"Dr. Gosselin & Joshua were life savers this past week! My young Sun Conure, Pyro, started going downhill on Tuesday after I noticed he began acting lethargic and scratching his ears. He had an appointment for his regular vet that Friday, but while I was watching him closely he began vomiting and slowly declining. We decided we couldn't wait and that there was a chance he would not make it until then. I called VIDA in a panic because they are a recommended vet here in NOCO in an avian emergency or urgent situation. Good avian vets are so sparse here and in an emergency even more so. They immediately answered and we quickly decided I should bring him down as an urgent care patient. We live an hour north but got in the car and drove our way down! They were ready for him as soon as we got there, made sure he was stable, and got him all ready to be checked out. I thoroughly approve of their very detailed bird intake, 5 stars for an awesome questionnaire. They were so welcoming and kind; Dr. Gosselin let me hold him while she gently listened and checked him over. Joshua was so wonderful, made sure we were comfortable, and that Pyro was as well. Dr. Gosselin did a crop swab and fecal; he had some funky bacteria in there so she thought some stronger antibiotics and some pain meds were the way to go. She didn't try to push any unnecessary tests unless he was still not better and would need them later on. She explained everything to us in detail. So amazing! The bill was also incredibly reasonable, we were shocked at how much less it was than we were expecting. They both made it an easier and comforting experience despite how worried I was. They let me know I could call or bring him back in anytime before 10pm multiple times if he still wasn't improving and even recommended another emergency vet (Evolution) if he was dire and they weren't there! All of this was so important to me, as I had a horrible experience not long ago with a vet up here that resulted in the loss of one of my bird babies. This was the total opposite experience and they absolutely washed my anxiety away. I recommend them to anyone here in CO with birds in a situation like Pyro's. I am so pleased to say Pyro has improved tremendously in the last few days and he is almost back to his normal, crazy self! Thank you Dr. Gosselin & Joshua; I am forever grateful you have helped my sweet boy feel so much better."
Perin Jarrett
