20 Best Vet Tech Programs In Albuquerque, NM (2022 Updated)

UNM is an awesome university! I'm currently a junior and throughout my three years here UNM has provided me with a number of opportunities, friends, resources and life skills. The campus is gorgeous, at all times of the year! People on campus are always friendly and there's always a ton going on. Aside from the great atmosphere, the staff and professors are extremely nice and always willing to help. I came here with no major in mind and was able to explore with the help of my advisor until I figured it out. I was able to create the degree that I wanted through the liberal arts program and my focus areas have opened so many doors for me! UNM has also provided me with the opportunity to go on exchange to another University for a whole year at the same price for tuition, amazing! I will always be grateful for the knowledge and skills I've gained as well as all of the amazing friends and colleagues I've made! I truly could not have asked for a better undergrad experience.Cassie Collister

This is a nice large clean campus. The only bad thing is probably the bicycle theft. Even if you use ulock, there's high chance that it might get stolen. Duck pond is one the best places to chill. Architecture building library has the best view of Sandia mountains from campus. If you love to watch full moon, Johnson field is a good place!Khandoker Nuzhat Rafa Islam

I have been going to the Coumadin Clinic for 10 years or so. They treat everyone like you are a part of their family. It's always been that way. I am very thankful for everything that they do for me. I had 2 other members of my family that had to go there also.Patrick Keller

I highly recommend Pima Medical Institute for anyone that wants to succeed in the field of radiography. The instructors are very knowledgeable, friendly, and well respected in their profession, and the clinical and program directors are very helpful and are always there for you every step of the way. What sets Pima apart from other radiography programs, is that the students have the opportunity to gain clinical experience in special modalities, and they will even assist with job placement! Pima Medical Institute definitely sets the standards for quality education!Jennifer Mirabal

Hello, graduate of the Class of 2022 Dental hygiene program here. As we were starting the program the covid shut down happened. The instructors and program director where very attentive to how they could make the program work. As much as we were adapting to school online, so were they. I personally felt the support from all instructors. As per clinic, I feel my skills evolved every semester and we are challenged to push ourselves more. I am grateful and able to practice what I learned in school at my office. I love my career and would definitely recommend it.Daisy Rodriguez

I went through the LPN program last year in the height of Covid. It was challenging but the support from the teachers was great! They did their absolute best trying to figure things out and help us figure things out as well. This program is very hard work but the amount of effort you as a student, shows in your personal outcome. Special thanks to Mrs. Vigil, she gave me such confidence in myself as a nurse and my own abilities, truly an amazing human. Pima is in good hands.Allycia Wade

I’ve attended Carrington College in Albuquerque for three programs! I started with Medical Assisting, which, after completing, was helped with externship placement, getting my certification, and job placement. After graduation from Medical Assisting, I went right into the Associates in Health Studies program and after graduating from that program, entered Medical Coding and Billing…… which, at the time of writing this, I have successfully completed and have just ordered my cap and gown for graduation!! After this, my last program will be the nursing program! Carrington has been absolutely instrumental in not only providing me with a solid education in healthcare, but also taught me the importance of professionalism, showing up early every day no matter what, the all-important resume writing, job interview techniques along with placement, and preparing me to take my certification tests in each program. During each course of study at Carrington, I learned just how vital certification actually is to our careers! Samantha guided me through the externship process after classes and was available for any questions, and words of encouragement along the way to completion! Paul in Financial Aid, was a sweetheart who walked me through the financial portion of all three of my programs! Bonnie Nolen directs programs with a great enthusiasm for furthering one’s education, and was always available for any questions, concerns, or just a much needed pep talk that kept me focused through my program! Bonnie knew quite well the many issues that can arise for those of us switching careers and returning to school! Thank you Carrington for giving me an amazing and wonderful experience! I highly recommend!R G

Carrington College in Albuquerque is the best! The staff is amazing, from ms. Terry always having the front smelling wonderful, along with a pleasant greeting/farewell each morning. To Ms. Bonnie checking up on you in class and sharing her stories. To Sonia and Kimberly working hard to demonstrate what professionalism looks like, scheduling mock interviews and getting us ready for externship. Of course saving the best for last, Ms.Ash is the absolute best Medical Assistant instructor! If you believe in yourself and put in the work she will teach you so much. The hands on experience and all the staffs hard work gets you ready for the real world workforce & I am so thankful I picked Tuesday & Thursday morning class. Choosing Carrington College to become a Medical Assistant was the best choice I could make.Brandy Ruiz-Cervantes

Carrington College Albuquerque is the best place to go if you are looking for support to get you through your program. I got support from everyone on campus, from the Administrative Assistant Mrs. Terry, to my Program Director Mrs. Bonnie. I have had the pleasure of having an amazing instructor, Mrs.Ash, who believed in me from the beginning and I achieved more than I thought I would when I first started. Having the hands on experience in the classroom really helps you when you are out on the job. I have learned so much from the Carrington College staff and I know I can always count on them when I need a helping hand.Wynona Duboise

The worst group of teachers & counselors I have ever experienced. When a student has trouble passing classes they take over and over and over…says something about those teachers. I only know of one person graduating in 5 years from this school. I do not recommend this school, it's a waste of time and money.Linda Sorenson

It's a difficult program and not for everyone. That being said I love the small class sizes and hands on learning that I have received. I appreciate how the whole staff including the financial aid department are available to help you succeed. I am so happy that I took the opportunity to get my education here.Ginger Pospisil

Terrible program, the cost is easily 4x more than anywhere else and the knowledge they offer is no more than a basic 6 week long course. They say that you can receive college credit at their program. That is a lie. If you are looking to be a vet tech I would stay clear of this "school"Mark Glass

I started taking my dog to Ace of Paws on the recommendation of our vet. My dog had cancer unfortunately in her leg. Originally we were going to remove the leg and they were going to help her learn to walk and live with three legs. Before the surgery we found out the cancer had spread so that was not an option. The doctor at Ace of Paws suggested acupuncture for her to help with pain management. We started treatment and I feel it really helped my girl. The staff there were so helpful and encouraging and she really liked them as well. Also they were there for us in the height of the COVID crisis when so many others were closed. I will always be great full to them for the help and comfort they gave to us and I cannot recommend them highly enough. If you have an pet that needs any kind of rehab take them there.Tammy Garcia

I can’t thank Dr. Esquivel, John, and the whole team at Ace of Paws enough for how much they helped my sweet dog. When he became paralyzed earlier this year he was depressed, in pain, and totally uninterested in his surroundings. After 2 months of therapy he’s a totally different dog. He’s happy and playful again, just like his old self. The staff at Ace of Paws are awesome! They helped create a personalized plan for my dog and modified his treatments if there were things he wasn’t able to do. When I got him a doggy wheelchair they helped us adjust it to fit him. They’ve been really flexible and so great to work with. I feel like they really care about my dog and treat him like family. Thank you Ace of Paws!!Melissa Gibson Payette

I adopted a dog with several injuries, along with behavioral issues and reactivity. Ace of Paws has helped my dog gain muscle, stability, and strength…all while working with him and his reactivity issues. He is doing so well and now LOVES to go to his appointments. He can now be greeted by his technician and turned over without any issues. I am very thankful to Ace of Paws for providing a place where our pets can received excellent treatment and love. My dog is no longer in pain and I being him in for maintenance appointments and socialization with his new friends.Xj9 2E

THANK GOD for Aztec Animal Clinic! Literally life savers for helping us in our boys time of need. Our GSD injured his tail and was bleeding for almost an hour and wouldn’t let us touch him or help, so blood was everywhere while we tried getting him into the car. To make it worse, while we were trying to calm him down, we called every veterinary clinic/hospital we could find on google, with NO help from the first 25 places we called. Aztec Animal Clinic was our saving grace. They took him in right away, cared for him, and he trusted them right away, and went back with them without hesitation. They stapled him up, and had such care in wrapping it all up for him. They gave instructions on home care, and were extremely friendly towards our boy and us. We are BEYOND grateful for their amazing staff, and this awesome vet! Do not hesitate to bring your furry friends here. 🙂Jenna Bishop

They have always been amazing with my bully boxer Skyler she gets excited and sometimes aggressive with other dogs when she goes to the vet but we call ahead and they make sure to let us know if the waiting room is clear for us to take her in or they will bring us in through the rear entrance where it is less stressful for her . Once in the exam room they are AMAZING WITH HER FROM THE TECHS TO THE VETS EVERY SINGLE ONE HAS MADE US AND HER FEEL LIKE WE WERE THE ONLY ONES. Just recently my dog had really bad diarrhea and vomiting they put her and us at ease and called immediately the next morning to check on her she's now doing much better. Me n my family can't be more grateful . Sadly we had another furiend that we had to send on his journey and they did it with respect and reverence. This place is amazingly empathetic and professional.Zach Brown

My friends recommended Aztec Animal Clinic as I was new in town and needed a vet. I filled out an appointment request online and received a prompt phone call. They communicate extremely well and sent paperwork before the visit. We were welcomed into the office. There was plenty of room to accommodate all the animals, even a dedicated kitty waiting area. We were shown to an exam room quickly. Dr. Jones and her assistant were fantastic. My dog was nervous. There were treats and affection. They were thorough, answered my questions, and provided local information. I was given an estimate before any services were rendered with different options – all explained. I received a text with test results and a Welcome Card with an emergency contact information card for my pets. Love Aztec Animal Clinic. Highly recommend them.Debbie Amsbaugh

I brought my 2 month old puppy to the Academy Pet Hospital for the first time. The techs were kind and I could tell my puppy liked them. On the other hand, when Dr. Harris entered, his energy changed. He was no longer wagging his tail & anytime she let him go, he would try to get closer to me. That was the first thing I noticed. Then Dr. Harris spoke to me with a condescending tone which confirmed that this place was not for us. Dr. Harris asked about his house training, in which I described that he was doing pretty well with only occasional accidents. She immediately responded “that’s your fault” — I said it wasn’t a big deal because for the most part he was doing well. She kept interrupting me & repeating it was my fault; although I not once insinuated nor gestured that I was upset or blamed him for his accidents. I should also note that the tech was not present at this time but Dr. Harris didn’t know that I actually had my partner on the phone, whom heard the entire visit. She also scolded me with the “need” for me to take him outside every 30 minutes; in which I responded that I live in an apartment complex where there are many other dogs therefore he cannot be outside until fully vaccinated. I’m sorry we do not all have homes with private yards. Dr. Harris spent most of our visit making assumptions. She eventually began to compliment him but even that came off strange. She seemed almost surprised in her comments about him being clean, his fur being soft, his teeth being strong & his weight being healthy. As if she wasn’t expecting that I could do a good job raising my puppy. We will not be returning here.Jazmin Moreno

Went in for a check up after some repeat pain in my dog's lower back. I'm very concerned naturally, and am asking questions. Doctor doesn't seem to be listening or caring about what I'm saying, asks repeat questions that I had already answered and doesn't seem to understand what was happening, as well as being impatient. After giving vague answers, vet left and I could hear her complaining about me behind the door. All I did was ask a couple questions and try to communicate my concerns. A previously 400 dollar dental cleaning estimate went to 1.5 k after the vet said her teeth looked good, tech and vet couldn't tell me consistently if I should give pain meds as needed or continuous dose, and didn't get a direction on treatment (beyond what I was already doing, which she didn't listen to and just repeated back). I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone who cares about their pets' long term health and comfort. I'm more in the dark about my dog's condition since the appointment and out 60 dollars, which shouldn't be the case.Emma Kerley

I was 100% pleased with my most recent visit. I was so pleased with the ease of setting up the appointment, a next day drop off, and was then offered an actual appointment due to another cancellation. Great job! At drop off I mentioned that my dog and I are rarely apart and the 4 hour separation would be tough on us both. I received a call from the Dr within one hour and was able to pick her up within two hours of drop off. It was so needed as I had a very hard morning and needed my girl desperately. On pick up I was in tears from an encounter having nothing to do with Academy Pet Hospital. The tech showed such compassion to me. Really, you knocked this visit out of the park! I'll be bringing Jinx back in a month or so to do the Wellness blood work that is needed. Thank you!Jill Van Vleet

Overall, I would just like to say that the staff was amazing!!! The facility was beautifully clean! I wanted to adopt rather than shop. I was able to look through the options easily, and fell in love with a particular fella. It was quite easy from start to finish to adopt my little guy! I am very pleased to know that they handled his shots and neuter before he came home! I highly recommend!Dana Morgan

We get our puppy next week after they fix her and give her her shots! The site is super clean the staff is very nice. Overall a great experience. You pay based on what you want to donate which is nice. Definitely go in they are getting new animals constantly our puppy didn't even make it to the site we got her the day she became available before anyone even got to meet her but us!!S Aragon

Great facility and great people. We adopted Tommy (now known as Casper) on 8/19/21 and he was 37.8 lbs. recovering from fleas and neutering. Just got back from the first vet visit a month later, he is happy and healthy at 51 lbs. I think the estimate of 60 lbs. full grown will be a little off, but we expected that. You guys are great! Keep up the wonderful work!The Sp33d Man

I’m from Boston traveling to Chama NM and my pug puppy had some issues that need it promptly attention I call about a dozen places with no luck… finally I call Malaherd Veterinary Hospital and after I explained my situation even though it was not an emergency I was able to walk in and they took such good care of my pug!!! I was there for less than 45m. Their from desk staff and vets amazing!!! Their service superb!!! Definitely recommend ✅✅✅ thanks 🙏🏼Stefanno Reef

BEST clinic in new mexico. Tanisha, Emily, and Brittaney are exceptional and amazing at what they do! Our kitten Princess Diarrhea felt so safe and cared for! All of my concerns and questions were professionally addressed and I left feeling confident in my ability to better care for my baby with the knowledge they provided. Dr. Stogsdill is an incredible addition to Malaherd and such a compassionate veterinarian.Andrew Padilla

Ripley and Milo love Dr. Cole. She takes so much time with them and especially our Milo since he has some reactive issues (he thinks he's a big dog). She is so patient and kind and loves our boys as much as we do. She gets on the floor and gives them love every time we see her. Her staff is awesome too!! We will always take our pets to Dr. Cole at Malaherd!songbird20028

I’m an experienced dog owner, having shown and trained my dogs to championships and AKC titles. However, my new puppy had me seriously doubting my abilities. He’s extremely reactive to new people and dogs, as he LOVES EVERYBODY. He’s very exuberant and friendly, but my left shoulder was taking a beating from all the sudden bolting. At my wits’ end, I contacted Sit Means Sit, and long story short, I signed my boy up for 21 days of train and board. The results were amazing. I had a “new” pup who was finally responding to my commands. It’s been two years, and we’re still working on the reactive behaviors, but the key to any training is consistency and continued work. SMS provides classes in which you continue to use their methods, and are excellent at resolving problem areas. Their method involves a shock collar, but don’t let that worry or scare you. They teach you to use it correctly. My dog needs the stronger signal; some dogs just need a vibration. Andrea and her team of trainers genuinely love all dogs, and they are incredibly patient. I highly recommend Sit Means Sit!Karie Horst

The folks at Sit Means Sit are so positive and friendly! They work with you to train your dog, and you won't believe how quickly you see a change in behavior. My dog was trying to herd traffic, and we couldn't take him for walks without being pulled into the street after big trucks. He is now so well behaved! The classes are fun, and my dog loves going! SMS is forthcoming and transparent about their use of e-collars, which are different from shock collars. It's natural to have reservations about using this tool for training, and it took me time to understand my dog's responses and working level. If you have a commitment to your animal and want to build a strong bond and level of ongoing trust, you have to understand that YOU are the true the trainee, not your dog. The benefit of lifetime training and teamwork with Kevin is a value that, for me, outweighs the cost. I should post video of his excited response to me removing the collar from its charge and turning it on – to Kevin, the collar means "adventure ahead!"Katy Bates

I have a 4 year old female pit bull named Aluna , who has a history of aggression and sadly been in a few fights. When she had her last fight I knew I had to do something, I looked into Sit means Sit booked a demo and the staff there were so friendly. You could tell they really cared about my dog and the issues going on because of how many questions they asked about her. They didn’t pressure me into buying a package right there I actually waited a month before putting her in the board and train program. I was talking to them about my money concern but they worked with me to make a payment plan just to make sure that I was able to train my dog so I did not have to rehome her or anything. The staff truly care about each and every dog that comes to the facility. Now my fur baby has the best attitude and we work everyday to continue her training, plus we were able to learn where her aggressive comes from.Lisette Camarillo

I've had snakes off and on for decades. Three years ago we got a boa that had issues with live food. We took a suggestion to try thawing frozen rats and feeding them with tongs. It worked like a charm, no more issues. Petco is the only place where we have been able to get frozen rats for our boas. Our closest location doesn't always have the right size, but with several other locations in town we are always able to feed our snakes when they're due. The reptile experts at our West side location have given us a lot of valuable knowledge. Thank you Petco!Miles Fisher

The convenience of placing my order online was simple. When I arrived I called the number and a worker from Petco placed my order inside my vehicle. I did not have to go in and wait in line to check out. I also tried to price match the ordered product with an online only pet company, they refused to price match any products. For me Petco was my only choice when I placed the order and decided to personally pick up dogs pet food. I will continue to shop online at Petco.H. Santiago - MSW, MBA, CPSW

I purchased a gamma food vault for camping with my dog. It was way too big just for a couple of days worth of food so I was going to return it, but then I realized it would hold all of my dry food as well. I used it and not one animal bothered me. It rained all night and not one drop of water got into it. I love it and it's much less expensive than a bear vault. The staff at my Petco are always friendly and helpful. 🙂Ginger Grycel

Animal Humane of New Mexico does so much good work in the city of Albuquerque (and the surrounding area) they do so much for cats and dogs (and people) but they do have some difficult and even maybe unproductive rules. They are sometimes unwilling to place an animal for petty reasons that don’t always make sense for the best interest of the animal. (or the humans for that matter) I understand why but it’s still a little frustrating. for example if you come in wanting to look at dogs and then decide you’d like to look at cats they say no. Or vice versa. And they won’t adopt a cat to a household where the cat might go outside. Which I personally think it’s silly… I won’t let a new cat go outside for six months to a year but eventually when they’re fully bonded I think they deserve the opportunity to go outside for a few hours here and there. They are ANIMALS after all… They do have a great new behavioral health and training center; they’re expanding their horizons and working with people teaching them how to be good doggy and kitty parents. So I really respect them for that.Chris Nyman Weller

I adopted a 1 year old cat named Lily Annette about a month ago. I've renamed her, but overall the experience was pleasant. The employees were very patient with me. I was picky because I already had a cat at home and I didn't want either cat to be too stressed out. They were very excited to hear I wanted Lily though, and while she was looking a little rough when she was at the shelter (she was a stray, she'd been with them for less than 2 weeks) I'm happy to say that she's put on some weight and is looking much healthier overall. Adding a couple of photos, the one on the right was from 2 days living with me and the other on the left is today.Haley Lampley

We first brought a cat abandoned in our apartment complex to the Animal Humane. He received medical treatment for his wounds on the shoulder and got his medical checkup. Later, we decided to adopt him and he has been a healthy cat since then. I whole heartedly believe in the great work they do for animals! They have been kind and helpful to abandoned pets. It is a worthy place to donate and make a positive difference for the cats and dogs. Our cat approves of Animal Humane New Mexico!Tenzin Yonten

Almost a year ago today, my dog had swallowed rock and required surgery to remove it. Everything seemed ok here until they looked at my dog and said his spline should be taken out too and that it may be cancer, but she didn’t know for sure and also quoted $5000 for that on top of the surgery we were already paying. Why would you suggest to take out my dogs spline if you weren’t 100% sure? After my dogs surgery to remove the rock he came home a day later. His stitches were already coming undone and we know for a fact that he did nothing to loosen them as he was watched 24/7. Not once did this vet call to ask how my dog was after surgery and wasn’t even available to take a phone call when we needed her most due to hours. This resulted in me taking my dog to an emergency room. The wound inside was infected, the stitches partly undone, and the emergency vet said the incision was made unnecessarily big as well as some other messed up things inside such as leakage. After the emergency room vet fixed what this vet did, my dog recovered well. This vet said he didn’t even have 6 months left but it’s been a year and he’s happy and healthy. Do not go to this money hungry vet. I wasn’t going to post a review, but a year later, I’m still in disbelief. In disbelief they almost killed my beloved dog.Kay

Former customer of this clinic. I called them on 11/4 asking for help with a stray cat. Even though I used this clinic before they refused to help with as stray cat I was trying to get an exam for.1) They wouldn't give a customer a stinkin dollar off for a Good Samaritan situation. 2) They had absolutely zip, zero sense of urgency as I was trying to get the cat healthy so a shelter could take it. Their report that they sent to me complained about me being rude about 50 times but what it doesn't explain why-they thought I was rude- frustration with offering me a paid in full appointment in 5, count 'em, 5 whole days when it was an urgent situation and not, once again be willing to take even a buck off for the exam. I have my own cats and was keeping the poor stray out of the cold in my garage but could not tie up my garage indefinitely. Go elsewhere for quick help needed for your pet and go elsewhere for flexibility and empathy! Other reviews here speak of a similar lack of flexibility and sense of urgency.larry simon

I would not recommend Kokopelli. The first time I went they were doing curbside appointments only. This is understandable with covid. The second time after mask requirements were lifted, they still were doing curbside only. I took my dog for shots in June. I was allowed in the clinic but when they gave her vaccinations they took her in another room. I don't even know if they gave her the shots. I called this morning as my dog has a cough and they told me they do not do emergency medicine only routine and I would need to call someone else. What is the point of having a vet that doesn't provide full service to your pet?Susan Ciccarone

We were pretty disappointed in our experience here. We brought our dog in yesterday for suspected bloat, a surgical emergency, but she was still moving around so not in bad shape. We had to fill out paperwork (understandable) and were informed that it would be $175 for an appointment (ok) and it might be a while to see a vet (ok). Within 10 min a nurse came out and we thought she would triage or at least assess our dog, who was in obvious pain/distress. Instead she told us the initial workup would be a minimum $1.3k – not including any treatment! and that they wouldn't even do a simple physical exam before going straight to bloodwork and xrays. She also said we would be there for hours first. Then left without answering any other questions. We asked for the numbers to other clinics in the area and found a great one!Kendra Moore

My cat hurt her eye, and VCA Wyoming was able to squeeze her into their schedule the day after I called. They thoroughly examined her, explained what they saw with her eye and her overall health, and they asked for approval before performing anything with an extra charge. Dr. Grainger also followed up afterward to check on my cat and answer any questions that came up after the appointment. I appreciate all of the people who helped make this an easy vet experience!Amanda Lara

VCA Wyoming is the absolute best! The staff is always friendly and helpful. Dr. Martin is an excellent veterinarian and is wonderfully generous with her time and care for our rescue and shelter cats. Some of our adoptable cats need significant medical care and Dr. Martin and VCA always come through to get these little ones feeling great again. VCA is very affordable and the cats have the best care. This veterinary hospital deserves way more than 5 stars!Catopia Cat Cafe

I had to say goodbye to my beloved dog in May. The entire process at this clinic made it so much worse than it should have been. I took her in because she was vomiting. I knew she had kidney disease, but Dr. Falk said it was not bad yet and should be a slow process. I had to leave her for the day for testing. When I went to pick her up, I was given her paperwork. While I was reading the statement "Consider saying goodbye", the girl at the desk said "Oh, the doctor wanted to talk to you before checkout". Dr. Falk was cold, which hadn't been my prior experience with her. I was a wreck and she just kept telling me it was either leave her there for fluids or have her euthanized right then & there. I wanted to have it done at home, so I opted to leave her there. I will regret that for the rest of my life. She ended up there for 2 days. I visited her and she was miserable. Dr. Falk told me she had to increase the pain meds. When I picked her up, I had to speak to some old guy they've hired that I'd never met before. He told me she wasn't in pain so he wouldn't be sending us home with pain medicine. The tech brought her in and she could hardly walk. When I asked why, she said "probably because she's in so much pain". OK. She was so much worse than when I dropped her off. The old guy told me she should last through the weekend (it was Friday). I had the home vet come out Saturday. I couldn't put her through anymore. They basically kept her for 2 days to terrorize her and run up the bill. They bill not only for an overnight hospital stay, but for the nightly checkup. That, in my opinion, is PART of an overnight stay, not additional! I wrote them a letter letting them know how angry I am about all of this. Dr. Falk's response was "I'm sorry to hear you lost your little friend". She was NOT my "little friend", she was my FAMILY!!! That tells you right there how little they understand OR care. If you care about your pets, save your money and a lot of heartache and take them elsewhere.Scheryl Chinn

Dr. Falk is wonderful. The staff and procedures are a different story resulting in us looking for a new veterinarian unfortunately. I have had one of my dogs in there a couple times over the past 6 months and no one mentioned that she was due for her 3 year vaccines. I never recieved a post card or email or anything as a reminder. I called the clinic only to find out that both of my dogs are 4 months over due. But the most inconvenient part is that I can no longer scheduled both dogs during the same visit, or even both on the same day but different time slots, which means I would now have to request even more time off of work just to take my two dogs in on two different days for simple exam and vaccines (which by the way they want to charge for ANOTHER exam fee, even though my dog has had two exams in the past 6 months). Like I said, Dr. Falk is great, but it's not worth all the hoops since there are other wonderful vets with friendlier staff and more accommodating appointments.Kimberly Lemke

I am disappointed and disgusted!! I know money is important but when you want to charge me more than triple what the emergency vet wanted to charge me, I am appalled! The emergency clinic said “check with your family vet, they should be able to help for a fraction of the price” this is ridiculous! I have a dog with an eye hanging out of her head and you won’t see her unless I have over 3000.00 ! You all are horrible! I wish I had never taken my dog there! I would advise anyone thinking of taking their dog there to do some research! Money is NOT the driving force for every vet!!! Shame on you!!!!!!Common Courtesy Is A Thing

Took my cat Radar in for an appointment today. I called ahead letting them know I might be a few minutes late as it took longer to get him into the carrier. They said I would still be able to get in. I was there within five minutes of my appointment time. There were two people in front of me. One receptionist was talking to a customer while waiting for her dog to come out. The customer asked if she should step aside so the receptionist could take care of the guy behind her. The receptionist said no. A lady came in just after I did to pick up her dog and was taken care of immediately. Before myself or the guy in front of me. Almost 6 minutes later I was called forward to check in but was unable to as I was ten minutes late. I had to reschedule but will not be going back. We will find another vet.Katrina Eden

I had to take my 17yr old dog who just happened to be my whole heart in too be put to sleep due to health issues she was having because I'd her age. The people here were sooooo nice and understanding! They gave me the time alone with my Maggie that I needed for closure and made the process as stress free as possible. They showed a great deal of empathy and even helped me to order a little paw print Memorial. They called promptly whenever that was ready to be picked up. I can't think the staff at this Banfield Pet Hospital enough for the dignity that they left my dog with and for the empathy they showed me! Losing a pet is never easy but these fine people help to turn a horrible experience into one I can look back on and not regret.Barbara White

Don’t waste your time, money, energy, or pet’s sanity with Horndeski. This is the third visit where we’ve unfortunately been stuck with her and each visit is the same. She won’t listen to owner concern or experience. She’s condescending and rude. She ignores patterns and forces unnecessary treatment. She all but refuses to have any contact with owners. I really like Banfield—we travel a lot and it’s important to me that we have an accessible, digital vet record—but I will not take any of my pets back here because of her.Angel Lancaster

They made me choose between my dying mother and my schooling. I should have known this place was sketchy when the instructors were always quitting, enrollment was low, and the main instructor for my course couldn’t read. Unprofessional is putting it lightly. They preach about being understanding to get you enrolled, then totally blindside you with changes and expect the students to adapt without warning. One of the instructors was upset she didn’t get a full time position, then took that aggression out on her students. She mistreated and verbally abused a student so much that the student dropped out. After this incident, the instructor openly mocked and made fun of her in front of other students. What kind of instructor gossips to her students about her students? I learned more about the instructor’s jail bird boyfriend more than the actual curriculum. This place is a joke, instructors are a joke, and I wouldn’t waste my time. Get an appropriate education at a legit university where the instructors can actually read.Felicia Martinez

Scam artists. They’ll tell you that they will work around your work schedule and you will start in a fundamental course once you start the program but then start you in an advanced course forgetting to mention the courses are in a loop. But when you ask what to do so you can at least be caught in the class is told to get “computers for dummies” by an instructor that doesn’t have any certification. Then also told that your work schedule is causing an issue with school. Leaving you to have to drop the courses and also leaving you 16 thousand in debt with nothing learned.Michael Romero

Well now that im coming to the end of term and graduation i am sorry to inform that some staff are awsome financial-aid is okay. I was not happy about checks they would get news that checks where on the way and would inform students but when it was time they where not in its not the people who work in the financial department fault i blame how the corporate office runs the school i do not recommend this school i mean the teaching is great… But please fully understand this school put alot of research befor going here👍👎desiree vidal-montoya

My first trip to the Albuquerque Cat Clinic was when I learned that my 17 year old tabby girl had advanced kidney disease and high blood pressure. She had dropped from 12 lbs. to a little over 8 lbs. Despite the devastating diagnosis, they helped me understand what was happening, and were so kind and patient in answering my questions. With the right medications and a little time we managed to get her weight back up to almost 10 lbs, and we got 6 more wonderful months together, and then bravely fought for another month. When the time finally came that I had to make that awful decision, the compassion that I was shown was amazing. And when it was time to say goodbye, they continued to amaze me with their kindness, patience, and understanding. They truly care about you and your cat, and they made one of the hardest days of my life so much better. I've had awful experiences with other vets around town, but the ABQ Cat Clinic is different. It's often hard to know if the vet has your pet's (and your) best interest in mind or the bottom line. But not at the ABQ Cat Clinic – it's obvious that your cat is the top priority. I was always informed, but never pressured, and the decisions I made for my cat were never questioned. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone whose life revolves around a cat (and we all know that your cat makes sure that life revolves around them!)Steve Snow

By far the best veterinary practice I’ve been to. Dr. Walker, Dr. Olah, and Dr. McArdle are incredible professionals. After bouncing around between several practices in another city (and several others here), I am SO RELIEVED to have found a feline practice for my 12 yo cat. I know that he’ll be getting excellent care as he ages and I have already learned so much when we visit. They really care about educating cat parents and have spent considerable time discussing details about my cat’s care. Ray is also so warm and welcoming as well as everyone else I’ve encountered there. Their calendar books up quickly, but it’s very worth the wait and just requires a little advance planning. I can’t imagine how stressful and difficult it’s been to run everything throughout the pandemic, and they’ve just been so wonderful. Five gigantic stars.Cristina Tadeo

This place is just phenomenal! I've had bad experiences with vets in the past that are pushy and threat clients like they are ignorant. Here I was treated with respect and was never talked down to. Every procedure he needed done was walked through in detail and my questions and concerns were always welcomed and addressed professionally and with care. They doted on my boy and it was clear to see these guys love cats. Given our bad vet experiences in the past my boy can be a bit of a handful during exams. The staff here know how to deal with feline behavioral issues and I knew he was in good hands. Thank you for taking care of my fur baby.Kendra Waters

Rude staff. They seemed very inconvenienced when i called about my animal being in distress after I just brought him home from there for a vet procedure . It was like pulling teeth trying to get him back in. Although they finally relented after I told them it was critical I get him in, The entire situation crushed me . As much as I hated (I had several animals that went there )’i had to go elsewhere. In response to D Levinson, making assumptions. All you had to do was do what you took an oath to do , and also give a refund for what you did not do. Shame on YOU. I’m allowed to make a truthful review, i have the documentation to prove what i said. I am entitled to give a honest review of Your clinic. You may not like it that you’re being called out , but that’s what reviews are for. I’m curious to know what I’m doing? I’ve only made a few reviews? The floor is yours as you must have the last word and are a regular know it all.. that mindset didn't help us at all now did it!? I trusted you. You let me, Eric and C down. As you have figured out by now, I don't want any of your money.not a penny. no amount will fix it. You never once apologized to us , just a “ sorry for our loss” and denials. I was always open for a phone call though for you to make it right , but i have moved forward now.Margaret Mary

I can't thank Dr. Hedemann enough. My German Shepherd, Abby, got sick about 2 years ago and Dr. Hedemann went above and beyond to help us with a tumor growth that could not be operated on due to Abby's age. Dr. Hedemann prescribed medication and was able to get Abby's calcium levels to stabilize, saving her life. This dog is very important to me as she is my emotional support dog for my PTSD, which I was in the midst of dealing with at the time she got sick. She was always with me and helped me greatly. Over the years, she did decline despite the amazing care she received at this clinic. She was 12 years old when we made the decision to put her down last week. Dr. Hedemann came to the house and her team showered Abby in love, pets and scratches. Her last moments were filled with joy and love from everyone who was present and I will never forget it. Thank you so much for giving me a couple of extra years with my best friend and making our last moments together as happy as they could be in the circumstances. You and your team are truly a blessing and I can never express my gratitude for how you helped us.Ashley Boggs

I came all the was from New Mexico to get my pet seen. The staff was very friendly, punctual and eager to help. Once I arrived the staff was still friendly, even with me being late. They got me into a room withing 5-10 minutes and a staff member was in quickly to get information and report that to the veterinarian. I was very impressed with how organized, friendly, and clean their facility is and how they showed they cared. The veterinarian didnt seemed rushed and asked questions that made me feel like he was truly concerned about my pet and that is something I do not come across often with vets in my area. He asked thorough questions to make sure his judgement would be more accurate and asked about the background of my pet. It means a lot to a pet parent. A parent in general. I will definitely refer them in the future.Felicia Wallace

In response to the negative reviews I've been reading on this site….. I've been a client of Bernalillo Pet Care Center since the day they initially opened. Over the years they have treated my dogs as well as my lizards. The staff and the doctors are all very compassionate, caring and knowledgeable. Regarding the complaints about front office staff….. Everyone has a bad day on occasion and most recently I had a not so pleasant phone experience with a seemingly very young individual that was apparently new as I had not dealt with her before. Her phone etiquette was very bad as well as her attitude with my concerns regarding my old gsd's medication. I believe additional training customer service may be necessary. But that one little hiccup would never stop me from continuing with their service as it is the best in this area in my personal opinion. In addition, I had to make a decision to let my old guy take his final journey to his permanent resting place across the bridge and I could not have asked for a more understanding, compassionate and tender treatment of both Zen and myself during this devastating experience. I will always be grateful to them for all that they do. I suggest some of you try to be a tad bit more understanding these days and if you have an issue with an individual, by all means…. speak to management! Thank you so much Staff and Doctors at Bernalillo Pet Care for everything you did for me and especially for my fourth and last German Shepherd, Zen. There is a special place in heaven for every single one of you.Kathy McNulty

Wonderful staff, & very empathetic. We recently had to put down our beloved pit bull, the way they treated him up until he crossed over, was amazing. When they returned him to us, I expected his cremation to be returned in a plastic box. Only because at another vet clinic that's how we received another pets remains… but no, we received a beautiful box(nothing to crazy, a thick cardboard like box with print, but enough to actually keep them in), inclosed in a nice bag, including the cremation certificate, & on top if it a hotline number to call if we needed emotional support. My dad was shocked and stated all of our dogs will now be attending this vet clinic. As most of them do anyways! I highly recommend.Cristel N

I am very frustrated that I was told the appointments were 9:45 am and 11:15am and we did get a reminder that said same times. I showed up and the front desk said it is 10:45am. I told them I do not have a time for this 10:45am appt. I tried to explain to her that I got both confirmed appointments. They refused to keep the appointment so I turned away and walked away. My pets have had been in this vet place for more than 5 years. Had no problem at all. I plan not to return there for lacking the trust and loyalty.Andrea Czaban