Small Animal Medical Center - Mountain Home, Idaho

Matt Gump

The first time I needed this vet, they were awesome and fixed my Great Dane up during an emergency over Memorial Day weekend. However just the other day I took my very sickly looking runt into the vet because her peers were all doing great and when I tried to bottle feed her she throws up a pink colored vomit. I was told the puppy was just cold even though the other puppies weren't, and they are all on a heated floor. So I bought the heat lamp and started using it. It didn't help and the puppy went into respiratory failure. A Google search says that combined with the pink vomit is clearly not related to anything about being too cold and most likely a parasite infection. So I lost a puppy because the vet didn't take my concerns seriously enough to actually investigate. And I'll be the bad guy for leaving this review and I have to wonder if my other 3 pups will contact this parasite.

Finally heard back 3 weeks later and it wasn't to offer condolences or explain how she missed the pink vomit part of the equation. It was to see if I still wanted them to do the shots and for the doctor to explain away again the pink vomit not being of concern.
Go here to read about pink vomit meaning it is coming from the lungs.
https://dogstandards.ca/blogs/what-the-dog/decoding-your-dogs-vomit#:~:text=Bloody%20Vomit%20(Red%20or%20Pink)%20Blood%20in,failure%2C%20foreign%20object%2C%20or%20even%20tumours%20present.
Pink frothy liquid may have been coughed up from the lungs, rather than from the stomach. It is important to note that liquid output from the lungs will appear like mucous, and it will not be as acidic as vomit. This is an indication that there may be some serious health complications which can include heart failure, lung cancer, or infection.

Zach Cook

All of the staff is excellent and Dr Sabol is the best! My pup is somewhat reactive around other dogs so I love being able to hang out with her in the car where she is comfy until they are ready for us.

Nikki Mcbride

My mom took all 4 of her dogs here for years! Now she take her cat. I just got a new puppy and knew I was going to take him here. Today he got shots and the doctor and staff did SO WELL with him. The doctor educated me on all my concerns. I highly recommend.

Tammy Green

Our fur babes have always been treated very well. Dr. Sabol always takes the time to listen to our concerns and answer questions. The staff is kind and friendly.

Jeremy Oakman

I had a horrible experience with Dr. Sabol and her staff. Dr. Sabol and her staff could not properly handle my elderly dog, who has never had problems with any Vet. she botched her blood test and was trying to run up the testing on me. She will over prescribe meds and over charge for those meds. Her staff is very incapable of their jobs, and more suited to cleaning up after animals than taking care of them. If you love your pet do not take them to Dr. Sabol

Andrew Toth

Dr. Sabol and her staff were beyond accommodating and kind beyond compare. Our dogs lymphoma progressed extremely rapidly, and Dr. Sabol was able to come to our house on very short notice to help put our baby boy to sleep. Her kindness and professionalism was so very appreciated and we are thankful for her help in our difficult time.

Carmen Buchanan

Dr. Sabol saw my two golden retrievers today. She was friendly and very good with my dogs. She also addressed all of my concerns and took her time examining my dogs. I could tell she loves what she does and is dedicated to her job. The customer service was also very good. I was able to get my dogs in quite promptly and it helped that they had extended hours once a week so I could go there after work. Pricing is adequate and the service was amazing, I definitely will be back!

Chuck Steed

Dr Sabol and her clinic crew have been stellar in providing care for our two chow chows since 2007.. I would highly recommend her care and the service provided by these great folks. I was impressed from the first day we took Sassy and Ginger to her for care and through the last 14 plus years Dr Sabol and crew were simply stellar... When our Sassy passed away the manner in which putting her to sleep was gentle, kind and with a lot of compassion from all..