We are very impressed with La Cueva. We have five dogs. We are preparing to retire in Portugal. They all have been great helping us to get all five of our dogs prepared for the move.
Our dogs have some chronic conditions; such as thyroid, incontinence, mass cell, they also discovered a detaching lense. We just discovered that one dog has a tooth that is shearing and we will be returning for dental.
We have a blended pack that demonstrate behavior issues, such as a 60 lb jumper, a 17 pound snapper, and a 13 pound wiggler who only wants his mom.
They have been excellent with accommodating five appointments at the same time, which we know takes a great team. Dr C and… read full review
About La Cueva Animal Hospital
La Cueva Animal Hospital is a highly recommended full-service veterinary clinic that provides exceptional care and honesty. The team, led by Dr. Kim Chalfant, is praised for their phenomenal work, saving lives and going above and beyond to ensure pets receive the best possible care. The hospital's professional, caring, and proactive staff make pets feel like family, and clients can trust them with their furry friends. Open select Saturdays, La Cueva Animal Hospital is a top choice for pet owners seeking extraordinary service and care. Clients are impressed with the hospital's focus on balanced pricing, necessary treatments, and their policy of never turning away sick or injured animals, even without an appointment. The clinic is known for its state-of-the-art equipment, the veterinarian's expertise, and the staff's dedication to personally knowing their patients and their caregivers.
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Attentive, knowledgeable, reasonably priced. Most appreciated: runs like a well-oiled machine with prompt email updates about records and upcoming appointments and no wait times for scheduled appointments (whereas at my previous vets I often waited 30+ minutes past a scheduled appointment time - which can be difficult for a dog!). My dog has never been so relaxed after his vet visits (see attached photo)
I have been a client of the La Cueva Animal Hospital for four years. I've taken my eight retired racing Greyhounds (currently four) to Dr. Kim Chalfant and could not be more pleased.
A major reason I changed to La Cueva from my previous veterinarian was La Cueva's policy of never turning a sick or injured animal away when their help is needed regardless of not having an appointment and/or their schedule being full. This policy applies to "walk-in" cases as well as established clients and is of the utmost importance to me.
Dr. Chalfant makes it a point to get to personally know her patients as well as their caregivers - you are more that just another customer at La… read full review
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- parking: lot
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8000 Paseo Del Norte Boulevard Northeast Ste C11, Albuquerque, NM 87122
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