Barrington Oaks Veterinary Hospital

Writing bad reviews sucks. I had to think about this one for awhile. On one hand, I trusted BOVH for literally years (an 8-year loyal customer) for two dogs - one more medically complex and also utilized their grooming services. And it was fine. A few bumps along the way but always gave another ‘chance’ because no one is perfect and things do happen. However, after several instances of coming in for one service and my dog walking out with additional services done that cost extra without my knowing, I had to say no more. They are for sure not the cheapest but we had established care there and I felt comfortable with the vets and techs we saw. I will say that the health and well-being of my dogs were never in jeopardy and they were always really kind and caring to them. Never an issue with the actual care of their health. However, taking good care of any animals comes with an expense and I could not handle going in for something that is $50 and coming out hundreds later and left with a “too bad so sad” response. After several instances, talking to them, explaining to multiple team members there, and ultimately having absolutely nothing done to remedy the situationS (note plural), we had to be done. I’m thankful that I was able to be a loyal customer there, literally spending thousands over several years to ensure my dogs had great care, but in the end I felt really taken advantage of and that my many years of loyalty were for nothing. I can think of one vet, one tech and one receptionist that I so loved and they knew us well (you totally know who you are!), but there is more than the dogs in this equation and it simply became unreasonable. I’m happy that we found care somewhere else that seems like it will be a great fit, and even though we spent so much time and money over the years here, I can’t say I would recommend. I don’t even know if 2 stars is accurate, but I know that they really don’t care about the freakin stars anyways. In the end, it’s more about the dollars.

posted: 10/06/2023

When my cat was dying. (Still needed to be put down.) They took me in when no other clinic was available. They even were there telling me about how sorry they were for our lose. The price was very reasonable. And they are worth at least talking to. If you have questions.

posted: 10/05/2018

I would like to believe that the people running Barrington Oaks are just confused and incompetent, but it's possible that they're just a little better than scammers. Assuming they did the work they claimed to. They charged me considerably over the two quotes they gave me for a single vaccine. In addition, they injected my dog with a vaccine without my approval. I was informed after the injection took place. .... I contacted Barrington Oaks when I was desperate to get my dog's rabies vaccine certificate renewed at short notice. That was my fault. What follows was Barrington Oak's fault: I initially contacted them and was quoted a price of about $80. A bit high, but I was willing to pay. I received a call back shortly and was told that due to the short notice, it would be about $100. Again, just fine. I was desperate. We show up, I'm told we'll be receiving the two-year rabies vaccine. After they injected my dog, Flux, I was told they actually decided to give him the one- year vaccine. AFTER they injected him! I really didn't care for them injecting him with a vaccine that I didn't approve of prior (I didn't know they were going to inject him with the one-year). Further, the final bill was $199.95. Far more than I was quoted for a vaccine that has half the effective date of the one I was told they'd be using. I do NOT recommend Barrington Oaks Veterinary Clinic. Even if you're desperate, drive to a different clinic. Any clinic. Avoid BOVC. I've never been scammed this bad by a supposedly legitimate business.

posted: 10/25/2023

Every single employee here is kind, knowledgeable, goes above and beyond, and treats you with respect. I am impressed with the level of care they’ve given my cat (even when I don’t stay current on her annual visits). Absolutely recommend BOVH to all!

posted: 05/24/2023

DO NOT BRING YOUR EXOTIC PETS HERE !!! If I could I would give negative starts. I took my parrot there after it had issues with his leg. After some blood work and a very hefty fee we were told that my bird has a kidney disease and gout. that he will not last long and we can give him medications and if we choose to do daily flush therapy at $75.00 per treatment. We ordered the meds -including very strong pain medication which would leave my bird like a zombie. Took him for flush therapy twice and decided to get a 2nd opinion. Before I did that I tried calling the vet with questions and she should never call me back jus have me go back and forth with her assistant. When I went into the clinic I asked if I could ask the vet a couple of questions regarding my bird condition and I was told she do didn't have the time and again to ask her assistant. 99.9% of the answers were "we don't know". The second vet sat me down explained the test results, x-rays and ultrasound and answered all the questions I had to make understand what was wrong with my bird. Even called me back the next day to answer some additional. Even though my bird will not be long with us he doesn't need to be on the medication prescribed or pain meds. And I got a totally different diagnosis. Now he home being himself, dancing, eating and playing living his best life the last few weeks/months he got.

posted: 07/31/2023