Reviews for Mission Med Vet: Grigsby Laura DVM
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Monday: Open 24 hoursTuesday: Open 24 hoursWednesday: Open 24 hoursThursday: Open 24 hoursFriday: Open 24 hoursSaturday: Open 24 hoursSunday: Open 24 hours
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Google: 5/5
Mission Med Vet: Grigsby Laura DVM
5914 Johnson Dr, Mission
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My husband & I recently (after 7PM on a Friday night) took our 10 year old cat, Panda, to Mission Veterinary Emergency at the recommendation of our local vet. Our vet found that she had fluid in her lungs and needed Xray's to further diagnosis the problem. We were seen immediately upon arrival at Mission Vet. and Panda was taken to the ICU for oxygen. After Xrays were taken, Dr. Brittany McBrain at Mission Vet. met with us and said that a cancerous mass was found in Panda's chest pressing on her lungs and her heart. Dr. McBrain listed all the options available and after careful consideration and realizing that there was no cure and only a few days left for Panda, we chose euthanasia for our pet. Dr. McBrain was extremely kind and caring and knowing that additional procedures (and costs) would not change the outcome helped us reach our conclusion. We were able to be with Panda in order to say goodbye, (in a room designed for this purpose.) Dr. McBrain came in and administered a sedative so that Panda was asleep during the final injection. We cannot say enough positive things about Dr. McBrain. She was the only vet that we met at Mission Vet. but hopefully the other vets are as caring and as sensitive as she is.
We took our dog there with end of life issues. Blue Pearl would have tried to. Sell us all sorts of tests and Mission did not. They basically said it is what it is take him home and make him comfortable. We were so appreciative of this.
Today we had to put down a beloved pet. Our vet sent us to this facility to have additional testing (ultrasound) done. Dr. Soga reviewed the information provided by the vet and suggested an alternative test (much less cost) first. The result indicated a terminal condition. The facility provided a separate room that is dedicated to easing this transition. It was furnished with comfortable couches/ chairs/ a treat basket with all kinds of favorite treats for the pet / books to read to children concerning the loss of a pet/ blankets - I could go on. The room was available for as long as we needed (24 hour facility). We called family and friends who came to say goodbye. There is even a "patient" advocate that checked in periodically to see if we needed anything (something to drink,etc). I cannot thank everyone for all they did. Dr. Soga was extremely sensitive and supportive of a very hard decision.