a friend.

I have used a vet at Bramer for my dog for the past 3 years. During each visit, the front desk staff is incredibly friendly, and my vet has given my dog the utmost care when she works with and treats him. I have yet to see another veterinary service that provides nearly as much attention and care as I have received for my pet. HIGHLY recommended.

Excellent diagnostician, surgeon, and overall veterinary care. I rate Bramer Animal Hospital & Dr. Hagedorn 5 stars! We have been going to Bramer Animal Hospital for decades with our dogs and cats. I or generations of my family have known almost each vet who practices there. Each animal is different, & each vet is different & they take the time to understand each animal's needs & traits. Dr. Hagedorn is an expert in his field, down to earth, cares about each animal, and refers to outside experts if he feels the need to help the animal. Dr. H. checks up on his patients under his care, adjusts meds/special diets accordingly, & constantly keeps his knowledge up to date on what does or does seem to work. I have taken my dogs to other vets in my own community who take a cursory history, check over the dog, go by their own practice’s protocol for examining the dog & determine nothing is out of the ordinary, & sends you & your dog home. (Some of these other vets don't consider the "what if's".) But, because you as the dogowner feel there is something undiagnosed, you travel a further distance to Dr. Hagedorn who examines the dog, finds nothing initially, & states, he'd like to probe a little deeper which then comes back as positive evidence, and starts the course treatment. Great diagnostician who listens to you the dogowner, Dr. Hagedorn uses his educated skills to diagnose and prescribe appropriately. Dr. Hagedorn’s surgical skills have been top notch with no outlier events. Dr. H. has kept up the rigid requirements to maintain Bramer's AAHA accreditation which are as strict as human hospital JCAHO accreditation. Not all vets can pass or maintain this. Dr. Hagedorn's practice standards are some of the highest which is why he himself has earned the status of Diplomate ABVP American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. I recommend Bramer & Dr. Hagedorn without a doubt to take your animal to. If I could give them a 10 star rating, I would.

They are great vets even if they are overpriced. Knowing that Dr H is one of the best surgeons around gives me a since of security and I keep going back even as prices keep going up. Friendly staff and good facility, too!