Shawnee Animal Clinic

Dr. Cooper is the best veterinarian for my family and fur babies. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field of work, he is a practical, caring man and his love for animals shows in his work. Dr. Cooper is a good listener, he takes the time to educate you about your animals traits, conditions and how best to treat them. I consider Larry to be one of my best veterinarians, a good friend and favorite neighbors.

Let me preface this by saying that I have never personally taken my pet to this clinic, however I accompanied a friend on Christmas Eve to have a beloved pet, who was at her end of life, euthanized.nnThat said, I don't think I would ever take my pet to this place. While it was kind of the gentleman who helped us to stay open a little late on Christmas Eve, I did not find his handling of the pet in question to be professional or kind. I can't claim to have greater veterinary knowledge than anyone working in the field, but I have never ever seen or heard of a vet not using any kind of anesthesia when putting down an animal. I don't know how difficult it is to perform, but this animal was suffering enough and did not need someone sticking a needle into her chest 2-3 times without anesthesia. I have been with several pets at their end of life - this cat was not mine, but I feel deeply that she experienced pain needlessly at the end. On top of that, after the euthanasia was administered, the vet did not abide by my friend's request to check to make sure the animal was deceased - and he picked up the cat by all four legs like she was a bag of trash right in front of my friend.nnI also personally found the vet's attitude to be a bit rude and insensitive. I understand that he stayed open late to provide a service, but in no way was he required to do so and that does not excuse treating a grieving pet owner or their pet with almost no respect. I would have happily paid more for an emergency 24 vet service if I had known any better.

They actually answer the phone, it's a great Vet! Nice place.

If you are looking for a veterinarian that has good experience, considers your family situation, and is conveniently located, this is the place to take your pet.

Not very good. I took my 14 week old pit bull puppy there for an emergency as my normal vet was not in. He repeatedly threatened to kill my puppy if he was bitten. I’ve raised three pit bulls over the past 26 years and none of them ever bitten anyone. He also spent several minutes trying to teach me how to use barbaric choke and muzzle holds on my poor puppy. Gave me some shampoo and antibiotics and charged me $89. It may just be time to retire.