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West Hills Animal Hospital has a 1.7 star rating from 4 reviews and overall customer sentiment is mostly dissatisfied, citing low cost but serious care failures and poor communication.

Key Takeaways for Future Customers

  • Check West Hills Animal Hospital reviews and compare options before choosing care for a serious condition.
  • Expect quicker, lower-cost service but verify treatment plans and ask about refunds or billing policies up front.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Multiple customer complaints about surgical complications and fatal outcomes linked to poor communication.
  • Reports of misleading hiring practices and abrupt terminations affecting staff stability and care continuity.
  • Complaints mention dissatisfaction with exchange, refund and cancellation handling and website information.

Positive Feedback

Some customers note quick service and a caring doctor who provided thorough hands-on exams in one case.

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map-marker New York, New York

Misrepresentation/ Bait & Swith/ Wrongful termination

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  • - Applied for a job within my qualifications.
  • - Redirected to an unqualified role with implied reassignment.
  • - Fired on the spot after raising a complaint.

Applied for job that was well within the scope my qualifications. Redirected to job for which I WAS NOT QUALIFIED, with the implied belief I'd be reassigned to the job I initially applied for "down the road."

Found myself doing menial, often dangerous work I never bargained for, and at 72 years old, should not have been expected to perform.

Upon registering a complaint about the situation, was fired on the spot!

User's recommendation: Recommend that facility NOT be patronized-ll they can be as disingenuous and callous to a job applicant- imagine how your pet is treated andl you'll never know! hey can be as disingenuous and callous to a job applicant such as myself-- imagine how your pet is treated-- and you'll never know!myself

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Capricia Ubr

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Misleading/ ultimately abusive hiring practices

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  • - Responded to a specific-position ad but was diverted to an unrelated failing project and was fired after raising concerns, with the matter under review.
Updated by user Jan 23, 2025

Applied & interviewed for a positionfor which I'm well qualified; diverted to a far less desireable position as a "shuttle driver";Shuttle program rejected by staffers it was intended for; reassigned to "Grounds Keeper/ handyman" position for which I was neighther qualified, nor fit; FIRED! upon protesting about unacceptable situation to Dept manager Mike Freid. If this is the way they handle their own committed employees, how well do they handle beloved pet cats & dogs?

Original review updated Jan 25, 2025

Answered ad for specific position, side tracked by interviewer to an unrelated position within a new project that was FAILING, having been largely rejected lby he vetaffers it was intended to serve.

Reassigned to yet another position for which I was a poor fit, having had virtually no qualifications-- , no background, no experience, and excessively physically demanding

for a man of my age, at 72 years old.

FIRED upon registering complaint about shifting/ continually declining situation.

*Note: This matter is currently under review by a law firm specializing in illegal employment situations.

User's recommendation: Do not accept a position with this Innovetive/ West Hills under the leadership of Mike Fried!

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Bella D Jrc

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Inflammatory bowel disease

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  • - I regret not choosing VCA Westbury for my dog's care.
  • - West Hills did not inform me about care for my dog's IBD, leading to organ swelling and death.

I harbor a profound regret for not choosing VCA in Westbury for my dog's care instead of West Hills. The veterinarians at West Hills demonstrated a lack of competence in handling my senior dog's battle with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Despite dedicating considerable time to his care, my dog faced challenges like a leaky gut and protein loss, hindering his ability to absorb fluids without the correct amino acids.

During an overnight treatment at West Hills, my dog experienced organ swelling and fluid-filled lungs, leading to distressing complications. What adds to the frustration is that I was never adequately informed about the specifics of his treatment, even when I sought information. He was supposed to receive IV with protein to help absorb the fluids, but the absence of that resulted in fluid filling his organs. Dr.

Madeline Rumer and Sheila Cayetano were involved in his care, and despite my desperate pleas to cease fluids, my efforts proved futile, and tragically, it was too late. My dog, only 8 years old, passed away.

I firmly believe that if I had chosen VCA, the outcome for my beloved pet would have been different. The lack of competence, communication, and responsiveness at West Hills contributed significantly to this heartbreaking loss.

I urge anyone reading this and concerned about their dog's care to reconsider West Hills. While it may be less expensive, the saying "you get what you paid for" rings true less cost often translates to less care.

In my experience, the level of care was subpar, and I express my dissatisfaction with a rating of zero stars. Choosing West Hills took my best friend away from me, and I want others to be aware of the potential consequences.

Pros:
  • Less money
Cons:
  • Less care which led to death

Preferred solution: The truth told

User's recommendation: Reconsider another animal hospital

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Guest

dr rumer is "treated" i mean, murdered my dog at ths same hospital. I filed a complaint w/ NYS - you should do the same. she should be near no pets- she is not competent, caring but is arrogant

Karlene Iqz

They are rip offs

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  • - Dog with a stomach issue had major surgery; nothing found in the stomach and did not recover; now blind.
  • - Doctors cannot determine why.

I bring my dog there for a stomach issue. We did a major operation she didnt recover now shes blind and they cant figure out why they told me that she needed emergency operation and there was nothing in her stomach that the worst rip off and unprofessional scam dont ever bring your dog there.

Loss:
$6000

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Worst place ever

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They are liars !

Linda H Dgf

Dog had hard time walking with back legs

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  • - Thought my dog had Lyme disease because she couldn't walk.
  • - Dr. Irma got on the floor and did a complete exam, and explained everything.

Thought my dog had lyme disease as she could not walk. She was met with a very good Doctor Irma.

I could not pic my dog up. Dr. Irma even got on the floor and did a complete exam.

Very knowledgeable and helpful. Took the time to explain everything.

Pros:
  • Quick service
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Sylvia C Nmo

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My puppy was rush there they lied

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  • - Puppy’s jaw got stuck in a pen and she was rushed to West Hills Animal Hospital.
  • - Four Gold Coast visits in 2 weeks; owner says Dr Leavy’s care was incorrect.

My puppies jaw got stuck in a dog pen Rush her to west hills animal hospital they said dr. Leavy would be able to fix it at Gold Coast brought the puppy there four times in two weeks not happy with the way she was acting and looking a week later the puppies jaw gave way rush her to another vet hospital they said they had surgery on her jaw what ever Dr. Leavy did was Incorrect thats why the drawer never held

Loss:
$13

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don’t go to gold cost

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