Sierra Gateway Veterinary Clinic

10 recommendations and reviews from 8 people

• WhoDoYou Review from July 21, 2015
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  Mina's R. wrote: I took my French Bulldog, Rutger, in for a nail clipping under sedation in March. Instead of waiting to sedate him, the technicians tried to clip his nails without sedative, which agitated him greatly. They were chasing him around with a blanket trying to catch him, which appalled me. But I was assured that this time they would be able to care for him properly and took him in for nail clipping on July 20th. Never was I advised on fasting before the sedation, but after the tragedy that occurred, the Dr said it "wasn't a concern" since the sedative is supposed to have a suppressant to keep the dog from vomiting. I put him in the car after the procedure, but noticed he was not well, so I brought him back in the office. My dog and I never got to see the doctor again. The receptionist went to speak with him, came back, and assured me Rutger was alright to go home. At home, Rutger was greatly agitated and having a difficult time breathing. He finally walked around, vomited a great deal, then walked a few more steps and collapsed. He was not breathing, so I rushed him back to the office. They could not get his heart beat back and he expired there. My daughter spoke to Dr. Byerly on the phone, who said that even though he hadn't eaten since breakfast it "was not a concern" since the sedative has a suppressant. But obviously they did not take enough precaution in the case of our Rutger. He told my daughter that Rutger walked out of the office just fine, but in reality I had to carry him out. I just don't understand why they let me take him home, even after I came back in and let them know he was not well. They didn't check any of his vital signs, and the Dr didn't want to see him. I feel Dr. Byerly could have saved Rutger's life if he had just taken a bit of time to check him out when I came back in, and kept him for a while to see him come off the sedation. On the phone, he told my daughter they might have been able to do something had they been there right away. She told him he should change his policies for sedating animals and not let them be taken home, to have them stay for supervision. This would probably have saved our little dog's life. My wife and I have both called and asked Dr. Byerly to call us today, but received no response. I want to ask him why he refused to check on Rutger when I was right there in his office, and why he doesn't keep sedated animals under supervision to make sure they are okay. Please do not take your pet here. This is the most shocking, painful experience we could imagine, and Dr. Byerly has given no answers to these questions. It's as if he didn't feel our dog was important enough or care about the risks involved and his welfare. Now Rutger's gone, no thanks to Dr. Byerly, his staff, and his policies. No one in the Ragsdale neighborhood has him as a vet, and now our family understands why in the worst way possible.

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• Referral from April 15, 2015
  

  Melissa N. asked:

  Good morning! Does anyone know of a good pet hospital to take my cat in for a check up/shots? That is reasonable in price?

  

  Kim P. replied:

  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sierra-Gateway-Veterinary-Clinic/813464955351021

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• Referral from January 20, 2015
  

  Monica M. asked:

  Hi just had a question... Does anyone know of a good vet, (not to expensive) For check ups and to have as a regular vet for dogs and cats? In Atwater or Merced area??? Thank you

  

  Whitney C. replied:

  I personally Valley Animal Hospital (dr. McFadden), but just so you have the info, Dr. Byerly's office is Sierra Gateway Vet Clinic and the number there is (209) 386-0946

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• Referral from December 23, 2014
  

  Nathan P. asked:

  Anyone know of a low cost vet my uncles pit has a horrible foot fungus abd he wont make it much longer anything can help please pm me with any info

  

  Susan K. replied:

  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sierra-Gateway-Veterinary-Clinic/813464955351021

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• Referral from November 22, 2014
  

  Hayde B. asked:

  Any one knows a good vet and cheap. We love our pet but she have a bump that needs to be remove we don't have suck a lot of money one vet in Merced charge me 800dls. Help I love my baby. Is part of the family. Thanks god bless u all.

  

  Debbie V. replied:

  Dr Byerly. Best vet and cheapest vet in Merced. His # is 209-386-0946.

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• Referral from October 21, 2014
  

  Crissy B. asked:

  Recommendations for a good and cheap vet in Merced? My dog HATES Santa Fe and theyre a bit pricey. Also, they told me the lump on my dogs breat (was small, only the size of her nipple at the time) was a harmless tumor...but now it is HUGE and causing a blackish discharge from her nipple and she needs to be seen. TIA.

  

  Amy D. replied:

  DR. Byerly, located just past the VISTA WINE place. Before planada . 386-0946.

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• Referral from August 29, 2014
  

  Natosha W. asked:

  Can anyone recommend a great vet? I am not happy with our current one. In Patterson but willing to travel for good care.

  

  Kristen T. replied:

  Dr Jim Byerly at Sierra Gateway Vet Clinic in Merced; he is great, and really knows his stuff and has great prices! 209-386-0946

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• Referral from July 22, 2015
  

  Angelica A. asked:

  I previously posted about the best place to neuter my boy cat but the suggestions I got and places I called will not neuter him til he's 6-8 months and he's been trying to be more then friendly with my girl cat and I dont want nor need kittens so any recommendations ?

  

  Lou S. replied:

  You could check out HOPE Foundation in Fresno (you don't have to be a Fresno County resident), or if you want the more personal touch, try calling my vet, Dr. Byerly at Sierra Gateway. 209-386-0946. If you explain the situation I think they might fix him now. Assuming both his testicles are out there.

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• Referral from May 18, 2015
  

  Patti P. asked:

  I'm fairly new to Merced and need some help. I'm bottle feeding and fostering 4 kittens that I rescued on Thurs. Are there any vets in town that will examine these kitties for a reasonable cost since they are rescues?? I would like to make sure I'm caring for them properly and that they are growing normally. I believe they are between 3 & 4 weeks. Any suggestions would be appreciated...Thank you

  

  Lou S. replied:

  For a vet who is both reasonable and excellent, I would try Dr. Byerly at Sierra Gateway Veterinary Clinic, 209-386-0946. It's on Highway 140 East, between Merced and Planada, right next to The Vista. It might be cheaper if one of the vet techs can look at them herself. Call and ask. So good of you to do what you're doing! :)

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• Referral from September 3, 2014
  

  AllenandMari C. asked:

  Hi everyone, I need to take my 6 year old fur baby to get his yearly check up. Does anyone know of a affordable vet places in the atwater or merced area? I usually change vets, I go from clinic to clinic because their all great but I think I should stick to just one. Anyone have any good recommendations?

  

  Lou S. replied:

  You mean Sierra Gateway Veterinary Clinic? The office is new, but Dr. Byerly has been a legend around here for a long time. He is awesome! 209-386-0946.

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