A Mobile Vet

RUN DON’T WALK AWAY FROM THIS DR.
I called this vet to come and see my Maltese after she seemed to be drinking and urinating a bit more than normal. I normally go to a holistic vet up in Garden Grove, but was getting tired of driving up there and thought I would find a vet closer.
Dr. Wiekamp had no interest in reviewing any of her records and told me to keep a file at home. He took blood and urine and told me he would have the results the next day. So one day goes by, then a week. I call him and leave a message because you never get a live person. NOTHING. I call again, and again, and again. I kept telling him that perhaps his style was NOT to call back if all tests are fine, but I want him to tell me the results good or bad.
After leaving a stern fifth message, he finally calls back two days later and says «you should never assume no news is good news» and then that is all he said. So I ask «So was her test good or bad?» He then proceeds to go into some talk about her kidney levels being elevated and in cats this means their kidneys are operating at 30%. And I asked if this meant she was in kidney failure and he kept talking about cats and how since my dog also had elevated kidney levels, this would be early stages of kidney failure.
So I asked what I could do and he told me to go to PetSmart and ask the vet there to give me a prescription for kidney support food. THAT WAS ALL. He never offered to see her again or any other type of assistance. When I asked if HE could give me a prescription for the food or what kind I should buy he was reluctant and I finally pushed and said I wanted the prescription from him and a copy of the blood test. It took him another 24 hours to text me the prescription. And he had the lab send me the blood test.
I proceeded to send this immediately to my regular Vet — who had given my dog a full physical in May where her blood results were fine. He called me back and said he wanted to do a retest and suspected that the levels were all off because the blood sample was mishandled. I also read this online — if the blood sample is not protected properly you can get elevated kidney readings.
So I just got back from my vet who did a retest and all of the levels in my dog’s blood test are perfectly fine. She has fully functioning kidneys and is not in kidney failure. My vet said that the results on her test by this doctor showed really low glucose and calcium — almost non existent — and that is a sure sign that the blood sample was not handled properly.
Upon closer inspection of the lab report, it actually says in two places that the levels on some of the readings are not normal and that the lab itself suggests a retest of the patient — something which Dr. Wiekampf either didn’t bother to read or couldn’t be bothered to do. Do you really want this doctor taking care of your furry child?
I am not sure how a doctor cannot call you back when you pay a few hundred dollars for an exam and a blood test– particularly if the blood test shows something bad. I shouldn’t have to chase after him for test results and he certainly should have followed up and offered better support if this news was indeed true.
Sure, he might be more convenient to come to my house, but it’s not worth it when you get a wrong diagnosis and this guy could really care less. STAY AWAY. He seems to not care at all about animals or their parents.

I couldn’t be more pleased or feel more comfortable with the service and results Dr. Wiecamp has always provided my GSD’s. I have been a faithful customer for more then eight years and he has always been punctual and his treatments effective because his diagnosis is spot on (without expensive, elaborate tests).
My German Shepherds, who normally stress and blow their coats at the office of a vet practice, are far more comfortable in his mobile unit right outside our door.
Above all, he is a caring, conscientious, ethical professional whose care of his patients is his utmost concern.

We lost both of our little girls recently. The thought of having to say goodbye was incredibly painful. Dr. Weikamp was recommended by a neighbor so that we could say goodbye at home. I am so grateful we found him. He is amazing with animals and the experience was as peaceful as it could have possible been. Thank you.

Today we got a dental with anesthetic and a tooth extraction from Dr. Wiekamp for our Pomeranian. He cares about the animals he treats and is a no fuss guy. I agree that he is not over friendly but he is here for the animal and I think that is the most important thing. He came to our house and was done in less than an hour. Fair prices too, lower than any other vet which we would have to drive to. Definitely using him in the future for all our vet needs!

I agree with what the previous reviewers wrote. If you are someone who is looking for a vet who will make you feel warm and fuzzy, answer every stupid question you want to ask in a way that makes you feel brilliant for asking, and will concentrate his attention on you (instead of on your pet) then Dr. Wiekamp isn’t your guy. If your pet is your priority and you want someone who is capable, professional, and has an uncanny ability to relate to and calm the animals he treats, then Dr. Wiekamp is exactly what you’re looking for. By the way — once you get to know him, you’ll realize that he’s wicked smart and that underneath his matter-​of-​fact delivery he’s actually not only a truly kind soul but he’s also pretty funny. His prices are very fair, his examinations are thorough, his treatments have always been spot on (he has treated 8 – 10 of my pets over the years) and the convenience of having him come to my home (and the resultant decrease in stress and suffering for my pets) is worth its weight in gold. I highly recommend him.

For eight years Dr. Wiekamp has been Our Vet and I highly recommend him. Both of my cats hate to go in the car, so to have a caring, capable and convenient Vet (Dr. Wiekamp) is a blessing.

So convenient! Dr Wiekamp will come right to your front yard in his mobile animal hospital.
I first used him when my kids were little and it was just way to difficult to drag a toddler and a baby into a vet’s office while trying to control a dog who did not want to be there! It was even more convenient when that dog was too sick for me to get into the car and Dr Weikamp came to my house and put him down on our property. And so much less stressful for our poor dog!
We have had several other pets seen by Dr Weikamp since then, one of which we took to another vet for a second opinion (just to be sure) and paid a lot more for the same diagnosis.
I do have to say, (some people may find this a plus, others may find this a negative), Dr Weikamp is very matter of fact. And since there is no office staff to interact with and make you feel all fuzzy and warm, this can make him feel a little «stand-​offish» (not sure if that’s the best word to use? Let’s just say, he won’t win you over with his charm! His veterinary abilities, yes. his charm. no). And if you need someone to send you cute reminder post cards 5 times a year that you dog is due for this vaccine or that one, find another vet. But if you want a straight answer, without unnecessary tests and treatments, but with the goal of getting your pet to feel better, then A Mobile Vet is a great vet service! And best of all… they come to you!