Joshua Animal Clinic

Always get the best care for your pet!
I’ve been bringing my pets to the Joshua Animal Clinic for more the 20 years and I’ve always been impressed with the care and attention that my dogs and cats have received. The staff truly cares about pets and their owners. I love that they are always looking out for the best way to care for my pets — not just doing what I ask for (because I don’t always know what’s necessary!). Drs. Steward and Jobe are both very skilled vets as well as compassionate with pets and people. You can definitely trust them with your pets!

They’re good with the animals however they OVER CHARGE. I started going to this vet when I got a puppy cause it was on my way home from work so I stopped by and started using them. Recently I found a local vet that charged half the price. And I didn’t have to make multiple visits. This vet made me come in month after month for vaccinations when my local vet was willing to do it all at once with one visit. I will NEVER again use Joahus animal clinic!

This is the closest vet to my house, so I had high hopes that we’d have a somewhat decent relationship.
First — their receptionist/​office manager is rude. I wondered if it was just me but my neighbor confirmed he had a similar experience. I ran a dog rescue for a long time and I make very informed decisions about what is best for my (many) pets. She «told me how it was» regarding a county law — which she was actually incorrect about.
When we had an emergency situation with one of our pets, the staff was rude to my husband when he showed up without an appointment. Our senior bulldog was obviously in distress yet the staff let him wait 1.5 hours before he saw the vet.
The vet then suggested a number of expensive tests which had just been completed 2 days before, and had a completely different treatment plan and prognosis from the emergency vet who had been caring for our dog for the previous 2 days. I understand different approaches to care, but since we aren’t the average pet owners, I also know bs when I hear it. We’ve been through many very serious emergencies with rescue animals we’ve cared for.
We ended up declining treatment from Joshua and went to Alsbury Animal Hospital instead. We’ve had nothing but wonderful experiences there, so it’s worth the extra 20 minute drive for me to see a vet I trust.