Dave & Rick’s Dog & Cat Repair

We’ve taken our cat here whenever needed and I just love the experience. These are good, honest folks who won’t try to coerce you into some product or test that you don’t need. If you want a fancy office and pressure — go to another vet. If you want your pet diagnosed and treated without being made to fear their immediate demise, head to Dog & Cat Repair.
Keep up the great work!

Dr Rick is great with my dogs! I’ve been taking my dogs to him for over 10 years now. The office is very friendly and thorough. They follow up after visits and always take great care of my dogs. I’ve had some instances of needing to see one of the doctors on short notice and they are always able to accommodate us. It’s easy to see the whole office truly cares about their patients. I highly recommend going to see Dr Rick if you are in need of a vet!

Dave Conti has been our doc for 22 + years now. Our intro to him was when he pulled our 6 month old lab through parvo. He has been on board for all our dogs throughout the years, and never fails to do the right thing to help them stay healthy and fix em when they’re not. We recently had a major emergency problem w/​my 9 yr old girl when she swallowed a toothpick while also being diagnosed previously w/​an extremely compromised blood cell count; her red & white cells had plummeted to dangerously low levels. Dave told us that surgery was needed… ASAP; but we had to stabelize her first, as she was in severy respitory distress fro Toxic Shock due to the toothpick perforating the digestive tract. They kept her overnite and monitered her continuously while also giving her 2 units of Greyhound blood. Money was at no time talked about. I was given an estimate to sign in the beginning, which I understood and signed willingly; however, I said I didn’t have it then, and they said to not worry, they would do it and worry later about the payment… my baby was the issue. Dave and Rick repaired my dog with a heroic surgery. They initially pulled a litre of fluid from my 30# dogs lungs, then, during the operation, discovered that the toothpick had left the digestive tract and was now somewhere in the abdominal cavity, floating around. Dave kept at it, w/​Rick running anasthesia till they found the culprit, which had deteriorated to a small wire. They kept her for another day, and again, never mentioned money. The blood problem was diagnosed as leukimia, and we said goodbye to our baby 3 days ago. This was at D&R’s and they were again, the most gracious and caring people I could want at such a time. Through their above the norm actions, we got to have our girl for another 2 months and I am making payments when I can. We have since adopted another little. I took her to D&R’s and will continue to do so w/​every animal I have. There is no-​one else in the world I would trust w/​the health of my kids. These are the most professional, caring and compassionate people you could want

These guys are great, our little guy has seen both Dave & Rick and they are GREAT with animals! Their office staff is wonderful too! Words can’t express our gratitude to everybody there for saving our little guy’s life and being so friendly & flexible while doing it. Definitely a great experience!

I have been going to Dave and Rick for 16 years now, they have helped us through the ages from a menagerie of animals (cats and dogs) — we have had plenty of emergencies over that time and they and their staff have always been amazing. As the animals aged they were kind and compassionate about their last days, and even sent the kids condolence cards to remember their animals by. I always refer my friends and family to them!

I want to update my review and say that I am happy with the level of care and warmness of both the vets and staff. The medicine is a bit pricey but other than that, I am happy with their care and concern for people’s pets.

I have a small pack with two dachshunds and a boxer. Dave and Ricks has amazing staff, they’re great with the dogs. The vet is a bit on the dry side when dealing with the humans, but he’s a cupcake when it comes to handling the pups. That’s way more important to me.
When my middle child had surgery to remove a growth he even called me that night and later that week to check up on her. They’re thorough and really want to provide the best possible care.

Doctor Rick is an excellent, caring vet. He took care of our Casey for years and when her last day was upon us made the whole awful experience more bearable.
His kindness won’t be forgotten and continues to be greatly appreciated.
A great, caring staff that supports his efforts makes Dave & Rick’s Dog & Cat Repair the best of the best!

Our friends who have been bringing their pets here for over decade recommended them. Staff is VERY nice, and always know who I am when I call or come into the office. Reasonably priced, great value for the services provided. Always helpful when one of our three pets gets sick and we need to make last minute appointments.

I won’t take my dog anywhere else!
Lola is a pretty unhealthy 3 year old Lhasa Apso. She was a rescue that came from a puppy mill and and an abusive master. I love her with all my heart but I swear you can look at her wrong and she’ll fall deathly ill.
Last year I took her in when she was very sick and they diagnosed her with pyrometra. The doctor was so helpful and informative and even let me set up a payment plan because I couldn’t afford the surgery up front.
By now they know her and her various issues. A few months back I took her in because she was starting to growl in the dark at the foot of my bed. They checked her for night blindness and her hearing then determined that she’s just a grumpy old lady. They didn’t charge me for the visit like most vets would have.
They’ve also been very good about keeping me from having to visit. Before I came here I would have to take Lola to the vet at least once a month, but now our visits are few and far between.
The receptionists and nurses are sweet as pie and made me feel very comfortable when I was bawling my eyes out waiting for my dogs surgery to be finished.
Alright so, in the end… I love it here

Took my dog in today for a skin issue. The vet went on and on about what it could be ad why it could be that and why it might not be something else. Then he wanted to do a $ 150 blood test. My dog is barely a year old and a Chinese Crested who are known for having sensitive skin. Why he wanted to do a full blood panel (besides the money) is beyond me. I declined that service but did take the oral antihistamines and topical stuff.
The support staff was excellent though and the receptionist was very personable.
I just wish I could find a vet that didn’t treat their business like a car mechanic… banking on your ignorance to make money.
The office could use some sprucing up for sure.
Total bill was $ 155.00

I have been going to see Dave and Rick with my pets for over 10 years now. They are simply the best… so attentive and kind as are all of the staff. Don’t be put off by the goofy name. they are very professional and experienced. It is kind of hard to see from the street, but the office is in the corner of the strip mall on the northwest corner of Rural and Elliot.