I have been using Dr Buck since 2006. She is wonderful and I/ my animals have never had a bad experience. She offers low cost vaccination clinics on Saturdays which don't require an appointment or an exam fee. Prices are reasonable (you aren't paying for a flashy building) and hours work well for our schedules. She has seen cats I have fostered as well as my parents' and my dogs. I had a cat who had an allergic reaction to a rabies vaccine which required me o take him to an emergency clinic. Dr Buck called to check up on him and even allowed me to bring him in for an exam at no charge to make sure he was alright after the incident. My husband and I are happily taking our newest family member (Australian Shepherd puppy) here on Saturday morning for a well puppy visit.

We are in the process of adopting a rescue dog (Macy) and took it to this clinic for a 'well dog exam'. We had only had her for about a week so far and the only story we know about her is that she was lost in California and had been at a high-kill shelter before being transferred up here to Washington. She barks at people she doesn't know and at other dogs, but with a slight pull on the leash and a firm "no", she usually backs off. I took her to this vet and Macy was just fine in the waiting room until they called us back to the individual room. (Keep in mind that the last time Macy was at a vet she was fixed.) Macy was barking loudly, there were 4 people in this small room, and the vet came in without even introducing herself or even acknowledging me or Macy. The vet gave me a muzzle to put on Macy, which she was completely comfortable with having me put on her. Then the vet (I still don't even know her name) told me that I should give the dog back because she is super aggressive and I can't have her around people, dogs, or kids. She also said she couldn't continue with the exam without sedating Macy, which I absolutely refused. I explained that we've already introduced Macy to multiple people and kids (including 2 infants and 3 toddlers) and she was just fine. When I mentioned that I was worried about out Macys back hip, the vet (again, without even acknowledging the dog) reached down to touch her leg. Macy was shaking and the vet said that it is hip displasia and it needs immediate attention because it hurts so bad that Macy won't even let her touch the leg. I was beyond upset at this point. I reached down and started rubbing Macy and gave her a massage on her lower back and hips to show the vet that no, she doesn't hurt too much, she is just scared of the vet. I will NEVER return to this vet and I'm telling everyone I know that they should not go here. I would have expected a vet to be more understanding of a rescue dog's fear. I am not upset that they needed to muzzle Macy, I'm more concerned that the vet instantly took a dislike to Macy (who was acting scared but not aggressive). Macy is a medium sized dog, about 50 pounds, who could have easily pulled away from me and done some serious damage had she actually been acting aggressively.

THIS CLINIC IS WONDERFUL, CARING, AND AFFORDABLE. IT IS EASY TO GET APPOINTMENTS, AND THEY HAVE SEEN US ON A WALK-IN BASIS MORE THAN ONCE.

This is my dogs regular veterinarian. She is absolutely wonderful. She treats the animals as her own. And she is the cheapest around. I would recommend to all my family and friends!