Cottage Hill Animal Clinic Dgn None

I recently worked at this place of business. I'm a well educated and very hard and devoted employee, in most cases. Although I only worked for Dr. Slaughter for a short period of time, I was not impressed and almost offended by most every experience I had there. As a vet, I can not really make a good judgement because i did not have an experience with him in that area. As an employer, well, let's just say we had a meeting every single morning while I was there which mainly consisted of him throwing idol threats at all the employees about random tasks and subjects. The reason for my leaving the clinic, as I am sure you are wondering is because one stormy Sunday night the power went out while me and my husband were asleep, causing my alarm clock to reset and malfunction. I was awakened by the receptionist calling me at exactly 7:45, 45 minutes after i was supposed to be there. In a panic, seeing as how this was the first time i have EVER been late for work (military included) I told her i was so sorry and i was on my way and could be there in 10 minutes, as i rushed to get dressed. She told me numerous times to just stay home as I insisted i would come in. She told me to stay home and that she would call and touch base with me later. She never called. So the next morning I was 20 minutes early and promptly went in and started my morning tasks. She then came back to the kennel where i was working and told me that Dr. Slaughter was letting me go because being late is not tolerated what so ever. I asked if there was anything i could do and if I could speak with him and explained my situation and she said no. This was the first time I had ever been late to any job. I was a very hard worker while i was there and I believe with all my heart that the treatment i received while i was there was not deserved by any means. Although my experience working here was less than pleasant, I did, however, find that I have a dire passion for working with animals. As a vet, I can not give a rating or recommendation on Dr. Slaughter because i do not really have experience with him as a vet, other than the one day that i spent shadowing a tech. As an employer, I can say that the turn over rate in this clinic is extremely high and with good reason.

I would not even give this place a star if I could! I worked there for 2 weeks. I liked it because I had just graduated high school and my boss gave me the week off. She told me to be at work on Monday. I came into work that Monday and she told me she would call me with my schedule. I called the Clinic as well as my boss' cell phone. She did not return my calls at all and would get someone else to answer and say she was busy. I went up there today to get my check and she said all the days I worked were considered "VOLUNTEER WORK" and I did NOT get paid. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!

Dr. Slaughter and his staff are great with animals and will care for your pet as much as you do. I took my puppy here and they saved his life unlike another vet I went to. They will give you advice about what they think the animal needs but will not do anything without your approval. I recommend this vet highly!! Thanks again Dr. Slaughter and staff for saving my puppy!!

This is the second time they have snuck in a dog a flu shot without asking permission as part of her yearly vaccinations, and we were stuck with the $40 tab(for a FLU shot!). I will say this one time people---dogs do not need a flu shot!!!!! No matter what the vet says. It is just one more completely unnecessary vaccination for veterinarians to make money on. Will never use them again, I can go across the state line to Mississippi and get my dogs yearlies and 6 months worth of heartworm medicine for $100. The only reason they got away with it this time is because my husband didn't challenge them and I didn't know about it until after they got the money.

THE NEGATIVE COMMENT BELOW IS UNTRUE, I HAVE BEEN USING DR.SLAUGHTER AND STAFF FOR OVER 20 YEARS AND NEVER BEEN TREATED ANY BUT LIKE FAMILY.

This is wonderful facility. The staff is wonderful and truly care about your animal. A+++

An older clinic with a wonderful and caring staff who care about you and your pets.

This place is a joke!!! Dirty rude and un-friendly!!!!!!!!!!dont take your dog there