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Rule Peter M DVM
Rule Peter M DVM
(5 Reviews)
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1874 Main Street Ferndale, WA 98248
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(5 Reviews)
Service
4.5 star average for Service
Expertise
4 star average for Expertise
Staff
4 star average for Staff
Recommended
4 star average for Recommended
Environment
4 star average for Environment
Would you recommend this provider to others?
I Already Have
Were the waiting room chairs comfortable while waiting for your pet?
Yes
Does this provider have a good professional reputation within your community?
Definitely
Did you feel safe in this provider's care?
Yes
Was it clear that this provider takes pride in the appearance of his/her office?
Yes, the office was well organized and taken care of
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.88.244
October 08, 2014
What a disgusting human. I have worked with animals all my life and know they can be difficult, but to think that we put our animals into the care of this man is disheartening. I hope he gets help and isn't able to hurt any more animals.
by Bepe D. xxx.xxx.73.181
October 16, 2013
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/veterinarian-probation-hurting-animals-botching-su/nbNTn/


Posted: 10:26 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2013


Veterinarian on probation for hurting animals, botching surgeries


FERNDALE, Wash. —

A veterinarian was put on probation for three years for botching surgeries, taking painkillers meant for his patients and "using unnecessary force" on animals, the Bellingham Herald reports.

Peter Rule, who has been a licensed vet for more than a decade, will keep his license to practice.

Former workers at Glacierview Animal Hospital claimed that Rule slapped and punched dogs, pulled their tails and choked a Chihuahua to unconsciousness to subdue the dog.

Rule admitted that "at least three employees observed (Rule) using unnecessary force, excessive physical restraint and/or threatening conduct with patients."

He also confessed to taking the painkiller Tramadol without a prescription, pressuring an unlicensed assistant to perform surgery, letting an unlicensed assistant do other procedures she shouldn't have, leaving the clinic with an animal still recovering from sedation and failing to meet the state's standards of care during four separate procedures, according to the Bellingham Herald.

One dog, Daisy, died during a routine spay when Rule nicked her spleen. Another dog, Trooper, suffered permanent damage to his genitals during a neuter when Rule nicked his urethra.
by andrachel xxx.xxx.203.170
October 14, 2013
Does this provider ever overbook appointments here?
No, They definitely believe in quality over quantity and allow more than enough time in between appointments
Would you recommend this veterinarian to others?
Yes
Does this provider maintain a professional appearance?
Yes, he/she looked very professional
Did you have to wait long after you arrived for your appointment?
No, they were ready for me right after I arrived.
Did you spend a lot of time in the waiting room at this provider's office?
No, my appointment started at the scheduled time
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.182.218
April 26, 2013
Does this provider promptly return your phone calls?
Yes
Did you have to wait long after you arrived for your appointment?
No, they were ready for me right after I arrived.
Did this provider promise services he/she couldn't provide?
No, they were able to provide everything they said they would
Was this veterinarian's staff friendly?
Yes
Would you recommend this veterinarian to others?
I Already Have
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.46.152
November 26, 2012
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1874 Main Street, Ferndale, WA 98248