Vista Animal Hospital - Erie, Colorado

Stephanie Russell

Vista Animal Hospital, all of their vets and their techs have been a godsend with my male whippet and his cancer journey. Starting in Dec 2021, from the very start, it has been a team effort to get the original tumor out and him healed up. This cancer is a tough one. In May 2024, when we noticed a new bump, Bonnie Abbott scheduled surgery the very next day to remove the recurrance.

Our primary veterinarian since 1981 referred us to Bonnie and Vista Animal Hospital as he was mostly retired. I trusted his opinion and am so very happy we followed his advice. They understand whippets (sighthounds have different medical needs than other breeds), which is very important to us having 2.

Every person we have met at the clinic is compassionate and loving. My dogs think the staff are some of their best friends. Whether you see them in person, contact them via phone or via emails, they are very responsive and professional. Their facility is clean, bright and welcoming. We love the low couches in the exam rooms, so I sit on them with my dogs.

I am very happy with Vista Animal Hospital and so fortunate they to have them close by.

Christie Studebaker

I recently switched to Vista Animal Hospital and I cannot say enough good things about our experience. The facility is clean, welcoming and the staff was incredibly caring and knowledgeable.

My dog, Charlie, has always been anxious about vet visits-he whimpers and shakes the moment we walk through the door, hides during his exams and can’t get out the door fast enough when it’s over. At Vista, the difference was clear from the start. We were taken to a comfortable exam room that had a cozy dog bed, water bowl, and calming music. Nicole, our vet tech, was fantastic, offering Charlie treats to help him relax. When Dr Raines came in, she made sure to sit on the floor to get on his level and was incredibly patient making him feel safe. They spoiled him with peanut butter and squeeze cheese, and by the end, Charlie was calm enough for Dr Raines to complete her exam and administer his vaccines-all while still getting plenty of love and affection.

The care, patience, and attention to detail made such a huge difference for Charlie, turning what used to be a stressful situation into a positive one. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Vista to anyone looking for exceptional veterinary care.

Gabe Moncada

I can't say enough good things about Vista Animal Hospital, their facility, and the amazing team! Our experience here has been exceptional from day one.

The facility is clean, well-organized, and welcoming. The staff is incredibly caring and knowledgeable. WE LOVE THE STAFF. They treat our 2 pets like their own, and it's evident that they genuinely love animals. The veterinarians take the time to thoroughly explain everything, and they always provide multiple options for treatment, allowing us to make informed decisions for our pet's health. We've never had to wait long for an appointment, and they always follow up to check on our pet's progress after a visit.

Overall, Vista Animal Hospital goes above and beyond in every aspect. We trust them completely with our pet's well-being and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of exceptional veterinary care.

Thank you, Vista Animal Hospital, for your outstanding service in our community.

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James Dressler

Vista Animal Hospital offers all services: emergency visits during the day, regular scheduled appointments, and surgeries. The doctors truly care for the animals and do everything possible to reduce their stress. The cat rooms have fish tanks and for the dogs they have beds and water bowls. Both have gentle music playing and painted walls. My dog was excited to see the vet, and the vet likewise. The fact that my animals can go to the vet and not feel stressed is HUGE! Any furbaby owner wants that, and I will never need to look for a different one.

Deann Hofer

Thank you Dr Abbot and her whole team for taking such wonderful care of our Timber! He has fully recovered from surgery and living his best life! We are eternally grateful - thank you!

Dr Abbot was our third opinion for soft tissue mass on our dog’s paw. Previous vet recommended amputation of his leg. Dr Abbot was able to remove a toe and save his leg. She truly extended his quality of life! Dr Abbot was transparent with her treatment plan from start to finish. She is knowledgeable, very talented, and most importantly - compassionate! We felt truly cared for every visit. Timber’s a large fluffy dog (required a lot of helping hands) …every team member, every cast change was so friendly which made it a lot of fun for us! Facility is beautiful, clean. Convenient location, easy parking.

Khyentse George

I have been going to Dr. Abbott with my pets for over 13 years now. She is the most caring, personable and competent vet I have ever come across. She really goes the extra mile to make sure your pets (and YOU) feel comfortable; taking extra time to explain everything thoroughly and to genuinely listen to you. We have moved a couple times and even as we are further away from her practice, we will still make the drive because we trust her with our beloveds implicitly. It's great to have a vet that you just know in your heart really cares and has the knowledge to offer your pets the best health care possible. I have been to other vet offices where it seemed we were shuffled to a new/unknown vet every time we went and I really appreciate that I can always book directly with Dr. Abbott and that I know the high level and personal care we will get. The staff at Vista are also very caring, helpful and personable. We're very grateful and I cannot recommend this practice enough.

Amy Bellows

Dr. Abbott and all of the employees at Vista Animal Hospital have been great to work with. Very detailed and thorough. They had to do a mass cell tumor surgery on our female lab at age 5 and she is now 11 leading a happy, healthy life. Thank you for being our trusted vet(s)!!

Diana Neece

Cannot say enough good things about Dr. Rindal and the staff at Vista! Our rescue, Hank, has severe anxiety due to events in his past life. We had been gently turned away by another vet due to Hank's fear response, even though we were working with a trainer to address his issues. So the rescue org recommended we try Vista Animal Hospital because of their experience in this area and their approach to making vet visits as calm and non-threatening as possible.

Dr. Rindal has been so patient and kind, and she always gets on the floor with Hank to put him at ease. She helped us figure out that Hank needed some mild sedation to help him get through vaccinations and bloodwork and told me exactly what to expect. So very very relieved and happy that our sweet Hank can get his veterinary care from Dr. Rindal! So grateful for her compassion!