Dr. Maria VonderHaar is by far one of the finest veterinarians I have had the pleasure to engage with. She is incredibly passionate in her ability to navigate effectively and compassionate for both patient and “parent”. Doc V truly cares about her patients needs.. Her approach is well balanced between Eastern and Western medicine applications, and considers all factors and history while treating the patient with loving care and humanity as if your best friend was hers. Doc V’s willingness to go the extra mile is second to none.
December 2025
I do not understand the negative reviews of Dr. Maria VonderHaar, the new owner of Kindred Spirits. I didn't know what was going to happen when Dr. Siwek, the original owner of the practice, retired, but my experience with Dr. Maria has been wonderful. Our senior cat, Max, didn't want to come out of his carrier last week on his first visit. Instead of hauling Max out and putting him up on the exam table, Dr. Maria got down on a pad on the floor of the exam room. She and I gently got Max out of his carrier, and she spent at least 30 minutes gently talking to Max and petting him as she treated him right there on the floor. She is a very compassionate vet who clearly... read full review
September 2025
Dr. Maria VonderHaar is the kindest and most genuinely caring veterinarian I have ever met and that is saying something as I have been fortunate to meet many outstanding veterinarians and board certified veterinarians. I was torn in writing this review because there is a part of me that wanted to gatekeep this. Dr. V is superb rehabilitation and integrative vet. She has been my vet for over a decade with many dogs and I simply cannot recommend her more highly. She is the strongest advocate for my dogs and has been there for us more than anyone else. She genuinely cares and is committed to providing the best care available. Just an incredible human being.
Dr. Maria VonderHaar is by far one of the finest veterinarians I have had the pleasure to engage with. She is incredibly passionate in her ability to navigate effectively and compassionate for both patient and “parent”. Doc V truly cares about her patients needs.. Her approach is well balanced between Eastern and Western medicine applications, and considers all factors and history while treating the patient with loving care and humanity as if your best friend was hers.
Doc V’s willingness to go the extra mile is second to none.
I do not understand the negative reviews of Dr. Maria VonderHaar, the new owner of Kindred Spirits. I didn't know what was going to happen when Dr. Siwek, the original owner of the practice, retired, but my experience with Dr. Maria has been wonderful. Our senior cat, Max, didn't want to come out of his carrier last week on his first visit. Instead of hauling Max out and putting him up on the exam table, Dr. Maria got down on a pad on the floor of the exam room. She and I gently got Max out of his carrier, and she spent at least 30 minutes gently talking to Max and petting him as she treated him right there on the floor. She is a very compassionate vet who clearly... read full review
Dr. Maria VonderHaar is the kindest and most genuinely caring veterinarian I have ever met and that is saying something as I have been fortunate to meet many outstanding veterinarians and board certified veterinarians. I was torn in writing this review because there is a part of me that wanted to gatekeep this.
Dr. V is superb rehabilitation and integrative vet. She has been my vet for over a decade with many dogs and I simply cannot recommend her more highly. She is the strongest advocate for my dogs and has been there for us more than anyone else. She genuinely cares and is committed to providing the best care available. Just an incredible human being.