Harrison Animal Clinic

Do NOT take your pet here. I took my kitty in for a check up since he has been congested and sneezing for a few weeks. Doc claimed there was nothing wrong with him and sent me home with some allergy medicine. A few days later my kitty is still sneezing up bright yellowish green snot, which clearly indicates an infection. My cat has never minded other vets. He doesn’t even need a crate and always purrs during the entire check up. Not the case here. Doc was very rough in handling my kitty and kept referring to him as «it.» The front desk woman seemed apathetic and the whole office staff was very complacent in general. We both left unhappy with the treatment at this clinic and will not be back.

The worst experience with a ‘professional’ we have experienced. My wife took our new puppy in for a check-​up and was happy to get an appointment the same day we called. That was the only good part of the clinic. When we were called back to the exam room, the doctor was harsh in handling the puppy. When the puppy nipped at him, the doctor told my wife she should hit the 8 week old puppy. Being told to hit a puppy when he was mouthing and teething was a shock. That must be part of the ‘Old school’ training and vet care that we are not interested in. The doctor made rude comments though out the 5 minute appointment, but they could be ignored. The doctor took it too far when he told my wife that he could not believe the puppy didn’t get sick in the car because a woman was driving.
You really do get what you pay for at this vet. Low cost for poor service. The doctor would not answer simply questions and said «talk to the receptionist». Now we know why they could fit us in with a same day appointment. We would never recommend this vet and are looking for another option.

Simple. Inexpensive. Honest vet.

Dr Mike is EXCellent. He’s old school and compassionate. His prices are among the lowest I’ve found and he doesn’t want to nickle and dime a client. He’s thorough, gentle, efficient and friendly. He’s a very nice vet, all in all, and I’m writing this to spread the news. I have trusted the care of 3 cats and 1 dog, so far, to him, and have been happy with their care. Oh, don’t let the look of the interior nor the lack of computers and animal food and foo-​foo toys fool you. They can order anything and did I mention? His prices are very low. :D

I called a few places to get quotes on a rabies vaccination for our pit bull mix Zora. Where others wanted to charge a $ 50 minimum, Harrison did it for $ 25. Made the appointment two hours before bringing her in, the place hasn’t had a décor change since the late 60s. All cedar paneling and (clean) linoleum flooring. Dr. Ekerson is matter-​of-​fact. He had me put her on a metal table, injection ready, and two seconds later Zora was getting her doggy treat. Other clinics may have snazzier facilities and a younger staff, but when you just want to go with an experienced vet and a place that feels down home, I’d recommend taking your pet to Harrison Animal Clinic.