Pet Stories

"I love Dr. Riensche! She takes really good care of me and she spends time explaining things to my mommy! I don't understand what she is saying most of the time, unless she says "good" or "cookies", but my mommy seems to understand. The ladies in the front of the office give me lots of yummy cookies and they are always happy to see me."

"In over 50 years of veterinary visits, I have never met anyone with their knowledge, understanding, care and compassion for both pets and their owners. They consistently instill such confidence and trust. The entire staff (techs and front office) are compassionate, caring, efficient, and fun to be around. We feel privileged and honored to be treated as family at DVMS. Thank you for being there for our entire family." - Darlene & Rod Leith and Ginger, Buffy, Lois, Koko & Dusty

"The staff was very welcoming and very friendly with our dog Sammy. So far we've had an amazing experience with this place." - Nikki Carabetta

"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude, respect, and trust in Internist, Dr. Melissa Riensche. My dog, Lenny, was in late stage kidney failure when I first brought him in. Dr. Riensche has not only cared for Lenny, but she has cared for me. I have never experienced such kindness and compassion from my vet…not only for my pet, but for me. I have been in the pharmaceutical industry for 16 years and I have never met a physician with the bedside manner that Dr. Riensche demonstrates. Dr. Riensche and staff should be recognized and commended for their outstanding and compassionate care for my Lenny and for me. Dr. Riensche has exceeded my expectations and she has won my trust and love. I would never take my beloved pets anywhere else for specialty care." - Melodie Brown, Owner

"I just wanted to let you folks at Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists know that you went above and beyond any expectations we had. Doctors and the staff were wonderful, caring, and compassionate with our girl, Morgan. You provided us with two wonderful additional months and, when the time came, treated her and us with dignity and Respect. Your actions, services, as well as attitudes exceeded any provider we had used in the past. It's difficult to put into words the love we have for Morgan and the loss felt, but knowing the care she received makes a heart a little more restful. Thank you all so very, very much." - Chuck Spaulding / Papa

"Dr. Riensche of Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists helped save his life! God has truly blessed me with the loving compassionate ongoing care Sam has received at DVM. We almost lost him to severe intestinal issues in January 2014 but under Dr. Riensche's care our sweet silly Sam-I-am is thriving!"