HEAL Veterinary Hospital

Nice staff, clean establishment, fare prices.
And they did offer a complimentary exam for our rescue adoption, very nice gesture.
Would not consider a true «holistic vet» maybe cause I’m from Oregon and spent many years in Sedona my classification of «holistic» is a little different, but got the prescription for heartworm and they have a few supplements on the shelf.

I really, really liked Dr. Barton. What other reviewers say is true — she’s got a real gift for connecting with dogs during the exam — I’m pretty sure my dog liked her more than me by the time we left (the treats may have had something to do with it, though!). I’d say 90% of her staff are great — very personable and have an obvious love of animals. The only thing that I’d point out is that she’s the only vet in the practice, and when you make an appointment they don’t tell you if its just with a vet tech, and not Dr. Barton herself. Sometimes they schedule you with a vet tech (for routine things like shots) when Dr. Barton isn’t even there, which I’m sure is fine most of the time but it sucks if there’s an issue you’d like to have her opinion on.
Personally, after a few visits I went to a different practice due to a few frustrating experiences with one of her vet techs. I seemed to always get the same one, so it may have just been bad «luck of the draw», but in one instance I was left pretty furious. Maybe it’s nothing more than a personality clash with the one vet tech, but I felt like she didn’t handle questions well and more importantly, didn’t offer to discuss my questions with Dr. Barton and get back to me when it was clear that I wasn’t satisfied with her response. She seemed to view questions as a challenge to her authority, AND she didn’t articulate her responses very well. She seemed to talk in circles and I always left confused.
I edited my original review because Dr. Barton reached out to me upon seeing it. I didn’t get a chance to return her call and discuss my review or experiences, however it made me realize that I would go back here in a pinch. And because I’m very particular about my dog, that’s saying something. I’d go back because of Dr. Barton and the 90% of her staff who are great. I just couldn’t risk having to deal with that one vet tech for the rest of my dog’s life every time I needed to go to the vet, which is a lot when you have a puppy!
Bottom line, if you’re looking for a great vet and you’re not someone who typically deviates from the standard veterinary recommendations on things like vaccines, you’ll probably like it here. My pup had an abnormal background and sensitivity to vaccines and I couldn’t seem to get it resolved with the vet tech.

Dr. Barton & her staff are amazing! I love the fact that she offers alternative therapies to surgery. Dr. Barton & staff are very friendly and accommodating.

Highly recommended. Great staff! They squeezed me in last minute and we’re all very friendly. Dr. Barton gave me a few options to try at home before putting my dog on medication. I really feel she cared about my pets well being. Glad to have finally found a veterinarian I trust and recommend to others!

Surprise is the word that comes to mind when considering Dr. Barton and her staff at HEAL. They are caring, sweet people that go out of their busy ways to ensure your dog has the best recovery possible. My dog absolutely HATES going to vets, and will shake/​get nervous/​etc when she even see’s the door — but at HEAL, she gets happy & tries to break down the door. My dog had a discectomy after suddenly becoming paralyzed, and (after surgery at CVSEC) they have her moving her legs, bearing most of her weight, and giving my best friend a better quality of life. If you love your dog, chose HEAL, you won’t be disappointed.

Highly recommend! The only vet I’ve visited that has orthopedic beds on the floor for the pups. She actually gets down on the floor with them. Love that. My senior Great Dane has had two acupuncture treatments and a successful treadmill session. I can really see the difference after just 2 treatments. He’s battled with allergies and skin infections for years. Dr. Barton had it cleared up within 10 days. Awesome!

Heal vet is awesome. I have a 14 year old chow who always feels great after her visits. Th DR. spends lots of time concentrating on what best for her and the acupuncture does great as well.

Our Lab Gary actually enjoys his visits to Heal to see Dr. Barton and friends. It really is a family atmosphere and I love how Dr. Barton gets on the floor with Gary so he can snuggle up with her as she examines him. To him, it’s not a visit to the doc but a love fest!!!

In my lifetime I have had many pets, lived in numerous cities, and seen a lot of veterinarians. Most were fine, some mediocre, but only a few have been exceptional. Dr. Brittney Barton is one of those few. She truly cares about the animals she treats, and her expertise is without question. She helped one of my dogs through a long and difficult illness, when other veterinarians had all but given up on him, and really made a qualitative difference in his last years of life.
Dr. Barton has been caring for my dogs since she was at Eastlake Veterinary Hospital, and when she opened her own practice, we followed. HEAL is everything I would have expected from Dr. Barton: friendly and family-​oriented, with a top-​notch staff and a stellar range of treatment options. It’s great to have access to progressive therapies like water treadmill and acupuncture, which few other practices offer. I couldn’t ask for better care for my animals, and I wouldn’t think of taking them anywhere else.

First sign you have found the veterinary team which truly practice what they preach «because they ARE family», is when your dogs are EXCITED to go through the doors!
Each of our dogs (Pug, mixed breed, Aussie) are welcomed by name, enthusiasm and sincere interest!
Dr. Barton actually sits on the floor to talk, exam and interact with our family members and us. She refuses to suggest or prescribe unnecessary tests or treatment. Doc and her team are skilled in many services from acupuncture, water therapy, skin, teeth, nutritional issues, in addition to routine visits, surgery, etc. Office visits to surgery prices are very competitive and well worth the services we receive!
Customer care from front office to back is educated, warm, caring, fun and truly compassionate! Every furry family member deserves to be treated by the best!

Dr. Barton and her WONDERFUL staff are exceptional at what they do.
My two year old shih tzu ruptured a disc and my (former) vet did nothing but offer pain meds and said she most likely needed expensive back surgery. I was suggested to look for someone who did acupuncture and because of that I was directed to HEAL.
Dr. Barton could have suggested more therapy, different types of therapy (they do all sorts of rehab) but she did only the treatments she thought were best for my dog. They don’t tack on weird expenses, they don’t pressure you, they don’t make you feel bad for not wanting to spend $ 8k on a surgery that isn’t necessary.
Instead, Dr. Barton and her staff sat with me, held my hand, wiped my tears and discussed what could be done for my dog. Since then, My girl is back to normal. I now take our 14 yr old lab to Dr. Barton. In just 2 sessions, Dr. Barton has vastly improved the quality of life for a dog I thought had no hope.
There are not enough positive words for Dr. Barton, her staff and their treatment of not just my furbabies but also me. I trust them wholeheartedly which is a first for me with a veterinarian.

When I first brought our 12 year old Lab to see Dr Barton, she could not walk due to some type of trauma that occurred over the holiday when we boarded her at another vet’s (now our former vet) facility. I was extremely distraught about her condition and HEAL was able to get us in the next day, and her dedicated staff answered my email at 8pm! Dr Barton was extremely thorough in her examination of our dog and recommended a regimen of acupuncture, steroids and a special harness. Our dog also suffered a laceration on her foot from her stay at the other vet, which Dr Barton took extreme care in re-​dressing and told us she needed to be on antibiotics. There was some terrible news too, that our baby has a tumor that was likely malignant, but ³¹⁄₂ months later, our dog is walking again and trying to chase squirrels, although she is undergoing treatment for cancer at a specialist. We continue to see Dr Barton every week for acupuncture, which I am convinced has worked wonders on our dear Lab girl. She loves coming to HEAL and getting her treatment. All the staff are wonderful, caring people who love animals. The service, communication, and attention are top notch. I highly recommend HEAL and Dr Barton for those who have senior dogs or dogs in need of physical rehab. We are so relieved to have found Dr Barton, who has a true passion for senior animals and is dedicated to making their golden years as comfortable as possible while providing the best quality of life.

Why am I a HEAL Veterinary Hospital client… Because of Dr. Brittney Barton and her staff, that’s why. I have been a client of Dr. Barton’s for over 10 years. She is the Pet Whisperer. She expects the exceptional from her staff and provides the exceptional hands on care that I can rely on. Her relentless attention to detail and proactive caring attitude is dependable 24 – 7. My cat is scared of anything outside of the home and HEAL is the only place where he even feels comfortable. I will continue to bring my pet care needs here and am constantly referring friends to see what she can do. I most certainly recommend Dr. Barton and HEAL.

What can I say?! It’s nice to be somewhere where you are treated like family and every animal is treated as if they are the staffs own personal pet! Dr. Barton and her staff take the time to get to know them (even the «fiesty» ones) and work with them to help them feel comfortable. For me that means a lot since I have a «fiesty» dog :)
I def recommend HEAL Veterinary Hospital!!!

What an awesome vet! She has saved my Oliver from a sure death with her compassion, caring and diligence in finding what ails him. She heard a heart murmur and did an ulta-​sound and biopsy. She found a tumor on his adrenal gland and sent us to a&m for a complicated adrenalectomy. He survived but was twisting his back and was in pain. She performed accupunture for relief. After the operation he presented further signs and her diligence determined he had raging pancreatitus. Now he is well! Thank you Dr. Barton!

I have been taking my 13-​year-​old lab for the underwater treadmill therapy for 6 weeks now. Not only does she really enjoy it, her energy, enthusiasm, strength and mobility have improved dramatically. She has such a bright light in her eyes again (I hadn’t even realized it had dimmed)! Dr Barton is very professional but also warm and intuitive with my dog. On just our second visit, my dog was eagerly pulling to go inside the office and start her therapy session. Dr Barton’s staff is also wonderful. I believe support staff is equally as important as the doctor when it comes to veterinary care and they are wonderfully friendly, helpful and supportive. There are not a lot of vets who have invested in this rehabilitative equipment in the DFW area and I am very happy we have found HEAL Vet.