All three of my dogs love Dr. Colleen Scoda. Even my neurotic Cocker Spaniel who is normally TERRIFIED of everyone and everything. He literally LEAPS into her arms when he sees her and is strangely tolerant of any poking and prodding that might need to be done. If you need any recommendation, take it from him! I have also learned to trust her. She is very thorough and does her due diligence. On one "emergency" visit, she recommended some tests that I thought were just overkill. I had googled my dog's symptoms, and thought I had a pretty good idea that all he needed were some basic meds and we'd be on our way. But I agreed anyway and it turned out NOT to be what I first thought and the tests led us to what was actually a pretty tricky diagnosis. Dr Scoda spent a great deal of time researching and calling colleagues she trusted. Her follow up with me was great and I could tell she actually CARED about my dog! I didn't get out of there cheap... (In fairness I've never gotten a small bill at any veterinary practice I've gone to.) But I felt that everything we did was medically necessary. In fact, I will say that Dr Scoda did try to keep my budget in mind when making recommendations. Bottom line: I trust her. My dogs love her. And I recommend her to everyone I know.

We have taken both our pets to JVH since they were both young. BOTH vets take their time, are compassionate, and do their best to figure out what is going on with your pet. I have always recommended them, and will continue to. I can say from YEARS of experience, not just one bad visit, that they truly have the best interest of your pet in mind.

This animal hospital is not very honest or hospitable when dealing with cats. Before visiting JVH I called inquiring about an approximate cost on having my Bengal cat neutered and was given a range of $250-$400 which seemed in line with other hospitals. I stopped up and talked to the vet in person about the procedure and cost then made the appointment. When dropping my cat off the next day I was told the range would NOW be $300-$500.. ok so be it.. But when picking up my pet the day after that I was slapped with a $650.oo bill and when I asked why the price changed I was told "this is how it works in medicine". I was upset and proceeded to further ask why and how and the response I got from an annoyed vet who continuously cut me off was "this is not unusual". My response to that is why even bother giving a high and low side price range when it doesn't matter because you are in medicine. She then stated " I could have told you between $250-$900 would that have made you feel better".. "YES" I would have felt better and at that point I would had the option as a consumer to LEAVE or deal with a more upfront animal hospital. So because you work in MEDICINE and the work is done you are allowed to disregard general business practices and customer service? ALSO Upon arriving I noticed a very small area in the back where they stated to keep cats while waiting for procedures. This area was directly next to (as in the cages touched) other cages that housed large dogs. When I asked if there was a different room or area where cats are kept away from barking dogs overnight the vet told me yes which was a lie because when I asked the same question to a different employee the next day I was told no.

Dr Bryce is awesome.. took time out of a busy day to discuss surgery options and prognosis with me, even though my cat was not currently a patient with him..

Dr. Bryce is a great vet! He and the rest of the staff are very caring and honest. My cat was unfortunately very sick with cancer and Dr. Bryce went above and beyond for her. I would recommend Jefferson Veterintary Hospital to anyone!