Cats, dogs, reptiles and many other small animals are welcome at Animals First! Our team's attention to detail and love of teaching allows every pet owner to leave the clinic with a clear understanding of their pet's health. We believe that simple instructions and an at home treatment plan provide owners with the needed tools to care for their pets.
Services
Animals First Clinic provides a wide variety of services for your pet, including preventative medicine, an in house laboratory, digital and dental x-ray, and much more. We offer three different kinds of appointments: consults, day admission or technologist appointments. Consult appointments are with our veterinarians during scheduled appointment times.
Prevention is the best medicine. While treating injuries and curing illness is what we strive to do, being able to keep pets from getting sick in the first place is the easiest way to keep them healthy. Including general health examinations, vaccinations and deworming, preventative medicine promotes your pet's health and provides early detection of health conditions or illnesses so treatment can be offered sooner rather than later.
Healing is sometimes a long and difficult process, but it doesn't have to be unassisted. We offer rehabilitative support through the use of Laser Therapy for wounds, back injuries, and orthopedic procedures. Laser Therapy is the use of a high-intensity light that we place onto the affected area for a small amount of time.
Animals are unpredictable, and behaviour can change seemingly overnight. In many cases, behavioural changes are due to underlying medical conditions, and an exam can help to rule out unseen issues that may be causing your pet to act differently than their usual self. Something as simple as back pain can cause an animal to suddenly start hiding, show aggression, urinate/defecate in the house or go off of their food.
Rapid diagnostic testing is key to being able to treat conditions quickly and efficiently. Not all tests can be done in clinic, but most of the tests we do don't have to be sent anywhere else. Testing such as red and white blood cell counts, blood chemistry, coagulation times, certain viral tests, medication dosage checks and urinalysis can all be done in clinic, with no need to wait days for results to come back.
Reviews (11)
Jillian Napen
Dec 14, 2021
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Lynda Brown
Nov 30, 2021
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Andrea Sall
Nov 14, 2021
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Unfortunately not the level of care or professionalism I have received in over 20 years of pet ownership. I’m flabbergasted that only the veterinarian who prescribed is able to review and refill. We’re pursuing palliative care and the sense of urgency and compassion is not there. Only communicate via text. Very impersonal. Reviewed our lab results with our previous vet care team and was provided much more guidance and clarity - for free - than this clinic has. Extremely disappointed and will be pursuing care for our 4 pets at another clinic.
Sara Stewart
Nov 02, 2021
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This is the second poor visit I've had with this place. No compassion not professional at all.
Say they will do something and then don't. If your looking for a vet office that will not only care for your animals well being but also help you feel better looking after your animal post op, go somewhere else. This place is disgraceful.
Say they will do something and then don't. If your looking for a vet office that will not only care for your animals well being but also help you feel better looking after your animal post op, go somewhere else. This place is disgraceful.
Foxie Albertsen Miss Foxie
Oct 23, 2021
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The technician, who assured my friend that they would help in putting on a cone for her kitty, who just had been neutered the day prior didn't even bother. Rather insisting she do it herself. Also the cone that was sold is completely useless, as it was too big for her small kitty (would have been more suited for a terrier). it was a complete waste of time and money. Not impressed.
Brandi Croteau
Oct 16, 2021
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K. Mh
Sep 23, 2020
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Booked my puppy in to get neutered, and they cancelled it because of a scheduling error. that was fine so I called them to rebook and they said they had to call me back. never did. called again to book and it seemed fine, but then they called again because of another scheduling error. 🤦 I wanted to get my pup neutered almost a month ago now, just seems very unorganized.
I like the vet! he's great! super personable, but he's moving away.
I like the vet! he's great! super personable, but he's moving away.
Rachel G.
Jun 29, 2020
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I called on a Tuesday at 830am because my cat ate something he shouldn't have. I had him there by 930. I had to drop him off and leave him there. I went back at 2 because they hardly ever answer the phone and they still werent done doing nothing with him. charged me for an emergency vist, total bill was over 440$ for an x-ray and sent him home to wait and see. 2 days later my cat starts sneezing. All I got from this vet was more debt and now my cat has an upper respitory infection. They also charge $50 for an after hour phone call. Way to hit people harder during these trying times already. The
Brittany
Jun 18, 2020
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Always pleased with the staff and price at Animal First. They really care about your pets and are knowledgeable and compassionate. When my kitten broke her leg they gave me all the options and stayed calm to help me make a decision. We ended up getting her leg pinned and it turned out great. She is happy and healthy! They also reduced the price significantly to help which I will be forever grateful for. Great place to take your pets!
Tami Kienleitner
Nov 23, 2019
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Truly Putting Animals First.
I have been in GP for 26 years and I have had several vets for my babies during that time.
Dr.Barth and his staff are second to none, in customer and patient care. From a phone call to see how Bu was doing after his neuter, to having a script ready in 20 minutes after discovering dog lice, to understanding I only want the best for my companions. Sasha was on meds for high anxiety, but after switching her to raw food she no longer needs them. I know I have the support of Dr. Barth and his staff to help me keep these two in top form.
I have been in GP for 26 years and I have had several vets for my babies during that time.
Dr.Barth and his staff are second to none, in customer and patient care. From a phone call to see how Bu was doing after his neuter, to having a script ready in 20 minutes after discovering dog lice, to understanding I only want the best for my companions. Sasha was on meds for high anxiety, but after switching her to raw food she no longer needs them. I know I have the support of Dr. Barth and his staff to help me keep these two in top form.
Amanda W.
Sep 14, 2017
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