The Animal Clinic

The Animal Clinic is a veterinary clinic in Erie, Pennsylvania, located at 5739 W 26th St Building D, Erie, PA 16506. Recent reviews describe a clean, organized facility with spacious exam rooms and separate waiting areas for dogs and cats. Feedback on care is mixed, with several positive experiences noted alongside one report of concerning handling and billing issues.

Services

•General veterinary visits for dogs and cats (separate waiting rooms for dogs and cats are mentioned)
•Same-day visit accommodated for a cat described as a slight emergency
•Splinting and repeat re-splinting for a puppy’s broken leg
•Treatment for conjunctivitis
•Care for a respiratory illness described as preventing a cold from moving to the lungs
•Flea and tick treatment dispensed for additional pets not previously seen at the clinic (as described by one reviewer)
•Vaccination visit is referenced (a “shot”)
•Cat declawing is mentioned in a negative review as being offered
•Precautions for a contagious pet to help keep others safe (as described by one reviewer)
•Mobile app use is mentioned by a reviewer
•Payment/financing options mentioned: Cherry and CareCredit (spelled “Credit Care” in one review)

Pricing

Pricing is described as below average compared with other veterinary clinics in the area by some reviewers, though one reviewer still characterized the visit as pricey.

People

Reviews mention Dr. S, Dr. Jakel (spelling uncertain), and “Birdie” (role not specified).

Reviews

Google reviews show a 4.7/5 rating from 170 reviews. Positive themes include friendly and thorough staff, a clean and quiet environment, separate dog/cat waiting rooms, clear explanations (including help demonstrating how to give medication), and successful outcomes for a broken leg treated with splinting. One negative review reports rough handling of a fearful dog, feeling the exam was minimal, being charged twice for an injection, and being yelled at when asking about a test; it also criticizes the clinic for still declawing cats.

Reviews for The Animal Clinic

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 170 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Cortney Lyons

1 month ago

All the staff were very nice, thorough, and friendly! Place is very clean and organized. Spacious exam rooms, safe, and quieter. I appreciated the separate waiting rooms for dogs and cats. And the tv was actually very valuable with information! I was taken same day for a slight emergency with my cat who has never been seen there. Prices (like all vets) were pricey, BUT they are on the CHEAPER side, opposed to other places i have been to. And they didn't pressure me at all for any additional services or treatment. They let me make decisions financially for myself, which was really appreciated. They also accept Cherry and Credit Care. I got approved for Cherry, even being financially lower and poor credit. They also allowed me to get flea and tick treatment for two other animals they haven't seen, which some vets wouldn't do. They answered my million questions, didn’t rush me, helped me and demonstrated medication giving, were gentle and caring with my cat. I would highly recommend this place. And the app is very nice as well. I don’t have a single bad thing to say. Truly! Thank you guys!

T C

2 months ago

My dog is scared of vets and grumbles, but cooperates. The Dr barely examined her. The tech there suddenly took her leash and wrapped it around her face, and yelled and growled at her! They charged me twice for the shot and then I was yelled at by the same tech for asking about a test that was unnecessary. I couldn't leave this place quick enough. It's no surprise they still declaw cats. My vet now of many years has been amazing.

Elaine Williams

2 months ago

Katie Elliott

2 months ago

Great experience all around. Will be recommending to everyone I know

wonder woman

3 months ago

Our puppy broke her leg. Dr S splinted it and we went back like every two weeks to resplint. Very good prices, considering no one in town wanted to touch the pup and wanted to send us to Buffalo. The leg is perfect and you can’t tell she ever broke it. Dr S really is a kind hearted Dr with his patients best interests in mind. I recommend this place to my friends and keep it a secret from everyone else cause they are like a hidden treasure to us. We also see Dr. jakel (sorry if I butched that name) but he helped our Rottie with conjunctivitis and keeping a cold from moving to her lungs. She was very contagious so they made every precaution to keep everyone safe. I can’t say this enough. THANK YOU!!! P.S. Birdie, you rock girl.