Chappelle Small Animal Hospital PC

THEY KILLED MY DOG! I took my 18 month old very healthy Irish wolfhound in yesterday for a «routine spay» surgery. I was contacted at 11 am and was told by Dr. Suto «the surgery went well, Molly is doing great she is still under anesthesia so if you like she can sleep it off here and you can pick her up later this evening» I said yes thinking she will be monitored and taken care of surrounded by «Professional care givers» while she came out of the drug. When we went to pick her up at 6 pm, I was told that when they went to get her up she was still a bit woozie and thought they should run a «blood test» to make sure her white blood count was up. I said okay «is she okay» they came back yes, she is fine. I met at that time with «Dr. Tate» he explained that «these large breeds take sometime coming out of the anesthesia, and that the vet assistance had Molly by the back door ready to go home». I came out to see her, and here is my young Wolfie lying on the ground between two vet techs unable to walk, with «white gums & tongue» and I said, «This doesn’t look right, something is wrong» again the vet techs assured me she was fine, that this is common. They literally carried her to the car with my husband and put her in the back, sending us off. We were in the car on the way home saying, «It doesn’t feel alright», but trusted the complete staff and Dr’s of the clinic with there «expertise». BAD CALL… we get her home and lay her on her bed, my son’s is sitting besides her on the floor and says, «mom she is breathing really heavy and her gums are still white» so I call Dr Tate… He says” she’s fine… these giant breeds are «lazy» when they are under and it take them sometime”. Within 15 minutes of getting off the phone with him she starts to seize, I panic and call the Emergency Hospital, because Chappelle is closed and while I am on the phone with them, she dies…
So things happen right, I mean under surgery there is always a risk, but how in the Sam Hell, can a clinic and DR’s not see what a NON-​DR saw the minute I took a look at her. I believe they over dosed her. I then spoke to Dr. Suto on the phone, and he said, at 2pm when he left she was doing good, pink gums, etc. but that she was still pretty heavily sedated so he didn’t want to rouse her into getting up and walking. I was told when I picked her up that the gave her pain meds around 2, RE-​Dosed her with pain meds… WHILE she was still under the effects of anesthesia… WHY IN THE HELL… WOULD YOU RE-​DOSE A PATIENT WITH MORE DRUGS when they were obviously still knocked out! Like I said I don’t need a Veterinary degree to know that! THAT IS PURE COMMON SENSE, and I am heart broken… It is such a lack of incompetence I am still in shock. I walked in yesterday morning with a healthy, energetic young life, and I came home with a dying young life. Within 12 hrs… gone:((
PS– Not one of them has reached out to say «sorry» nothing… no follow up nothing.

I love this vet office! I have two cats and two dogs and they have been wonderful with them all! I have one cat that is slowly dying and they have been wonderful about refilling her medicines and not making me make the drive to bring her in. My dachshund always hates going to the vet, but she actually seems a little less anxious when she is here. My shih-​tzu has no problem with anyone and loves coming here! The staff is very nice and gracious. I love Dr. Sherrod, Dr. Lewis and Dr. Suto. They have all been wonderful to us when we have come in. They are not high pressure, trying to talk you into spending every last dime you have. They are conservative in their approach and actually listen to you. I live in Greeley, but will make the drive over to Fort Collins, just to use this vet. They are the best!

I have been looking for a compassionate vet clinic like this for a long time. The vets and employees go out of their way to make you and your furry companions feel well accommodated. Affordable pricing too!

Our Bishon was attacked by a German Shepherd while traveling through New Mexico and had to receive numerous staples. The team at Chappelle was wonderful in seeing us for the staple removal. We really appreciate their services and wish we had such a wonderful vet home here in Arizona. We did have to wait almost an hour past our appointment (I had a feeling they forgot we were waiting). We do spend considerable time in Colorado and would use them again should the need arise while we are in town.

If you’re looking for expensive veterinary care by a vet who knows nothing about your pet, Chappelle is a good fit. We have spent hundreds in unnecessary vet fees (prescriptions, unnecessary shots and tests, etc.) The vets don’t present other options so these costs seem necessary. We adopted our dog from Texas and she was very sick. The people at Chappelle did not show any investment or compassion towards her and her unique circumstances. Although she has been to this vet 5 or 6 times in a year, I still have to share her entire story because they do no remember her or even show any interest. I do give them three stars because they have helped my dog with all of her problems. Though in a place like Fort Collins, I’m sure I can find a high quality veterinarian that shows compassion and caring for all of their patients and their families.

I chose Chappelle because it was closer to home than the vet I had been previously using and also because of their good reviews. I knew there was something wrong with my dog but my old vet couldn’t seem to figure it out. Dr Lewis saw my dog, listened to my description of what was going on with her, and pretty much knew right away what was wrong. Tests confirmed her suspicions. After my dog had started treatment, Dr Lewis called me just to see how my dog was tolerating the medication. I’ve been really impressed and wish I had found Chappelle months ago.

This place is the best! I have been taking my dog here for years, they are affordable and the entire staff obviously has a true passion for animals. My dog has been seen by all of the vets there except for one, and I have not met one doctor that didn’t impress me– they are compassionate, knowledgeable and sensitive. My dog is my whole world and I only want the best for her– I would recommend Chapelle’s to anyone!

All of the doctors have taken excellent care of our dogs. They’re thorough. They listen. They care. The only thing that’s annoyed me is that we often have to wait 20 minutes even when we have an appointment. That’s not terrible but it is tough to control our dogs in the waiting room. The interior could use a little updating but it’s in good condition. Their hours are very convenient, which is a huge plus.

Dr. Tate and Dr. Suto are the first choices when we have an animal that needs a vet. I’ve popped in there a couple times with an animal emergency and the staff are always friendly and helpful. It’s worth the drive out there for the care and service you get.

We’ve been taking our dogs here for years. They’ve helped us through everything from routine checks /​shots, to emergency surgery. The doctors are educated and compassionate, and the entire staff treats our dogs affectionately. I would highly recommend them.

When moving back to Fort Collins from the Denver area I was really at a loss as to where to take my dogs. The vet that I used to have here was hit and miss. At that particular clinic some of the vets were good while others seemed cold blooded to the core. I was not going back there for sure.
I remembered that my step-​grandmother took her Schnauzers to Chappelle’s and always talked very highly of them. When I got my new Chihuahua, Brazil I decided to take her here for her shots and her spay surgery.
We have had several vets look at Brazil since we started going here and all of them are great! We normally get Dr. Sudo and he is so nice, very kind and gentle to my little puppy. He gave her a thorough checkup and gave her shots. Much to my dog’s dismay. She got a clean bill of health!
Brazil got her spay surgery a few weeks ago and came out with flying colors! We went with the laser surgery since that makes them heal faster and she did quite well with that option! Dr Sudo himself did the surgery and that gave me added comfort. Not that I wouldn’t trust anyone at Chappelle’s to do something like that. During Brazil’s recovery period we called Chappelle’s off and on to see if the dog still needed her painkillers and how she was healing and such. They were the first to initiate this series of calls and were prompt in returning our calls. If it was not a receptionist calling back it was Dr. Sudo himself!
I am looking forward to continuing to take my dogs here to Chappelles because I haven’t had service this good from a vet clinic in a very long time!

agree with mary d. we first went to chapelle’s for an emergency visit when we’d only been in town for 3 days, and that was 7 years ago and we’d never, ever go to any other vet. we’ve had outstanding care and personal attention from all doctors on their staff. when one of our dogs died i got calls from 2 of the vets just to say that they were sorry for our loss. that’s first-​class, in my book. the only ding on them at all is that you’ll never leave empty-​handed: a sample of this, a script for that… but, they’ve never pushed something that you don’t need. they just make sure you’ve covered as best as you can be.

Best vet in town. We started going there because we lived on the north side of town and they were close and convenient. Now, 7 years later, we live on the south edge of town and wouldn’t go anywhere else — they are still worth the long drive. One of our dogs has had major surgery and been sick a few times, and every time we go there they just love him up. Even when we’re in the waiting room for a routine appointment, one of the vets or vet techs will come out to say hi and see how he’s doing. Not the vet we’re about to see, but one of the other ones. Just because they care about him and are glad to see us.
I will always bring my dogs here. They’re great.