11 Yelp Reviews That Remind You Why You Treat Animals, NOT Humans

April 4, 2017

We hate Yelp. You hate Yelp. There’s nothing like finishing the day tired from all the chaos that is working at an animal hospital, just to find a 1-star review. And you know 1 star reviews are never short and sweet. They are always literary epic novels, where customers mix in ALL CAPS WORDS and exclamation points everywhere!!!

They just suck. But sometimes, you just have to laugh at the pure ridiculousness of some of these 1-star reviews. Here are some amazing 1-star reviews that will make you laugh on the outside, but kill you on the inside.

1. When People Don't Like That Your Animal Hospital Has Animals

Good affordable doctor, although he can only do so much before recommending VCA when something is really bad, but the bad thing about this place is, the doc's assistant/wife needs to surround herself with pet cats, once of which is fat and very mean, snarling and hissing at dogs who, by nature, aren't too happy about cats walking around on counter tops like spoiled queens. I am looking into reporting this hospital for keeping cats around, who could have any illness without the customer knowing, wandering free and striking dogs. I already wrote few emails about this.

Let's highlight the text!

"the bad thing about this [place] is, the doc's assistant/wife needs to surround herself with pet cats, one of which is fat and very mean, snarling and hissing at dogs who, by nature, aren't too happy about cats walking around on the countertops like spoiled queens"

We’re veterinarians, we treat animals! We are going to have our furry friends with us. No need for name-calling.

2. Apparently You Don't Feel Pain

I have been going to this vet for a few years now and they have changed the doctors so many times......I cant keep track. although it seems to be better now. I feel as tho they charge too much for their services. Every time I go in there they want to charge me for an office visit on top of everything else. So needless to say its always 200-300 bucks. I took my dog into this vet muzzled and the vet took off the muzzle and my dog jumped and scratched him with his nail because he had phenomena and his lungs were filling up with water and he could not breath and almost died. And yet the vet reported it as a bite I couldn't believe it. So be careful when you take your animal there.

I'm a little Surprised at the number of stellar reviews for this veterinarian. I've had four dogs in my life, so I've met a lot of vets. I went in here for an exam and blood test for my dog. and Tom Greek was by far the most unfriendly veterinarian I have ever met. A friend came along with me and concurred with this experience. When he came into the exam room, he barely said hello and walked straight over to the computer station and began taking down information. He had a vet student observing. and he was much more friendly. even engaging us in conversation. Then the vet walked over to my dog and said “some dogs like It when the owner is present during the ‘exam and some dogs don't. Do you mind If you take your dog around the back area?” Iwas hesitant to let him do this as this was the first time. taking my dog to the vet, so I wasn't sure how she would react but he didn‘ leave me much room to interject. So he literally drags her back there, and then all of a sudden I hear a commotion. He comes back. and says to me "your dog tried to bite me.” Ok_ Well, you're a vet I'm sure that happens. Then he says it again. Really? You're going to complain about a dog trying to bite you? By the looks of it, there was quite a struggle as my dog's leash is all tangled up around her neck I tell him now that I'm going to come ‘with him to the back area and he reluctantly acquiesces. After the examination is complete and blood is drawn, I ask him follow-up questions about my dog's particular condition, and again, he's very cold and even a bit condescending. Whatever. You're the man. I walk out to pay and they charge $182 for an exam and blood test. Geez I mean. I guess if people are willing to pay these rates it's not a crime. But these numbers are high. I'm sure he makes a very nice living, but this validates that you cant buy class. Very disappointed and I will not retum here

"I took my dog into this vet muzzled and the vet took off the muzzle and my dog jumped and scratched with his nail...the vet reported is as a bite. I couldn't believe it."

"He comes back, and says to me 'your dog tried to bite me.' Ok. Well, you'r a vet. I'm sure that happens. Then he says it again. Really? You're going to complain about a dog trying to bite you?"

Oh, that’s right your a Vet, you don’t feel pain if it’s from an animal.

The User actually wrote, “Really? You’re going to complain about a dog trying to bite you?”.

YES JONATHAN WE ARE! We’re talking about veterinarians, not Iron Man!

3. Calling Out Your Math Skills

Went to this vet based on the good reviews and was hugely disappointed. Their third string team must have been there the day I went Vet tech put my cat on the scale and announced, "20.125 pounds. Just under 21 pounds." I'm not good at math but even I know that that is just over 20 pounds. The vet came in for the wellness check up and told me he needs to lose weight. Um, yes, working on that. He's a rescue that adopted me a few months ago. She was sweet but very timid. I mentioned that there was some stuff in his ears so she looked and confirmed what I saw. She then recommended some diet food and went in the back to find out how much I should give him. When she came back she told me and said it would be waiting up front. No other mention of the Stuff in his ears. A few other things happened also so at that point I was ready to just get out Went to another vet only to find out that the food she recommended was 100 high in fiber and should not have been given to such a big cat - as evidenced by the 1 pound weight gain No one seemed to care - and they were not busy so there were no other distractions. Very disappointed with my experience with this facillty.

"Vet tech put my cat on the scale and announced, '20.125 pounds. Just under 21 pounds.' I'm not good at math but even I know that that is just over 20 pounds."

We had to re-read that portion too. Apparently, there is a major difference between under 21 and over 20 lbs. *Shrug*

And let’s not forget “the third string” haha!

4. This User Didn't Even Come In! They Just Didn't Like the Price

Just called them to get a price quote on a teeth cleaning for a young cat in good health not requiring a blood panel or extractions. YIKES!!! $2501 I was going to try this clinic because mine. Animal Medical Center in Fountain Valley. Is Kind of far away but I'm not spending $250 for teeth cleaning for my cat. Gees. I usually pay $150 and that's high enough. ON yes, they were very unwilling to quote me a price because it depends on yada yada yada

"Just called them to get a price quote on teeth cleaning for a young cat in good health not requiring a blood panel or extractions. YIKES!!! $250!!!"

Let’s be honest, this kills all of us inside. It’s one thing if the customer was charged a price they thought was too high, but this user didn’t even come in! They just called and ask about the price. *SCREAMING*

5. When the Celebrity Treatment isn't Good Enough

Just moved to the area. With all the great reviews, I was happy my dog's vet would be just a minute drive away. But let me be clear, I have only come here for grooming so far ‘and that is why I'm giving them 3 stars... With that 3rd star only because the staff was great. It was my first time and the groomer, Gigi, was late 50 I was unable to meet her. I was asked to send a picture of what I wanted my dog's cut to be like and that was that. About 4 hours later, I came to pick up my dog and he did not look anything like the photo I sent. And also they told me the ‘groomer had just stepped out, so again, I did not get to meet her. I would still love to come in the future, but not for grooming.

No Excerpt Here, Just take a look at the photo

Though we understand the user’s complaint about the grooming job not being perfect, her picture of the singer, Sia, was too amazing to not include on the list.

6. You Didn't Say Hi to my Puppy, Obviously, You Must Not Love Animals

Absolutely terriblell The vet I saw has clearly been there for too long. I brought my puppy in because she had diarrhea The doctor gave her a routine check up (temp, checked her hips, felt her stomach), prescribed her some expensive ‘meds, and that was it. So coincidentally when I went to my normal vet they had to check her again and give her proper treatment to make sure she was ok (took a stool sample to make sure she didn' have a bacteria in her intestines which the first vet should have done anyways. Along with poor work, long wait time, and a should-be- retired vet, the staff was lack luster as well. I brought in a new puppy and not one person got down to say hi to her. Now I'm not saying that's required but it goes to show they clearly don't have a love for animals andor thei job. Now being out $130 for a faulty appointment and another $6510 correct their mistakes, I promise I wil never bring my animals back to this outdated, lackluster clinic.

"I brought in a new puppy and not one person got down to say hi to her. Now I'm not saying that's required but it goes to show they clearly don't have a love for animals and/or their job."

It’s not required to say Hi to, but if you don’t you must not have any love or passion. Yeah, that’s fair.

7. You are a Vet, You Shouldn’t be Making Money

I would give it zero stars. but please tell me what vet would charge to call in a prescription to another pharmacy?! That s just so pathetic and illegal Seems like this vet is money hungry.. They were nice to my dogs but I thought it was ridiculous to tell me they wil till charge to callin my prescription to another pharmacy that was cheaper to get the medicine at... I will not be going to a vet that makes money. Oh and the wrote both of my dogs prescriptions on one paper and there too lazy to have new pads with there current information on i. Just pathetic f your going to even charge to write a hard copy and least look professional!

"I will not be going to a vet that makes money"

You are a veterinarian because you love helping animals. You shouldn’t be asking for money for that!

*Slowly Dying Inside*

8. 1 Star for Asking for Permission to Save a Puppy's Life

Today I came here with my 1 month old pit bull who was bitten by his father - and it wasn't just a small bite but it was traumatic. I came in hoping that the doctor would be able to at least bandage him up or let me know exactly what was wrong with him but all he said was there were “several punctures” and it doesn't seem like his back legs are ‘moving and I don't know why.” Are you even a doctor to not Know why his back legs aren't moving? Not just that – the lady in the front who I recall was the manager kept rushing me to make a quick decision to lay because my dog was in “critical condition" if my dogs in critical condition, why the fuck are you standing there asking for money rather than doing something? They overcharged me for a visit to be $1,550 saying that was just the estimate and could go up. I left afterwards, refusing to follow doctors orders but instead I went to the emergency hospital on garden grove and Fairview and they charged me only $589 for everything Dr Rodriquez was going to charge me. I never exactly understood what Dr Rodriquez was aiming at about my dog. I really don't even think he's a real vet. They're cons and they will force the money out of you. Don't come here!

"the lady in the front who I recall was the manager kept rushing me to make a quick decision to lay because my dog was in 'critical condition' if my dogs in critical condition, why the f#$* are you standing there asking for money rather than doing something?"

9. This Client Is Just Trying to Help But Really Isn't

This is really for the unfair review from the person ‘complaining about them not waiting after hours for her to pick up her cat. On the rare occasion that I travel I pay Someone to come into my home and attend to the cats. Boarding is incredibly stressful and the one time I couldn't do that because the HOA was fumigating the buildings, I rented a hotel room that allowed 2 pets and took my then 15 and 18 year old cats with me. THAT is what a good pet parent does. There is also no way that I would leave a pet an extra day. If you could get their 5 minutes after they closed you could have PLANNED APPROPRIATELY and hot thei an hour earlier. I have only been here once, my opinion is still forming, so I have no derp commitment. But that review is one of the most unfair things I have read here, and incredibly selfish and entitled. Inconvenience yourself, not others. That is what grown ups do.

Not sure if we love this user for standing up for the clinic or asking her just to stop. Why did she have to write a 3-star??? Because she has no “derp commitment”?

Let’s just say this whole review is derpy.

10. When You Do Everything Right, And It Still Goes Wrong

My deepest thanks to Dr Berry who really knows his stuff. My long suffering dog Ginger finally found help here .. When searching for answers don't waste time come here! Very satisfied.

YOU HAD ONE JOB!

11. 1 Star for People Who've Never come to the Clinic

I will not go there ever! And I haven’t even been there yet!!!

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President of Search Business Group, Ron is a Healthcare Business Consultant, Digital Marketer, Award-Winning Senior Creative Director Who Loves UX/UI, Web, SEO, Data, and Animals.

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