Committed to compassionate care and great service
At Schmitt's Animal Hospital, we prioritize compassionate care for our clients and their pets. We are proud to have served the Walker, Grand Rapids, and surrounding communities for over 40 years. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing you and your pet with the best medical care available, ensuring a comfortable, clean, and friendly environment.
Our Services
We specialize in offering personalized services, promoting your pet's health and longevity. Our services include:
- Preventive Care: Regular wellness exams are essential for maintaining your pet's overall health. Our comprehensive exams include a thorough physical examination, vaccinations, and relevant screenings. Our team provides customized care based on your pet's age, breed, and lifestyle.
- Senior Care: We understand the unique needs of senior pets. Our senior care program focuses on early detection and treatment of age-related conditions, ensuring your pet's comfort and well-being during their golden years.
- Heartworms and Prevention: Heartworm disease is a severe and potentially fatal condition. We provide heartworm prevention options and educate pet owners on the importance of year-round prevention.
- Surgery: Our surgical suite boasts state-of-the-art equipment. Our skilled veterinarians and experienced technicians ensure safe and effective surgical procedures, including spays, neuters, dental extractions, and soft tissue surgeries.
- Dentistry: Dental care is crucial for your pet's overall health. Our comprehensive dental services include routine dental cleanings, digital dental radiographs, and extractions when necessary.
- Laser Therapy: We utilize laser therapy to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing for various conditions, including arthritis, wounds, and post-surgical recovery.
- Radiographs: Our on-site digital radiography system allows us to quickly and accurately diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions.
- Laboratory: Our in-house laboratory provides rapid diagnostic testing for various tests, including blood chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and fecal examination.
- Emergency Hospital Policies: We understand that emergencies can occur at any time. We provide after-hour emergency consultations for our clients, ensuring your pet receives timely care.
Connect with Us
We invite you to explore our resources, including pet health articles, educational and how-to videos, and testimonials from our valued clients. We encourage you to share your pet's photos and stories with us. By submitting a picture, you grant us permission to publish it on our website and/or social media accounts.
Please feel free to contact us during our office hours for appointments and inquiries. Our team is here to serve you and your pet!
Overall Experience
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with most reviewers praising the compassionate and caring staff, veterinarians, and technicians at Schmitt's Animal Hospital. Many reviewers mentioned the convenience of the pet app and communication system, which allows for easy scheduling, updates, and follow-up care.
Staff and Veterinarians
Reviewers consistently praised the staff and veterinarians, describing them as friendly, attentive, and compassionate. Dr. Timmer, Dr. Jones, and Dr. Schmitt were specifically mentioned as being wonderful and caring.
Communication and Follow-up
Reviewers appreciated the regular updates and follow-up care provided by the hospital, including phone calls, text messages, and emails. The staff was also praised for being responsive to questions and concerns.
Emergency Care
Several reviewers mentioned the hospital's ability to accommodate urgent appointments and provide excellent emergency care.
Cost and Value
A few reviewers mentioned that the costs of care and treatment were reasonable, and one reviewer even mentioned that Dr. Jones saved them over $2,000 compared to their previous vet.
Concerns
Only one reviewer mentioned a concern about the rising costs of care and treatment, as well as difficulties in getting an appointment.
