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Arcadia Animal Clinic
Category: Pets Veterinarians Veterinarians [Edit]
3941 E Meadowbrook AvePhoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 955-0410
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 8 am - 6 pm
Sat 8 am - 12 pm
Annie C. said: "So far, so good. Cats have had one checkup visit. For Sox, after he had an expensive emergency trip to the 24 hr emergency vet and was treated for 3 days with a blockage. I had emailed with Dr Grant all that weekend about his issues…" read more »
11 reviews for Arcadia Animal Clinic
11 reviews in English
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Review from Jeff R.
12/13/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Dr. Bracken is the best vet I have ever encountered. My dog hurt his back and they took fantastic care of him and found a great neurosurgeon for us to have his back fixed. All his general checkups and teeth cleaning have been great. The staff there just really seem to love animals and it shows. They even call back to check in to make sure everything is going okay with him. It's a ways to Arcadia from my house ( I live in south Tempe ), but I wouldn't even consider taking my dog to anyone else. If you are looking for a vet you can't do better than Dr. Bracken.
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Review from Teri B.
1/18/2011 1 photo
Dr. Bracken rules. In fact, one time my husband and I saw him in Costco and I got really excited and acted like I'd just seen a local celebrity. True story.
There's something about Dr. Bracken that just makes you feel like everything is going to be okay. Despite being incredibly busy he spends time with your dog/pet, will make after hours calls (trust us, we know) and is happy to call other experts when he doesn't know the answer (huge).
Our favorite thing about Dr. B is that he tends to be more on the holistic side of medicine. He advises against pumping your pets full of prescriptions and medicines that they may not need. Preventative is not always necessary and we appreciate that he doesn't try to "up sell" you on these things. In fact, he'll advise against what so many vets recommend. He's not going to tell you that your pet needs regular x-rays and teeth cleanings, etc. He really advises again unnecessary treatments - especially when they involve local anesthesia. We really appreciate his raw honesty about situations and he'll be the first to admit when he just doesn't know the answer. In fact, he was more than willing to work with a competing vet to solve a mystery case we were facing with our little one. This meant the world to us.
If you're looking for a fancy shamsy vet with websites, e-mail updates, couches and all the bells and whistles - this isn't for you. This is a place that's great because of it's wonderful staff (we love that most of their team can greet our pups by name) and Dr. Bracken's genuine love of animals.
The only thing that doesn't make Arcadia Animal Clinic a 5-Star is that you have to see specialists for certain things. Unlike bigger vet clinics, they don't have all the fancy machines, testing equipment and labs that other vets offer. It would be awesome to stay on-site for everything. -
Review from Lefty M.
Phoenix, AZ
4/10/2011
Dr. Bracken is very talented. His staff is incredible. He treats my pets with incredible love and attention (acts like their his very own buddies). He is not only kind, but extremely knowledgeable. He is willing to take the extra effort and time to ensure proper diagnosis and reviews all of the potential treatments. He understands how important the smaller members of your family are.
He came highly recommended by several friends of mine and I'll never go anywhere else. Everyone that knows him gives him rave reviews. He charges appropriately (its not the cheapest place to go, I'm sure, but the quality and value of care is far above anywhere else.)
He even notices your pets personality, which must be hard after seeing so many pets a day. He goes the extra mile, ensuring your pet is fully cared for.
Its a large facility with lots of employees, but there's only one Dr. Braken. He answers each question himself. -
Review from Aly P.
Phoenix, AZ
8/15/2011
3 words....BEST VET EVER. Dr. Bracken is the absolute, without-a-doubt THE BEST veterinarian I've ever been to. I trust him completely. So many vets I've been to, try to up-sell you for this or that...run these tests, or blood work, etc...In fact, going to the vet is similar to going to a mechanic. Which is why, it's so wonderful when you find one you trust.
I have 3 dogs, and they all just love Dr. Bracken (and you can tell that Dr. Bracken genuinely cares about each of them). He is so gentle and sweet with them. The office staff is always friendly and if any of my dogs ever had an emergency, they squeeze them right in that day, for an appointment.
This is not an upscale looking place...it's down-home, and I liken it to something that would appear on the "Andy Griffith Show". It's a neighborhood office filled with regulars. Simply put, they are awesome. -
Review from Donald S.
1/11/2010
DeeDee went in for her 100,000 mile checkup and shot's update today:)
She's 14 1/2 years old which (according to Dr. Bracken) equates to roughly 100 years old in human terms!
It's fairly rare for chowchows to live that long, although I have been extraordinarily fortunate to have both my chows live to a very ripe old age (Sam, my big chow made it to 16 1/2...I still miss him! :-)
I frankly credit most of that good fortune to Dr. Bracken and the wonderful people at Arcadia Animal Clinic...I have had many pets over the years and used many vet's in Portland and San Francisco...they were all good, all came highly recommended by trusted friends, co-workers and the like...but none of them measure up to Arcadia Animal Clinic!
We were looking for a vet after we had been in Arizona for few months and started asking around...more than 1/2 the people we asked mentioned Dr. Bracken as the best they'd met and highly recommended AAC...The beautiful Carin and I looked at each other and said "this can't be a coincidence...6 people that don't even know each other recommend this place...let's go see him!"
And we did:)
Chow's aren't noted for either their patience or their warm and inviting demeanor...they are a little bit aloof and intimidating...I like that in a dog...both Sam and Dee are coal black, and with their black fur, black tongues, black eyes and gleaming white teeth and fangs, when they smile at you, it can look a little sinister:-)
But they aren't...they are teddy bears and Dr. Bracken and the staff at AAC took the time to understand that (they approach each pet as an individual and get to really know that animal:)
That was apparent at the first meeting of my dogs and Dr. Bracken, when he got down on the floor with them and they talked and played and became great friends (my dogs always love going to AAC...they love Dr. Bracken:)
All that personal rapport with my pup's is and has been critical...not necessarily when they are just in for a checkup or a shots update...but when DeeDee tore her ACL trying to chase a bunny or when she had a minor stroke last year...or when Sammy was finally just too tired to go on and they helped him over with respect and dignity...sorry...I can't see though the tears right now...
AAC is the best veterinary clinic I've found and Dr. Bracken is the best vet I've ever met! -
Review from Sarah K.
Phoenix, AZ
4/19/2010
When I adopted my furry bundle of joy last year, I had pretty much everything I needed to be a good parent... except a good vet.
When I adopted Owen from the Maricopa County Animal Control Shelter, I was given a sample of food, some coupons, a disposable cardboard carrying case and a list of vets who participated in their program, in which your new family member could get a free check up.
Once we got home, I eenie-meenie-miney-moed my way through the list of "free first office visit" vets, and made an appointment. A couple days later, Owen and I were at a vet appointment that made me feel like I had taken my car in for an oil change, and the vet was trying to sell me all kinds of new parts. Thus began my quest for friendly referrals, which led me to Dr. Bracken.
I am a vibe person. I can read people immediately, and I am usually pretty right on. I took to Dr. Bracken immediately, as did Owen. Dr Bracken might be the cat whisperer, and from what I understand, he's just as great with other animals. He bonded with Owen, and even though you might have to wait a couple minutes to be seen, you can rest assured knowing that Dr. Bracken will give your animal (or in some people's case, "child") the same undivided attention.
Call me the crazy cat lady, but when I take my cat to the vet, I feel like I am taking my child to the pediatrician, and with Dr. Bracken, you can tell that he understands that he is not just dealing with people's pets (or their car), but their family. -
Review from Christy A.
Phoenix, AZ
2/23/2010
Lucky and I love this place. Dr. Bracken and company are like family to us. I've been taking my little teacup maltese to see Dr. Bracken for the past 5 years. He is very caring and concerned about both me and my doggie's welfare.
Lucky often boards here when I take out-of-town trips. The staff take really good care of her, especially since she has some special health needs. I never worry when I leave her. And they are very patient and courteous when I call to check in on her.
I highly recommend this clinic if you are looking for a great veterinarian who cares a lot about his patients.
We love Dr. Bracken and the Arcadia Animal Clinic family! -
Review from Marilyn R.
Phoenix, AZ
8/15/2011
It doesn's get much better than this. I feel my animal children are in safe hands with Dr. Bracken. Not a clinic where all they want to do is sell you stuff, run up your bill with scare tactics. You can actually talk with Dr. Bracken and he listens.
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Review from Lauren F.
Phoenix, AZ
9/23/2011
I have had dogs my whole life and have been to many different Vets around Scottsdale and Phoenix. I got a new puppy in July and a friend recommended Dr. Bracken so highly that I decided to go instead of taking her to my regular vet. I signed her up on the puppy plan which is great when you have a new puppy. It includes all shots, nail trimmings, visits and a discount on spaying. Dr. Bracken is the sweetest, most caring vet I have ever been to, he takes time to teach you puppy training and answers any and all questions you may have. I have since taken my two other dogs and transferred their medical records to his office. You can tell on your first visit that Dr. Bracken's office is very busy but he is worth the wait. He loves dogs just as much as you do and isn't driven by the all mighty dollar that so many other vets exude. I would trust his honest, straight forward opinion over any one else!!!!!! I normally don't write that many reviews but if you love your dogs as much as I do, you'd taken them here!
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Review from Janet M.
Scottsdale, AZ
Updated - 8/20/2011
i was recently contacted by someone from dr. bracken's office regarding my review. she was very thoughtful, kind and interested in what i had written. i reiterated that dr. bracken is great. he has gone above and beyond for us on many occasions. he is not the issue. my issue was with someone who answered the phone not allowing me to make an appointment to take an ill pet in. i felt the pet's condition was being diagnosed by someone not qualified or authorized to do so. the person who recently called me handled the issue in a very professional way. i really appreciated her taking the time to call and listen to my concerns. we had a great conversation. that's the sign of a well-run business.
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8/12/2011
overall, the practice is very good. however, some of the people answering the phone are diagnosing… Read more »
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Review from Nate B.
Phoenix, AZ
8/9/2010
I am thrilled to have found such a wonderful animal clinic. I have three PUGS with three very different personalities. Luckily we don't have to go to see Dr. Bracken too often. But when we do, it is always a good experience. Dr Bracken and his wonderful staff are extremely professional and attentive. I live closer to downtown and will gladly bypass the many animal clinics closer to me to visit Arcadia Animal Clinic. I do end up waiting sometimes, but I do not mind. I know that Dr. Bracken gives a lot of thought and attention to the animals he is taking care of. I recommend Arcadia Animal Clinic to everyone I meet that have a pet or pets in their life. *******Plus its right by LGO, so you can stop and grab a bite or a latte on your way home!
