Kalvig & Shorter Veterinary Associates

Dr. Kalvig is one of the most caring, compassionate and hard-working veterinarian I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She has been an excellent diagnostician with my 12 year-old chocolate lab, since we started going to her office about two years ago. Dr. Kalvig is thorough in her approach to treating my pet, and I have complete trust in her recommendations on how to keep my dog healthy and strong. As a dog-owner for most of my life, I have known many veterinarians, and Dr. Kalvig is on top of her game in every respect and I would comfortably recommend her, Dr. Shorter and their wonderful staff to anyone in search of a competent and highly professional veterinarian.

Please do not take your pet here if you care about it and are seeking compassionate care. The staff act like they have your pet's best interest at heart but it is all about the dollars. I am in healthcare and I know about cost effectiveness as that is my specialty. But you can provide cost effective care without breaking someone's budget. After hundreds of dollars, I refused major scanning but based on the labs they had, an initial diagnosis was apparent. The Animal Medical Center stated my dog died of liver failure. He would have died regardless of life saving treatment, however the lack of compassion and outright theivery displayed by this establishment will never leave my mind. I forgot to add that the most disturbing aspect of care is that if you take your pet back to get checked up on from an initial visit they charge you the $95 fee again!! I needed that money for treatment and comfort measures in my dogs last days. Rest in peace Mac. I love you and will make sure everyo... Read more