Pet Care in Omaha, NE

Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital, formerly known as Mapleview Animal Clinic, was founded in 1965 by Dr. T. Robert Bashara. The practice was first located at 9015 Ohio Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Bashara worked as a single practitioner of veterinary medicine there until 1981 when he hired his first associate.

As Omaha grew, so did the need for veterinary services further west. Dr. Bashara opened a second veterinary hospital in 1985 at 120th and Blondo, which was then called Candlewood Animal Hospital. After a few years, and substantial growth, a third associate was hired. Both hospitals kept three full-time associates very busy for the next few years, and in 1997, Dr. Peter Bashara, a recent Iowa State Veterinary Medicine graduate and the son of Dr. Bashara, returned to Omaha and joined the family business.

Omaha's continuing westward expansion once again required the need for veterinary services, and construction began to build a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital on the outskirts of the city. In 1999 the Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital was opened by Dr. Bashara and his son Dr. Peter Bashara at 153rd and Maple in the Torrey Pines shopping center. The business continued to grow and currently has 44 professional and non-professional employees.

We also offer acupuncture and laser therapy services!

Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital, formerly known as Mapleview Animal Clinic, was founded in 1965 by Dr. T. Robert Bashara. The practice was first located at 9015 Ohio Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Bashara worked as a single practitioner of veterinary medicine there until 1981 when he hired his first associate.

As Omaha grew, so did the need for veterinary services further west. Dr. Bashara opened a second veterinary hospital in 1985 at 120th and Blondo, which was then called Candlewood Animal Hospital. After a few years, and substantial growth, a third associate was hired. Both hospitals kept three full-time associates very busy for the next few years, and in 1997, Dr. Peter Bashara, a recent Iowa State Veterinary Medicine graduate and the son of Dr. Bashara, returned to Omaha and joined the family business.

Omaha's continuing westward expansion once again required the need for veterinary services, and construction began to build a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital on the outskirts of the city. In 1999 the Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital was opened by Dr. Bashara and his son Dr. Peter Bashara at 153rd and Maple in the Torrey Pines shopping center. The business continued to grow and currently has 44 professional and non-professional employees.

We also offer acupuncture and laser therapy services!

Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital, formerly known as Mapleview Animal Clinic, was founded in 1965 by Dr. T. Robert Bashara. The practice was first located at 9015 Ohio Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Bashara worked as a single practitioner of veterinary medicine there until 1981 when he hired his first associate.

As Omaha grew, so did the need for veterinary services further west. Dr. Bashara opened a second veterinary hospital in 1985 at 120th and Blondo, which was then called Candlewood Animal Hospital. After a few years, and substantial growth, a third associate was hired. Both hospitals kept three full-time associates very busy for the next few years, and in 1997, Dr. Peter Bashara, a recent Iowa State Veterinary Medicine graduate and the son of Dr. Bashara, returned to Omaha and joined the family business.

Omaha's continuing westward expansion once again required the need for veterinary services, and construction began to build a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital on the outskirts of the city. In 1999 the Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital was opened by Dr. Bashara and his son Dr. Peter Bashara at 153rd and Maple in the Torrey Pines shopping center. The business continued to grow and currently has 44 professional and non-professional employees.

We also offer acupuncture and laser therapy services!

We're more than an animal hospital! We're the place where pet parents know they can bring their pets for superb veterinary care that sets new standards for quality and kindness. For pets and pet parents alike, a trip to our clinic is an opportunity to see how our neighborly, welcoming staff cares for your pet as if it were their own, and treats you with the friendliness and respect you'd expect from an industry leader.

Additional Services/Information:
- Complete radiology
- Convenient hours
- Ekg
- Endoscopy
- Friendly professional staff
- Full-service veterinary hospital
- Orthopedic and soft tissue surgery
- Prescription/premium diet pet foods

Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital, formerly known as Mapleview Animal Clinic, was founded in 1965 by Dr. T. Robert Bashara. The practice was first located at 9015 Ohio Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Bashara worked as a single practitioner of veterinary medicine there until 1981 when he hired his first associate.

As Omaha grew, so did the need for veterinary services further west. Dr. Bashara opened a second veterinary hospital in 1985 at 120th and Blondo, which was then called Candlewood Animal Hospital. After a few years, and substantial growth, a third associate was hired. Both hospitals kept three full-time associates very busy for the next few years, and in 1997, Dr. Peter Bashara, a recent Iowa State Veterinary Medicine graduate and the son of Dr. Bashara, returned to Omaha and joined the family business.

Omaha's continuing westward expansion once again required the need for veterinary services, and construction began to build a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital on the outskirts of the city. In 1999 the Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital was opened by Dr. Bashara and his son Dr. Peter Bashara at 153rd and Maple in the Torrey Pines shopping center. The business continued to grow and currently has 44 professional and non-professional employees.

We also offer acupuncture and laser therapy services!

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We feel it's important for you, as our client, to know what to expect from us as we provide veterinary care to your pet. That is why we recently adopted the following mission statement and core values.
Mission: Backlund Animal Clinic provides professional and compassionate care for pets; improving health, longevity, and quality of life through comprehensive veterinary services.
Core values:
Quality - We provide excellent and thorough healthcare for your pet. Quality of service is our highest priority.
Innovation - At Backlund Animal Clinic, we strive to implement the latest technologies and methods for treatment. We blend multiple and diverse procedures to achieve optimal outcomes for each patient.
Transparency - We believe open discussion with clients leads to successful treatment of the patient. Our transparency on all diagnostics, treatments, costs and outcomes empowers our clients to make the best healthcare decisions for their pets.
Respect - Every owner has individual goals and varying resources to provide care for their animals. At Backlund Animal Clinic, we earn our clients' respect by respecting our clients.
Empathy - The veterinarians and staff at Backlund Animal Clinic are your peers as animal lovers and pet owners. We understand the difficult decisions and sacrifices necessary to provide the best possible care for our animals.

Dedicated to caring, compassionate attention to every family member; every time.

Ralston Veterinary Clinic is highly successful by embracing change, learning, sharing and the client/ pet bond. We strive for open, respectful, and continuous communication. Our team values allow us to be actively engaged, compassionate, trustworthy, positive, caring and dedicated. Our vision is to give excellent care to our clients and patients.

See what people are saying about us:

“Our dog Coco will be staying there for several days again in a couple of weeks…so glad I've found someone I trust to leave her with when we can't. She's had a couple of bad seizures since she's been with us, & while she may never have another one I feel much better leaving her with someone that knows how to handle it if she does. Thank you for giving us some peace of mind!”

“Angus really appreciates the great care he received at the Ralston Vet Clinic!”

“We love, love, love Dr. Kaliff! She is one extremely talented and loving Dr. and human being…”

“There is no better place to take your babies. They love them as much as you do. Dr. Jernigan and his team is the very best. Thank you!”

“All of the front desk staff and so friendly and welcoming. Always cheerful and happy to help & chat. Thank you!”

“I tell everyone I know that they should take their pets to Ralston vet. All of the doctors and assistants are awesome.”

“Probably the best Veterinary Clinic I have ever seen with the best Staff. Love DR. Mansfield as she takes great care of our boys. And a big shout out to all the Veterinary Technicians who take care, and give lots of love to Stash when he is inpatient.”

“Ralston Veterinary Clinic is the place to take your beloved pet”

“Soooo helped in our time of need! kind, caring people!"

“We have been going to Ralston vet since we bought our daughter her first puppy in 1977. They also board our dogs when we go out of town and take really good care of them. Our daughter also takes her dog there. We wouldn't go anywhere else.”

“Thank you for your kind treatment of my best friend on the only visit we had to your office. He will be missed.”

“Thank you for a job well done on a very big, hard charging lab! If you ever want a referral if anyone asks for one… you got it.”