Midtown Animal Clinic

Location

525 Rowe Place (off Fifth Street, behind Dairy Queen)

Part of the Rowe Place Shops

Hours

Mon 8am-6pm

Tue 8am-9pm

Wed 8am-6pm

Thu 8am-9pm

Fri 8am-5pm

Sat 9am-noon

Sun closed

Phone

(530)758-5650

Website

http://www.midtownanimalclinic.com/

Primary physicians are Cliff Gravem, DVM, Áine Coil, DVM, & Melissa Hartinger, DVM. They charge $130 for dog neutering [August 2006].

Mike Teglas is not only an exceptional vet, very patient and empathic, he also is one of the few vets out there that will treat small mammals, rats and mice. A new vet at Midtown as of early 2005, he's medically skilled (he saved a paralyzed mouse) and very caring.

See our Veterinary Hospitals page for other vet services within Davis.

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2005-02-15 17:34:36 Midtown is a great vet clinic! I've taken two of my own dogs there for years as well as my dad's dog. They're extremely nice, have evening hours when necessary, and are ever so kind and caring when you have to put your dog down or bring him/her in for cremation. I haven't yet heard a bad thing about Midtown. —AlphaDog

2005-02-18 11:26:05 We've been with Midtown since 1973, before Cliff Gravem bought the place. I've been exceptionally happy with their service. —BevSykes

2005-10-15 20:52:00 Midtown is wonderful- what else to say? —MaggieBlank

2005-12-06 11:20:46 Does anyone know if the avian vet is any good there? —StaceyGalbreath

2006-1-27 12:29:46 I loved this place. They actually know what they're talking about especially when it comes to pet rats. I trust them w/ my rats more than any other Vet. I was sad to hear that Mike Teglas moved because he was great with my rats. I highly recommend this place! —KrystalVillanueva

2006-11-10 12:57:16 My vet was very sweet —CourageCowardlyDog

2006-11-10 13:13:04 They're the best in my opinion. Competent and compassionate care. —ChebaccoThirty

2007-01-04 14:47:36 When I came in a while back bringing in my pet rat, Dr. Gravem commented that the Ramones shirt I was wearing at the time was identical to one he himself owned. What else could you ask for in a vet? —LeightonHinkley

2007-05-29 21:46:07 I had a bad experience here when my cat went in to have his teeth cleaned and became very ill about a week later. It was pretty clear that he had picked up an infection during the procedure and they tried to skirt the issue. I also found the reception staff to be very unfriendly. —DavisGirl

2007-07-19 12:13:16 I just got back from an appointment here for my rat, Splinter and I really liked this place. It was great to find a vet who had experience with small mammals and owned rats herself as well. Just for reference, the appointment was $39. —RohiniJasavala

2007-08-22 00:33:59 Dissatisfied with my experience here. Cheapest neuter in town (VMTH excluded), but you get what you pay for. No e-collar, which should be standard IMO, and really sketchy receptionists. Several friends have horror stories about getting dogs neutered here (I found out later), from pulled stitches (from not being given an e-collar), to infections and a cryptorchid that had to be re-done at the VMTH emergency who reported that Midtown had done a funny job the first time around. —AllisonEriksen

In response to AllisonEriksen: I worked for 7 years at three different animal hospitals & it is NOT always the standard to send spay/neuter patients home with e-collars. Every vet I've worked with chose not to use them because of the added emotional stress wearing the collar causes most animals. As long as the incision is not infected, most animals will let it heal without pulling at their stitches. Most doctors ask the pet owner to please call the hospital if you do observe your pet licking or pulling so they can recheck the incision, & then determine if an e-collar is necessary.

My own experience with Dr. Gravem was that he was very gentle with my geriatric kitty, & he really took the time to discuss his medical history and future treatment options. —AprilAries

2007-09-26 23:44:30 I love midtown! Dr. Gravem and Dr. Hartinger are so nice and always have been so sweet to my dogs. We have been taking our 11 year old golden retriever to midtown(who unfortunately just passed away) ever since she was a puppy. Both of my dogs were spayed here and the operations turned out fine. My only problem with Midtown is that they are too popular! Sometimes its hard to get your dog in for an appointment because they are so busy. —kell9

2008-12-28 14:37:01 I was very disappointed during my last visit. My pets have been seen for years, but this last Xmas I asked if I could pay with a post dated check and was belittled, "we have bills to pay too." Very disappointing, not the way to treat a long term customer. Increased their charges and did not inform me either. They just put in an expensive radiology digital PACS, so they have to pay for it somehow. Although the care has been good, I'll never go back and I suggest you consider some of the other quality pet clinics in the area. —AndreaPlon

Would you accept a postdated check from your employer? Why would you expect a business to accept yours? Businesses certainly do have to pay bills, and contrary to what you might believe, providing veterinary services is not a particularly profitable endeavor. As for the radiology equipment, I'm sure there's other factors, such as getting rid of wet chemistry and getting quicker results with less x-ray exposure. I, for one, will continue to take my pets to Midtown. —JimStewart

2009-05-16 15:59:29 Midtown is a great clinic with an AMAZING staff. We have been clients for many years. They have taken care of all our pets with great care and love. Most recently Mahina, our 17 year old border collie mix. Sadly we decided she had lost her spirit and we had to say so long. It broke our hearts and we miss her every day but the treatment and compasion from doctors and staff was incredible.Just a foot note Mahina was a slightly high maintenance dog, but whenever we got in the truck and she saw we were going to see the Dr. she would jump up and down. This was one of her favorite places because of the staff and doctors. I could tell many Mahina and Midtown stories, I'm hoping they will share them and love your pets as they have ours. And to all of you at Midtown THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! —agerould

2009-08-29 08:14:13 Sadly, the first experience I had with Midtown was to put my beloved 12 year old Himalayan cat to sleep. He had developed a tumor on his chin that finally grew into his lungs and affected his breathing. I had felt belittled at the Animal Wellness Center because I had chosen not to put my cat thru surgery and radiation that may not have helped him and could have left him without a jaw. The doctor at Animal Wellness Center made me feel as though I was irresponsible and cruel for not giving my cat the surgery, but with the risks and the fact that I'm a single mom who can't spend thousands on her cat, I made my own decision. A few months later when my cat's breathing because labored and raspy, I knew he was ready to go. I took him to Midtown because so many of my friends suggested it after I told them about Animal Wellness Center. The staff at Midtown was so kind. They took some of my cats fur so I could keep a memory of him and they stayed with me and held my hand while my kitty died. I don't remember the vet's name, but she was young and blonde and so kind. When I'm ready for a new kitty, I will definitely bring it to Midtown. —ElisaWeller