Chamisa Veterinary Services

The emergency vet uses this place for their aquamation, so I didn't choose to use their services. When I picked up my dog's ashes, I was given a bag with two little black balls in it. I asked the girl what they were, and she didn't know and went to find out. Someone else came out and basically told me that any sort of implant a dog had was returned, and that's what this was. I was like, "oh, these are her eyes," because my dog had her eyes removed a decade ago and they placed balls in the sockets. The woman was all "No...." and proceeded to tell me that these were commonly used in joint replacements or something. I said that these would have been from the enucleation, and was again told these were used in joint replacements. So two stars for acting like I'm stupid. The only surgery my dog had were her eyes being removed. You gave me two little eyeball sized balls and acted like I was stupid for thinking these were her eye replacements when THAT WAS THE ONLY THING THEY COULD BE BECAUSE THAT WAS THE ONLY SURGERY SHE EVER HAD. Don't try to tell me what you THINK they are when you have never seen my dog alive and had no idea what prior surgeries she had. I think I know better than you what the objects you removed from my dog are. Considering you were wrong, I guess that makes you the stupid ones, right?

I could not be happier with the aquamation service and thoughtful care offered by Chamisa Veterinary Service. After my cat passed away, Bethany went above and beyond, making what was a very challenging time better and meaningful. Deeply grateful for the care and attention I received.

Dr. Amanda helped send Kenzie, my 16 year-old Cairn Terrier, over the rainbow. The whole team at Chamisa veterinary clinic was wonderful. We were referred to Chamisa Veterinary clinic by my regular vet, CEDARWOOD Veterinary Clinic. I wanted a quality of life assessment done ASAP & they couldn’t get my sweet little Angel in for a several weeks. Normally, when we have taken Kenzie to any veterinarian, she would get very stressed, but she did not get stressed with Dr. Amanda. Kenzie was very much at peace when we sent her over the rainbow.

We were recently referred to Chamisa as we have an older dog, Bella, a black lab. We’ve made a couple of appointments but the most impactful was when I had to take her for a vaccine and, while there, Dr. Amanda took a biopsy on a couple of lumps, the most concerning of which was a sore on her back toe. Turned out to be a mast cell tumor, which is a nasty type of cancer. Luckily, we were able to get her in for surgery here in Santa Fe with Chamisa’s help and her pathology report came back clear after the removal, which included one of her toes. It’s a small price to pay for a few more years with our girl (hopefully!). We are forever grateful to Dr. Amanda and Chamisa for acting quickly on this issue. Bella even has a new sister now named Aspen and she is loving the playfulness!

We are travelers so we have a short period of time that we come into town each year. Chamisa always makes sure they get us in for our yearly checkup for 2 dogs. I have had them email records to different vets within the US because of our travels. They are kind, efficient and understanding.

I am so glad I recently transferred the care of my cat to Chamisa from another vet whose front desk was abominable. I can’t say enough about the kindness and professionalism of Chamisa. I had to make the heartbreaking decision to put my elderly cat down yesterday, and both Sabina (the vet) and the receptionist showed extraordinary sensitivity and care. They were accommodating in finding me an appointment time and completely understanding of the emotional weight of the moment. I’m deeply grateful for the compassion they extended to both me and my cat.

What an absolutely compassionate, caring staff, during one of the most difficult times in my life, saying goodbye to my beloved dog Lucy. The aquamation was a decision I had made before in the state where I’m from, and I felt so fortunate that they offered this alternative in the area. Thank you to Bethany, who made this process run so smoothly, even though I was overcome with grief, the compassion and empathy shown truly moved me. Kindness matters so much 🩵🦋