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March 2024 by Charita Dumas
Dr. Sarbu and her team are amazing. The care of Mishka and of my family during this time can't really be properly expressed in words. I know how they have helped our fur baby and watch how they have done so for many others in their care. It takes a great heart to care for our fur babies in all stages and types of this disease. They folks have GREAT heart.
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March 2024 by Mark Williamson
I am more than willing to drive 90 minutes to have Dr. Sharbo work with my dog. She is thorough, communicates well, and makes you (& your dog) feel safe and taken care of.The staff is courteous, helpful, and well trained. They make you dog feel safe & at home.If your pet need cancer care, this is the place to come.
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March 2024 by Julianne Jones
Very compassionate and gave me the facts. They were not good facts, but I appreciated the honesty and way it was presented.
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February 2024 by Susan Sommer
Friendly, knowledgeable and compassionate staff
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November 2023 by Hattie Yang
Dr. Sarbu and her team of wonderful nurses are truly a rare find. They are incredibly sweet and patient, and our dog Winnie was bouncing on her leash with excitement every time we went to chemo. Miss Winnie is now cancer free! I’m so glad we were referred here and I highly recommend this clinic.
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May 2023 by Brian Olle
Dr. Sarbu and her staff were amazing in dealing with my pet. Dr Sarbu was thorough and took the time to explain everything to me and take my many questions, where I feel I'm rushed into leaving with so many other practices. Also, Seeing how I was over 3 hours away, Dr. Sarbu and her staff were very helpful as my symptoms changed and progressed and getting me the medications needed. . . Thanks again to this place for everything they did. I'd highly recommend if your pet gets diagnosed.
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May 2023 by Dora Gyarmati
Dr Sarbu is very clinical and knowledgeable. She is good if you are looking for someone to give you data and treatement. She is a good doctor, but her people skills could use improvement.Each visit Dr Sarbu ran over the clinical analysis, but after the initial visit, never in private, for follow-up treatments, I was at the reception in front of everyone as she went over my dog’s medical data. And as soon as I looked down at my pet, she turned around and left, not even a goodbye.So yes, people skills...She said her job as a doctor is to give data; I respectfully disagree, a good doctor listens, is empathetic, and factors in age, and many other details in your treatment plan.With Dr Sarbu, you have to know when to say no when treating your furry friend who is elderly. Unfortunately, Dr Sarbu does not give a human angle to situations (she makes it clear that is not her job), she will give you all the information regardless of the age of the dog or your circumstances. I decided to turn down radiation for many reasons, I made it clear in email and conversation with her that I understood my choices. But every time we had an appointment, she mentioned, “Since we are not doing radiation, the tumor is growing.” Her reminder of treatment options and outcomes was unnecessary and hurtful. She did not see it that way, she said she wanted me to understand what was going on. But I understood my choice, at this point, a different kind of interaction was needed from Dr Sarbu. She could not shift gears. My regular vet gets this; she is there as a human being, points out that I am there to reduce suffering and help him to his next life with as much grace as possible, he is old, and we are making good decisions for both of us.When I gently pointed out that repeating declined medical options is unnecessary in an email, I got a reply that she understands and “I am not the first person who turns down treatment…but her job is to make sure I understand…” Seriously? ? at that point I just laughed and gave up, like I said, people skills. In my interaction, Dr Sarbu comes across as patronizing and unable to connect empathetically with the owner. But every human interaction is different, and I bet if you go along with her exact treatment plan and you like her treatment plan, you will never run into any issues. She is soft-spoken and good with animals. So it depends on your personality, your pet’s age, and how you view the last phase of life.
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April 2023 by Jenny Berglind
They saved our young cat from a rare form of cancer. He was given weeks to live two years ago, now he just turned four! The staff and Dr. Sarbu are truly angels! They show so much compassion for all their patients and their families. Lots of love and kisses from Bowie!
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April 2023 by Aimee Madding
Dr. Sarbu is am amazing vet. She is compassionate and truly cares for her patients and families!
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March 2023 by Keri Traylor
Friendly staff, very supportive and kind. The vet was very helpful and answered all my questions. Side note, the facility is beautiful.
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February 2023 by V K.
The highest level of professionalism you can expect. When other vets were recommending amputation Dr. Sarbu advised otherwise after invasive bone cancer (not yet metastatic ) was discovered. Our dog lived for 2.5 years after that fully ambulatory the whole time which is well beyond expectation - our primary care vet called her a "miracle dog" some time later since he had never seen a dog live that long with bone cancer. I have since learnt from other specialists that amputation, while sometimes required, almost always reduces the immune response and will to live, and as one might expect, reduce life expectancy. Dr. Sarbu will not follow predictable and age old recommendations ( that may not always be the best ) but use what recent research has proved effective and also use common sense alongside it. Can't recommend her enough. She is also usually responsive on weekends and emergencies when necessary. She has also has good connections with other specialists if other issues arise ( which invariably do ) during the journey with cancer.
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January 2023 by Kevin Schell
My husband and I had to take our Ellie bear to Dr. Sabru because she has oral mast cell and melanoma cancer. Ellie is 12 years old and we were really concerned that the treatment would be limited even though it hadn't spread to other parts of her body (as far as we know). Dr. Sabru and her staff were fantastic and worked with our schedule since we had to drive from Wenatchee. Dr. Sabru is thorough, kind and assisted us with scheduling surgery and radiation. She followed up with us the next day and discussed the next steps. We can't thank her enough for all the help she has assisted our family, especially during a difficult and stressful time.
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December 2022 by Judy Hung
Dr. Sarbu leads with her expertise and heart with a team who also who cares deeply for pets with cancer. Their support during this difficult time is immeasurable and much appreciated. I'm so grateful for them!
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October 2022 by M Sn
Clean, well run place. Dr Sarbu is very competent and focused on quality of life for your pet. No in house lab though so results take time.
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November 2021 by Linda Tonn
Kind, compassionate, responsive and wonderful caring doctor for our four-Leggers and very friendly and efficient staff. Definitely recommend.
