Maricopa Wells Veterinary Hospital

She's a wonderful vet. I have the highest respect for her. Very fair price. I don't know what I would do without her.

Maricopa Wells, who has been his vet for almost his entire life, showed a great deal of compassion and professionalism during this very difficult time. The care and tenderness shown to my big boy went beyond what would have been required. A story: We knew the end was coming, but my two-seater was not big enough to transport Boomer. I had arranged for a friend to help me transport him the following Tuesday, but his health went down hill fast and by Friday I knew I couldn't wait. With no one available, I called Maricopa Wells. Without hesitation, the vet sent two techs to my home to assist me in getting Boomer to their offices. Once there, he was surrounded by people comforting him and giving him love. I will always be grateful to the doctor and staff ath Maricopa Wells.

I would not recommend them. They were expensive, and need to be more attentive to the animals.

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We took our dog Doc to see his vet for an issue he had with his back, legs and neck. The doctor determined through x-ray that he had a narrowing in his neck area. She initially prescribed muscle relaxer, inflammatory pills and pain pills. We went through the medication which seemed to help somewhat. I called and asked about chiropractic or acupuncture treatment. Dr. said that she was a certified acupuncturist. We took Doc for three treatments and you would not believe how much this help him. I would take him again or just for a touchup.

Everything went really well. I would recommend them to anyone else.

Maricopa Wells Veterinary Hospital was very sensitive to the situation. I like everything about them, they're great. Their price was reassonable, their quality was excellent, and their responsiveness was excellent.

Dr. Black and Dr. Villalba at Maricopa Wells Veterinary Hospital do great follow-up.

Saturday Duncan (my Shih Tzu rescue) became ill, I believe from the Vectra 3D. I checked the internet and found hundreds of horror stories about this product. Duncan refused to eat or drink all day Saturday and Sunday. He vomited and had diarrhea both of those days, was very lethargic and Saturday his body was on FIRE from fever. I prayed over my little boy all night Saturday and Sunday morning his fever finally broke. Monday morning I called the vets office (Maricopa Wells Veternary Hospital) which is his normal vet and where I purchased the Vectrta and asked for an appt. When I read more about the Vectra many people suggested bathing the dog with Dawn as the product is oil based and put onto the back of the dog, so I did bath him with Dawn dish soap. At my appt at 2:30 with Dr. Villalba I explained the entire situation with the Vectra, she said she never heard of these issues, I find that hard to beleive, so many pets have become deathly ill from this medication they are trying to get it off the market. Duncan was dehydrated, they gave him fluids, anti nausea, anti diarrhea, anti vomiting meds in a sac under his skin on his back, but never a blood test. They suggested a course of chicken and rice 2 tablespoons at a time, wait an hour or two to see if it stays down, if it does, give him a little more, you can wait a few hours and try a few more tablespoonfuls again. It did work, he had about 6 tablespoonfuls Monday night, and about 1/2 cup of water.
At 7:50 am the office called me and asked how Duncan did and I told them how he did the night before. I have MS so we really do not wake up until 10 or 11 am. When we finally really woke up, he again was lethargic, refused food and water. I called Dr. Villalba's office about 11 am and asked for her to call me, she was is surgery. I waited by the phone with my sick dog by my side until 2 pm and called again, now she is with patients. I waited until 5 pm and called again, she has an emergency, but you can bring him in if you want. Really???? You have time to see him if I give you another $90 but not time to call me back on the phone? I see how this is going. She knows what condition he is in but that is not enough of an emergency to call? I sat and waited by the phone for over 9 hours. They are opened until 8 p.m. Shows how much she cares, huh?
I am a devout Christian and am (along with my friends) trying to find a reason for her behavior, but I just can't. I cannot accept or justify letting a dog suffer this way when she know his state of health. Why I keep wondering, why? How long will she let him go without food or water before she thinks it is important enough to do something about. I am guessing I have to find another vet. This one I will find on Angie's List. I cannot bear to see my baby suffer like this, and I am SURE if it were her pet or parent she would NOT tolerate this type of care from their doctor.