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Veterinarian

Summit Veterinary Referral Center

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Customer Complaints Summary

  • 4 total complaints in the last 3 years.
  • 1 complaint closed in the last 12 months.

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  • Initial Complaint

    Date:12/13/2024

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
     
    Better Business Bureau:

    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

    Sincerely,

    ***** ********eks passed and I began to wonder why I hadn't heard from Summit and since I had no knowledge of how long it takes to receive ashes back, I did some research on ****** and learned that it is generally anywhere from a day or two up to 2 weeks. On 10/16/24, I called Summit and asked how much longer it would be as it had now been 22 days. I was told that it could be up to 8 weeks ! I was shocked. I had not been told of this. On 10/24/24, Summit called to tell me that they were ready to pick up. And on 10/25/24, I went to Summit to pick them up. I was handed a gift bag which I opened at home to find several items that I did not order nor was I ever told that this is what I was paying for. They had chosen an urn although I had already chosen and purchased one myself. I was never once told that I was purchasing anything but his cremation and ashes. How selfish of them to choose items for me not knowing my cat at all. Because I was never aware of this, I would like a full refund. Deceptive.

    Business Response

    Date: 12/20/2024

    Dear ****** ********,

    Thank you for bringing your concerns regarding our End of Life process and communication to our attention. We apologize for any inconveniences that may have contributed to an experience that doesn't meet our standards. This email is to confirm that we have reached out and made contact with you to discuss your experience and reached a resolution together. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if there is any more feedback you'd like to relay or if you have any additional questions. Again, our deepest condolences for your loss of Scooby. We wish you all the best this holiday season!

     

    Sincerely,

    Summit Veterinary Referral Center

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:03/04/2024

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
     
    Better Business Bureau:

    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

    Sincerely,

    ***************************

    Business Response

    Date: 03/21/2024

     Date: 3/21/2024                                                                                        
     Dear ********************,

    I am the medical director at Summit Veterinary Referral Center where ************************* was hospitalized. ***** presented to our hospital on 2/23/24 after referred from another hospital (****************************) for anemia and poor appetite.  She had a severe non-regenerative anemia with possible causes including precursor immune mediated anemia, bone marrow toxicity secondary to phenobarbital, or early immune mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA).  Thoracic radiographs were taken on 2/23/24 which revealed "radiographically unremarkable thorax"according to a boarded radiologist.  The spleen was noted to be enlarged which is not unexpected in dogs with anemia.  On 2/23, Dr. *** was concerned that *****'s right mandibular lymph node was firm.  The mandibular lymph node is under the jaw next to the mandibular salivary gland.   No radiograph was taken of this region as this would not be the mode of imaging that would be used to evaluate this area.  Typically the course of action for a firm lymph node would be to perform a fine needle aspirate of the lymph node.  Dr. *** performed a fine needle aspirate of this this structure on 2/23 and evaluated the sample under the microscope.  She only noted inflammation in this sample.  

    An abdominal ultrasound was performed on 2/24/24 which revealed diffuse changes in the liver which were thought to be due to metabolic disease.  A small amount of debris was noted in the urinary bladder which was thought to be due to either crystals in the urine or blood in the urinary bladder.  No overt evidence of cancer was noted on this ultrasound.

    Amara was discharged from the hospital on 2/27/24 on immunosuppressive therapy for suspected immune mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) or precursor immune mediated anemia (PIMA). 

    She had a recheck on 2/29 with Dr. *** and then represented to our ER service on 3/2.  On 3/3 the suspected enlarged right mandibular lymph node was aspirated again and the samples were submitted for review by a boarded veterinary pathologist.  The aspirate from the suspected right "mandibular lymph node" returned as a carcinoma with inflammation and necrosis.  It is likely that this represents a salivary gland carcinoma based on the presence of mucus and saliva.  The mandibular lymph node and mandibular salivary gland lie directly next to each other which also suggests this is the case.  A salivary gland carcinoma is a malignant cancer.  It is very possible that the initial aspirate that Dr. *** evaluated only revealed evidence of inflammation since we know that inflammation was present in the second obtained.  Unfortunately, fine needle aspirates and cytology are not 100%accurate in diagnosing cancer in dogs.  While it is possible that *****'s precursor immune mediated anemia occurred secondary to the salivary carcinoma,it is also possible that these are two independent diseases.  Unfortunately,there is not a test that can determine whether these two are related. Since ******************** notes that an "abnormal abscess" was noted on X-rays and that "further testing shows that it is cancerous," it should be noted that this is not the case.  No cancer was found on a radiograph (X-ray).  The cancer that was found was noted based on palpation of a firm structure underneath the jaw.   In addition,there is not evidence of metastatic cancer on Amara's imaging studies (thoracic radiographs and abdominal ultrasound). 

    Please let us know if you have further questions or concerns.

    Sincerely,
    *****************************

    *************************, DVM, ACVIM
    Small Animal Internist and Medical Director

    Summit Veterinary Referral Center
     2505 **************************
     ******, ** *****
     ************ 
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:02/25/2024

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    February 20, I took my dog Koochie to Summit Referral Vet. He was diagnosed with internal bleeding from a tumor in his liver. He was given IV fluid, pain killer. He stayed overnight in the hospital for further treatments. The veterinarian explained to me the options. I agreed to try everything to save my beloved dog...I made deposit for $7000 to cover the treatments.The next morning, February 21, another veterinarian informed me that my deposit of $7000 was running out due to the cost of treatments. And my dog was in need of blood transfusion. I agreed to proceed with everything to save his life. Unfortunately, they informed me that my dog passed away. They couldn't save him. However, I was charged for $11,503.66 and nothing could help my dog. I would hope for the billing adjustment and a refund from Summit Referral Vet.

    Business Response

    Date: 03/21/2024

    Date: 3/21/2024


    Dear ******************,


    This estimate you were given was an estimate for the first 24 hours of hospitalization for
    Koochie. This estimate was $5,000 to $7,500 approximately. I have attached the signed
    estimate for reference. ********** did mention to you that this did not cover any diagnostics
    that would occur the next day and there was a potential that Koochie would need blood
    transfusions, which was not covered in that estimate.

    Koochie started to decompensate that morning and we had to provide emergency
    supportive care, including transfusions and CPR. We attempted to contact you several
    times, via phone calls, text messages, emails, and were unable to reach you for a few
    hours. I have attached our communication log for reference. When you did arrive,
    ******* was undergoing CPR and you elected to stop based of the Criticialists prognosis.

    As you said in your statement, you agreed to proceed with everything to try to save
    Koochies life. Our medical teams did what they could for Koochie. I have attached all
    medical recording for reference.


    If you have any additional questions or concerns, please reach out to us directly at **************** and ask to speak to the ***************** Manager, **************, or Medical
    Director, *****************************.


    We are very sorry for the loss of your pet Koochie.


    Sincerely,
    **************
    ***************** Manager
    Summit Veterinary Referral Center
    **************************************************************
    ************

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:10/10/2022

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    UnansweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    It was advised to submit a secondary complaint regarding Summit Referral Center.Im simply responding to Director, *************************** statement of What we can do to make this better or close the case? The first response is communicate truth and transparency.The second response is to compensate for ********** treatments. In the 3rd party report conducted by Summit the Medical Director *************************** shared the communication should have been better between the Doctors and employees. This is exactly what I experienced was lack of communication which ultimately affected the professionalism of the staff. The level of communication should have been at a much higher level. Ive only talked with Medical Director, *************************** which there was no solutions, but she did ask what they can do to make this better or close the case. At this time and via this channel of resolution Im requesting full refund of ********** care.

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