Christina Parbs, DVM

Mar 2022

We've been seeing Dr Thome and staff since rescuing our first kitten 8 years ago. Several kittens later, we still love the doctors and staff at Desert Vet Clinic. When we've seen the doctors and staff out and about in the community, they always ask about our cats. We've also got a special needs cat. Dr Thome and staff have gone above and beyond to make sure that he is well cared for. They've provided us tips and tricks on giving medication, caring for his disease, and making car rides as stress-free as possible.

Mar 2020

We're fairly new to this clinic, but have had nothing except overwhelmingly positive experiences! Dr Goodman and posse take great care of our special needs pup and her sister. Most recently, a shout out to Gabby for her follow up call to doggie dental, she was very professional, kind and reassuring.

Nov 2019

I moved to the Tri-Cities this year and have been looking for a vet that would have the patience, understanding, and skill to care for my rottie/aussie mix, Rosie. Rosie was an adult stray before I adopted her and she has some issues with fear, anxiety and fear-aggression toward other dogs. On past vet visits she has ended up so scared that her eyes are crazy-round, she's a quivering mess, and she's done a back flip over me to escape the vet's gentle prodding. I called Desert Veterinary Clinic and asked if they were comfortable dealing with this type of behavior, and they responded so well. They wish to keep the super-fear from beginning, and will prescribe anti-anxiety meds if necessary. Given their responses to my questions, I took Rosie to see them today. She was able to wait in the car until it was time to go straight into the exam room, and treats I brought helped calm her down a bit once in the room. The vet tech was so good with her and Rosie's anxiety was manageable. The vet tech (wish I could remember her name!) has a fearful dog of her own and understood Rosie completely. They took Rosie in the back for the exam, but it went very quickly, and kept giving her treats. They reported that she was really scared but evidently they treated her very calmly and compassionately and she was not traumatized when returned to the exam room. When Dr. Neuhaus came in, Rosie was not scared of her or the vet tech, and kept looking for more treats from them. I am so relieved to have found a great vet that makes the experience much less traumatic for Rosie (and me!). The clinic is clean and nice, the front staff helpful and efficient. I will be returning for teeth cleaning and other care soon!