Porte Veterinary Hospital

My mom has been taking our family dog here for years. Recently I got a puppy and so far my experience has been good. Usually we see Dr. O’Hara who is very knowledgeable, takes the time to answer all of our overprotective parent questions, and is very thorough in exams. They offer a puppy package that includes everything your puppy will need. The first few visits are free. We’ve had to do a few rounds of antibiotics for our pup and the medications were reasonably priced. Just a few weeks ago my puppy began having diarrhea and I wasn’t sure why. I was able to call in and make an appointment for the same day which was great. I also love how friendly everyone is. They remembered Ace and took the time to say hello and pet him even if they weren’t treating him that day.
When we signed him up for puppy classes the staff was very quick and attentive through email and emailed me all of his vaccination records. Overall I’m happy with the service and care they provide and would recommend to dog owners.

Update: 9 9 15 Dr langeman sold this practice and retired. I have been to the clinic and the new vet owner twice since she retired and can no longer recommend it
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Dr langeman is great. She takes care of all of my boys (2 cats 2 dogs). She is very knowledgeable and I dont feel like she orders unnecessary tests to run up the bill unlike other places. She also doesnt mark up the supplies and meds a crazy amount. She isn’t cheap per se, but I really trust her and think her rates are fair for her expertise.
One of my dogs was very off this morning and they squeezed me in first thing. She dx’d the issue (pain in his neck — ironic since he can be a pain in my neck sometimes) and he is already better.

My pup does this funky little hop when we go for walks and hikes sometimes. His old vet said it was a luxating patella and that it was a genetic disposition, which we could do nothing about. I was looking for a second opinion so I took my little Fluff to Porte at the recommendation of my boyfriend, who has been taking his family’s pets here for years. I am beyond satisfied with the service we received. The staff was not only welcoming towards me, but they were warm and friendly to my pup, which I appreciate because a visit to the vet can be stressful for any pet. We came for his yearly vaccinations, but the doctor we met with checked my dog’s patellas and said he was at a 2 (4 is severe and requires surgery). She gave us the option to do an x-​ray to see what was really up with his funky hop. Although I opted out of it, I like that I was given the option.

Here is the thing: While I do believe you can take your animal here and get competent veterinary care, you can also plan on spending more than reasonable. Heaven forbid your pet needs tests. They will want to give him every test under the sun, when the most reasonable thing to do is test for the most likely first. I have been taking my cat (mostly) for abscesses and the like. My dog became ill and they told me he had lymphoma. On a 13 year old dog this is a death sentence. They suggested I spend hundreds of dollars on their recommended tests. They also asked if I wanted to put him down that day. Really? I got out of there (and after of day of crying) and upon a friends recommendation, took him to Kirkwood Animal Hospital where he got diagnosed for an extremely reasonable amount and I still had the money to get him some palliative treatment. That was 2 weeks ago. We had time to say goodbye, have extended family come and do the same, and in the end he was safe, loved and euthanized in his own bed. They just lost a customer. All my animals will go to Kirkwood Animal Hospital from now on!

I am a guinea pig owner and I searched for small animal vets and when i googles this clinic came up. I called to see if they could see my guinea pig, Penny and they did accept guinea pigs and hamsters. I was really excited. I was trying to confirm if indeed Penny was pregnant. I took her in and they staff was so friendly and nice. They new right away who we were and we checked in immediately. The vet was very informative and we did indeed confirm that Penny was pregnant! She was very understanding about us being on a budget and not being able to afford xrays for Penny so she recommeded us to bring her back whenever we could.
Another great part was that they sent us a card in the mail saying how nice it was to meet us. i thought that was very thoughtful of them. I have taken my cats to the vet before in other places and they dont do any of this.
Lastly, they gave me a follow up call to find out how Penny was doing and if she had given birth yet. Im very happy with this vet and will probably be brining my piggies here including the newborns.

Claire is healthy again! She got some odd rash and in one visit Dr. Langaman solved it. She has been taking care of our pets (like they were her pets) for the last 15 years. Everything about Porte works for us.
The staff is technically up-​to-​date, they treat our pets like family members (just like we do), the staff members are friendly, nice and professional, the hospital is always clean, they follow up with me, if cost is a concern all I have to do is ask – just like anywhere else, they take the hassle out of my pet insurance process, and most importantly I feel my pets are safe and well-​cared-​for. That really matters – Claire, Sophie and Milkduds don’t talk so I have to rely on what I can observe and on professional help. I really trust Dr. Langaman and her team.

Porte veterinary hospital is wonderful. Not only do they treat our 3 dogs but they also treat our exotics as well.
The doctors are very thorough and knowledgeable. The staff members are always nice and take good care of our pets.
Every time we have a problem we just give them a call and receive a friendly greeting followed by a timely response to our concerns.
They also let us know if our pets need to be seen and send reminders which we greatly appreciate.

I have been taking my Bulldog to Porte for 5 years now. And everytime I go I am reminded how much they just want to take advantage of getting the most money out of you as possible without ever treating the problem that you initially came in for. I had continued to go here because I did not want to have to pay another inital evaluation for My dog at another vet for $ 200. However after my last visit at this office I will be going to another vet. They charged me over $ 400 just to look at my dog. They just needed to give him a steroid injection as he always will get once or twice a year for allergies. Instead we left with no shot and no results to fix his allergy attack. I really would never reccommend this place to anyone. If they cared about animals I would say they do. But they only care about the amount of tests they can charge for. I am an animal lover and feel any vet should be the same.

Lifetime of satisfaction! At the recommendation of a friend I visited Porte Vet Clinic for the new puppy package. For the next 12 years Dr. Langeman has helped me care for my precious dog, giving not only great veterinary care, but helping me be a better pet owner. From annual visits, emergency issues, heart failure to end of life care I couldn’t be more satisfied. Along the way the great care, follow up and follow through was wonderful. Her care is professional, highly skilled and kind. There were decision points and options along the way and Dr. Langeman gave great counsel — no pressure. In all that time there was just one moment of unhappiness and Porte went above and beyond to make it right. As soon as the next doggie finds their way to our home we will be right back to start in again.

Totally awesome care! After having a lot of cost and issues with our last vet, we were thrilled to find an understanding vet. She cared for our dog and helped find a way to offer a better quaility of life. It’s worth the 15 minute drive to go to a great vet. Our dog is feeling better and has a youthful energy to boot! Thank you Porte Vet!

It was a pleasure bringing our two dogs to Dr. Langeman for the last four years. She really got to know both Harley (doberman) and Ellie (the cavalier that runs). Unfortunately because we are moving out of the area we are going to have to say good bye. But I wanted to say thank you for everything and that people reading this review should feel rest assured that Karen will take good care of their pets.

My family and I brought our cat Mimi to Porte for annual check-​ups for almost ten years, after my mother got fed up with an admittedly huge bill from The Cat Hospital after a dental cleaning. Yearly check-​ups were no problem; techs and doctors were friendly, prices were reasonable. But when something went wrong, they were useless.
I came home from work and found my elderly cat staggering a bit and not eating, so I called to ask for an emergency appointment. They couldn’t fit me in that day, which I understood, so I called around and found a vet that could see my cat (The Cat Hospital, actually). The vet there ran some tests, gave her fluids, and sent her home with me. The next day, I was able to get my cat into Porte, where Dr. Evans examined her, ordered more extensive blood tests (the ones from The Cat Hospital were inconclusive), and prescribed an antibiotic, which seemed to work, and a special type of more digestible food.
To make a long story short, this happened several more times over the course of the next couple months: more tests, more different foods, no conclusions. No follow up from the different vets we saw, and I’m not even sure they read each others’ notes. At no point did they say, «Your cat might have cancer. We strongly recommend an ultrasound,» though they did sell me on an expensive (and inconclusive) abdominal x-​ray. By the time things went really wrong and I smartened up and took the cat to a different vet (who DID tell me those things), it was way too late to do anything about the liver cancer. Porte wouldn’t even fit us in for a euthanization or pay a special one-​time home visit for a long time patient, so we had to drag our now very ill and suffering cat to The Cat Hospital to have her put down. I guess we should have just stuck with them.
In their indifference to my cat, inability to produce a diagnosis even after hundreds of dollars of tests, and lack of communication, the vets at Porte caused a number of delays that might have made a real difference in how long I had with my cat. I am now a more savvy and proactive cat owner. Porte Veterinary Hospital is fine for minor health problems and check ups, but I am never trusting another animal of mine to them.

I love Porte Veterinary. I been taking my boy Bernie there for over a year. We are in there at least once a month because of his allergies and other various medical issues including needing surgery. I have been so impressed with Dr. Langeman and her staff, that I have started taking my other dog there instead of the veterinary office we had been going to many years.

We’ve used Porte Veterinary Hospital for many years. We’ve been very happy with the service provided for routine exams. We’ve also experienced a couple of surgeries including an emergency situation (pyometra) which were handled very professionally and ended all well.
Nevertheless, the front desk and non-​vet personnel can be a hit or miss” at times, therefore the 4 stars. Although this could be explained by the number of times we have visited this facility…

I recently got my puppy a few months ago and have taken her to Porte since her first shots. The office is super clean and the staff is amazingly friendly. They greet me and my puppy every time we walk in by name and Dr. Langeman is very helpful and sweet. I recommend Porte to all my friends who get new pets.
You get what you pay for with price, but I never feel like I’m being overcharged. They have a great puppy package which includes frontline and heartworm medicine as well as all the shots. I was pleasantly surprised when the spay for my pup cost $ 100 less than they originally quoted.

I have been taking my cats to Dr Langeman for for about 20 years. I followed her around for several years until she bought Porte Vet Hospital. She had the building renovated and has always given my cats the best care. I had one cat who lived to be 21 and several others who made it to 15 years. This is due in part to Dr Langeman’s excellent care.

My pets and I love it here! I have a very difficult senior dog who often tries to bite when she is afraid. Dr. Langemann and the technician who handled her were very calm and gentle, and never got impatient even though my nutty dog did NOT make it easy to get an exam done. She had her teeth cleaned the next day, and we got several follow-​up calls to see how she was doing.
The prices here are reasonable (I paid $ 300 for one chest x-​ray at another clinic, so the person whining about $ 120 for two made me laugh), and they’re willing to work with me if budget is an issue. Nobody has ever tried to sell me anything I don’t want. Dr. Langemann explains everything in great detail.
I’m moving out of the area soon, and I’ll be very sad to say good-​bye to this hospital. The vets in my new neighborhood have a lot to live up to.

Dr. Langeman is great so are the and vet techs. Very knowledgeable and friendly except the front receptionist. She doesn’t smile much and doesn’t seem enthusiastic about her job. She should be happy that she has a job especially in these economic times. I felt as if she didn’t care if my dog was there or not for getting services. I went on a Saturday morning. I don’t know how many receptionists they have but a friendly smile would have been nice. I didn’t get that type of service until the vet tech took me in to the back.
The last couple of times I have been in to this vet, unfortunately that was Dr. Evans. He is full of himself and a smarty pants. He says rude and uncalled for statements. Also, I didn’t like (nor did my husband) the way Dr. Evans spoke to Vet Tech, Macy. Macy is really great and friendly. Unfortunately, the last couple of times, we always had to be scheduled with Dr. Evans. Not fun! I’m only going to see Dr. Langeman and will request her. If not, then I will go to another vet that gets great reviews on Unilocal.Dr. Evans is an arrogant fool.

My cat is absolutely crazy — seriously, the worst vet patient ever. Dr. Langman and Jennifer dealt with my demon cat better than I could have ever imagined! He tried to eat them alive and literally climbed the walls and destroyed the exam room, but he still came out with all of his shots. Dr. Langman was unbelievably calm, patient and helpful. She even suggested new plans of attack for the next time I bring the little devil in. I’m never taking my cat to another vet.
The staff at Porte are all extremely friendly and knowledgeable. If you have a «problem» pet, I highly recommend asking for Dr. Langman!

I can’t believe there is only one other review for this place. Number two! Ha ha. I’m new in the south bay and was recommended to take my super awesome dog to Porte by good ol’ ma dukes. The place is super clean and doesn’t smell like a pet place at all… weird, but cool. Everyone was friendly and warm. The Dr and her assistant were crazy informative and didn’t rush me at all. My dog’s first visit was for a check up and travel cert. Some how, I screwed up and came in too early before my trip. Dr Griesshaber did the exam and didn’t even charge me for it! She told me to come back closer to my travel date so the cert would be valid. How cool is that. She noticed my dog’s back teeth were plaquey, and recommended a cleaning before any disease set in. When I came back for the travel cert and the teeth cleaning, she gave me a 20% discount… uh, sweet!
Her assistant Jennifer was like a role model for vet assistants. She was way patient with my questions about taking care of my dog’s fresh pearly whites. Plus, she’s super pleasant and charming.
I’m not an expert of Veterinary service fees, but I like to apply the rule «you get what you pay for», and it’s usually true. The staff at Porte Vet Hosp are professional and warm. They praise and genuinely care about your pets. They explain everything and their prices are good. The place is bigger than it looks from the outside and parking is in the back.
I highly recommend them. High five!