Deep River Veterinary Hospital

It’s been over a year since I saw this vet. It’s taken me this long to review because I didn’t want to start any issues, but I was needing to bring my pet in and just checked updated reviews and feel Compelled to tell my experience. I brought my dog, dozer, in when he was very sick. He was 14 years old… I had my Beloved companion since he was 7 weeks. He experienced life with me. Dozer was beyond helping.. he was an English bulldog mix and already lived beyond his expected years. Ultimately I had to put him down the day I brought him in… but the issue was the treatment I received by the vet. Dozer lost 15lbs in a week. He began losing weight earlier than month and not really eating, so I made homemade food with rice a rotisserie chicken. He ate it immediately in seconds. Was I avoidIng the inevitable? Yes. It was clear his age was really getting to him… but the thought of having to say goodbye terrified me; and that was selfish. When the vet tech placed dozer on the table, he was so skinny.. he began to relieve himself uncontrollably. The treatment I received was weighted down in such judgement and coldness, it took me aback. I broke down… I’m talking sobbing until I was gagging type Of breaking down. The vet was so cold and I even told him that. I told him he is treating me as if I neglected my dog.. as if I did this.. through sobbing uncontrollably. Even as I said this the vet tech started nodding her head in what seemed like her agreeing with me. After that he tried to act cold more, by saying “I never said that, did I?” And again I sobbed and said “it’s how you are treating me. How you are treating dozer. It’s what you are conveying to me with your eye rolls and cold words”. Again.. I was sobbing horribly throughout this entire time. He then became very compassionate and even had tears in his eyes. I think he made a judgment call and was very wrong; and could clearly see this dog was my life. I’m a single mom to 4 kids.. I didn’t have the money to pour into tests and i was sobbing to him saying i feel like I’m killing my dog. That it was all my fault (god I’m crying now). His words to me were “you could have all the money in the world and I still don’t think it will do any good here. He is a bulldog.. he’s lived a very long Life. The best thing you could do for him is give him peace”; with very noticeable tears in his eyes. So while at first I was devastated by the treatment I received… because I truly believe he was blaming me at first.. he became very compassionate. I don’t know this vet personally. I’m not a family member or employee… I just know he must see some horrible situations and conditions that animals are kept in and I can only imagine the toll it would take on any human being. I left without my beloved best friend that day.. but I did leave with gratitude towards that vet and his employees. We all make mistakes and bad judgement calls; but he truly did make it right and I base my opinions on the change I see in people. I now have dozer with me everyday in a beautiful wood box I got with the cremation… I love that dog so much and miss him horribly and still blame myself; but I try to remember those kind words.

posted: 09/08/2022

I took my female Rottweiler, Sugar, in to see Dr. Haggerty on March 17th. He was so kind, compassionate, spent a great deal of his time just talking to me about supplements and arthritis that she has. We also talked about football and hockey :) Dr. Haggerty was so kind, authentic and legitimately cares for his dog/cat patients. His staff is also wonderful!!! I moved here from Minneapolis, MN and I'm SO happy I found this vet clinic!!! The prices are amazingly affordable. I had all her vaccinations updated, her heartworm test and got all the meds she needs. Dr. Haggerty spent time loving up on Sugar and was just so kind! We have most definitely found our vet!!!! Thank you Doc and staff, for being so awesome with not only Sugar but me as well!!! See you in a few months for more flea/tick meds ;) Thank you!!!

posted: 04/05/2023

Deep River Veterinary Hospital is a wonderful place. Dr Hagerty and his staff genuinely care for every animal they treat. They're professional and very kind. I'm especially impressed with Dr Hagerty's practical, no nonsense way of thinking. He doesn't over prescribe treatment and you can trust that every decision he makes is in the best interest of your pet.

posted: 03/07/2023

They were very helpful and accommodating during our time of emergency, and that took a lot of stress off of our family and new puppy. The staff was super friendly, especially Crystal who spent lots of time answering my questions. Loved their hours of operation and will make this our new go to pet clinic for our new addition to our family!!

posted: 05/14/2021

Amazing place. At first it doesn't look like much due to a gravel parking lot and older building. This is actually preferable to me because it means lower prices since we don't have to pay for fancy buildings etc. The veterinarian here is wonderful he is friendly and compassionate and truly cares for animals big or small. He listens to all questions and never acts like im stupid even when I probably am lol. Will definitely be taking my puppy here all his life. The staff are wonderful and friendly and are expertly trained you can trust them completely with your fur baby.

posted: 07/13/2020