Russman Shirley E DVM

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Tracy Dawn Rowe

VCA provides great personal care for our pups!

Bekki Amy

Went to VCA on Montgomery last year as an evening emergency when our former primary vet missed a large rectal abscess on my Bella, which went on to rupture badly due to being missed. I called VCA in tears and shock when I discovered the ruptured abscess, and even though we weren’t their patients, they immediately got us in at their ER (cost was also a fraction of what I expected to pay for emergency surgery, which was a relief). Decided to switch to them as primary vet, and very glad we did. Dr. Russman and the team are absolutely wonderful - you can tell they genuinely care about the dogs like their own, and Dr. Russman explained everything in detail at our appointment until we came up with a plan for her slow-healing wound (she personally called multiple times to check on Bella - very sweet!). Jake the tech was extremely compassionate with my scared baby girl (all the techs are wonderful but I sadly forgot their names), and the ladies at the front desk are super sweet, both over the phone (when I called crying hysterically) and in person. Very grateful to all of them. Several of my coworkers go to Dr. Russman and love her as well. Dr. Russman always calls personally to give lab results, and to follow up on the dog’s condition, which is impressive given the volume of patients she must have. Even when it’s a little bit of a wait in the waiting room to see her, it’s absolutely worth it for the personalized care Dr. Russman gives. I recently learned about the dog flu and called to try and get in last minute for their shots before boarding them, and despite being totally full, the ladies at the front desk managed to squeeze us in for my peace of mind before my trip, which was much appreciated! We found our permanent vet and are extremely satisfied my two girls will get the best and most compassionate care here. I wish I could bring Dr. Russman with me when I move, as I’m convinced I won’t ever find a better vet!!

Samantha S

Swear she is one of the handful of competent vets since moving to New Mexico. Saved our cats life by tracking down a surgeon to do his surgery in a state that seems to lack basic essentials for living. She always tries to squeeze us in if needed, follows up with us and is well informed. I don’t get how people are so unintelligent in this state you can’t separate this review is for the “vet” not the clinic. She doesn’t own it, she just works there. Second, if your doctor is ordering test its not to “trick” you, it is necessary to finding out what is wrong. I don’t know how you “know” the labs and test are unnecessary, since you are not a vet. If you did actually have those skills, you would not be at the vet. Your animal can’t talk and most of you are have the observation skills of a flea. Last, she doesn’t have to “squeeze” you in to an already packed schedule. Its called “emergency” service if your animal is in dire need. One would hope you take your human child to the emergency room if needed, but I can’t truly make that statement here. Children cost money, animals cost money. The exception with children is the state offsets your lifestyle. If you are not prepared to take full responsibility for a pet, don’t get one. Overall, given the horrific quality of care and education in this state, this woman is an angel from God.

Lizzy Actually

My family has entrusted Dr.Russman with every single pet in our family (3 birds and 5 dogs) and she is the best. We never doubt her diagnosis and she's so great with all type of animals. We always recommend her whenever possible!

Carol K Cooper

Our family brings our house rabbits to Dr Russman, we feel that she genuinely cares for our guys. We don't feel that she's ever advised tests or procedures that were unwarranted. She is extremely rabbit savvy and we recommend her without hesitation.

Breezy Bree

Dr Russman has been so amazing to my pups! We are so grateful!

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Business Hours
Monday:07:00AM - 17:00PMTuesday:07:00AM - 17:00PMWednesday:07:00AM - 17:00PMThursday:07:00AM - 17:00PMFriday:07:00AM - 17:00PMSaturday:07:00AM - 17:00PMSunday:Open 24 Hours

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible entrance
• Wheelchair accessible parking lot
• Wheelchair accessible restroom

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• Restroom

Planning

• Appointments recommended

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