Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital
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Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital
We believe pets deserve human-quality medical care. We offer the most extensive advanced veterinary diagnostics in the Omaha area. When physical exams and laboratory analysis aren't conclusive, scans offer a minimally invasive path to diagnosis and can help delay surgical interventions. Our experts perform fluoroscopy (moving X-rays) and CT scans (3D X-rays), along with all forms of endoscopy.

We offer digital X-rays and digital dental X-rays, too. Gentle Doctor is proud to be a leading veterinary supporter of the Nebraska Humane Society. In addition to providing medical boarding, imaging, and surgical services at either no or very low cost, we also participate in NHE's annual fundraising events.
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Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital, formerly known as Mapleview Animal Clinic, was founded in 1965 by Dr. T. Robert Bashara. The practice was first located at 9015 Ohio Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Bashara worked as a single practitioner of veterinary medicine there until 1981 when he hired his first associate.
Our Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals Pet Salon offers an individual grooming experience for your pet. We have customized bathing for your pet's skin and hair care needs. We use gentle, low temperature dryers. We tailor hair cuts and styling to your individual pet and your preferences. We offer ear hair removal, ear cleaning and nail trimming.
Unfortunately our offices cannot be open around the clock. In the event of an after-hours emergency, we refer our clients to VCA MidWest Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center. This facility is fully staffed 24-hours a day and best equipped for service after our normal business hours and during holidays.
The Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals are always looking for exceptional people to join our team. Whether you're a Licensed Veterinarian, Licensed Veterinary Technician, Administrative Professional or just a hard worker who wants to work around animals - you should consider applying. We are a leading Omaha employer in the Veterinary field, offering a fun and friendly work environment for energetic and enthusiastic animal lovers.
We are committed to providing total health care for your pet. To meet that challenge, we have equipped our hospitals to handle almost every veterinary procedure -- from routine lab tests to emergency surgery. We process routine blood work, including heartworm tests, in house while you wait. Other tests are performed at an outside laboratory for the most comprehensive analysis and accurate results.
Reviews (17)
Carol Ellenberger
Carol Ellenberger
Dec 30, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
Gentle Doctor has been my vet for over 4 years.
The staff is compassionate, professional and spend liberal amounts of time answering all my questions.
Margaret Zamora
Margaret Zamora
Dec 28, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality
The staff were very Lind and attentive and supportive during one of the most sad and difficult days of our lives. Truly could not have asked for a better vet and team to be by our side!
Ashley Pickhinke
Ashley Pickhinke
Dec 09, 2021
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Charley and I love Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital! Prompt, professional staff, extended hours and the grooming right next store is amazing as well!
Mandy Moraine
Mandy Moraine
Dec 02, 2021
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All of the employees are great! They are friendly and genuinely care for your pet. My dog is always calm and comfortable when visiting because she has had nothing but positive interactions here. I would highly recommend this business to anyone looking for excellent pet care.
Leigh Haynes
Leigh Haynes
Nov 25, 2021
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I wish there were more stars I could check. This vet business is the best I've ever worked with. So friendly, kind, patient and thorough in the care of our beloved pets. For as long as I have fur babies in Omaha, I wont go to or recommend anywhere else.
Alicia Luis
Alicia Luis
Nov 25, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
Brought my pet in for a physical and to get her shots. Everyone in the office was super kind and friendly. Definitely would come back and recommend others to bring their pets here. They are organized, explain things very well, and the office is very clean.
Alexus Paul
Alexus Paul
Nov 20, 2021
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While I know that being 13 minutes late is completely my fault, as I’m adjusting to having a brand new puppy that I adopted not even 3 days ago and I’m also still working. I was shocked that they charge a $15 late fee. That would have been fine had the receptionist not been so rude, so while waiting for the vet to see my pup I called a vet my friend recommended to see if they allowed for grace period and if they charged a late fee, they did not. I left my appointment and scheduled with the other vet.
Debbie Maynor
Debbie Maynor
Oct 29, 2021
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Pam is always friendly and attentive to our dog. He is a bit nervous and she does a great job with him. He has a thick Springer coat and he comes back looking and smelling great!! We get many compliments on his grooming.
We are faithful clients of Gentle Doctor and Pam as our dog groomer!
Kathie Beemer
Kathie Beemer
Oct 20, 2021
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The staff was so amazing and nice to my Mazikeen. took the time and listened. didnt feel rushed or unwelcomed. thank you for taking such good care of my pup.
S. I.
S. I.
Sep 26, 2021
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Staff was very sweet and appropriately friendly to my nervous little dog. The place was clean and functional with ample parking. Our doctor was very knowledgeable and helpful plus they asked before giving my little dog peanut butter to help him feel better about his treatment. I really appreciated the time and thoughtfulness they gave me and my dog on a busy afternoon.
Keely McGregor
Keely McGregor
Aug 29, 2021
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They are so nice and sweet every time I come in with my dog Husker! Every so often I receive a magazine for dogs and at the end has details about his breed. They take the time to explain to me what is going on and give him the care he deserves. I don’t feel pushed and unwanted when coming in and I appreciate everyone!! Thank you all for loving my dog as much as I love him!
Denise Lenhart
Denise Lenhart
Aug 26, 2021
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The groomer did a great job and my dog looks great. However, it cost way more than I was prepared for. I was told a dog the size of mine (by weight) would be $54, it ended up being $68 for the basic grooming. The groomer also added on a $10 handling fee, telling me that my dog was not socialized and it took her more time to groom her.
I understand that my dog does scare easily. She's a rescue and is not familiar with grooming, which was explained before the appointment. I'm not opposed to the extra fee, but I wish it would have been explained to me sometime during the day. I had my dog there by
Alison Geier Hunter
Alison Geier Hunter
Jul 19, 2021
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We’ve been using Gentle Doctor on Maple since 2003 and have had nothing but exceptional service. I would highly recommend them for your fur baby!
Madison Obermiller
Madison Obermiller
Jul 06, 2021
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My dog is a little anxious. everyone was so patient and sweet to her. awesome experience, very knowledgeable staff. thank you from delilah
Mary M. Shipp
Mary M. Shipp
Jul 01, 2021
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We just moved into the neighborhood and took Louie for his first visit. We were very pleased. Staff were friendly & competent.
JohnandSue Niggemeyer
JohnandSue Niggemeyer
May 30, 2021
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We started with Gentle Doctor with Hershey. We got Hershey from the Humane Society so the first two times a staff member had to carry her in to have a checkup. The Doctor and all the staff were so welcoming to her that she started walking in on her own. We have even been able to board Hershey with Gentle Doctor on Maple Street. We have mostly taken… Hershey to the Maple Street Clinic because of construction at the Blondo clinic. Dr. Kanne has been particularly instrumental in helping us with Hershey's gastrointestinal issues and recent issues requiring meds as well. All the staff at these
Tim Pokorski
Tim Pokorski
May 20, 2021
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We have been seeing Dr. Bashara and his staff for over 25 years with ALL of our fur balls. He is thorough, honest, upfront, and takes the time to explain things in laymen's terms.