Silver Spring Animal Wellness Center

I’ve been taking my cats to this clinic for about 2 years. During that time I’ve had appointments with Dr. Katie and Dr. Peter just depending on who is available. I like both of them a lot and have found them both to be very friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell they both love animals (which you would think would be a given quality in a vet, but I’ve found it isn’t from my visits to other clinics). I think cost is comparable to other vets in the area and I enjoy that they have some Saturday hours. They helped me through treatment for a chronically ill pet that increased his quality of life for the time he had left and were very compassionate when he passed. I think a quality vet is hard to come by, so I still continue to use this clinic even though I’ve moved father away and my cats aren’t big fans of the 18 minute commute.

I visited Silver Springs Animal Wellness based on Unilocal reviews (thank you!) and I have been very happy with the care my cats have received there. I have only been twice for initial check-​ups for each of my two kitties that I have rescued. The nurses and Doctors both times have been friendly and handled my cat/​kitten with skill and kindness. The kitten goes back to be neutered in a couple of weeks, so I’ll update my review then!

I see Dr. Lisa, who is a holistic vet here. She sat down with me and took the time to go over all of my questions about my two dogs. We were able to create a comprehensive wellness plan from what vaccinations they need to how often to checking their diet and even working on separation anxiety issues.
I also saw Dr. Becky for one of my dogs as we needed a quick procedure done and The other vet wasn’t available. She was very nice as well!
Cost so far has been comparable to other vets. The the staff I’ve encountered are kind and make you feel welcome. The center itself is nice and has a calming feel to it. They have a variety of hours to and so I was able to find a time to fit my busy schedule. Love it here!

I’m very picky when it comes to vets, and I approve of this place. After trying three other vets first, I haven’t looked back once I started bringing my dog here.
They are more expensive than other places I’ve been, but I feel that they are honest with their advice instead of pushing unnecessary treatments. So, I’m okay with spending the money because I trust I’m doing what is best for my dog.
In addition to quality vet services, they have convenient hours, we get seen quickly, and they are willing to send prescriptions to an online pharmacy to help defray the cost of meds.

Wonderful clinic — I cannot recommend it enough. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. Our puppy had severe stomach issues and we went to three vets before visiting this clinic. I googled holistic vets out of desperation and got into this one the same day I called to make an appointment. Dr. Lisa spent almost an hour going over our puppy’s history and getting to know him. She reviewed his charts so carefully and noticed that the breeder had not given him the correct dewormer as a newborn puppy. This was clearly on his charts but no other vet had noticed or looked at it closely enough. We went through another deworming and he improved 100 percent following the treatment. They also provided probiotics for him to help restore good enzymes in his tummy, as he had been given so many antibiotics by other vets which had treated the symptoms but never the real issue. I love how they combine traditional treatments with holistic approaches. Also, the prices are competitive. It does not seem more expensive than the other clinics we visited — in fact, our puppy’s neutering was less here and I believe he received better care than he would have elsewhere.
I was so impressed with Dr. Lisa and her care and attentiveness. She personally called me to follow up on our puppy’s stomach issues, and spent so much time with us during our appointment. What a difference compared to the other clinics we visited. We are so happy we found Silver Spring Animal Wellness!

I have been taking my dogs and cats here for about 7 years and love it. Everyone is very friendly and loves my animals. Dr. Dean and Dr. Katie are who I usually see and they are both very nice and informative. The only suggestion I have is to try and get all the pets on the same schedule and to try and reduce the number of exams per year. Or to do a full «exam» during an «sick pet» exam since the cost comes out the same.

My dog LOVES going to the vet, I think that says a lot about this clinic. The staff and assistants are always so friendly, and the vets are wonderful. We usually see Dr. Dean or Dr. Katie, but I never have a preference and my little Sasha seems to love them both.
Everyone here really cares not just about an animal’s current health but also his/​her well-​being. I’d say prices are competitive, and they only do the necessarily testing and procedures. I like how they draw blood and do a titer test to see if the levels of vaccinations (such as distemper) are still adequate instead of pumping my beloved beagle full of unnecessary vaccinations/​medications. I also appreciate the extended hours at this clinic, so the annual appointments always fit into my busy schedule.
My only complaint is the price of the nail clipping; I believe the last time we had that done it was $ 14ish. I have since purchased a nice nail clippers and am trying to get over my fear of clipping my dog’s nails at home.
I definitely recommend this clinic for the outstanding care shown by the vets and their staff!

Dr. Dean was great on our first visit. Luckily our Aussie mix is doing well despite having her hips taken out as a pup. Yes, the nail trim is twice what I paid in expensive ski country (imagine that in Milwaukee) but we’ll go back. Today they gave me trainer referrals for some aggressive dogs in the neighborhood. Our girl is nearly nine and may need alternative therapies as she ages, so we like and respect this practice, its doctors and staff.

My family cats have been taken care of here for 25(?) years. We started with our little Leela and now my current tortie and other two are there. The vets are extremely knowledgeable and have good resources for patient families. They aren’t the cheapest services in town, but I think the extra 5−10% expense (average per service) is DEFINITELY worth it! They know their stuff.
I’ve been there many times in the past 6 months since one of my cats was originally diagnosed with diabetes, then renal failure, now apparently cured of both — DISCLAIMER: This is because I have a very lucky cat — not that SSAWC staff are magical!!! — although we still have one more rounds of tests to go to confirm it all.
I can’t say enough great things about this place! They still recognize my mom and her second cat died over 4 years ago and everyone who was there when Leela was, still knows and talks about how awesome she was. That’s caring that you can’t put a price on.

I’ve lived in many cities with my two dogs, and these guys are the most knowledgeable, professional and thorough. Only go here. You won’t be disappointed. And they offer a first time discount!

We recently had to take one of our cats (Peep) to see Dr. Dean. She was having some trouble with her liver and unfortunately had to go to kitty heaven. Dr. Dean, Sally (huge cat lover!) and Dawn were all so compassionate. They made us feel like they really cared about our cat and how we felt having to let her go. Hands down, best place for your pets (and you!).

I bought my Pug in August when he was 12 weeks old and had a hard time trying to figure out where to take him for his health care. I would drive by Silver Spring Animal Wellness on the way to Bayshore, so I decided to go here.
I love the service and the staff here. I didn’t have a problem with the cost of his care at all. The only thing that concerns me is the cost of the nail trims… it seems unreasonable, but if that is their price so be it!
Now that my precious Pug is 6 months old, he won’t be back until next year. I am sure he’s looking forward to seeing those friendly faces soon.

This is a fantastic practice — low volume, very focused on the absolute best for your pet. I came here because my elderly golden retriever was hobbling and had clearly either torn something or perhaps had (for them, chronic) hip issues. I wanted a place that could give me a range of solutions beyond the ”surgery” ”drugs” or put er down sort of menu you will find at other vets. Through holistic competencies, I knew they could offer accupuncture, chiropracty, etc., that would be pallative as well as the conventional treatments.
Turns out (thankfully) they found it was an injury rather than something chronic, through x-​rays and other analysis, and we are currently on a course of drugs both holistic and conventional as well as laser therapy, which uses low band laser treatment to stimulate muscle repair over a series of sessions. This treatment, by the way, is cheaper than things like accupuncture but can be an effective method that other vets might not even have considered.
in short, the vets here are at the top of the game in offering multiple strategies and treatments and in mastering the best approaches from both conventional and cutting –edge proven treatments.
Dr. Dean Beyerinck (UC-​Davis grad — best vet school in the US) was very clear about helping me see how the diagnosis works; i learned a lot from him about how to pinpoint injuries and their source, and he was very attentive to my concerns about how to heal my dog without going overboard in terms of cost and such.
His colleague Dr. Lisa Kluslow is also VERY knowledgeable and smart, and she seems to be particularly knowledgeable about the latest holistic approaches and methodologies. I learned more and different things from her about the supplements we were using to improve ligament strength and repair, and just general tips and strategies for helping old dogs do well in the future. She and I both have anxiety about the ”big pharma” sorts of drugs conventionally used — even though we are using precisely those for my dog in this instance because they are the most effective — but we are committed to getting the dog off them as soon as possible because such drugs are in the long term potentially dangerous to the (i believe) kidney functions.
I have not yet met the third Vet in the practice.
These are probably the best and most knowledgeable vets I’ve ever used, anywhere, outside my old big animals farm vet in my hometown in Oklahoma. Their practice is more expensive than some (though it seems the trend is towards expense in all vet. practices regardless) but here you most definately will get the right diagnosis, you will not be cheated or sold incorrect information, and your animal will be treated to the best standards of known medicine from a variety of philosophical schools. They are the best western medicine approach vets I’ve had, but they are also very cognizant of eastern and more recent approaches.
Cost is a factor, of course, but my girlfriend went to a cut-​rate vet with a coupon — Bayshore Vet. Clinic — whose India-​trained Vet Jagmohan Singh seemed to be in shake-​down mode and even told her to buy his ”science diet” dogfood (low quality masquerading as high quality) at 50 dollars even after she told him her dog was allergic to corn (for sure) and chicken (maybe). The main ingredient to the dog food he ”prescribed” — corn. (and of course he has been reprimanded by the board certifying vets in wisconsin, too…).
So, cheaper is sometimes potentially more dangerous or expensive than quality in the first place. Folks who want a less expensive vet might look to St. Paul Vet Clinic, which comes recommended within the lower cost spectrum but doesn’t really compare in quality or service to the higher-​end practices like Silver Spring.
Good luck!

Fabulous animal care. Extremely friendly staff. Knowledgeable about animal behavior, wellness, care, etc. Willing to fit you in for a last minute appointment. I believe they are a bit more pricey than other vets, but worth it for their expertise and hospitality.

Amazing care and expertise. All of the vets really know their stuff and offer both holistic and conventional solutions as things come up. They are always very patient and caring too. May be slightly more pricey than others, but I’d recommend them to anyone. One of the vets is UC Davis alum!

I have lived in 5 cities as a pet owner, and had at least 5 different vets in 8 years, and SSAWC is, by far the best medical care you can give your animals. My experience is specific to a canine, but the quality of the care I received in many ways surpasses «human grade». It is a small practice which I believe is part of why they are able to offer better services. The vets are not biased towards what many would call «alternative» or «holistic» treatments. But they are knowledgeable in these areas and thus offer wider medical options to you. It is expensive, but the peace of mind is worth it.

We just took two of our three girls here yesterday for their first full physical in several years, and I’m thrilled to report that our girls were able to relax enough to lie down, stretch out, and roll onto their sides in complete relaxation mode. The place is a converted house, so has the comfortable sense of being a space people and animals alike can enjoy for its ambiance. Plus, its doctors are fully qualified veterinarians who’ve undertaken additional training in acupuncture and chiropractic. Luckily, our girls seem to be in good health (even though they qualify for the Senior discount), and when Dr. Dean introduced himself (properly, kneeling down and stretching out steady hands), they both went to him tail-​wagging, and giving generous kisses. That response alone was enough to ensure our return. Plus, he had an assistant with the same gentle touch and demeanor, and he was thoroughly forthcoming in answering our various questions. And despite my misgivings about continued vaccinations for our dogs, he assured me the rabies vaccine they use is based on a killed-​virus form in a thimerosol-​free base, so is as health-​neutral as such things can be. Because we have three dogs, we also get a multi-​pet discount – though they did ask that we only bring in two at a time, to be able to properly focus on each one in turn. So we’ll be back for Wolfee’s checkup too.