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Gardner Animal Hospital is a Full-Service Veterinary Care Center including both Preventative Medicine as well as Medical Treatment for your pet’s illnesses, Surgery (including Routine Spays and Neuters, Orthopedic and Cosmetic), Ultrasound and Radiology Diagnostics, Laser Therapy and Pain Management, On-Site Laboratory, Prophylactic and Advanced Dental Care (including root canals and fillings), Oncology (Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment), Lodging, Daycare, Baths and Deshedds.

We are here to service the cities of Gardner, KS, Olathe, KS, Spring Hill, KS, Edgerton, KS, Overland Park, KS, Wellsville, KS, Paola, KS, Shawnee, KS, Lenexa, KS, Baldwin City, KS and more!

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★★★★★ Great experience. Experienced and friendly staff 🙂Raymond M.Raymond M. ★★★★★ My experience at Gardner Animal /Boarding was very nice and friendly . They took great care of my cat Oscar while he was staying there. They treated Oscar as if it were their own cat,Kaleb A.Kaleb A. ★★★★★ We have a difficult situation between our dogs and Gardner Animal Hospital is very capable of handling it. Most facilities we have used have not wanted to deal with our issues, but GAH has bent over backwards to help us. The take good care of our dogs and we do not stress over leaving them in the boarding and dogie-day-camp. They are also working with technology to provide more to their customers. I love that I can log into their website and get previous information on my dog's health. I hear there is a web-cam coming soon so owners can peek in on their pets at play. Both the humans and dogs in our household LOVE Gardner Animal Hospital....update... our girls have since crossed rainbow bridge. When the time came, everone at GAH was so sympathetic and wonderful. We adopted 2 pups and take them to GAH. Dr.Mertz and her team are wonderful. They caught an obstruction in our terrier's intestine that was life threatening. We were able to get him to a surgeon in time for a positive outcome. They also caught a spine issues that could have paralyzed our terrier, but again we were able to get him to a surgeon in time for a wonderful outcome. Dr. Mertz hires top-notch staff that are knowledgeable and caring.Julie & M.Julie & M. ★★★★★ Honest DoctorVADIM S.VADIM S. ★★★★★ I took my very nervous cat in to see the very kind and patient doctors after he got into a scuffle with his sister and had a scratch on his eye. They were very knowledgeable and kind and patient with him and made him feel very comfortable.and got my baby all fixed up and back to him self. I have been using them for years, would not go anywhere else. Love the doctors and all of the staff.Melissa W.Melissa W. ★★★★★ Professional and friendly staff! Dr got my buddy Arlo updated with vaccinations on short notice. 🙌Andrew B.Andrew B. ★★★★★ Genuine care and good customer serviceRobert R.Robert R. ★★★★★ very professional treated my puppy with careWilliam B.William B. ★★★★★ Took great care of my dogJohn C.John C. ★★★★★ This office is truly amazing! My dog is a good boy but turns into Cujo at the vet. Going to this office was the best experience we have ever had at a vet office. They truly know how to handle our situation. Everyone was awesome. The front office girls are very helpful and kind. The vet tech was so knowledgeable and really put us at ease. The Dr was so great. She explained everything and they truly want what is best for you and you fur baby. This was the first time I didn't leave in tears from a vet visit. Some friends recommended them I for sure will too!!! Wonderful placeStephanie J.Stephanie J. ★★★★★ They are a great placeJericho A.Jericho A. ★★★★★ They are the best. Would not go any where else.Jeri H.Jeri H. ★★★★★ They helped my Ellie girl with a reoccurring hematoma. They were understanding of my budget and provided a high level and quality of care.Katelyn L.Katelyn L. ★★★★★ The staff here are amazing. They were so kind and caring. Our pup was super sick, and they fixed her up. The entire staff was super sweet and compassionate.Jessica W.Jessica W. ★★★★★ Gr8 placeMargie R.Margie R. ★★★★★ Fixed up my catsBrian A.Brian A. ★★★★★ Dr. Spear is fantastic! She is a very bright young doctor with a very bright future ahead of her. She has been compassionate during difficult times and carefully laid out our options for our beloved Buddy. We lost Buddy recently, and when I was in the office today with our dog Baby at a vet tech appointment she stopped in the room and talked to me at length just to see how we were all doing after our loss. She continues to care for our furry family member as well as our daughters and we wouldn't want to take our pets to anyone' else.Amanda M.Amanda M. ★★★★★ We board our two dogs at Gardner Animal Hospital every time we go out of town. They get to stay together and that makes them so happy!! The staff treats my babies like their own. We always get a nail trim and a bath and they smell good for two weeks after. I recommend this place for your dogs next boarding experience!!Stephanie F.Stephanie F. ★★★★★ Gardner animal hospital is the only place i would take my dogs to for boarding. They take really good care of your pets and follow the owners instruction on what needs to be done. They make sure that the pet is well taken care of. I have been useing them for a long time and i will continue on useing them.Russell A.Russell A. ★★★★★ FriendlyMaryam G.Maryam G. ★★★★★ Our senior girl has had a lot of medical issues, and everyone here has been super helpful and kind.nay B.nay B. ★★★★★ My Cat said she liked it there.jim J.jim J. ★★★★★ I know my fur babies are getting the best care when they are cared for by Dr Mertz.Starla O.Starla O. ★★★★★ I called Gardner Animal Hospital for an appointment for my sick cat and was able to get in the same day. I had been trying to reach my previous vet for over 24 hrs without a response. The Dr and all of the staff at Gardner Animal Hospital were very kind and accommodating. They explained all of the tests they planned on doing, the results and the plan of care I needed to take him home. Although they were very busy this particular day, they were very patient with my questions and I never felt rushed. I would highly recommend Gardner Animal Hospital.melissa O.melissa O. ★★★★★ You will find caring and knowledgeable staff and vets and Gardner Animal Hospital. They were completely full, but managed to work us in when our dog was sick. I switched vets because my vet of 12 years was too busy.brenda G.brenda G. ★★★★★ GreatestWilliam C.William C. ★★★★★ They were so caring of my elderly 14 year old dog. She recently had eye surgery a week before my move to Olathe from Oklahoma City, where they had to remove her eye. I took her to Gardner Animal Hospital to have her stitches removed. I will be going back if and when she may need care in the future.Cindy O.Cindy O. ★★★★★ Never going anywhere else. Wonderful smart vets, great care for my dog.Sherry & Shirley S.Sherry & Shirley S. ★★★★★ Very helpful and caring.Dennis L.Dennis L. ★★★★★ Have been taking my dog here for 5 years. They’re very friendly, efficient, and helpful. My dog is a demon and difficult to deal with but they are very patient with her every time we come in.ZZ ★★★★★ Great staff and service. I feel comfortable with the care and advice I get.Gary H.Gary H. ★★★★★ Dr. Like and his staff are amazing. He's knowledgeable, professional and caring. There pricing is fair. Definitely 5 stars and I highly recommend Gardner Animal Hospital!Michelle LMichelle L ★★★★★ Great placeMax S.Max S. ★★★★★ A wonderful veterinary for my foster pups as well as assisting with end of life transitions for my hospice situations. I cannot thank them enough for their kindness and support.Mindy S.Mindy S. ★★★★★ Great group of people and knowledgeable vets that can properly diagnose and provide treatment.SEO S.SEO S. ★★★★★ The staff here is amazing. Always take such good care!Kevin K.Kevin K. ★★★★★ I have so many wonderful things to say about Gardner Animal Hospital - specially their boarding, doggie daycare, and training options! They have specials during the week for doggie daycare and our youngest pup out of four LOVES all staff and gets so excited when he gets into the car and knows he’s in his way, Sherrie is the best! We also tried out the training with Lacy and let me tell you, our dog has changed significantly since he started! Lacy is magical, I don’t know a better word to describe how much of an impact she has made on our family. I was 9 months pregnant and worried I would go into labor over Memorial Day when the boarding was full and daycare was closed. Lacy put my mind at ease and told us she could pick up our puppy and make sure he is taken care of if I did have to go in unexpectedly. She has successfully trained our pup not to jump up on people, how to handle his excitement, listen to commands, and more. We didn’t have a yard until recently and Lacy helped train our pup to walk on a leash better so I could walk him while pregnant without any worries. Lacy has seriously been a godsend for my family and for that we are dedicated to her and Gardner animal hospital! Bonus is she sends photos of our pup when he visits and texts then to me! I always smile no matter what, plus I know they are in great hands!Amber M.Amber M. ★★★★★ They are absolutely the best!TamiaTamia ★★★★★ Dr Hunter Like recently joined the practice - he had performed a surgery on our dog when he was with another veterinary practice in Overland Park. He is excellent - awesome veterinarian and skilled surgeon. When our dog needed another procedure we drove to Gardner to have him perform it.Tim M.Tim M. ★★★★★ I can not say enough great things about the Staff and Dr.s at the Animal Hospital and Dogs Days Inn. They love our fur babies as much as my family does. My dogs go to daycare at least three days a week and I feel like the staff is part of my family now. I could not have asked for a better group of people to make me feel like our fur babies are always taken care of!!!Carey M.Carey M. ★★★★★ Patient with our troublemaker dogs and always friendly. We've been with them for a while and they've always taken good care of our pets. Despite them always needing to get shots, have their nails trimmed, and - most terrifying of all - stand still on a scale for a few seconds, our dogs love the employees and enjoy their visits here.WillowWillow ★★★★★ Dr. Mertz has treated our fur babies for over 35 years. She and her staff along with Dr. Smith, are compassionate, caring and dedicated to their patients. I will not go anywhere else.Kay G.Kay G. ★★★★★ Dr. Mertz is a fantastic vet. They have taken good care of our animalsEd M.Ed M. ★★★★★ I love Gardner animal hospital! My dog was scheduled for surgery tomorrow. She went into labor today on a Sunday! They came in just to take care of my baby and deliver her babies! The staff was so amazing! I can’t thank them enough!! Highly recommend.Carter vids G.Carter vids G. ★★★★★ Dr. Mertz is an extremely well versed and knowledgeable veterinarian. With years of "been there, done that" experience, she's quick as a whip to correctly diagnose and treat whatever is ailing your pet.The staff at Gardner Animal Hospital let you know that you and your animals are important to them, and that your animals will be in great hands receiving care.Best of all is the new school technology and treatment, with that old school charm and attention. Dr. Mertz has even been known to provide house calls in emergency situations to long-time patients.Colton RColton R ★★★★★ Greatest vet and nice people.my dog had surgery and they took great care for her!julia R.julia R. ★★★★★ I have taken my dog and cat here and will continue to do so. They showed amazing care to my puppers when I took him in to get looked at. They spayed my cat with 0 issues as well.David D.David D. ★★★★★ Always great! Dr. Mertz is wonderful! We have two Guinea pigs and she has been wonderful with them and our cats.Julie P.Julie P. ★★★★★ Super nice people and great vet.Cheryl L.Cheryl L. ★★★★★ Good people great care.Get my 2 dogs immunized Have boarded them several times have nice fenced in back yard for exercise.Dave S.Dave S. ★★★★☆ I recently moved from out of town and went here on the recommendation of a friend. The office was incredibly clean, the staff was helpful and kind, and my dog didn't seem nervous or scared. I had a good conversation with the doctor and I feel like all my needs were met and it wasn't just a "cookie cutter experience." If you are in the area, I would definately reccomend their services.Graham G.Graham G. ★★★★☆ Always been professional, competent and courteous during my business!shawnkloog69shawnkloog69 ★★★★☆ Eileen has always taken great care of our pets.Brooke B.Brooke B.js_loader

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945 E Santa Fe,
​Gardner, KS 66030

Monday

7:00am - 5:30pm

Tuesday

7:00am - 6:00pm

Wednesday

7:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday

7:00am - 6:00pm

Friday

7:00am - 5:30pm

Saturday

8:00am -1:00pm

Sunday

(Boarding Pick-up Only) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm


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We have been coming to Gardner Animal Hospital for over 19+ years. We have never had an issue or received bad service. I believe the Veterinarians and staff are top notch and very professional.

Dean

It was wonderful that the vets were able to see my dogs during their kennel time. They followed up with any treatment recommendations with me within 30 minutes of seeing my dogs and they were very accommodating with all of my questions and concerns.

Laura

We cannot say enough positive things about the staff and veterinary physicians at Gardner Animal Hospital. They are incredibly thorough and thoughtful in their service, and genuinely care about the animals they work with.

Kendra

  • From the moment I walked in I felt like I was at a spa instead of a Vet Hospital! Everyone was very kind and knowledgeable!! We found our Vet for life!

Carey

The time that was taken with my kitty and the time spent explaining what was going with her is amazing.

Diane

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