Veterinarians in Albuquerque, NM

“TLDR: Affordable, easy to schedule, caring staff, efficient, honest, and did not push sales of other services or medications.

I made an appointment with them because they were the only veterinary clinic that could see my dog in under a month.

I was pleasantly surprised by how kind and caring the staff was and the short wait time to be seen. The veterinarian clearly explained what happened to my dog, Patellar luxation, and what I would have to do in the long run about this. Apparently it is common and will happen again.

She did not push surgery, medication, or any other unnecessary medical treatments for my dog. On the contrary she explained that proper vigilance and swift action thereafter would be the best long term treatment. She explained multiple surgeries would cause scare tissue and may be counter productive in terms of treatment.

Now the price was much less than I had imagined. For context at TLC I paid $300 for them to examine my dog when she had the flu. I didn't recieve any medication and was told to feed her baby food. Here they examined my dog explained treatment options and I only paid $65. It would have been 130, but they offered me a half price discount for it being my first visit.

I came to them because I had no other choice. But their treatment, kindness, and honesty made me decide to make them my new go to veterinary clinic for my dogs.”

“I have been using Acequia for four years, for my two dogs and cat. They have a great team, they don’t cost an arm and a leg, and they have seen us through multiple health issues with our animals, and kept my pets healthy. I’m very happy with them!”

“Bolton Animal Hospital is fantastic. Dr. Doran is amazing and takes excellent care of our cat and dog. We've been going there for years and have always had a very positive experience any time we go. All the staff there are great, very welcoming, and friendly. I would highly recommend Bolton Animal Hospital.”

“Dr. Jenny and the staff were amazingly friendly and never too busy to talk. They all wanted to love on my dog, Utah, and even got a few pictures.

Very patient folks from Andrew the tech to the ladies at the front desk.

Glad I made the choice to come in today.”

“Wild horses couldn’t drag me away from Dr Flower’s practice. They are amazing! Dr Flower is highly knowledgeable, experienced and loving for what’s best for my furry babes.”

“Being a new client they helped set up an appointment in a timely matter. The wait wasnt very long at all. The veterinarian who saw Groot was very patient with him...even when he went ballistic when they tried to test him for Leukemia. He received a good bill of health from a thorough examination. I received some good advice and suggestions on preventative care. A+”

“we had initially scheduled an appointment to put our cat, Bud, down at 11am. unfortunately Bud passed earlier in the morning. we brought him straight in as we were planning to use their private cremation service regardless. i wish i got her name, but the blonde receptionist was so kind and patient as we said goodbye to Bud. she sat there and patiently listened as i told her about Bud and his favorite things. she gave us the time we needed to say goodbye even though we came in without notice 3 hours before our scheduled appointment. would recommend them 100%. thank you again”

“Lovely staff, helpful and friendly. We’ve called a few times to monitor our kitty’s condition and they’ve always responded super quickly. They’re helping so much with our little guy’s care!”

“This office is really friendly and very nicely laid out. My dog loves to visit, as the girls at the front and back desks really spoil him! The veterinary care is top rate.”

“Aztec is a wonderful business with employees that give the pets a lot of attention and will even follow up visits with a phone call or respond to follow up questions after the visit. Maybe a little pricier than some other local vets but it is highly worth the extra effort they put into their services”

“This Vet is just so wonderful . They really care so much for the fur animals. They know how to make a vet visit experience a good and pleasant experience for your animal, they greeted my dog & I w/ treats to make him feel comfortable, safe and less anxious. For the 1st visit, it should be a rewarding experience for them , not traumatic.”

“What a great team! They have been so kind and helpful. They explain things very well and answer all questions clearly. They are so compassionate and took excellent care of my kitty (and we’ve been coming here for 8 years). Both doctors are experts in their crafts. I trust them all completely! The front desk is also wonderful. The purrfect place to bring your kitties :)”

“Being new in town, we set up here upon my neighbors recommendation. So happy to have found them. They listen, sat on the floor with my animals and interacted, and educated me. Feeling lucky and grateful”

“I run Tiny Toes Rat Rescue of NM and want to say that we have consistently received fabulous veterinary care for our rescued rodents as well as our personal dogs and cats. The staff at this clinic mean the world to me!”

“Good Shepherd has been my primary vet for all 4 of my pets for years. Good Shepherd has completely changed my life and are always there for our babies. They always get us in very quickly and take the best care of our babies! Would recommend to anyone looking for a caring and affordable vet.”

“Sam had his establishing visit today, got some shots, and we were on our way! Everyone there, from the nice woman who greets you, and checks your buddy in, to the medical assistants, and the doctor: ALL of them are VERY helpful, and clearly exclusively concerned in what is best for the health of your pet! Needless to say, I was very pleased (Sam less so, because he doesn’t like needles ?), and we will continue to take Sam to De Anza, for as long as we remain in Los Lunas (for residents of Los Lunas: this place is quicker to get to than places in Los Lunas proper, if you live on the west side; believe it or not…)”

“4 paws is amazing, wuock, efficient, and caring. They even have opened up slots in minor emergency situations that they can handle. Also become a Thrive member and save on visits.”

“This place is always awesome!! The team is always super friendly and helpful.. The leadership team seems to always be thinking on how to improve their customer experiences. It’s awesome because I’ve been going for about 7 years and it seems like my pet gets cleaner every time I step into that place. They change their approach on shampoos, brushes, sprays etc.. All of this really helps so I’m appreciative of them! They do it all! 12/10 on this business lol you read that right! Never leaving this place!”

“Best clinic in New Mexico!! Most caring staff. From the reception to the vet. They take the best care of your babies. I have 3 doggies that they always make time for and spend time checking on the dogs and making sure I understand what is going on. They have called me the next day and the following week to check on my babies after they care for them. Highly recommend this clinic.”

“Dr. Larsen is the best vet I've encountered in New Mexico so far. She is knowledgeable in her profession and truly cares for our pets. I'm glad that my cat Judah and my dog Nala have a caring doctor like her!”

“Dr. Smith is the kindest person! She and her team are friendly, caring, and respectful of individual concerns regarding costs. They are transparent with fees and offer options for approaching problems/diagnoses/treatments.
Desert Hills also does everything they can to address urgent matters (they are not an emergency clinic but will direct you.)
The clinic itself is spotless, bright, and welcoming. Highly recommend!”

“Needed right away and I was a first time client and they were at my house within in a short time. I will recommend them to everyone! Knowledgeable, friendly, professional and understood how I feel about my horse. Again, I highly recommend them. See you in the spring.”

“My dog has an eye growth that came back after cryo removal 18 months ago at a vet in Massachusetts, but he is also very old dog so I wanted to make sure another procedure was the right thing. The vet was incredibly knowledgeable, very kind, communicated well, and really helped me assess my options. We even found things with his eye we did not expect and she presented realistic tests and options for it. My dog is pretty growly and he calmed right down with the vet tech. We have not done the procedure yet but I have no doubt that will also be a positive experience. Also, the reason we have not done the procedure is because they did not pressure me to it, they actually advised waiting to see what happens, which I know is not money in their pocket so I appreciate that I did not have to fight for that option.”

“I had an excellent experience with this best-in-class organization. Adam was highly professional and knowledgeable both by email and phone in providing guidance as required in a very responsive manner. I highly recommend this organization and thank them for the important role that they play. Adam is the best!”

“This is one of the most intelligent and compassionate veteran clinics I have experienced in decades of having multiple dogs and cats. I have been there with a large dog with who needed emergency surgery due to eating some object we never were able to identify and a few months later with a tiny dog who has a long term condition that needs research and maintenance and in both situations the entire staff went above and beyond what I expected. They tasted me and my dogs with compassion and respect at all times. I completely trust them and would not hesitate to encourage my family and friends to do the same with their pets. In today's day and age this veterinary office is rare and I hope our community supports them. I know I will”

“Valley Vetco staff is caring and experienced.
Both, my cats think so too! >^..^<
Valley Vetco is a veterinary clinic that is caring about our furry family and ourselves.

Thank you, VV

gb”

“Brought our boy Sherlock (Giant Schnauzer/ Poodle mix) to Animal Acupuncture Westside after a lack of diagnosis or effective treatment via conventional veterinary practices for the weakness and immobility he was experiencing in his hind legs. He couldn’t get up from the floor on his own, often slipped and fell when walking, and would fall down trying to go up stairs. At 8 1/2 years young, there had to be options for my long-time adventure partner. Our regular vet mentioned acupuncture and I thought, “what have we got to lose.” Dr. Schlesinger was very thorough in his initial assessment of Sherlock, and we started seeing him weekly for a few sessions, then every two weeks for acupuncture, the occasional cold laser, and the supplemental Chinese herbs we would add to Sherlock’s food. We didn’t see immediate results, but heeded the expertise of Dr. Schlesinger that every patient responds differently, and that some require a longer period of consistent treatment. So we stuck with it, and I’m so glad we did! After six months of acupuncture, herbs, and some dietary changes, we saw not just results, but phenomenal results! Sherlock can now walk up stairs, no problem, got back enough energy to rough-house with his 3-year old fur brother, and has been doing short hikes with the family. I’m so grateful to Dr. Schlesinger for his expertise and kindness throughout this challenging season! We now maintain Sherlock’s progress with a visit every 3 weeks, and Sherlock loves the focused attention at each session and the cookie at the end! Now at 9 3/4 years young, Sherlock is thriving!”

“Unfortunately I had to put my best friend Halo ? of 14 years down last week. It was one of the worst days of my life.. The VCA animal hospital on Wyoming helped me get through this tuff time. From the moment we walked into the facility my poor girl didn't want anything to do with that place.. but the staff greeted us with open arms, and even came to the front offering Halo treats and talking to her, making us feel as comfortable as possible.(Due to the circumstances )They never made me feel rushed and they let me mourn with her as long as I needed from beginning and untill she passed. Thank you VCA for your staff and Veterinarian for doing a great job.”

“This is going to become my new go to vet office. Not only do they have appointments on weekends, but the staff is so friendly. My boyfriend and I had an elderly cat and sadly he was in his final days. The vet and tech were gentle but honest about my cats condition and quality of life. They made me feel confident in the decision to euthanize at that time. The staff was so sweet and even sent me a card with his paw print inside after. The prices are a little much- for example, to get his ashes back it was going to $600 but for just the cremation is was like $70. I personally do not like to keep ashes but if somebody does that may be a bit steep. I will bringing my dog here from now on also.”

“I am so impressed and so grateful with the entire staff at this animal hospital. Having relocated to Albuquerque three years ago I found it very difficult to find a new vet. And then I really had to find a vet when I realized one of my cats was having an issue with his mouth and his teeth. After a lot of research and calling a lot of animal hospitals I finally settled on La cueva. On our first visit, I was impressed that the exam room had some ambience soothing music, they used a spray to calm the cat, and every nuance of the room and the exam was for the comfort of the animal and owner. After that first visit I scheduled a follow-up surgery for my cat to have his teeth cleaned and or removed. Unfortunately, due to extreme . Dental disease my poor little 6-year-old boy had to have all of his teeth removed 2 days ago. Going through something like this can be very stressful. My cat also has a heart murmur and so when we arrived at the animal hospital I was told he was the only surgery for the day and that there would be two techs overseeing his care along with the veterinarian performing the surgery. Post surgery they sent me home with everything I needed to care for my little boy including syringes with prepared doses of pain meds and anti-inflammatories. They gave him a two week dose shot of antibiotics so I didn't need to worry about that. It's been two days now and I see an extreme difference in my little one. He is recovering very well and is already looking much happier and healthier. I am so grateful for Dr Kim and her staff. I have three other cats that I will be bringing here. Many thanks for the good care.”