Dr.med.vet. Jana Linke Tierärztin

I'm fully aware that this isn't a discussion forum, but I'd like to divide my experience into two parts and "words of wisdom." We came in with two cruciate ligament tears after five other vets hadn't diagnosed anything. Here, a trained eye made the correct diagnosis in just one minute. The surgery was scheduled very quickly. We called ahead to make an appointment, and it was 12 days later – thank you for even taking us on, as that's unfortunately not common practice anymore. The explanation was excellent, and the costs were communicated beforehand. The surgery went perfectly. They even offered telephone support over the holidays. Follow-up appointments were professional and timely. In short, a great find. Now for something personal: Things are always emotional with veterinarians and animals in general. But: when you read some of the reviews here, it seems like they're written by amateur vets who obviously know more than the experienced, university-trained doctors. I have plenty of these "yes, but" types as clients myself. Honestly, folks: If you're not willing to spend a measly 30 euros on your pet, then your love for animals can't be that strong. If you can diagnose things yourself, why go to the vet? Loss is always hard, and if you don't feel helped, you get a second opinion.

I was taking my Presa Canario dog to the vet for treatment of a cruciate ligament rupture. She's rather insecure and wary of strangers, which is why vet visits are usually a challenge for us. However, we felt very well cared for by Dr. Böckel and his team from the very beginning. Their empathetic and calm approach not only helped my dog ​​to cope well with everything, but also relieved a lot of my own anxiety. The surgery went smoothly, all steps were explained clearly and thoroughly, and scheduling an appointment was quick and easy. All contact was consistently friendly and professional. I am completely satisfied and would gladly make the trip from Dresden again should the need arise.

The cat is obviously in pain?...never mind, waiting room...and the couple already waiting has to be seen first, of course...my cat is still breathing...so...(oh, your cat is in great pain with this illness, either go to the pharmacy now and hope for the best or have it euthanized)

This vet has expertise, but she only uses it for money. Unfortunately, no one here cares about the animal or its well-being. It's all about the money. Very disappointing.

A very insensitive vet. I brought my cat in, who had suddenly become very weak, wasn't eating or drinking – he just lay there. The vet said she couldn't do anything without blood tests, which I honestly find hard to believe. She questioned everything I said – I found that incredibly insensitive. As if I were lying about his medical history or something. I found her very unpleasant, especially given my emotional state and the decision to have my cat put down. On top of that, the cost was extremely high because it was an emergency service. I understand a small surcharge, but €420 for euthanasia...