Dr. Lewis B. Randall established the Kettering Animal Hospital on East Dorothy Lane, in 1959. Built in the middle of a cornfield on a small two lane highway, the practice originally catered to the needs of both small and large animal clients. In 1960, Dr. Charles D. Ackley joined the practice and eventually purchased it nine years later.
Soon thereafter, the practice expanded to three doctors and the building went through additions and renovations to keep pace with the rapid growth of veterinary medicine. Over the next decade, many veterinarians got their start at Kettering Animal Hospital and went on to open other successful practices in the area.
Soon thereafter, the practice expanded to three doctors and the building went through additions and renovations to keep pace with the rapid growth of veterinary medicine. Over the next decade, many veterinarians got their start at Kettering Animal Hospital and went on to open other successful practices in the area.
Services
Almost all surgeries performed at Kettering Animal Hospital include the option for use of the carbon dioxide laser. The laser is used on all canine neuters, cruciate ligament repairs, and patella surgeries. In addition to the laser, KAH has a variety of pre and post surgical options to address the safety and comfort of our patients.
Reviews (10)
Jeffrey B.
Jun 22, 2021
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I would steer clear until they change their operations back to normal. Their walk
in hours are 0730-1200. I was told one day there was a 3 hour wait and to come back first thing another morning. So that's what I did. I was in the parking lot at 0730,called, and immediately placed on hold for 15-20 minutes, it finally rang through and I was placed back on hold, then sent to a voicemail box and hung up on. Meanwhile multiple cars had come in the parking lot behind me. Fearful I would lose my place in line, I tried
to pop my head in the office and explain what happened. They rudely motioned
in hours are 0730-1200. I was told one day there was a 3 hour wait and to come back first thing another morning. So that's what I did. I was in the parking lot at 0730,called, and immediately placed on hold for 15-20 minutes, it finally rang through and I was placed back on hold, then sent to a voicemail box and hung up on. Meanwhile multiple cars had come in the parking lot behind me. Fearful I would lose my place in line, I tried
to pop my head in the office and explain what happened. They rudely motioned
Tim W.
Feb 05, 2021
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Emily T.
Jul 10, 2020
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We could not have had a better experience than we did at Kettering Animal Hospital working with Dr. Beck and her amazing tech! This was our 8 month old rescue puppy's first visit with this specific vet and we were just so pleased with the thoroughness and thoughtfulness that went into his care. They took necessary COVID-19 precautions but still operated efficiently and took the time to answer all of the questions we had as nervous first-time dog parents! So glad that we established care at this veterinarian!
Alacy Flynn
May 13, 2020
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Kenan W.
Feb 27, 2020
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UPDATE !!! It's been a month since we had our pets teeth ripped out ,, we are still at a real vet and our little boy is still groggy all the time also seizures are 3 times worce than before ,,,SO if they tell you they know how to put your pet under ,, DON'T BELIEVE THEM . Still don't know why they are able to stay open !!
Kirsten J.
May 20, 2019
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I called this morning to get a price information about a ligament surgery. First I was on hold for 10 minutes, then someone picks up the line saying: "Would you mind if I place you on hold?" I responded that I was already on hold for 10 minutes. "Well- WE are busy" is the answer I get. Bam! Here I am again on hold for another 5 minutes... When I finally got to talk to someone and asked for a price of a surgery I was told that no price can given over the phone. I would have to come in and have the dog examined. I told the staff member that my dog was diagnosed and I have X-rays
Trisha F.
Aug 21, 2018
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I've been to this vet clinic a couple times in the last year. It's great that they have walk in appointments! When I brought my dog in, we saw Dr. Beck, and she was great. He had a lot of health issues and had been to several vets from different states over the past few years. She called all the vets to get his past reports to better understand what was going on, and genuinely seemed to make his case a priority even though there were other walk in appointments waiting. Unfortunately, as hopeful as she was at first, his condition declined fast, and I had to put him down later that
Danielle C.
Sep 17, 2016
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First time visit to the office and they were great with my dog. It was easy to set up an appointment and they had all of her records sent over when we arrived. We went in for routine checkup and vaccinations and we didn't have to wait long to be seen. The facility was clean and the staff was friendly. The vet was great with my pup and the dog really liked her up until the point she was given her shots. The dog wanted to dock them one star because of the shots but it's not the vet's fault she doesn't like needles.
The dog also wanted me to dock them one star because they
The dog also wanted me to dock them one star because they
Megan R.
Nov 25, 2015
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I highly recommend this animal hospital! Here's my experience with Kettering:
I'm in town for the holidays, and needed an urgent chest X-ray for my dog to rule out pneumonia. He was diagnosed earlier this year with myasthenia gravis and megaeasophagus, and is prone to aspiration. He's had pneumonia twice this year already, so this is a big deal to me. We started off at another vet clinic, whose customer service and practices were appalling, so we ended up here at Kettering Animal Hospital.
What a difference it made to give this clinic a try! They have walk-in appointments in the
I'm in town for the holidays, and needed an urgent chest X-ray for my dog to rule out pneumonia. He was diagnosed earlier this year with myasthenia gravis and megaeasophagus, and is prone to aspiration. He's had pneumonia twice this year already, so this is a big deal to me. We started off at another vet clinic, whose customer service and practices were appalling, so we ended up here at Kettering Animal Hospital.
What a difference it made to give this clinic a try! They have walk-in appointments in the
Israeli Knows Bes T.
May 14, 2010
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Few months ago our ferret got the flu so we brought her to this pet hospital.
The receptionists were all nice and extremely welcoming, the vet was professional and nice as well.
The vet checked her fever, examined and weighted her. Nothing out of the ordinary but it costed me $90!!! Which seemed a bit too much.
That aside, I have to admit that I liked the vets decision do not rush and give my ferret antibiotics but wait and see how she feels.
Also, the vet recommended a kids coughing syrop for my ferret's throat.
Within a week, our ferret got back to herself all happy and joyful.
Yesterday
The receptionists were all nice and extremely welcoming, the vet was professional and nice as well.
The vet checked her fever, examined and weighted her. Nothing out of the ordinary but it costed me $90!!! Which seemed a bit too much.
That aside, I have to admit that I liked the vets decision do not rush and give my ferret antibiotics but wait and see how she feels.
Also, the vet recommended a kids coughing syrop for my ferret's throat.
Within a week, our ferret got back to herself all happy and joyful.
Yesterday
