Dr. Noel Smith – Epsom Road Veterinary Clinic

Dr. Noël is an AMAZING vet. I got a shih tzu puppy a couple of months ago and wanted to bring him back to New York with me. I wasn’t sure of how the whole process worked and when I checked online it all seemed really complicated but he’s actually a qualified travel vet, meaning he knows all about the vaccines your pet should have prior to leaving Aus, and all about the paperwork process. So he helped me with that. But, he also removed my puppy’s umbilical hernia, and he neutered him. I paid a little more than having gone right across the street to Lort Smith hospital, but I don’t regret it, Dr. Noël took his time and explained the pre and post-​op procedure to me carefully and calmly. I never felt rushed and he just has so much patience and always well-​informed me of everything I needed to know to properly care for my puppy from food to behavior training tips, to traveling tips. Dr. Noël I don’t know if you’re reading this but Bruno made it to New York (cabin-​style) with me:) He was well relaxed the whole time (flight attendant even served him food– he ate on the table… believe that :)), and actually relieved himself on his wee wee pad. Thank you for your time, knowledge, and patience! We couldn’t have done it without you!~Jackie Celi