Animal Dental Clinic NW & Oral Surgery Referral Specialty Practice

I very rarely write reviews, but this clinic - and particular Dr. Heidi Shafford, who is the anesthesiologist - have really surpassed my expectations. My cat got better care here than I've gotten in clinics myself. My cat has a relatively minor heart murmur, but had never gotten a dental cleaning and I was very nervous to have her go under anesthesia (I'm a very neurotic cat mom!). I chose to go here instead of my regular vet due to the presence of a veterinary anesthesiologist. Although they are better suited for cats who have health conditions that warrant professional anesthesiologist (and whose owners can afford the higher price tag that comes with it), if you have those nagging 'but what if something bad happens' worries like I did, this is the best place you could go for dental care.nnBEFORE THE SURGERY: We had an initial consult with Dr. Battig, who actually performed the cleaning. The clinic has set up their front room for exams during COVID, and there is a small tent with a chair so you can watch through the large window and talk over the phone with the vet. Dr. Battig made a great effort to explain to me what she anticipated was needed during the surgery and the clinic provided an itemized pricing estimate. Dr. Shafford called me twice in advance of my cat's appointment to discuss her medical records and behavior, and make recommendations on medicating her beforehand to avoid sedation as much as possible.nnTHE DAY ITSELF: The clinic called me with an update midway through the cleaning itself, which was excellent. You really get the sense they're a well-oiled machine when it comes to the process and they do a great job of keeping you informed. Dr. Shafford met me outside when it was pickup time to explain how everything went and provide all the aftercare information and the various medications needed. She even provided her cell number in case I noticed anything wrong, and went above and beyond by texting me periodically to check in. I can't emphasize how helpful and relieving that was when I noticed some issues on a Saturday and the clinic was closed. She called me five minutes after I texted her to talk through.nnAFTER THE SURGERY: My cat had a minor, self-caused complication - she scratched her chin due to irritation from the swelling and got an abscess in her jaw. She came back to the clinic twice, once for an antibiotic shot where they only charged me for the antibiotic itself, and once for it to be drained and cleaned. I was impressed at how quickly they fit me in, it was only a two day wait and they slipped me in between their other surgeries. I'm happy to report that three weeks on my cat is doing great now, three teeth down, and doesn't seem to bear a grudge against me for all the appointments, the foul-tasting antibiotics she needed regularly after the abscess, and the utter indignity of wearing a cone, which is all I really wanted anyway.

For specialty dental work for delicate dogs, we could not have received better service. Our 14 yo Pomeranian had all his remaining teeth removed in 2019. He came through like a champ and recovered quickly, as much because of the loving care he basked in as his own indomitable spirit. Thank you Animal Dental Clinic, our sassy little guy is 100% again!

This clinic absolutely lives up to their perfect 5 star reviews online. Dr Shafford, Dr. Battig and the rest of the team were empathetic, professional, and experienced. We worked with a few so I hope I didn't forget anyone. They took every step to make sure my senior cat, Toby, was comfortable and safe while we waited for surgery and continued to reach out the week following surgery, available even after hours, to be sure he recovered well. Emergency pet care during a pandemic is not an easy task, especially with emotions running high, and they could not have done a better job. This group genuinely cared about Toby in the process and I am so thankful.

My poor little chihuahua had a broken tooth. Because he is so tiny, I was referred to a dental specialist for extraction. I could not be happier with this clinic! They treated us with so much kindness and were incredibly professional and knowledgeable! I highly recommend this clinic for anyone looking for a veterinary specialty dental clinic! Awesome job and wonderful client service all the way around!

My canine kid is 16 years old and I had great apprehension about him going under anesthesia for root canal and teeth abstraction that was necessary To stop the infections.nThe A+ team at Animal Dental Clinic NW did fantastic work and my kid recovered quickly. He seems more alert and happier now. These animals are so stoic it’s important to get their teeth and mouth checked because they don’t know how to ask and bacteria and infections can eventually seep into their organs causing terminal diseases.nDr. Battig very thoroughly explained everything as well as Dr. Heidi, anesthesiologist, to assure me everything would go well. Excellent follow up - they both checked in with me to see my kid was doing the following day and if I had questions. Extremely generous with their valuable time.nTop notch staff!nHighly recommend!