First Choice Animal Care and Surgery Center

We have been really happy with the care our pets have received here. Dr. Kern is very experienced and makes us and our furry family members feel confident and comfortable. In a time when we still want our animal family members to receive the best care, but it has gotten much harder to afford, Dr. Kern and his staff are very down to earth, helping us to make practical decisions that stretch our health care dollars for our pets without sacrificing the quality of care they receive. We feel Dr Kern and his staff have truly partnered with us to keep our diverse group of furry family members healthy and happy.

I would give zero stars if I could! After owning 6 dogs (4 goldens) in my life, I have never had such a unconcerned and a vet that didn't even try to diagnosed my dogs condition! After 6 3/4 yrs with Dr. Kern not getting much except bragging about himself at every visit. I took Bear in because I knew he was sick..crying because he couldn't jump on our bed at night or jump in the car, he had a dirty ear..possible ear infection? And scooting on his rear end. Just not normal!! I was told that he only had a "dirty" ear which he cleaned. And given a prescription for "Carprofen" twice a day and told that I should give him these for 6 months for pain, after that it might not help him so we could then give him a monthly "Librela" shot! I received NO Diagnose at this point, NO tests offered or su

We have had a phenomenal experience with First Choice Animal Care. We have a GSD that we have brought to a lot of veterinarians for his many health issues. Dr.Kern is simply the best we have seen by far. He is informative, knowledgeable, explains things well, and has your pets best interest in mind. The staff has also been wonderful. Thank you!

We have a 12 year old Rescue from Puerto Rico and she has been going here for the last 5 years. They are compassionate, knowledgeable, understanding, and most importantly practical. They have never recommended expensive unrequired procedures, in fact quite the opposite. They have the honesty and practicality of the country vets I grew up with on the farm and they make feel like your pet is being treated exactly as they would their own. If I could give 6 stars I would! We recently got a new American Cocker Spaniel puppy and there is no where else I would even consider taking her.

Amazing staff! Doug Kern is excellent at what he does. I’ve never had another place care for my animal like they do here! If your looking for the best, end your search , because you have found it with Dr Kern