All Creatures Animal Hospital

Very bad day today! Had to have a loving dog put to sleep today. The vet tech was very kind and caring. He administered the sedative for the dog and sent for the vet. When Dr. Meekin came in he questioned our choice and while prepping for the final shot he noticed fleas he asked if there were other pets in the home and we said yes. At that point he proceeded to try to sell a prescription for flea meds as the dog laid in the table dying. While we wanted to grieve he wanted a sale. SHAME ON YOU! If our normal vet would have been available today we never would have gone there but we we’re not about to let our dog suffer. Can’t rate this «Dr» low enough! He needs to take lessons from the rest of his staff on compassion! That one star is very generous!

ACAH is a very good clinic and we will continue to take our pets here. The staff are clearly knowledgeable and care about their patients; they have been punctual and timely every time we have visited; I really appreciate the convenience of the two locations near us (Beechmont and Mt. Washington), and they always manage to schedule us.
I prefer ACAH to the other vet offices we have been to in Clifton and Hyde Park. The only drawback for both my husband and I is that EVERY TIME we are there, they constantly badger and try to up-​sell us on ancillary products that «may» help — rather than what are absolutely necessary. This can be very tedious and annoying when we have to constantly reject and reiterate that we do not want to buy everything that they think we should.
Yes, we LOVE our pets, they are our family members. I understand that many veterinarians don’t turn a furry patient away, they have the same student loans as far more moneyed people physicians, and they don’t make near the profit margin. However, pets are expensive. We don’t have pet insurance. When we leave after paying a bill worth several $ 100s out-​of-​pocket, I just don’t want to be nagged at each time to buy a vitamin additive (that I can get the identical product/​brand at a health store for ¹⁄₃ the cost, serious), or RX costing double what another one that is less effective (that we ended up paying $ 50 even though we argued that we wanted the same RX as before, used it and it was ineffective, only to have to get the original RX for $ 25, ALL in ONE MONTH).

I have nothing but good things to say about all of the help my cats & I have been given @ All Creatures. And I have been advised how expensive a procedure would be up front… I really especially appreciate Dr Sloan, Dr Melvin Leap & Drs Dan & Linda Meakin…
I wouldn’t have 4 of my cats if it weren’t for them… We all thank you !

I don’t feel like this facility does a very good job of making their patients feel «at home.» The overall layout of the building is strange. I walked in the front only to be told it was grooming and to go in through the back. It felt like I was in a back alley vet office. The doctor was late to my appointment by thirty minutes and I had work that afternoon so it put me in a tight spot. Not to mention I heard the staff talking poorly of another vet facility in the back room which is very disheartening. I realize there’s a lot of competition around the beechmont area but I can’t personally support any place that is unable to be good sports.
Needless to say I just don’t think this is the place for me or my pets. The doctors know what they’re doing as far as treating my pet but I don’t want to take my pets anywhere that makes me feel like a stranger every time I come in.

We had an awful experience with another vet in the area and was referred here by a family member. I had actually facebooked Dr. Meakin just to see if he thought switching vets mid treatment would be ok and also to see what he thought of my dogs issue (I sent him pics of a wound). I honestly did not expect a response, but to my surprise he did! He told me he could help, so I scheduled both my dogs to come see him.
My other vet overcharged me on several occasions so I was very pleased when I saw that they only charged me for one office visit when Dr. Meakin saw both my dogs at the same time! Plus their fees were much more on the money than my previous vet. I don’t think my other vet ever showed me a bill less than 100 dollars. For one visit where both dogs were seen, tested, and given wipes to take home for cleaning a wound, it was 80 dollars.
The staff also had to deal with a very unpleasant staff from my previous vet when calling and requesting my records. They were extremely professional and patient in dealing with all the nonsense. Huge kudos to the staff!
Also, my shihtzu does not like to be groomed and my previous vet told me to sedate him prior to grooming. I was shocked when Dr. Meakin took the clippers right to his nose to clean up the wounded area. Completely shocked.
Overall I am so happy we switched and wish we had done it sooner! Great experience all around

2 years ago my dog developed back pain. At first we weren’t sure where the pain was coming from. I took him to the local clinic and they thought it was his stomach. 3 days later my dog was getting worse and having trouble walking. It was the weekend and most emergency vets are very expensive. All Creatures had openings on Saturday at their regular rate. I took my dog there and was pleased with the care by Dr. Meakin. After an X-​Ray, which he allowed me to view with him, we could tell the pain was from his back. He explained everything clearly and treatment was prescribed. My dog has done very well since then. I decided to switch to All Creatures permanently after that experience.

Unfortunately, our 18-​year-​old cat’s health rapidly declined, and we had to make the difficult decision to put him to sleep. The veterinary assistant was compassionate and the doctor listened to our concerns. We do not have an issue with these two individuals; rather, it is the rude customer service that will prevent us, and should prevent you, from obtaining their services.
The doctor informed us that numerous urn options would be provided and that they had to perform the cremation services at another location; we would have to wait for our cat’s remains, which is understandable. We inquired about the urns when we paid, and the unfriendly receptionist stated that we could review urns when we picked up our cat and ensured us that the urn was a nice decorative box for display.
The office never contacted us when our kitty’s remains were returned to their facility.
When I called to follow up with the status of my cat’s return, the woman was rude and harried. I sent my spouse in to pick up the kitty, and he did not look at the urn until he returned home. The urn was a wood box that resembled a mini coffin. When he called to express our displeasure of the urn, the woman said in a rude voice, «That is what you get for free.» We did not ask for a free urn; we simply wanted a decent memorial for our beloved pet.

I have been taking my pets to All Creatures since they opened their doors. The doctors are very knowledgeable and it’s wonderful to have access to our own vet after hours in case of emergency.