Shelby Animal Clinic
In Business Since 1998
(205) 664-3462
About Shelby Animal Clinic
VETERINARY SERVICES
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Rude, cold, uncaring and callous
Posted by StellaBellaBingo on 2/26/2009
Our dog was ran over by a car. We took her to Shelby Animal Clinic, as they were the closest available clinic open at 5 p.m. My husband was chastised by Marsha Zahumensky, (vet),for not bringing our dog to her clinic for the past 4-5 years, even making the comment that it was "obvious she's been somewhere, she has her rabies tag." After 2 x-rays, it was determined that Stella's spinal cord was severed and she must be put down. BEFORE this; however, my husband had to endure yet more judgment/critisism from Marsha because he did not have $199.16 cash on him. It was wrong of this woman to judge my husband's character without knowing anything about us. My husband is an honest and decent man with a wonderful reputation and for her to accuse him of "skipping out" on the bill was just the last straw. Although my husband did not have cash with him, the bill was paid this morning and out in today's mail. Had it not been so late last evening, he would have driven the 27 miles to the clinic and given it to her then. Such a tragic and painful time for us was made even worse by the horrendous treament provided by this cold and uncaring individual. True enough, we did take Stella there approximately 4-5 years ago when we rescued her off the streets. We did not return to that clinic after the initial visit because we felt that Marsha, (specifically), had a cold and nonchalant demeanor, more concerned with selling products/dog food than the actual care of the animal. (I have seen this on other complaint sites as well about this clinic). The ONLY reason he took her there last night was becasue THEY WERE THE CLOSEST AVAILABLE VET OPEN AT THAT TIME and in a race to save Stella's life, we did what we thought was best for her. My husband left that clinic with our Stella, brought her home, and buried her by truck headlights on our property late in the evening. This is not the place you want to be when your pet is ill and/or dying. You will find no comfort there.
I'd Find the Next Closest Vet If I Were You
Posted by Obrie007 on 10/3/2008
I was not very satisfied with either the service or pet care at this vet's office. I took two cats in with one needing shots and the other having an ailment that needed drastic care. I was told I could come by and pick them both up. The day I showed up I waited an hour and a half to find out that the sick one needed surgery. I then left her there for the rest of that week and went back to wait another hour and a half to get two minutues with the vet in which she tried to load me up with all the pet food and medicine she could sell me. This vet is all about prescribing anything she can (she even has a video constantly playing that shows what medications you can get for your pets). There is no "quick pick up" for a pet. Be ready to spend the good part of an afternoon here if you take your pet to this clinic.
