Flynn Shelley DVM

Sep 2023

I was very happy with the care and attentiveness I experienced here. My. First time going to a vet with my cat where he wasn't freaking out and the gentleman who was checking us in was very professional and they communicated clearly the plans. I will be going back for any and all medical care for my fur babies.

Aug 2023

As of 2 weeks ago, I would've HIGHLY recommended this vet. I loved Dr. Gahra, Kathy and Erik. They were wonderful. I spent over $10,000 on my dogs knee surgery 2 years ago. Then this past month almost $2000 more on meds and test. When she had a reaction to the new meds, Kathy called me and Dr. Gahra worked her in the next morning. Then she followed up a week later and we were told she was doing excellent. She was not doing well. 2 days ago she suffered what appeared to be a stroke. I immediately called. Someone I never spoke to (Sierra or Sara) said they couldn't see her for 3 days. I told her she was lying on the floor unable to move. It didn't matter. She didn't even offer to leave a message for the vet. Several minutes later, she had another stroke-like episode. I called them back and told her (same girl) I was going to the ER on Ave M and asked her to send her recent records. The ER is 10 minutes from my home. I rushed out. She had several more stroke-like seizures in my arms before dying. I tried to give her mouth to mouth but I couldn't bring her back. Minutes after we arrived at the ER, where the staff were waiting. In a panic, I came in carrying her limp body, praying they could revive her. Sadly, she was gone. I went home to tell Dr. Gahra and let them know. Again, same girl on the phone. I said, "I want to let you know Dixie didn't make it." Her reply, "I'll cancel your appointment on Monday." Unbelievable. Never took a message for the vet, nothing. Not even an "I'm sorry." I just purchased 2 months of heart meds that were over $425 and she only took 2 days worth. I'm concerned these meds are what caused her attacks and killed her. She was perfectly normal until I gave her her meds, then an hour later, all these attacks, eventually killing her. Since the medications were so expensive, I asked if I could donate them to another pet owner using them. I paid for them and I hoped they could benefit someone else. The girl said "No, throw them away." I understand having to have a hard heart working in medicine. I did it for over a decade, however, I've lost many pets and NEVER was treated as cold as I was 3 days ago. I'm thinking it's time to find another office. I'm hurt that Dr. Gahra is now so busy he doesn't even take calls. I'm not saying my dog could've been saved, but I'll never know. And the worst part is not knowing why this happened. The staff at Animal ER were so very compassionate and beyond comforting. They said it was a tumor (since they never got records sent from Dr. Gahra despite me asking them be sent over) in her abdomen which Dr. Gahra told me was a hernia. So I'm left with unanswered questions and an emotional support dog gone. If you want to spend thousands of dollars, go here. But, don't expect them to be available for an emergency.

Mar 2020

I really like Dr. Gara with handling my senior dog. He does not order unnecessary tests if not needed. He is very nice and I feel comfortable with this vet. I did not like the prior vet Sara because she always wanted me to do a bunch of tests for no reason. I ended up taking my dog to a heart specialist and said she was completely fine. Only go to Dr. Gara. Kathy is very helpful and knowledgable.