From Claudia -
High Praise for Dr. Butchko
I am so grateful to have found Dr. Butchko. She is a talented, gentle and compassionate veterinarian who treats my dogs (and me) with the understanding that they are my “children” and I am their “mommy”. Her knowledge and skill in the area of acupuncture and related treatment is unsurpassed. I have had years of experience with many veterinarians in Charlotte and can state wholeheartedly that none of them come close to her level of skill and heart. Her home visits feel like a warm hug because I know that when she walks into the house, help has arrived! Dr. Butchko is always quick to respond to an emergency phone call or text, which speaks volumes as to her level of care and accessibility. I only wish my own personal doctors were as good as her. Choosing Dr. Butchko to care for your pet, in my opinion, is the only choice.
From Laurie -
I can’t say enough to adequately convey my respect for Dr. Butchko, and I am confident my dogs feel the same way. Dr. Butchko exudes warmth, compassion, and unwavering professionalism. I feel just as comfortable watching her carefully place acupuncture needles in my aging dog as I do asking her for personal advice about end-of-life decisions that will inevitably need to be made. This journey of loving pets is a joyful one, and it also has the potential to be very scary and isolating. Since the day Dr. Butchko became Ellie’s veterinarian, I have never once felt isolated about Ellie’s caregiving. She responds to every question quickly, and her answers make it evident she is thinking not only as a veterinarian but also as a fellow animal lover.
My nearly fifteen year-old female black lab loves her and trusts her. To me, this matters immensely. When Ellie wags her tail as she realizes Dr. Butchko is at our door, I have no doubt we are in good hands.
From Richard -
I was skeptical when my veterinarian recommended acupuncture for my dog’s arthritis. But, boy, has it made a difference! My dog will never be the puppy he once was, but he can go on walks with me again, and I can tell that he feels better. I may have to look into getting acupuncture for myself!