Barker Animal Hospital

The folks at Barker’s have been such a gift for our family! Our 11 year old basset, Jabba has received the most genuine and passionate care. (The first time he has actually been happy in a vet office!) Since trusting Barker’s with Jabba’s care, we have never felt so comfortable with the expertise treatment and care he has received! Thank you for treating Jabba and our family with such kindness, and thank you for all that you do everyday for our dogs and cats! *Jabba especially thanks you for all the chicken lunchboxes*

Barker Animal Hospital has been absolutely wonderful with my two dogs. From the moment we walk in, it’s clear they truly prioritize fear-free treatment, which makes a huge difference for anxious pets (and owners!). The staff is patient, gentle, and always takes the time to make my dogs feel safe and comfortable. Kat, the vet tech, is incredible—so kind, calm, and attentive. She clearly loves what she does and treats my dogs like her own. Dr. Shields is equally amazing: knowledgeable, compassionate, and great at explaining everything in a way that puts you at ease. I’m so grateful to have a veterinary team I trust completely. If you’re looking for a clinic that genuinely cares about your pets’ emotional well-being as much as their physical health, I can’t recommend Barker Animal Hospital enough.

The staff is always friendly and helpful. Its always clean and neat. I think they listen to my concerns and aren't pushy about being able to afford certain test. Which im grateful for because I already feel guilty about it! Im not rich but I love my dogs and I dont go to the dr so my dog can go and get his seizure medicine. Which is most important to me. The only thing was this last time they forgot my refills and only gave me 1 month. I called and the person that answered said she'd call the other 2 in. So I hope that is the case. Thank you.

PROS: On 2/16/26 we took our 7-month-old shelter dog who we had just adopted on 2/12/16. Upon arrival he had his hackles raised and was frozen at every joint. Wouldn't budge. We assumed he thought he was back at the pound with all of the dog smells. The front desk staff quickly and calmly took down our information and told us we could wait outside for a few minutes, and they would get us when ready. After a few minutes outside, we brought our pup back in and he was met with treats galore by one of the front desk ladies. She quickly gained his trust, and he was not nearly as nervous as when we first walked in. After being called back, the staff from the assistants, LVTs, and vet, were very professional and made it a very positive experience for our new family member. They took down our concerns and answered our questions when we had them. We are new dog owners, so we had plenty of questions. We were very pleased. Having worked in the veterinary field before, I have never seen a dog be so happy to be at the vet. CON: The only negative comment we had was the amount of time it took to be seen from the scheduled time of our appointment. I do not remember the exact amount of time, but it was significant enough to comment on. That is something that can be improved but due to the overall positive experience, 5 stars out of 5. Thank you Barker team!

I’ve been taking my pup to Barker for at least 6 years now and I have nothing but wonderful things to say. The entire staff is so kind, warm, and helpful. The love they show to my boy makes my heart swell. They’ve always gone above and beyond with his care. The fear free practices that the office implements make a huge difference. My pup is always so excited when we enter the office which was not an experience that my family dogs had when I was growing up. 10/10 recommend Barker Animal Hospital.

My mom uses this vets office for her cats and has had nothing but wonderful things to say about the staff. I went with her today to take her cat in for a visit and blood work and shots and the techs and doctors were so kind and sweet and loved Simba and his extra toe beans so much. The compassion and love they show for the animals and the pet owners was great. If I lived closer, I would use them.

Awesome service with my 16 year old Jack Russell Terrier. Everyone was friendly and offered chicken strips and soft milkbones! With the money I paid - Thank You Dr. Shields!