Walker, Janelle, DVM - Best Friends Veterinary Medical

AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!. This is one of those vets you hear about that will get your pet in her office and suddenly find a million things to test for and charge you for. Our dog had a small problem and was at her clinic for 2 hours--the bill came to $400 and that was only because we made her stop her "treatment" so that we could get a second opinion. She wanted to keep him over night and do thousands of dollars worth of tests. When we went to the emergency vet they ran the basic tests, found nothing wrong and charged us $45. Our dog is totally happy and healthy but trying to literally "liberate" him from her office was a nightmare. She made us feel guilty and as though our dog was in critical danger. She and her office were also very quick to be sure that we signed up for care credit so that there would be no limit to the charges that they could ring up. It is such a shame that there are people like this out there that take advantage of pet lovers. This event occurred in May of 2011.…

DEDICATED, TRUSTWORTHY, COMPASSIONATE. In the ten years Dr. Janelle Walker has been my veterinarian, she has proven herself to be a compassionate and very experienced caretaker of my many cats and dogs. Animals are never rushed through her clean and thoughtfully designed exam rooms. She will explain what options are available to your pet for care, in addition to her recommendation.

In complicated cases, Dr. Walker will not hesitate to consult or refer patients to specialists. She always has the best interest of the animal at heart. Her sensitivity extends to owners, and there are many of us who have been calmed and comforted by her support. She will even make house calls! She cares not just about the cure but the comfort of her patients as they heal and offers pain relief when warranted.

I can unreservedly recommend Dr. Walker as a dedicated veterinarian who I trust completely with the care and keeping of those I hold dear.…

CAN'T DO BETTER. THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO IF YOU WANT YOUR PET CARED FOR THE WAY THEY SHOULD BE. YOU'RE GIVEN THE DIAGNOSIS, HAVE YOUR OPTIONS EXPLAINED, AND SUPPORTED IN YOUR CHOICE. I ALSO MISS SOME OF THE STAFF WHEN THEY MOVE ON, AND I WISH I COULD AFFORD NOTHING BUT THE BEST FOR MY PETS. SOME CHOICES ARE DIFFICULT, BUT I KNOW I'M GETTING THE BEST ADVICE ONE IS LIKELY TO FIND.

COST HERE IS VERY COMPETITIVE AND OFTEN LESS THAN WHAT I'VE SEEN OVER THE LAST FORTY YEARS.…