Below you’ll find a list of veterinarians recommended by Team DINOS in response to the following questions asked on Facebook: “Do you have a trusted veterinarian that goes above and beyond to create a positive experience for your fearful, anxious, or aggressive dog? Are they compassionate about your dog’s needs, rather than judgmental? Are they skilled at handling your dogs using low-stress techniques and/or knowledgeable about behavior modification?”
These are the vets you shared who have been helpful for your DINOS. Remember that every dog is an individual and there are many types of DINOS. Choosing a vet is a very personal choice. A vet that comes highly recommended by one DINOS family for their particular dog’s issues, may not be a good fit for you and your dog (it’s happened to me).
This list is a great place to start your search. Get to know the staff and find out how they handle dogs of varying temperaments and social skills. Here are some things to look for in a new vet.
If you’d like to recommend your vet please let me know and I’ll update the list: info@notesfromadogwalker.com
Please note that being included in this list is not an endorsement by DINOS™ or this website.
Key to list: When numbers are listed next to a vet – for example (2) – it reflects the number of times they were recommended. If a specific veterinarian, who works in a multi-vet practice, was called out as being good with DINOS, I’ve listed their name under “special shout out.”
UNITED STATES
AK Anchorage: Pet Stop Veterinary Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Riley Wilson)
AR Barling: River Valley Animal Hospital
AZ Tuscon: Desert Paws Mobile Veterinary Care
AZ Tucson: Ina Road Animal Hospital
CA Sonoma + Marin Counties: Dogtor Calls Mobile Vet
CA Citrus Heights: All About Pets (special shout out to Lynda Zucca)
CA Concord: Four Corners Veterinary Hospital
CA Coronado: Coronado Vet Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Stone)
CA Davis: South Davis Veterinary Center (special shout out to Dr. Cameron Collins)
CA Diamond Bar: Village Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Earnheart)
CA Elk Grove: Abel Pet Clinic, Elk Grove (special shout out to Dr. Jean Rabinowitz)
CA Imperial Beach: Imperial Beach Vet Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Osborne and vet tech Tanisha)
CA Loomis: Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Alex Rensing)
CA Los Altos: Adobe Animal Hospital (2)
CA Los Angeles: DTLAVets (special shout out to Dr. Flores)
CA Los Gatos: The Whole Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center
CA Oakland: Montclair Vet Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Grandrath and Tasha)
CA Oakland: Creature Comfort Holistic Veterinary Center (2)
CA Oakland: VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital (special shout out to Louisa Bynum)
CA Petaluma: Petaluma Veterinary Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Angie Smith) (2)
CA Phillips Ranch: All Pets Medical and Surgical Center (special shout out to Dr. Mintzer and vet tech Tony)
CA Sacramento: Foothill Farms Veterinary Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Marc Malek)
CA San Rafael: Marin Pet Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Joan Schoengart)
CA Solana Beach: Rancho Santa Fe Vets (2)
CA South Pasadena: TLC Pet Medical Center (special shout out to Dr. Lori Pickell)
CA Sunnyvale: Pet’s Friend Animal Clinic
CO Bolton: Bolton Veterinary Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Katie Zyra)
CO Colorado Springs: Animal Hospital of Colorado Springs
CO Denver: Tender Touch Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Becky Graf )
CO Denver: Overland Animal Hospital & Pet Resort
CO Englewood: Hampden Family Pet Hospital
CO Fort Collins: Friendship Animal Hospital
CO Johnston: Full Circle Veterinary Care with Patricia Mahoney
CO Lafayette: Jasper Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Hanley)
CT Cheshire: Animal Medical Care of CT with Dr. Kristine Matz
CT Norwich: All Friends Animal Hospital
CT Uncasville: Montville Animal Hospital
FL Gainesville: University of Florida Small Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Hill)
FL Jacksonville: Animal Eye Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Brown)
FL Jacksonville: Merrill Animal Clinic
FL Jupiter: Harmony Animal Hospital
FL Lighthouse Point: Stevens Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Christina Stevens)
FL Lutz: East-West Animal Hospital with Dr. Register
FL Melbourne: Melbourne Animal Hospital
FL Plant City: Timberlane Pet Hospital & Resort (special shout out to David Goodyear)
FL Pompano Beach: Acacia Animal Hospital
FL Sarasota: Banfield Pet Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Phillips)
GA Athens: Firehall 4 Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Bates)
GA Perry: Smith Animal Hospital
HI Honolulu: VCA University Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Leiane Leeloy)
HI Kapaa: Dr. Basko Holistic Veterinary Services
IA Cedar Rapids: Edgewood Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Jonelle Hankner)
IA Johnston: Village Veterinary Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Kristin De Vries)
ID Idaho Falls: Skyline Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Kooda)
ID Meridian: Sunnyside Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Talitha Neher)
IL Bourbonnais: Natural Pet Animal Hospital with Dr. Karen Becker
IL Canton: Oakdale Veterinary Center
IL Chicago: Heal Veterinary Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Landini)
IL Chicago: Furnetic (special shout out to Dr. Kelly Ballantyne)
IL River Forest: River Forest Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Thomas)
IN South Bend: Roseland Animal Hospital
IN West Lafayette: Blair Animal Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Lisa Blair Banke)
KS Lenexa: Mariposa Veterinary Wellness Center (special shout out to Dr. Sheila Dodson)
KS Topeka: Burlingame Road Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Jenny Halstead)
KY Frankfort: Cornerstone Animal Care (special shout out to Dr. Kim Smith)
KY Midway: Midway Small Animal Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Nancy McGregor)
LA New Orleans: Mid City Vet in New Orleans (special shout out to Dr. Audrey Hess)
MA Bolton: Integrative Animal Health Center (special shout out to Dr. Linda Rogers)
MA Dartmouth: Chase Farm Veterinary Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Jean Pitcairn)
MA Middleboro: Chase Veterinary Clinic
MA Raynham: Raynham Vet Clinic (special shout out to Dr. King)
MD Glenelg: Triadelphia Veterinary Clinic
MD Glenelg: Wellspring Holistic Veterinary Care
MD Laytonsville: Laytonsville Veterinary Practice (special shout out to Dr. Robert FitzPatrick)
MD Rockville: Montgomery Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Adam Jaffe)
ME Brunswick: Bath-Brunswick Veterinary Associates (special shout out to Dr. Miranda Smith)
ME Falmouth: Falmouth Veterinary Clinic
ME: Fairfield: Hometown Veterinary Care (special shout out to Dr. Townsend)
ME Pittsfield: Somerset Vet Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Rachel)
ME Portland: Forest Avenue Veterinary Hospital (special shout for house calls and vet tech Denise)
ME Portland: Casco Bay Veterinary Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Robbins)
ME Pownal: Pownal Veterinary with Dr. Karen Richter-Hall (this is my vet! and I’m giving a special shout out to bad ass vet techs Ann and Christy)
ME South Portland: South Portland Veterinary Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Chris Allen and vet tech Bethany)
ME Standish: Standish Vet Hospital (note: Dr. Robbins is also at Casco Bay – see listing above)
ME Topsham: Androscoggin Animal Hospital (special shout out for Elizabeth Noyes)
ME Winslow: Garland Road Small Animal Hospital
MI Ann Arbor: Arbor Hills Animal Clinic with Dr. Darga
MI Cedar Springs: Cedar Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Nauta)
MI Detroit: Jefferson Veterinary Center (special shout out to Dr. Alice)
MI Howell: Howell Animal Hospital in Michigan (special shout out to Dr. Mary Lindamood)
MI Morenci: Morenci Veterinary Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Sharilyn Shoemaker)
MI Okemos: Red Cedar Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Meining)
MI Oxford: Parker Veterinary Hospital
MI Williamston: The Visiting Vet with Dr. Rice
MN Burnsville: Twin City Animal Rehab (special shout out to Julia Tomlinson)
MN Chaska: Value Care Vet (special shout out to Dr. Thoreson)
MN Cottage Grove: Park Grove Pet Hospital (2)
MN Cottage Grove: True Companions Vet Van house calls with Dr. Raeyna Longtin (2)
MN Coon Rapids: Coon Rapids Pet Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Susan Brenteson)
MN Eden Prairie: Flying Cloud Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Grace and Dr. Krull)
MN Eden Prairie: Anderson Lake Hospital
MN Forest Lake: South Shore Veterinary Hospital
MN Hastings: Hastings Veterinary Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Tony Cologgi)
MN Maple Grove: Animal Wellness Center of Maple Grove (special shout out to Dr. Cassie Engmann)
MN Mendota Heights: Mendakota Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Ernest Hinson)
MN Minneapolis: Lake Harriet Vet
MN St. Paul: Como Park Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Jennrich + Dr. Guzik)
MO Columbia: Claws and Paws with Dr. Quattrocchi
MO Raymore: Whole Health Pet Center (special shout out to Dr. Sandi Leonard) (2)
MS D’Iberville: Lakeview Animal Hospital
MT Missoula: Four Paws Veterinary Clinic with Dr. Patti Prato
NC Asheville: Animal Hospital of North Asheville (3)
NC Manteo: Roanoke Island Animal Clinic
NC Morrisville: Shiloh Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Alley)
NC Raleigh: Hidden Valley Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Muri Szabo)
NC Raleigh: Bayleaf Veterinary Hospital
NE Norfolk: Companion Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Dale Stephenson)
NH Durham: Great Bay Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Bloom)
NH Londonderry: Crossroads Animal Hospital
NH Manchester: Goffstown Animal Hospital
NH Milford: Milford Veterinary Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Donnell)
NH Portsmouth: Pet Clinic of Portsmouth with Dr. Robertson
NJ Branchburg: Branchburg Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Karin Derfuss)
NJ Bridgewater: Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Ahrbach and Dr. Silvers and vet tech Tara)
NJ Cedar Grove: Well Pet Animal Hospital with Dr. David Wellington and Martha Baquero Daza
NJ Elmwood Park: Healing Paws Veterinary Care with Dr. Denise Mulry
NJ Fairfield: Willowbrook Animal Clinic (special shout out to Dr. John Palescandolo)
NJ Newton: Andover Animal Hospital
NJ Oakhurst: Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital
NJ Sparta: Veterinary Acupuncture Services with Dr. Sheila Lounsberry
NM Albuquerque: All Creatures Healing Arts with Dr. Christine Wilson
NM Santa Fe: The Animal Clinic
NV Reno: A Plus Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Jodi Hicks)
NV Sparks: Baring Boulevard Veterinary Hospital (special shout out to Dr. John Crumley)
NY Blauvelt: Rockland Holistic Veterinary Care with Dr. Sara Winikoff
NY Buffalo: Nickel City Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Heather Allen)
NY Clifton Park: Halfmoon Veterinary Hospital (special shout out to Dr. John White)
NY East Aurora: Dr. Alisa Koenig – The Veterinary Alternative
NY Ithaca: Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital
NY Lansing: Meadowridge Veterinary Hospital (special shout out to Linda Garrett)
NY NYC: Worth Street Veterinary Center
NY Sayville: Grady Animal Hospital with Dr. Mark Caporaso
OH Akron: Buckeye Veterinary Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Cummings and Dr. Moore) (2)
OH Chagrin Falls: South Russell Veterinary Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Lori C. Bieber)
OH Lima: Heidt Veterinary Hospital with Dr. Joe
OH Olmsted Falls: The Behavior Clinic with Dr. Feltes
OH Strongsville: Crossroads Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Cooper)
OR Eugene: Willakenzie Animal Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Duncan + vet tech Katy)
OR Oregon City: Berry Hill Veterinary Center
OR Portland/WA Vancouver area: PNW Visiting Vet mobile vet
OR Portland: Mt. Tabor Veterinary Care
OR Portland: Irvington Veterinary Clinic
OR Wilsonville: Wilsonville Veterinary Clinic/Reproductive Revolutions
PA Feasterville: VetCare Mobile
PA Landenberg: Nonantum Veterinary Clinic
PA New Brighton: The Animal Wellness Center (special shout out to Dr. Francene Petro)
PA Philadelphia: The Animedic (special shout out to Dr. Jennifer Jones)
PA Prospect Park: Prospect Park Veterinary (special shout out to Dr. Caroline Catona)
RI Cranston: Oaklawn Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Julie Mahaney)
RI East Providence: Povar Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Cheri Sveilick)
RI Warwick: Cowesett Animal Hospital
SC Columbia: Four Paws Animal Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Gardner)
SC Greer: Hudson Road Veterinary Clinic
SC Seneca: Crossroads Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Jordan)
SC Taylors: Sunrise Animal Hospital (special shout to Dr. Steve Colquhoun)
TN Franklin: Animalia Health and Wellness (2)
TX Austin: Austin Urban Vet Center
TX Austin: Barton Creek Animal Clinic with Dr. Van Winkle
TX Austin: North Austin Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Mouser and Dr. Harris)
TX Dallas: City Vet – Uptown location (special shout out to Dr. Matt Murphy)
TX Dallas: MetroPaws
TX El Paso: Northeast Animal Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Bowlby)
TX El Paso: Harwood Vet (special shout out to Dr. Harwood)
TX Highland Village: Lantana Animal Hospital with Dr. Leigh Ann Robertson
TX Liberty Hill: Comanche Trail Vet with Dr. Martin
TX Richardson: Breckinridge Park Animal Hospital
TX Round Rock: Central Texas Veterinary Specialty Hospital (special shout out to dermatologist Dr. Daigle)
TX San Antonio: VCA Hospital of Leon Springs (special shout out to Dr. Marynell Massey)
TX San Antonio: Towne North Animal Hospital
TX Southlake: Animal Healthcare Clinic of Southlake
UT Cottonwood Heights: Union Park Veterinary Special Hospital (special shout to Dr. Kirsten Doub)
UT Hurricane: Zion Veterinary Clinic with Dr. Casey Wittwer
UT Ogden: North Ogden Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Sharon Klar)
UT Park City: Animal Health Options (special shout out to Dr. Henneman and rehab specialist Anthony)
UT West Bountiful: Animal Care Center (special shout out to Dr. Kara and Dr. Pam)
UT West Valley City: Hunter Animal Hospital
VA Chesapeake: Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic
VA Great Falls: Great Falls Animal Hospital
VA Richmond: Cary Street Veterinary Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Amy Learn)
VA Roanoke: Pet Vet (special shout out to Dr. Lindsay Karpinski and Dr. Sabra Lucas)
VA Warrenton: Village Vet (special shout out to Dr. Renee Nolan)
VA Woodbridge: Crossroads Animal Care Center (special shout out to Dr. Karen Vine)
VA Virginia Beach: Sajo Farm Veterinary Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Dailey)
VT Middlesex: Bear Swamp Veterinary Service
VT Rutland: Eastwood Animal Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Bruce LeGallais)
WA Des Moines: Des Moines Veterinary Hospital
WA Edmonds: Perrinville Animal Hospital with Dr. Rehberger
WA Federal Way: Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital
WA Federal Way: Crestwood Animal Hospital
WA Seattle: Greentree Animal Hospital
WA Seattle: Lien Animal Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Deborah Wolf)
WA Seattle: Sunset Hill Vet
WA Seattle: Seattle Veterinary Associates (special shout out to Dr. Stuart Spencer at the Queen Anne location)
WA Seattle: All Creatures Behavior Counseling with vet behaviorist Dr. Wailani Sung
WA Silverdale: VCA Central Kitsap Animal Hospital (special shout out to Tara Rees)
WA Spokane: Lincoln Heights Veterinary Clinic (special shout out to Michor Gentemann)
WA Stanwood: Pet Neuter and Vaccination Clinic with Dr. Pat Knigge
WA Tacoma: Canyon Road Veterinary (special shout out to Dr. Black and Dr. Stewart)
WA Tacoma: VCA Parkway Animal Hospital
WI Appleton: CountrySide Veterinary Services (special shout out to Dr. Jay Peters)
WI Hartford: Hartford Animal Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Mark) (2)
WY Wilson: Fish Creek Vet Clinic with Dr. Theo Schuff
WV Bridgeport: Audubon Animal Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Robert Fraley)
WV Hurricane: Hurricane Animal Hospital
AFRICA
South Africa, Pretoria: Ridge Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Vogel)
CANADA
AB Bragg Creek: Banded Peak Veterinary Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Sampson-French)
AB Calgary: Cornerstone Square Veterinary Hospital
AB Calgary: Marda Loop Veterinary Centre
AB Canmore: Bow River Veterinary Centre
AB Okotoks: Big Rock Animal Clinic
AB Okotoks: Elizabeth Street Pet Hospital (special shout out to Dr Amber Hutchinson)
BC Coquitlam: Dr. Ashley Danyluk at Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital (2)
BC New Westminster: Queen’s Park Pet Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Manju Arora)
BC North Vancouver: Mosquito Creek Vet Hospital with Dr. Hughson and Dr. Crook (2)
BC Squamish: Eagleview Veterinary Hospital
BC Surrey: Fleetwood Vet Clinic
BC Victoria: Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic (special shout out to Dr. Allyson Belyea)
BC Victoria: Glanford Vet Hospital (2)
ON Kitchener: Kingsdale Animal Hospital (special shout out to Dr. Hinsperger)
ON Toronto: Queen West Animal Hospital
ON Toronto: Chartwell Vet Clinic with Dr. Carie Benson and Dr, Andrew Newbery
SK Moose Jaw: Moose Jaw Animal Clinic (special shout out to Carla Hicks)
UNITED KINGDOM
UK London: Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital
UK England (two locations): Rowan Veterinary Centre
UK Scotland (multiple locations): Links Veterinary Group (special shout out to Tom Brown)
UK Salisbury: The Vets
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