Compassionate vet:
Dr. Suzanne Johnsen, thanks for being a great Vet and showing such compassion to your patients and their owners/families. Judy B.
by Greg on November 01, 2012
Dogs/Families DO NOT Come First!!!:
Going to Van Aken to save some money was the BIGGEST mistake of my life! My dog was very sick and we decided to do what we could to save her. At first, I thought they wanted what was best for her, but it soon became clear that no one there had my dog's best interest at heart at all. Instead she went under numerous needless surgeries and suffered endlessly. And even though she wasn't able to eat and was not showing signs of improvement, this so called "hospital" apparently leaves their animals alone at night and my poor dog died all by herself in a crate at that place. The doctor was more concerned about being a hero and proving that she could fix her than she was about my dog. I paid them THOUSANDS of dollars and when I could not pay the last $450 because I lost my job (which I do not think I owed them as she told me should would only charge me from now on if she saved my dog, which she did not), and was forced to file BK, they illegally sent me to collections 10 months after my discharge was finalized. When I called I got a smug response from the husband about how it must be nice to write off my bills. Yeah, that's right, I lost my beloved dog, my house, car, business, etc., just so I could avoid their bill. How ignorant are they!!!???
by Kimberly McGhee on November 19, 2009
Van Aken butcher - Suzanne Johnsen:
On 1-25-08 my 8 month old Chihuahua Hamlet was neutered/butchered at Van Aken by Suzanne Johnsen. Luckily Hamlet received medical care from a competent vet in time and we were able to save his life. Suzanne Johnsen lied about what caused the problem. Please see my web page at www.myspace.com/tracysreviews to view pictures and read the public records of others who have reported their bad experiences with Ms. Johnsen to the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
by Tracy on March 08, 2008