Genuinely caring about people and their fuzzy pals. They really do a great job considering the reasonable costs. My cat is OLD and she came through her surgery just fine and has made a great recovery.

For many years, I have gone to a "regular" veterinarian that I love dearly. However, due to the economy and the fact that I am just not making the money I used to, I took my dogs to Woodstock for vaccinations. They have a special "clinic" every month where you can come in at a certain time and get very reasonable prices for regular vaccinations. I was referred to them by a close friend who is also on a limited income. I really don't remember how personable the receptionist was. I have found that when you come across someone who is not so friendly, being friendly to them could just be what they need to turn their day around. It's not how they treat YOU, but how you treat THEM! The service I got was great. I'm going back next weekend for my shots for my 2 babies for this year. I agree that if you can donate some goods or extra money, please do so so they can continue to offer this affordable service. Smile! And have a happy day!!

I have read many reviews about Woodstock and the robot at the front desk. I found the vet to be absolutely wonderful. He spayed a rescue for me last year and she did great! As far as the receptionist, I'll give you a little hint. Come bearing gifts! Woodstock has a "wish list" on their website. Print it out and go to the store and purchase the items! I have also taken in dog food, cat food, kitty litter, etc. That will get a smile on her face! I've done it several times....not just to butter up the robot....it's just that the clinic truly needs any help they can get. They do an invaluable service!

I was hesitant to take my 9 month old basset hound to Woodstock after reading some of these reviews but everyone there was excellent. My puppy was throwing up for days before I decided she needed medical attention. I did not have much money to spend at the vet and Woodstsock offered care for a low cost. Ends up my puppy swallowed some rocks causing blockage in her intestines. I scheduled an appointment and the vet saw me right away. He let me feel the lump in her stomach and then showed me how a normal stomach felt. He was very helpful and informative. He definitely made me feel like my puppy was in safe hands. He ended up having to remove 2.5 ft. of intestine that had been damaged. I went in at 12 and they began the surgary within an hour. They told me she would be ready between 3 and 4 p.m. As for the receptionist, she stays extremely busy trying to accomodate everyone. You can imagine she would get frustrated but she was also helpful. These are all volunteers, taking care of animals who may other wise die without low cost vets like them, put yourself in their situation.

I recently had my 4 month old puppy fixed at Woodstock. I read the reviews and was pretty scared to take her. Many of the knocks on the place involved the receptionists that takes the dogs in the morning. I will admit, she is not nicest and friendliest person in the world, but I came to find out that she has been doing this work for many years, work that is not very financially rewarding. And after seeing some of the people and animals that come in the place I wouldn't be Miss Sunshine either. My dog was completely fine after two days and now its been two weeks and her scare is healing great. I paid $60, my vet wanted $400 to do the same surgery. They also gave her a rabies shot which she needed for free, my vet would have charged $40 in addition to the surgery. Woodstock is a non-profit and survives mostly on government grants. They also want to eventually open a 24 hour emergency clinic that is affordable for pet owners. I am a brand new pet owner and I feel very fortunate that Woodstock is available to give pet owners affordable care. I have a beagle shi-tzu mix and she did not seem to be in any pain after the surgery, just a little groggy. I'm not an expert but it didn't seem like the surgery would have been much different had I paid the $400.