Midway Animal Hospital
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Phone: (651) 644-2100
User Reviews for Midway Animal Hospital
03/22/2008 Posted by MyLuckyLab
Recently we were faced with an emergency surgery for our Labrador. A stiff abdomen followed by an x-ray confirmed 2 huge tumors. Large enough to give Dr Nolte pause as she delivered the news. The prognosis was grim. An ultrasound confirmed the tumors were on the speen... and although my lucky lab was 11, he had a strong heart and might just pull through a spenectomy. Risk's? The tumors could have infiltrated other organs and he would have to be euthanized. Dr Nolte and Dr Kelley, with full staff on hand, shut down for an afternoon to give Buster a chance. 11 pounds of bloody mass were removed with his spleen. They brought their own dog in to give platelets in case a transfusion was necessary. Following surgery, Dr Kelley spent the night with Buster to make sure he didn't have any complications. The next day, Buster came home with detailed instructions, the vet's cell phone number in case we had any concerns, and a new lease on life. I fully believe that the skill and special attention Buster received was paramount to surgical success. I have been a regular at this clinic and never needed such acute care before. This past experience has only solidified my recommendation that you use this clinic for your animals. You won't be disappointed.
Pros: Experienced Veterinarians & Staff
01/16/2008 Posted by zimmee66
A very nice vet clinic among the best in town. I like that they are really focussed on the well being of the animal and never feel pushed towards a treatment path. Many vets make me feel like they are just waiting for me to finish talking so they can get to the exam, but Midway isnt like that--they listen very carefully and that can be a very helpful approach considering that pets often hide pain during exams or, in the case of my dog's epilepsy--don't show helpful symptoms in the exam room. In short they make me feel like a partner in the care of my dog and cat--respectful and involved.
Pros: affordable, kind, thoughtful
Cons: sometimes a little confusion between vet and desk staff
