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Sometimes, it's hard to find a good ferret vet. Many ferret owners have been through the bad experience where a vet didn't know much about ferrets, and wanted to treat them just like a dog or cat. Ferrets are different: they have different tendencies for disease and exhibit different symptoms for the same diseases in some cases.
In order to try and make it easier for ferret-lovers from around the world to share their experiences with vets and ferrets, I have created this page. STAR Ferrets has a good list of ferret vets online here. Their policy is to remove a vet from the list if they receive more than one legitimate complaint against a vet, so this is a pretty good reference list. They also have a good list of questions to ask any vet you're considering letting treat your ferret.
Below are the listed the locations for which I have received comments on vets. They are alphabetical: first by state, then by city, then by vet name and/or practice. Comments for vets outside the United States follow.
Connecticut
Indiana
Kansas
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Texas
Virginia
- Arizona
- Mesa
- Animal Medical Clinic
- From: LilLoneWolf@webtv.net
- I originally took my ferrets to the Animal Medical Clinic. The staff was very friendly and loved my babies but when my oldest got ECE from my new ferret, I felt like they charged me unnecessarily for stool tests and x-rays and were even contemplating surgery for an obstruction she didn't have. The Animal Medical Clinic is not on the Starr list of vets, but was recommended to me by the pet store.
- I originally took my ferrets to the Animal Medical Clinic. The staff was very friendly and loved my babies but when my oldest got ECE from my new ferret, I felt like they charged me unnecessarily for stool tests and x-rays and were even contemplating surgery for an obstruction she didn't have. The Animal Medical Clinic is not on the Starr list of vets, but was recommended to me by the pet store.
- Mesa Veterinarian Hospital
- From: LilLoneWolf@webtv.net
- I have since found the Mesa Veterinarian Hospital. The have on staff exotic animal specialists who are knowledgeable about ferrets and who were able to confirm my own diagnosis of ECE by symptoms alone. Professional, friendly and most important above all: knowledgeable!
- I have since found the Mesa Veterinarian Hospital. The have on staff exotic animal specialists who are knowledgeable about ferrets and who were able to confirm my own diagnosis of ECE by symptoms alone. Professional, friendly and most important above all: knowledgeable!
- Connecticut
- East Hartford
- Dr. Wil Barrios, East Hartford Animal Clinic
- From: moxieent@tiac.net
- Dr. Barrios is very ferret knowledgable, as he treats all the FACT shelter ferrets and has seen just about everything and has performed numerous surgeries. His rates are also a bit more reasonable for this area.
- Dr. Barrios is very ferret knowledgable, as he treats all the FACT shelter ferrets and has seen just about everything and has performed numerous surgeries. His rates are also a bit more reasonable for this area.
- Indiana
- Indianapolis
- Dr. Angela Lennox D.V.M., Avian & Exotic Animal Clinic
- From: Indferret@aol.com
- Dr. Lennox is a true Angel. She has been my exotic vet. for several years now. I have had to call upon her on weekend nights, holidays, and many evening hours for emergencies. She has never failed to be there for my ferrets in their hour of need. When One of my ferrets needed surgery to remove an Adrenal tumor, she invited me to observe the surgery. I can tell you it was nice being there when my little girl woke up. I was the first face she saw. All during the procedure Dr. Lennox kept updating me on how things looked, how my little one was fairing, & what her impressions were. I tell you I have never met a more dedicated professional who truly loves and cares about our animal companions.. I think I should add my little girl is going on Seven years old now with no signs of cancer; & she is a happy healthy ferret.
- Dr. Lennox is a true Angel. She has been my exotic vet. for several years now. I have had to call upon her on weekend nights, holidays, and many evening hours for emergencies. She has never failed to be there for my ferrets in their hour of need. When One of my ferrets needed surgery to remove an Adrenal tumor, she invited me to observe the surgery. I can tell you it was nice being there when my little girl woke up. I was the first face she saw. All during the procedure Dr. Lennox kept updating me on how things looked, how my little one was fairing, & what her impressions were. I tell you I have never met a more dedicated professional who truly loves and cares about our animal companions.. I think I should add my little girl is going on Seven years old now with no signs of cancer; & she is a happy healthy ferret.
- Kansas
- Lawrence
- Eudora Animal Hospital
- From: jthornton@mfi.com (for the Kansas Ferret Association)
- Several past and present KFA members have used this clinic, and have been entirely satisfied. However, they apparently believe that ferrets should be vaccinated for feline distemper, which is highly controversial to the ferret community.
- Several past and present KFA members have used this clinic, and have been entirely satisfied. However, they apparently believe that ferrets should be vaccinated for feline distemper, which is highly controversial to the ferret community.
- Gentle Care Animal Hospital
- From: jthornton@mfi.com (for the Kansas Ferret Association)
- At least one KFA member has reported that this vet does not seem to understand the ferret physiology and has chosen to avoid recommending her to others.
- At least one KFA member has reported that this vet does not seem to understand the ferret physiology and has chosen to avoid recommending her to others.
- Marks Veterinary Hospital
- From: jthornton@mfi.com (for the Kansas Ferret Association)
- This veterinarian has chosen to oppose opportunities to allow vaccination clinics in a local pet store and has been unwilling to work with the KFA without incredible compensation level.
- This veterinarian has chosen to oppose opportunities to allow vaccination clinics in a local pet store and has been unwilling to work with the KFA without incredible compensation level.
- Tom Leibl, DVM
- From: jthornton@mfi.com (for the Kansas Ferret Association)
- He has gone to great lengths to learn ferret medicine, and is an outstanding resource for the KFA and its members. An example of his dedication was shown when he went to a nearby city to observe an adrenal surgery to gain comfort with the procedure before doing his own. We recommend him without reservations for diagnostics, routine work and surgery.
- He has gone to great lengths to learn ferret medicine, and is an outstanding resource for the KFA and its members. An example of his dedication was shown when he went to a nearby city to observe an adrenal surgery to gain comfort with the procedure before doing his own. We recommend him without reservations for diagnostics, routine work and surgery.
- Linda Niedbalski, DVM
- From: jthornton@mfi.com (for the Kansas Ferret Association)
- She did a couple of neuters for KFA, despite being bitten by one of the boys. She is interested in animal chiropractic, but hasn't practiced on ferrets. However, she's interested in learning, and has a caring persona. She's new to Lawrence and willing to learn. I've referred others to her for routine vaccinations and they have been very positive about the experience.
- She did a couple of neuters for KFA, despite being bitten by one of the boys. She is interested in animal chiropractic, but hasn't practiced on ferrets. However, she's interested in learning, and has a caring persona. She's new to Lawrence and willing to learn. I've referred others to her for routine vaccinations and they have been very positive about the experience.
- Jennifer Osterholm, DVM
- From: jthornton@mfi.com (for the Kansas Ferret Association)
- She has done a spay and a neuter for KFA, as well as a number of diagnostics and one surgery. This is an outstanding veterinarian who takes her work very close at heart and mourns when she cannot save a life. She diagnosed accurately a distemper ferret and an adrenal ferret. KFA considers her our shelter veterinarian and uses her for nearly all diagnostic and routine vaccination work.
- She has done a spay and a neuter for KFA, as well as a number of diagnostics and one surgery. This is an outstanding veterinarian who takes her work very close at heart and mourns when she cannot save a life. She diagnosed accurately a distemper ferret and an adrenal ferret. KFA considers her our shelter veterinarian and uses her for nearly all diagnostic and routine vaccination work.
- Eudora Animal Hospital
- Topeka
- Larry Snyder, University Animal Hospital
- From: jthornton@mfi.com (for the Kansas Ferret Association)
- Dr. Snyder is the best resource we've found for surgery, having performed dozens of successful adrenalectomies and many others. He is also willing to discuss alternative treatments for long term comfort of his patients, and has sought alternative treatment education. We ALWAYS recommend him to Topeka ferret owners without any reservations and generally send surgical candidates to him.
- Dr. Snyder is the best resource we've found for surgery, having performed dozens of successful adrenalectomies and many others. He is also willing to discuss alternative treatments for long term comfort of his patients, and has sought alternative treatment education. We ALWAYS recommend him to Topeka ferret owners without any reservations and generally send surgical candidates to him.
- Larry Snyder, University Animal Hospital
- Massachusetts
- Wayland
- Flavia Zorgniotti, Phoenix Vet Hospital
- From: farmflower@aol.com
- I like Flavia a lot. I started taking my ferrets to her a few years ago and now take all my animals to her. She is very knowledgeable about ferrets and always willing to learn more. She also genuinely cares about animals. I highly recommend her.
- From: drkaren@world.std.com
- This is an incredibly knowledgeable veterinarian. I consult with her frequently on cases, and have entrusted my own ferrets to her for surgery when needed.
- I like Flavia a lot. I started taking my ferrets to her a few years ago and now take all my animals to her. She is very knowledgeable about ferrets and always willing to learn more. She also genuinely cares about animals. I highly recommend her.
- Michigan
- Flint
See also: Swartz Creek
- Southgate
- Joel Schiff, D. V. M., Wise Owl Veterinary Care, Center For Advanced Ferret Care
- From: Dafferret@aol.com
- Doc is great! He really cares about the animals and is usually dead on when I ask him about a ferret over the phone! He has a "no nonsense" air about him. He will tell you straight out what is going on and what your options are. He is a great friend, as well, and helped push to get ferrets legal here in MI. He also put in much time and effort to get MI to treat ferrets as cats and dogs regarding bites. He holds clinics on ferret medicine for other vets to attend and learn. He has seen it all and done it all! From desexing and descenting to adrenals and more. He has seen heartworm in ferrets, distemper, leukemia, and much more (so he KNOWS what to look for). He works with breeders and shelters and people with multiple pets. He does HOUSE CALLS for a decent price! He OWNS ferrets!
- Doc is great! He really cares about the animals and is usually dead on when I ask him about a ferret over the phone! He has a "no nonsense" air about him. He will tell you straight out what is going on and what your options are. He is a great friend, as well, and helped push to get ferrets legal here in MI. He also put in much time and effort to get MI to treat ferrets as cats and dogs regarding bites. He holds clinics on ferret medicine for other vets to attend and learn. He has seen it all and done it all! From desexing and descenting to adrenals and more. He has seen heartworm in ferrets, distemper, leukemia, and much more (so he KNOWS what to look for). He works with breeders and shelters and people with multiple pets. He does HOUSE CALLS for a decent price! He OWNS ferrets!
- Swartz Creek
- Jeff.F. Pinkston, DMV, Swartz Creek Veterinary Hospital
- From: MCN790@aol.com
- We have a vet in Swartz Creek a suburb of Flint who treats exotic animals. I called and sure enough he has been treating ferrets for years (before they were legal in Michigan). He's great. He helped me (with the advice of Dr. Williams) diagnose and get treatment for Calvin. I did have to take him to Michigan State University also because of his symptoms. He had adrenal gland problems which could not be diagnosed easily because he had no hair loss and a urinary blockage. He does do ferret surgeries and is very knowledgeable about all their various problems.
I am so gratefull that I discovered him. He saved my Calvin's life when no one else could help! On his first trip he told me, "We will find out what this is and we will get him some treatment." - We have a vet in Swartz Creek a suburb of Flint who treats exotic animals. I called and sure enough he has been treating ferrets for years (before they were legal in Michigan). He's great. He helped me (with the advice of Dr. Williams) diagnose and get treatment for Calvin. I did have to take him to Michigan State University also because of his symptoms. He had adrenal gland problems which could not be diagnosed easily because he had no hair loss and a urinary blockage. He does do ferret surgeries and is very knowledgeable about all their various problems.
- Westland
- Dr. Sharon Lawrenchuk
- From: weasalpals@aol.com
- I have a really good ferret vet in my area, she treats my 4 ferrets , she has done adrenal surgery on my 2yr old female. Also people have come from other states so she could do surgery on their ferrets.
- I have a really good ferret vet in my area, she treats my 4 ferrets , she has done adrenal surgery on my 2yr old female. Also people have come from other states so she could do surgery on their ferrets.
- Flint
- Minnesota
- St. Paul
- Larpenteur Animal & Bird Hospital
- From: hootish@bitstream.net
- I took my ferrets here for shots when I first got them. The vet was O.K. but he almost made a major error. He almost gave one of my ferrets the second rabies shot, that was intended for the other ferret. Did that make any sense? What I mean is, I watched him inject Laweasel with her rabies shot, and then he almost gave her a second rabies shot, that was intended for the other ferret at the appointment.
On a more competent note, when I arrived in tears with Laweasel, in my arms, after driving there, and waiting outside the door just as they were opening, he was very, very compassionate, and didn't recommend any expensive procedures.
Here's what happened to Laweasel that morning. She was just a baby, and we live in an apartment that has a self closing front door. As the kids were leaving for school she made a dash for the door, and it shut on her. This is a big heavy door. She screamed, and took off down the hall with only her front legs working. I picked her up, and grabbed my car keys, and held her, and cried all the way to the vets office. When I set her on the exam table all four legs were working again (A miracle, or something). Anyway he gently examined her, and told me that luckily since she was just a baby she must have just been bruised, and not to worry, as long as she didn't develop any more problems over the next couple days. He told me what signs to watch for, and basically comforted me.
The following vet [David W. Wetherill D.V.M.], highly recommended for surgery on ferrets, says the vet at this hospital taught him alot about ferrets, so go figure. - I took my ferrets here for shots when I first got them. The vet was O.K. but he almost made a major error. He almost gave one of my ferrets the second rabies shot, that was intended for the other ferret. Did that make any sense? What I mean is, I watched him inject Laweasel with her rabies shot, and then he almost gave her a second rabies shot, that was intended for the other ferret at the appointment.
- David W. Wetherill D.V.M., Como Park Hospital and Bird Clinic
- From: hootish@bitstream.net
- This guy came highly recommended, but I have since switched to a better vet, whose prices are lower, and who seems to be more interested in ferrets. Also, rumor has it he has declawed ferrets, which I find despicable.
- This guy came highly recommended, but I have since switched to a better vet, whose prices are lower, and who seems to be more interested in ferrets. Also, rumor has it he has declawed ferrets, which I find despicable.
- Stillwater
- Mary Arnesen D.V.M., Stillwater Vetrinary Clinic
- From: hootish@bitstream.net
- My favorite ferret vet is... Mary Arnesen D.V.M. Her prices are good, her knowledge is good, and she obviously loves animals, especially ferrets.
- My favorite ferret vet is... Mary Arnesen D.V.M. Her prices are good, her knowledge is good, and she obviously loves animals, especially ferrets.
- New Jersey
- Basking Ridge
- Dr. Hanan Caine, Basking Ridge Animal Hospital
- From: sukiec@worldnet.att.net
- We swear by Hanan Caine of the Basking Ridge Animal Hospital in Basking Ridge, N.J. Point blank, he is THE best ferret surgeon we've ever seen and a very good diagnostician, too. Of course, he's not a miracle worker but no one is. On the other hand, we've had to have ops on 8 year olds which he has managed without a hitch, and a massive multiple surgery (two liver lobes, a lot of pancreas, an adrenal, and some other stuff removed from a ferret with cardiomyopathy ) and she got through it fine, too. Hanan did a specialization in exotics at the AMC so he knows them WELL. Steve and I have had ferrets for over 15 years and Hanan's our choice for this general area. Oh, he's also always willing to learn, other vets at the practise are learning about ferrets for when there are off-hours emergencies, and they ALL readily consult with others if they need some advice on a particularly hard case. To top it off, you'd better not usually expect Hanan to greet a human till he's greeted the critter *grin*!
- We swear by Hanan Caine of the Basking Ridge Animal Hospital in Basking Ridge, N.J. Point blank, he is THE best ferret surgeon we've ever seen and a very good diagnostician, too. Of course, he's not a miracle worker but no one is. On the other hand, we've had to have ops on 8 year olds which he has managed without a hitch, and a massive multiple surgery (two liver lobes, a lot of pancreas, an adrenal, and some other stuff removed from a ferret with cardiomyopathy ) and she got through it fine, too. Hanan did a specialization in exotics at the AMC so he knows them WELL. Steve and I have had ferrets for over 15 years and Hanan's our choice for this general area. Oh, he's also always willing to learn, other vets at the practise are learning about ferrets for when there are off-hours emergencies, and they ALL readily consult with others if they need some advice on a particularly hard case. To top it off, you'd better not usually expect Hanan to greet a human till he's greeted the critter *grin*!
- Dr. Hanan Caine, Basking Ridge Animal Hospital
- New York
- Brewster
- Dr. John Wilson, Brewster Animal Hospital
- From: meaganq@hotmail.com
- Good man. Very knowledgeable about animals with a kind staff. He is good for check ups, but if you are going for more than the basic rabies and distemper shots, find someone else. I had trouble getting in touch with him, and when my ferrets were sick. He failed to diagnose Nicodemus' lymphoma and insulima. Ironically, (infer what you will) my guys only got diarrhea (later diagnosed as coccidia) AFTER visiting his vet office. Great for outdoor/wildlife animals, not for ferrets.
- Good man. Very knowledgeable about animals with a kind staff. He is good for check ups, but if you are going for more than the basic rabies and distemper shots, find someone else. I had trouble getting in touch with him, and when my ferrets were sick. He failed to diagnose Nicodemus' lymphoma and insulima. Ironically, (infer what you will) my guys only got diarrhea (later diagnosed as coccidia) AFTER visiting his vet office. Great for outdoor/wildlife animals, not for ferrets.
- Croton-on-Hudson
- Dr. Hoskins, Croton Animal Hospital
- From: dmicari@vetforum.com
- I have been taking my three ferrets to him for about a year now. He is very ferret-knowledgeable and he really seems to love them too. He also is willing to take as much time as necessary to answer any questions that you might have. Two of my guys love him so much that when he comes into the room they climb up to his shoulder and lick his ears!
- From: meaganq@hotmail.com
- Dr. Hoskins is a wonderful vet and humanitarian. When I received poor care at another vet, I called to inquire about his practice and get a phone opinion. He came off his lunch break to talk to me and discuss what I felt what the next step with my ferrets. I went to him and have more than pleased ever since! He doesn't treat me like I have no brain and he is the smart one. He is interested in my opinion and encourages my suggestions and insight-rarity these days!! He was even open to reading up on Gary Holowicki and Timmy's tonic. All my guys love him and when I go to pick them up, they are too tired to play with me b/c of all the attention they get from the staff!! One negative-slightly expensive...but for that part of town it is expected.
- I have been taking my three ferrets to him for about a year now. He is very ferret-knowledgeable and he really seems to love them too. He also is willing to take as much time as necessary to answer any questions that you might have. Two of my guys love him so much that when he comes into the room they climb up to his shoulder and lick his ears!
- North Dakota
- Grand Forks
- Dr. Gigstad, Kindness Animal Hospital
- From: crchrist@plains.nodak.edu
- When we started with ferrets several months ago, we took them to Dr. Gigstad at Kindness Animal Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. He was supposedly a ferret-friendly vet, but they would not listen to any of our concerns and just did not seem to *care* about our li'l guys.
- When we started with ferrets several months ago, we took them to Dr. Gigstad at Kindness Animal Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. He was supposedly a ferret-friendly vet, but they would not listen to any of our concerns and just did not seem to *care* about our li'l guys.
- Dr. L. Gossard, All Pet's Hospital (formerly Quall's Veterinary Clinic)
- From: crchrist@plains.nodak.edu
- She is still learning about ferrets, but she really *cares* about them and will listen to comments, suggestions, and concerns. We take our cats to her now, as well, and will never go to another vet as long as she is available. She has an answering service, and will respond to emergencies 24 hours a day. Dr. Wang from Idaho will be joining her clinic next may, and we really like her too.
Dr. Gossard also works with our local ferret shelter. She seeks their advice and experience when she comes upon something she isn't familiar with, and they are the ones that referred us to her. - She is still learning about ferrets, but she really *cares* about them and will listen to comments, suggestions, and concerns. We take our cats to her now, as well, and will never go to another vet as long as she is available. She has an answering service, and will respond to emergencies 24 hours a day. Dr. Wang from Idaho will be joining her clinic next may, and we really like her too.
- Oregon
- Beaverton
- Dr. Mark Burgess, Southwest Animal Hospital
- From: pockwockie@worldnet.att.net
- We have found this clinic and the staff to be very helpful and knowledgeable with exotics of all types. They have gone out of their way many times to help with our critters. We recommend this clinic wholeheartedly and without reservation.
- We have found this clinic and the staff to be very helpful and knowledgeable with exotics of all types. They have gone out of their way many times to help with our critters. We recommend this clinic wholeheartedly and without reservation.
- Portland
See also: Beaverton
- Pennsylvania
- Lexington
- Dr. Anna Edling, D.V.M., Hickory Veterinary Hospital
- From: kym@ferretrescue.com
- Anna is a wonderful surgeon and I've never had a moment's doubt turning a ferret over to her for an adrenal or insulinoma operation - she has great hands and truly loves the ferrets. She never stops trying to learn how to help these creatures.
- From: jonny5@ptd.net
- Dr. Edling has an incredible intuition into the care and needs of ferrets and her experience with them is commendable. Several shelter/rescue services and breeders in her area use her extensively and recommend her highly. She is even mom to six of her own little furballs at home.
- Anna is a wonderful surgeon and I've never had a moment's doubt turning a ferret over to her for an adrenal or insulinoma operation - she has great hands and truly loves the ferrets. She never stops trying to learn how to help these creatures.
- Philadelphia
See also: Lexington
- Plymouth Meeting
See also: Lexington
- State College
- Dr. Sharon Marx, Metzger Animal Hospital
- From: inmiami@mindspring.com
- I moved to State College last November and have been blessed by meeting Dr. Sharon Marx. She took care of my ferret (Cosina ) when she came down with ECE. She is one of the most capable and caring vets I have ever encountered. I am planning to take my other pets to her as well (2 dogs and a cat). Excellent choice.
- From: mary@ferretrescue.com
- Sharon is the primary shelter vet for the Centre County branch of the Pennsylvania Ferret Rescue Assocation and she is absolutely excellent. She has a wonderful bedside manner and is very willing to go the extra mile for the animals.
- I moved to State College last November and have been blessed by meeting Dr. Sharon Marx. She took care of my ferret (Cosina ) when she came down with ECE. She is one of the most capable and caring vets I have ever encountered. I am planning to take my other pets to her as well (2 dogs and a cat). Excellent choice.
- Dr. Alan Friedlander, Animal Medical Hospital
- From: mary@ferretrescue.com
- Dr. Friedlander is our backup vet for the PFRA Shelter. He is a wonderful man who is learning more about ferrets everyday. If he doesn't know something off the top of his head, he searches until he finds it.
- Dr. Friedlander is our backup vet for the PFRA Shelter. He is a wonderful man who is learning more about ferrets everyday. If he doesn't know something off the top of his head, he searches until he finds it.
- Texas
- Arlington
- Dr. Roger Kendrick
- From: mcmall@intellisys.net
- We live in southwest Ok, where there are no good ferret-wise vets. We drive all the way down to Arlington, Texas to Dr. Roger Kendrick for anything more serious than vaccinations. He has done an adrenal surgery on one of ours, and we are taking another down next month for the same. He was extremely knowledgeable, seemed very skilled, and conscientious. He said he has done approximately 500 adrenal surgeries, sees 10-15 ferrets a week (or is it a day?) and seems to love the little critters. Dr. Kendrick is a people person as well as an animal person. Very nice personality.
- We live in southwest Ok, where there are no good ferret-wise vets. We drive all the way down to Arlington, Texas to Dr. Roger Kendrick for anything more serious than vaccinations. He has done an adrenal surgery on one of ours, and we are taking another down next month for the same. He was extremely knowledgeable, seemed very skilled, and conscientious. He said he has done approximately 500 adrenal surgeries, sees 10-15 ferrets a week (or is it a day?) and seems to love the little critters. Dr. Kendrick is a people person as well as an animal person. Very nice personality.
- Plano
- Kimber Brawley, D.V.M., M.S., Humane Animal Hospital
- From: ferretmom@worldaccessnet.com
- I have learned more about ferrets from Dr. Brawley in the last 4 years than in my previous 6 years of being a ferret owner. Dr. B has a lot of common sense, is compassionate, knows the value of a hard-earned dollar, and is always willing to help any shelter or club. He is also a great surgeon. He listens to his clients and doesn't come off as a know-it-all. He is a stupendous resource! We need more ferret vets in the world like him. I really miss this vet who moved from Oregon to Texas in 1998.
- I have learned more about ferrets from Dr. Brawley in the last 4 years than in my previous 6 years of being a ferret owner. Dr. B has a lot of common sense, is compassionate, knows the value of a hard-earned dollar, and is always willing to help any shelter or club. He is also a great surgeon. He listens to his clients and doesn't come off as a know-it-all. He is a stupendous resource! We need more ferret vets in the world like him. I really miss this vet who moved from Oregon to Texas in 1998.
- Virginia
- Fairfax
- Pender Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Scott Stahl, Dr. Jennifer Stampf - From: Iris102074@aol.com
- I cannot say enough about these two wonderful vets. Their concern and interest in their ferret patients (and the other animals they treat) is obvious from the moment they begin interacting with the animal. Both vets are top notch technically. The human clients get the same respect as their animals do. Both doctors (and the tech staff as well) take the time to answer all questions, even the ones you think are dumb. And (sadly from experience I speak) their compassion and caring for both pet and owner when it comes time to cross the Bridge is amazing. I dread ever moving out of the area, because I know I would be very hard pressed to find better vets than these two.
- I cannot say enough about these two wonderful vets. Their concern and interest in their ferret patients (and the other animals they treat) is obvious from the moment they begin interacting with the animal. Both vets are top notch technically. The human clients get the same respect as their animals do. Both doctors (and the tech staff as well) take the time to answer all questions, even the ones you think are dumb. And (sadly from experience I speak) their compassion and caring for both pet and owner when it comes time to cross the Bridge is amazing. I dread ever moving out of the area, because I know I would be very hard pressed to find better vets than these two.
- Pender Veterinary Clinic
- Richmond
- Dr. Mike Zuccaro, Brook Run Animal Clinic
- From: prepet@erols.com
- I am fortunate enough to have found a wonderful ferret-knowledgeable vet & staff that really care about ALL animals including ferrets. I have worked for different small animal vets and unfortunately there are some not-so-good vet clinics out there that care more about their budget than about saving and improving the quality of pet's lives. Dr. Mike Zuccaro is a one-of-a-kind vet that I really trust. He always surprises me with his honesty and ability to put the animal first in every instance. He will always go the extra mile to save an animal, but when a little guy really NEEDS to cross the rainbow bridge, he will be there for both the ferret and the owner- I could spend hours and pages telling you how he's helped me many times.
- I am fortunate enough to have found a wonderful ferret-knowledgeable vet & staff that really care about ALL animals including ferrets. I have worked for different small animal vets and unfortunately there are some not-so-good vet clinics out there that care more about their budget than about saving and improving the quality of pet's lives. Dr. Mike Zuccaro is a one-of-a-kind vet that I really trust. He always surprises me with his honesty and ability to put the animal first in every instance. He will always go the extra mile to save an animal, but when a little guy really NEEDS to cross the rainbow bridge, he will be there for both the ferret and the owner- I could spend hours and pages telling you how he's helped me many times.
If you would like to add a comment to this page, please email me with the vet's name and/or practice, city and state they are located in, and your comments.
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