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November 2021 by Jim R.
I had a great experience with Alpine Animal Hospital this morning. I have an old injured dog, dislocated hip. Dr. Hixon was first of all professional, knowledgeable and above all kind. He was also straightforward and honest. In the best way possible he told me Hazel was "worn out". The kindest thing I can do is to euthanize her when I can no longer manage her pain adequately, unfortunately that will be sooner rather than later. I have just moved here from Colorado and think I am a pretty good judge of vets. I don't think you will find a better small animal vet. And by the way, their fee was very reasonable.
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October 2020 by Janet B.
I can't say enough about the wonderful vets and staff at Alpine! I have been taking my pets to Alpine for 40 years and would never consider taking them anywhere else. Dr. Hixon and Dr. Clark are both excellent vets, who care for their patients and their owners. They are both very practical and do not try and sell you tests and services that are not needed. They will do whatever you request for your pet but will explain the pros and cons of continuing treatment for a pet that is terminal. They have been practicing for years, so they can make educated diagnosis immediately and start treatment as needed. Over the years I have had to have several pets put to sleep and they have helped me make that decision. They reassured me that I was doing the last act of kindness for my beloved pet. I hope they never retire!!!
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February 2020 by Jeff C.
To start: this place had to change their overnight kennel staffing policy (the previous policy was there was NO staff at all overnight... in a facility that keeps emergency patients overnight) after A DOG IN THEIR CARE DIED because no one was there. They now have one single vet assistant (not even a vet tech!) at night to check on things apparently. Reassuring right? This is one of the worst vet offices in the county. The above example of not wanting to pay someone qualified for overnight care of sick animals should be the first clue... they are 100% about making the most amount of money possible. Their appointments are always triple or quadruple booked. They seem to cheap out on everything, from the run down building to the poorly maintained kennel in the back. Some of the veterinarians there seem good at their jobs, but there are plenty of better run, cleaner and more ethical vets in town.
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December 2019 by Mark R.
I boarded my 10 year old dog at Alpine for 12 days. They gave her her special food, her meds everyday and her dental chews. When I picked her up she was happy and healthy. I would not hesitate to board my dog at Alpine in the future. They do a great job.
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August 2019 by Alex M.
Dr. Clark and Dr. Hixson are wonderful and I trust them completely with my loved ones. The staff is highly educated, compassionate, and trustworthy.
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March 2019 by Jorge H.
The vets are exceptional. The front desk receptionist is hit or miss. There is a younger receptionist that was great. Today I had a horrible experience. After the woman ignored me and carried on a conversation with someone that was leaving, she was asking me the name of the medication (of course I had to guess the name because I don't memorize prescriptions) and they she took her time, and then to end it, she felt she had to let me know the medication had been called in almost two weeks ago as if she was waiting for me to explain myself. Terrible customer service. She's bad for Alpines reputation!
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February 2019 by Emma B.
Although we had a terrible experience one time at the dog boarding there, I absolutely love Dr. Hixson. He's the best vet we've ever had, I hope he never retires! He is an old-school vet, reminds me of good ol' country vet like James Herriott... He's no-nonsense and direct (which I like) and you can really tell that he cares about his patients. So grateful we found him. My dog likes him too :)
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October 2018 by Caroline R.
This is a great place to take your pet. I took my dog there until I moved away. They have a pet portal so you can always have your pet's information on hand They stay on top of reminders and helped me and my dog through some tough health issues. Everyone there is helpful and knowledgeable.
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July 2018 by Eli K.
Although our dog wasn't feeling well when we came in, she actually seemed to enjoy her exam and so did I. Straight forward talk, and a Doc that listened to every little thing I had to say without butting in. I would recommend Alpine to anyone.
