The Cat Clinic
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4039 Trenholm Rd, Columbia, SC 29206
Near Southeastern Columbia
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The ONLY vet my cats will ever see.
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Dr. Verbrick would be my doctor if only she saw people (and I won't go to a doctor.) She respects her patients and sees them as individuals. She is a straight-shooter: she'll tell you if your cat has a problem she can fix vs. one she can't. My cats have had both. My four 15+ year old cats have gone to her for years and years, and she did everything possible to keep them comfortable as each developed cancer (she kept them alive through the thyroid problems and all the other fixable illnesses they had) and eventually passed away. She has cried with me over their deaths. Yes, she's human and may seem impatient sometimes-- but she ALWAYS has the best interest of your cat as her primary concern. She is a wonderful lady and the best cat vet I have ever met. Also remember that before your visit she may have had to deal with someone who doesn't take good care of a cat, or had to euthanize a long-time patient-- how hard would that be to a true animal lover? If you love your cat and want the best possible care, please see Dr. Verbrick. I have 2 new kittens and they will never go anywhere else, and I desperately hope she keeps practicing for their entire lives.
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Horrible Vet - Go Elsewhere!
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Not a big fan. The vet didn't even introduce herself to us, no smiles, no eye contact - I think her first name was Shawn, no clue what her last name was. She was very frustrated during the whole visit - first it was because she couldn't find a pen and then her frustration turned to us. She was clearly frustrated over the fact that we requested an estimate for our cat to be sedated and have x-rays. She didn't examine our cat at all - maybe looked at the cat's eyes and teeth. We also asked for an estimate on the rabies vaccine - another inconvenience for Shawn. She came back into the room and explained how much the vaccine would cost. As my husband and I were debating on whether to get it or not, she basically said that we were ""idiots"" (her words) for not getting the vaccine. When she was giving the cat the vaccine, we tried to help her, but she snapped at us and said ""No! I got it!"". All in all, the vet was VERY impersonal with poor bedside manner. It also felt like we were ""inconveniencing"" her. My husband and I were very polite with her, so she had no reason to be frustrated with us. We are not going back and I will not recommend this place to anyone unless you want to feel like an ""idiot"". For five minutes, it cost $45. If she had a better attitude, this would have been worth it. Very poor provider, take your well earned money elsewhere.
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If you own a cat in Columbia, go nowhere else!
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Dr. Verbrick is the best vet in Columbia, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. She *knows* about cats. I began taking my cat to her after a terrible experience with a local vet who doesn't specialize in cats (the Platt Springs Road Animal Clinic). That vet's bad diagnosis actually resulted in one of my cats' death. I shopped around for vets after that, and in my experience the Cat Clinic has the best vets for feline problems, bar none. They understand cat diseases that other vets see rarely or not at all, they understand the importance of cat diet and they routinely treat diseases like giardia that other vets don't recognize or refuse treatment as 'one of those things that just gets better' (it doesn't). Perhaps most importantly, they are willing to work with special needs cats. The fantastic people at the Cat Clinic actually scheduled an after-hours visit for my special needs cat, who can't be around other cats or stressful situations because of a life-threatening health condition. Dr. Verbrink stayed after her normal hours to make sure my cat could have a vet visit that was safe and unstressful for her. I appreciate so much that these vets are willing to give cats the care they deserve. Five stars, and I've become a willing advocate for the Cat Clinic for as long as I live in Columbia! There's no better place in the state for cat-specific care.
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Horrible, Horrible, Horrible!
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I don't even know where to start with this place. The staff is rude and clearly did not care about my cat. I took him in to be neutered and they tried to add on a bunch of charges that were unneccesary. When I said no thank you, they felt the need to tell me how I did not care enough about my cat and that I would never be allowed to bring my cat back, as if they had to worry about that! I now take all my cats to ShandonWood Animal Clinic. I have been going there for years now and never had any problems. I would suggest that any readers of this review would do the same!
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They will run your bill up
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While the doctors at this clinic are very competent they will look to give your cat every possible inspection/treatment possible to run up the bill. If at all possible they will sedate your cat to run your bill up. Even if you request that they not. They will charge you the 35 sedation charge to give the shots and then another 50 sedation charge if you are getting them shaved as well - this doesn't make sense - sedate and do it all.\r \r
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Best cat vet in SC!
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Dr. Verbrick is a wonderful combination of kind and brilliant. She has worked with our older cats and helped them live comfortably in old age, as well as supported cats with mental imbalance, allowing them to live in our home. Big thumbs up!
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User review by mboggs
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Dr. Verbrick offers services such as blood pressure check and medicationthat many other veterinarians don't even have equipment for. aDditionaly, she is on the cutting edge of her field. My cat has had kidney trouble for five years, had a lump removed from her thyroid, and is still going strong at eighteen, thanks to Dr. Verbrick. She truly cares about her animals.
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