Jean McCall DVM

Poor experience overall. Find a different vet. Indifferent and unfriendly staff both in person and on the phone. They act like you're bothering them. Keep you on hold forever hoping that you'll give up and hang up. Grossly overcharge for common antibiotic that you can buy at Walmart for $7. Charge $5 just for writing a prescription. DO NOT USE THIS VET. If they don't care about the pet owners how can they care about the animals?

I worked with Dr. Abernathy at a vet hospital years ago, who had me fired because I told him to keep his hands off of me after he kept trying to massage my shoulders when I was working. Got a call six months later from another girl who said this had happened to several others. Never received an apology from the clinic owners, and didn't know enough at the time to pursue with a law suit, but it haunts me to this day. I loved that job. He also thought it was funny to breed two six-toed cats together to see what would happen, and ended up with a"kangaroo" cat, with non-functioning front legs. Not funny at all.

I had been taking my pets there for years at first it was good but as the years went by it got busier and busier and more and more incompitent. My last visit I took my dog in to see Dr. Abernathy and he told me there was nothing to be done and to just get over it and realize I had to put the dog to sleep. That didn't sit right with me so I found another vet who promptly told me that yes my dog would die from complications of the disease he had one day but that there was plenty that could be done to help him and still maintain the happy jolly quality of life he had always lived. They saved my dogs life when Dr. Abernathy simply wanted to kill him. Thanks to my decision to get a second opinion my dog lived another 5 years a happy little guy enjoying life. For another story on why you should NEVER see this vet please see my review on google.

Dr. Abernathy is great! He is very compassionate and takes his time. Prices are very reasonable, and if something comes up they are willing to work with you. I would not consider taking my dog anywhere else. We had an emergency with our dog and he was seen within 45 mins, it was great! Normal waiting times are sometimes longer but its only because they dont rush anyone out of there..and they make sure all your pets needs are made! I am really glad I choose this clinic for my puppy!

Having been going to Sunrise since I moved here in 97, I have been seen by several vets there. Every one of them has been courteous, professional and knowledgeable. The front desk has never once been rude to me. Yes it is busy, and yes sometimes its too busy, but I am willing to wait. I've never had a problem getting my pets in. I can drop them off in the morning and a Dr. will call me with the results of the exam, then I pick them up before closing. The quaility of care my animals and I get keeps me coming back.

Since he is extremely popular, it is very difficult to get an appointment. Therefore, it is not possible to have my dogs see him when we need him the most. Also the receptionists are not that friendly and put me on hold forever or they never return my call. Eventually I had to find different vet.

Dr. Abernathy and Dr. Shrewsbury have taken wonderful care of my dogs, and I'm so glad I found them, even if I come from the southwest part of Abq to see them. You may have to wait, but it's well worth it. Prices are reasonable and they're very compassionate. Front desk staff could be better. They're not the friendliest and I almost never can get through on the phone without being told there are one or two calls ahead of me.

I have used Sunrise Clinic since I moved 13 years ago. I have never felt the need to look for another vet. They've been great.

Dr. Abernathy and his staff are kind compassionate people. They really care about the welfare of your pets. Dr. Abernathy is skilled, compassionate and hard to get to see, but well worth the wait!!!

We have been taking our many pets to Dr. Abernathy at Sunrise Veterinary Clinic for over 15 years. He has been the best of vets and his staff are wonderful. I would recommend Sunrise and Dr. Abernathy to anyone who wants the best in care for their pets.