Alpen Veterinary Hospital - Mammoth Lakes, California

Andrea D.

Alpen Vet is so great! My kitty is on the feral side lol and they are terrific with our "Chola "! Highly recommend!
Recently added a new member to our family, his name is Ponchito! My kitties both love Dr. Tesla and he truly loves them! 🐈‍⬛❄️😻

Laura C.

EDIT: Beau had a full panel of blood work and urinalysis done with his regular vet. I can now confirm that he was misdiagnosed at Alpen. He (thankfully) does not show any signs of kidney disease.

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We were on vacation in Mammoth when my dog, Beau, started to have some symptoms reminiscent of a UTI. Alpen Veterinary was able to see him sooner than Bishop could, so I brought him here. What followed was a really strange experience...

Dr. Teslaa seemed kind enough at first. He checked Beau out and ran a few tests, including an ultrasound, where everything seemed normal. We got to the urinalysis and they used a catheter, which I was in the room for. Beau did great but I'm not used to being there while a vet does something this invasive.

The urinalysis showed some protein. Dr. Teslaa diagnosed Beau with kidney disease and said the cause was dental disease as he has gingivitis on his back teeth. He talked about a paper he's publishing about the link between dental health and kidney disease and how it's going to shock the veterinary community. His treatment plan: renal support supplements and antibiotics for 60-90 days at which point he recommends dental work.

This was a lot to process (chronic kidney disease is not reversible) and I shed a few tears but tried to keep it together. I went into the lobby to pay out and when I finished, Dr. Teslaa called us back into the room. He showed me an ultrasound or x-ray from a dog that came in a few days earlier. He'd diagnosed this dog with kidney disease. He told me "This dog died the next day". Sorry, what?

Beau is nearly 10 years old now, but he's been healthy his entire life. I brought him in for mild symptoms and left entirely panicked, feeling like I am already losing him. Dr. Teslaa seems knowledgable and maybe his research will genuinely make waves in the veterinary community, but he treated us like a case study.

Josh L.

Person who answered the phone was entirely useless. Said there was nothing they could do for my 5 year old Australian shepherd who ate some raisins. Went to Bishop - Mammoth Vetrinary and they’ve already been more helpful before even getting my dog checked in, prepared to run blood tests + treat him in any and every way possible as all vets should be.

Teresa B.

My senior cat was very sick and had a fever. They got her in that day getting her the antibiotics she needed. I was fearful she wasn’t going to make it last night but she pulled through and is getting much better this morning. Great vet listened to all our concerns, caring and experienced.

malia H.

Absolutely amazing.Dr Teslaa saw our daughters dog ( cockapoo) Mora after hours on a Saturday morning. He was so patient and through with her digestive issues!! Thank goodness we have found our vet!!

Sara

Dr. Teslaa is amazing and I’m very glad I found this incredible vet hospital! I was able to get easy help after hours and get a same day appointment after my poor dog had an emergency. We got my dog’s blood work back the next day and worked on a treatment plan from there; I had to leave my dog with them so he could get IV fluids and I knew he was in good hands, it’s clear that all of the wonderful people at Alpen Vet Hospital really care about your animals. Even better, everything was more affordable than when I would take my sweet old senior cats to the vet in the city that I used to live in! Really good vets can sometimes be hard to find and I feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful team here in Mammoth, I’ll be going to them as long as I live in the area and recommending them to all of my friends with pets. Thank you for taking such good care of my pup!

Erin N.

My dog needed help while we were on a camping trip. I did not have phone reception to call around and find a vet, so I just showed up at the office, and they were able to squeeze me in. The front office manager was very kind and welcoming, and the doctor was great with my dog, who was shaking and terrified at first. He was wonderful at calming her down and treating her wound. I am so grateful to both of them for their help. We camp in the area a couple of times a year, and I am definitely keeping this office's information on hand, just in case. If we lived in the area full-time, this would be my go-to vet.

Lucienne B.

I can't thank Dr. TeSlaa enough for everything he has done for us. He's saved the lives of both my pets, dog and cat. He's been available for us nights and weekends. I've never known a vet so dedicated to caring for animals. I'll always be grateful for his help and kindness