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Gilbert Todd S DVM

4.2 (35)

20200 Arthur Rd, Big Rapids, MI 49307, USA

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Schedule Regular Vet Visits

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

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Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

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How do you handle emergencies?

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Reviews from Google

Misty Diaz

Always had the best experience going here. My Grama took all her pets there and told me I should too. I've never been unhappy with that choice

posted: 09/22/2023

Carolyn proctor

My family has been going to Gilbert's for years. Highly recommended. They will soon have a new patient named, "Picasso" 😁 Very friendly, courteous and honest

posted: 02/28/2023

Dlynn Carter

I am so upset with this place. I will NEVER return. My pet nor I. My dog was hit by a car and rushed into Dr. Gilbert's on an emergency call. My dog has suffered from a broken leg causing severe nerve damage in the front right paw. Causing the leg to be amputated. As well as a huge laceration on his cheek. A hole the size of a golf ball. Wide open and skin still attached hanging. Do u think Dr. Gilbert gave my dog any pain meds or stitched up his face or put a brace on his leg or ANYTHING???. NOPE!!!! THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING. MY DOG STILL NEEDS HIS LEG AMPUTATED, STILL NEEDS STITCHES AS WELL AS MEDS. IM APPUALED AND DISGUSTED .

posted: 02/06/2022

Cynthia Applegate

Thank you so much for getting Oliver in on such short notice. The staff as well as the vet were amazing

posted: 09/02/2023

Jordon Zimmer

The one star is to much he is the worst vet. He crippled our horse and won't return our phone calls I wouldn't trust him if the horse was already dead we will never use him again. And I would not recommend him to anyone.

posted: 09/30/2021

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