Veterinarians in Granby, CT

“Hopefully not too lengthy of a post. I adopted with MKK that partners with this vet. I went in the first time and it was a little chaotic. I was told at intake that my kittens didn't have their rabies shots and that it would be required along with a vaccine check. I had no choice, asked what the cost would be as I had two that morning of my total of for. I got a text and it said $264/cat. At that point I reached out to the MKK team and was upset and felt that it should have been disclosed at adoption. MKK assured me that I would pay nothing and the rabies shots are covered with the surgeries. I went back today, 2/8/2024 with my other two, no fault of my own I mixed up the date and I felt horrible. Even if you THINK you know the appointment details listen to the vm and read the reminder email. Heather and team were on top of it quickly and they were able to fit them, I am grateful. Now I will add while going through my own moment I saw across the room another women was checking in her pet for surgery and the employee advised that the pet was missing a vaccine and the woman stated quite firmly that she did not want the pet to have a vaccine because they were having anesthesia, fair concern. The employee again stated and was interrupted and the woman said the pet was here for surgery and the vaccine can be done post surgery. I was in my car when the woman walked to her cat with the pet screaming the "f" word at the top of her lungs regardless of who was around. I don't think there was anything wrong with her ask, behavior meh, she was upset, I get it. But it reminded me of my first visit at this vet and being told you need rabies and we can't do anything without it. You feel obligated, without a choice. It should be stated ahead of the surgery, I figured my situation was unique until I saw this unfold. I am embarrassed that I hollered at MKK, it is a Salmon Brook problem. If this didn't unfold, 5 stars all the way, great staff, but 4 because of the lack of disclosure.”

“Dr Marcie Fallek has been amazing for our Luna who is a 5 year old black lab. Luna diagnosed with nasal cancer in October 2018. We started noticing issues around May 2018 and never expected it to be a cancer diagnosis, she was only 3 years old. We had a biopsy done, got the diagnosis and got an appointment at the Radiation Oncologist as quick as we could. The oncologist was amazing, she was very thorough and honest about the treatment and prognosis. At the end of our appointment we asked point blank will we lose Luna to this cancer and she told us yes, we can't cure this. Radiation would hopefully give us more time, although the doctor couldn't guarantee it. She told us the average life expectancy post radiation was 2 to 18 months (could be longer, could be shorter). Without treatment we'd likely lose her sooner rather than later. We felt that if we are going to lose her anyway it didn't seem right of us to put her through the radiation and chance the side affects knowing she would ultimately succumb to this disease. We came across Dr Fallek online, scheduled an appointment and drove 2 1/2 hours to meet with her and it was so worth it. She has treated Luna holistically with homeopathic and holistic treatments since shortly after diagnosis. This month we celebrate +22 months of life with Luna. That is 20 months we didn't expected to have her. Dr Fallek's prescribed treatment helps manage her symptoms and any pain. Sadly the mass has grown, which we knew would happen. We believe it's grown slower than it may have if we'd done nothing and we know in our hearts having Dr Fallek in her life has given her and us many wonderful months, days, moments to make beautiful memories. We are grateful to have Dr Fallek caring for Luna. She puts her heart and soul into Luna's care and is absolutely amazing. Luna's mom Lisa in PA”