Blaine Area Pet Hospital

Came over to BAPH after a botched intestinal surgery with one of my last dogs. Dr. Epping did a great job of fixing him up, even though it didn't seem like he would pull thorough post surgery! Miss the fact that the Emergency care clinic is no longer owned by them however it is still connected so any vet dealing with an Emergency issue with any of my pets can look up my dogs records! Cost is much more reasonable compared to Pine Ridge. And more through then many other places I have been. I also do not get judged for the tough decisions I have to make when it comes to my pets health like I have at other clinic, as well as they are up to date on medical research of large breeds and Hip issues and do not PUSH me to spay/neuter my pets before they at 24 months old. Finally a vet that tells you how it is, doesnt beat around the bush, push tests, or judge... Not to mention understands hunting will beat up a dog a little! Yes, I have seen a couple different vets while there, however each one is great at what they do and have their areas that they specialize in, I have also requested certain vets in certain times!

I would never recommend this clinic to anyone. Dr. Epping doesn't explain anything and barely puts a finger on your pet when he's supposed to examine them. Their website tries to portray a caring facility, but the owner is anything but. I felt the prices to be comparable, except for the price of an exam especially when Dr. Epping doesn't really do one! I think the staff does a great job and they take the time to pet and say hello to my pets, but that's not enough to keep my business. Luckily I found a wonderful clinic in the same area with not only very caring and friendly staff, but doctors who take the time to get to know me and my beloved pets.

I would never go back to this place. All they do is tons of expenisive tests (2x higher than other places) that they say your dog will probably die without. Because they can't treat your pet without these tests. Your put in a life or death situation with your pet. Only to find out your dog is fine and these expensive tests were actually not nessessary! Dr. Epping is uncaring and does'nt explain things that are important to know. The staff although is friendly and good with animals.

We have been switched three different times to different vets in this clinic. They seem to come and go pretty fast there. Dr Jay Epping is the vet we started with. He seemed to be good, but he soon disappeared from the scene. He was still at the clinic, but it seems he picks and chooses the animals he wants to see. If its not yours you get pushed off to who ever happens to work there at the time. No stability for you or your pet. Especially hard when you pet has an on going health problem. After our last visit there we finally made the decision to find a new vet. The latest vet we saw at the clinic is test happy. We ended up with a 500 dollar bill the last time we were in because she said our dogs had to be tested for several different things she was sure they had. It turned out they were just fine. Our pocketbook wasn't. Today we brought our dog to a different vet in the area. The office visit was half the cost of Blaine's and the medication our dog has been taking for the past four years was way less expensive. Blaine area pet hospital charged us THREE TIMES what the new vet charged us. If you decide to go to this vet be aware that you will be over charged, over tested and passed around.