Great vet, and Toni deserves her own mention as well. They have always taken fantastic care of our dogs, for years now. So nice to find that "one place" you can rely on in a city full of hit & miss

Love these guys. I've been taking my dog to them since 2005. Dr. Hammes is very knowledgeable, upfront and honest. He notices the slightest changes in my dog even if he hasn't seen him in 6 months. Toni is great with getting my dog in for any emergencies (or false alarms!). Their costs are very reasonable. I recommend them to everyone!

Dr. Hammes has a wonderful way of explaining everything in clear terms, giving options, and being very transparent with pricing. It's clear he knows his stuff and that provides a level of comfort anyone would need in a vet. I can feel confident in his assessments and appreciate the care he takes of my animals.

Family owned vet hospital. I have been going to them for years. I am a now retired Dog trainer of 43 years. Over the years I have known many veterinarians. I appreciate the knowledge,caring and honesty of Buffalo Alta Animal Hospital. They really care for the pets and their owners. They get my highest praise.

In Response to Rela's Review: The pet did present for an injury to the paw. A treatment plan and estimate were presented to the owner. Our protocol consists of sedation, radiographs and placement of a splint should the pet need it. The owner consented to this and, indeed the pet had a broken toe. Splint care was also reviewed with the owner to help minimize problems such as the splint slipping, getting wet, odor, etc. Protocol requires that the splint be changed every two weeks to allow cleaning and drying of the splinted site and to evaluate for any problems. Since there was a fracture, the pet is required to be sedated each time to help insure the bones are properly aligned, and make sure that the healing is not undone by an overly active patient. We also want to allow for proper replacement of the splint. Each time a pet returns for a procedure such as this, a surgery consent form is signed as well as a treatment plan which shows estimated costs. This case was no different, and the owner did sign both of these papers. If an owner feels that sedation is not needed, or they don't agree with the treatment plan, they are certainly welcome to visit another veterinary hospital for a second opinion. However, the time to discuss these concerns is before the procedure is done. We always encourage owners to call us at the first sign of any problems. If there was an odor or the pet was in any distress the owner should have contacted us immediately. It should be noted that I was the one to call this owner to remind her of the two week appointment. At no time did she mention a problem, only that she had decided to take her pet elsewhere. We never refuse to speak to our clients and at no time did we refuse to speak with this one. When this owner called (after taking her pet to another hospital) with a question regarding her pet's previous visit the veterinarian immediately spoke with her. I am truly sorry that this person had a bad experience, and moreover, I'm sorry for the cat and hope he's doing better. He was a cool little guy, and I enjoyed working with him. We love our patients and recognize that they are important parts of your family. I would urge anyone who has a concern about the cost of a procedure or the treatment itself to talk with us about it. Likewise, if there are problems or concerns after a treatment or procedure is performed, call us! We are always willing to answer your questions. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of care and want nothing but the best for your pet.