Hotham's Veterinary Services

I was lucky enough to get in when they added staff. My dog has been twice for shots preparatory to spaying. Staff were friendly and kind. I got kind-hearted advice about my nervous dog, and everyone was gentle with her. I am sad about a long wait for her spay, but it's due to her size. She's 116 lbs, and only one of the vets works on dogs that big. Since many vets where I lived previously will not alter dogs over 100 lbs, I consider it fortunate Dr Hotham will do it.

Always greeted with a smile. My dog loves the girls. Every time we go, all I say is ready to go see the girls, and he's in the vehicle. Everyone is very caring, about all critters big or small and everything in between. They are very sensitive to what you are feeling, whether it's good new, bad news, or something between. They check in after surgery, which is awesome. I absolutely love Hotham's veterinarian, but I can't say enough positivity about them.

We were early for an emergency visit they squeezed in. Vet was running a little behind. We got in to a waiting room before our scheduled appointment. Vet came in about 25 minutes past scheduled appointment. He examined our kitty right on the scale. She is old and had waited the whole time on it so he let her stay on it. Prescribed antibiotics and explained how to apply an Epsom salt poultice. We regularly go to Hotham’s. They are good as fitting you in for emergencies...during regular business hours.

As a follow up to the ongoing dilemma created by Dr. Hotham, he has finally shown his true colors. After my daughter requested follow ups and he promised those follow ups to her he never followed through. Instead, this morning he had one of his office employees call my daughter and literally kicked them out of the practice stating they weren't a good fit for Hotham even though she has been taking her pets to Hotham for years and Hotham's been taking their money for years!! My daughter broke down and feels she is the bad person being punished for Hotham's failures. So sad. I feel this is because he wasn't brave enough and didn't want to deal with HIS created issues or deal with anybody face to face. It really says a lot about him as a Veterinarian and as a man. My daughter will now have to find another veterinarian in order to have her pets taken care of, rightfully so, I would no longer trust this company. So, that's the end of their story. Use this story anyway you wish. As for our dog we are fortunate enough to have North Country Animal hospital for our beloved pet. They are a very caring veterinary family. Good luck to all of Hotham's patients, I hope none of you go through what my daughter has gone through. As for Hotham, shame on you. I bet you are breathing a sigh of relief right now, shame shame shame on you.