Lorres t1_j5cwiy1 wrote on January 22, 2023 at 2:06 AM

Reply to comment by DLFiii in Vet recommendations please by PumpkinEyes

I tried to take my dog to Bulls Head based on recommendations but their website says they don't take new patients and I never got a response to my email.

We ended up going to Spot On on Selleck St which I believe is new-ish and would recommend it. We were able to get an appointment the next day (not even for an emergency, at our vet in Brooklyn it would literally take months to get an appointment) and Dr. Larson has been super nice and thorough and responsive via email.

DLFiii t1_j5cy526 wrote on January 22, 2023 at 2:18 AM

We use Spot On for daycare and boarding. They’re really great there. I can’t speak for their veterinary care, but for lodging and such, they’re excellent! I’ve heard their fees are pretty high on the vet side though. I’d keep trying for Bulls Head. I mean, they’ve been around for a while but have some younger doctors. I’m surprised they wouldn’t take any new patients, but I guess they know their limit. Maybe it changes as people leave the area and such?

Lorres t1_j5czebb wrote on January 22, 2023 at 2:27 AM

> I’ve heard their fees are pretty high on the vet side though.

The quote we got from them for dental work did seem pretty high, higher than what we paid at our Brooklyn vet for similar work. But we also got a quote from the Stamford VCA which was around the same so maybe they both happen to be expensive, or maybe that's just what it is :/

I'm guessing they saw an influx of new patients during the pandemic with more people moving here from the city and more people getting pets too.

BenVarone t1_j5eq6f7 wrote on January 22, 2023 at 1:56 PM

My wife is a vet here, and CoL is a huge factor, as is inflation. At her hospital they have vet techs that make more than I do as a software engineer, and they are still struggling to recruit and retain both doctors and staff. This area is just a really, really expensive place to live.

toxicslothculture t1_j5cycl0 wrote on January 22, 2023 at 2:19 AM

We use Spot On for everything but grooming and they are amazing! We highly recommend them. They’re so responsive and all of the employees really care about all of the pets they take care of.