A Caring Vet

This is hands down the best vet clinic I have ever experienced. Dr. Hansen and the rest of the staff give my pet and I fantastic care. They are gentle and loving with my nervous dog, which in turn puts me at ease when I have to leave her in their care. The facility is extremely clean and pleasant smelling. They give loads of information on care and treatment options. I especially love that they want my pup to have a good experience so that she will not fear going back. I would give them 5 stars but they are also one of the most expensive vets I have found. But you do get what you pay for. They are pricey but well worth it. I would not trust anyone else to care for my fur baby.

I hate taking my cat to the vet… It has always left me with the worst feeling. My cat wasn’t feeling well so I decided to try A Caring Vet out. They were able to get us in the next day and I will never go anywhere else. The vet and his nurse were very attentive, listened to all my concerns, and we’re very loving to my cat. They started out by feeding him treats and lunch meat to ensure he felt comfortable before they started taking his temperature, etc. The trip was painless and we will definitely be returning

My cat, whom I had become ridiculously attached to whom I loved DEARLY with all my heart and couldn’t imagine living without, very suddenly came down with parvo. We found him in a pool of blood emanating from his behind, I called almost hysterical asking what it could be and they insisted I bring him in because they had no idea. Apparently rectal bleeding is a dead give away for parvo! Seems like they could’ve just said that over the phone. Anyway, I bring him in and I’m very visibly shaken on the verge of tears and after the staff finished a lengthy conversation they finally took him in. I was desperate for good news, some reassurance, some hope, COMFORT? I got none of that. Best case scenario I figure it costs a reasonable amount of money for them to give my poor cat some medicine and I leave assured he’ll pull through. I left today with a traumatic experience to scar me forever, and minus 150 $. Note– NOT with my cat, who died before his time when he could’ve been saved. The vet said parvo requires a great deal of time and a lot of money, they tried to make me pay 400 $ before telling me my cats condition looked very bleak and I should have him put down instead. Did I mention just to be present while they kill your pet will cost you an extra 40 $? So if you have a pet whose in less than perfect condition, and you’d like to throw 140 $ away, just walk in (that’ll be 40 bucks) and tell them to put your pet down. That alone costs 100 $. My husband distinctly warned me that a vets office is a a business and not a place to fix your pets, he was tragically correct in this case. To sum up, they broke the bank and my heart.

Dr. Hansen really is A Caring Vet. He’s taken care of my three dogs. The most recent time was an emergency. My chihuahua started coughing and having a hard time breathing, it was really scary. We rushed him to the vet and he was given oxygen and meds to calm him down, we found out he has a collapsed trachea. It’s common in small dogs. I was really concerned and Dr. Hansen showed me the x ray of the collapsed trachea and explained exactly what was wrong and what my dog needed and that he could still live a good life. My dog is a happy, healthy boy. Great staff too!

Wow! I’m blown away by the staff here at A Caring Vet. They are amazing at treating my dogs as if they were their own, and making the owner feel at ease. I was previously at another vet in Orem and the vet there said that my 5 month old puppy had allergies. Apparently puppies under the age of 1 can’t even develop allergies. They even gave her a shot of an allergy med that I found out later is not even recommended for dogs under one especially when they don’t have allergies to begin with. After spending well over a thousand dollars on meds and check ups for the allergies my dog supposedly had, I decided to try out this place. Right off the bat this vet gave me meds necessary to fight the mange, and my girl has been completely mange free since. Also my dog was extremely scared of the vet because of previous experiences and would take to peeing all over the place while getting checked. Dr. Hansen really used a caring hand with both of my dogs and cat and has helped them work past their fear issues. I have never seen my dogs at ease while getting checked. Not only did he help cure my dog but he helped me with her behavior problems. I could go on forever about my amazing experiences here but I will just cut to the chase. I would definitely recommend Dr Hansen and his amazing staff to anyone looking for not just a good vet but an outstanding one. Here it seems like they actually care about your animals like they are their own pets. They do a great job, and I’m happy to say that I have found the right place for us.

I have never been to a more caring vet!
I know it sounds cheesy, but «Caring» really is the best word to describe this place.
A neighbor had told me about this place a while ago. Every person in the office is so friendly and professional, they really listened to my concerns. The office itself is very beautiful and clean, it seems more like an upscale dental office than a veterinary clinic. The location is easy to find, right off of State St.
I can’t say enough about Dr. Hansen, he is so nice and honest. I was very impressed by how involved he was with our appointment. I have never had a vet stay through the entire appointment like he did. He made sure my dog was comfortable before doing anything and gave her cookies to keep her mind off of the shots. It is so comforting to have my pet taken care of by someone who truly loves animals. He is amazing!
THE DETAILS:
My dog had not been to a vet in about a year, so we needed to get pretty much everything done. I called to make an appointment and the woman who answered was super friendly and helpful. She offered me an appointment within a few days, but I scheduled a few weeks out. I had asked if she could give me a ball park range of what I should expect to pay, she said the exam would be about $ 40 and they would go over every charge with me before anything was done.
The appointment was at 9:00am, I arrived at 8:50am. The receptionist/​assistant greeted us and we filled out New Patient forms. I had mentioned that I wanted to keep the appointment under $ 200, she reassured me that they would go over charges before doing anything. After the paperwork, we were immediately taken to a room, I overheard the receptionist explain to the doctor what my concerns were. Dr. Hansen walked in and introduced himself and spent a lot of time introducing himself to my dog. He did his exam, went over pricing, addressed my concerns, and gave my dog everything she needed within my price range. There was hardly any wait time and no one tried to sell or offer me something unnecessary. I highly recommend this place!

our pet store recommended that we go here. We had a sick leopard gecko. We were able to get a prompt visit and Dr Hansen was awesome. He was able to diagnose lightning quickly and he’s on the road to recovery. Hopefully we won’t be back, only because we have healthy pets. If we don’t though we will defiantly be back.

I am new to Utah and have a rescue dog; who, due to abuse from his former owner. has serious anxiety fueled aggression issues in new situations. To say that I was nervous about establishing with a new vet is putting it mildly. Thank goodness for Dr. Hansen! Prior to my first appointment he collected and READ all of my dog’s records. He then spent the time with me to truly discuss and understand what makes my dog tick. Unfortunately the adjustment to life in Utah has been difficult and as a result my dog has displayed some pretty scary behavior. Dr. Hansen and his staff have been compassionate, sympathetic and absolutely committed to helping me get him back on track and the treatment plan we worked out is working!
If you want a good knowledgeable vet, I know there are lots in the area. But if you want a vet that sees your pet the way you do; as a important and loved member of your family that needs more than a shot, some pills or a check up, then you want to call A Caring Vet.