What I like about Dr. Hunt is his honest approach. I'd say somewhat conservative treatment. He doesn't push for a bunch of tests or treatment unless truly necessary. (I once had a vet insist on giving my cat an "immune system booster" injection for $40. When I asked what is was, they couldn't tell me anything other than "immune system booster". Dr. Hunt doesn't do this!) He'll explain the limitations of tests/treatment and give you options. Sometimes that can feel frustrating, but I'd rather get the truth and a honest opinion. He'll gladly tell what he would do if it were his dog. For example, he removed a growth from my dog and he thought it was a wart. He explained I could do a biopsy ($100+) or remove it and see what happens. I opted for just removal. He also told me that, depending on how my dog behaved, he might be able to do it under local anesthetic. That saved me a bundle. When it grew back he then recommended a biopsy (ended up being a wart). The incision site ended up popping open, but I was able to bring her in promptly. He gave me a thorough explanation and the option to stitch it up again at no cost or let it heal, as is, from inside out. I opted for the later and she heal up just fine.
Recently, two of my dogs had a cracked tooth. One needed extraction and the other he told me I could wait and just keep an eye on it. So he isn't pushing expensive unnecessary treatments. He didn't push for crowns like the first vet I had when I moved here that cost me thousands. In fact, quite the opposite, he said they do fine without the tooth.
One of my cats had an abscess. Dr. Hunt gave me the option of antibiotic pills at a lower cost or a more expensive injection. I like that.
My complaints are that I've been quoted the price for tests and when checking out they were double, $25 vs. $50. Just an honest mistake. I think the office and some of the techs could be friendlier and kinder. (Maybe a brighter waiting room would help.) When I took a dog in to be euthanized because she could barely walk, the tech was pulling her to hurry up. Some of the techs seem a bit too stern. No discount for multiple animals, so I usually take my pets to a low cost clinic (Homeward Bound is great) for vaccinations when they are young and healthy.
I have not had any pet treated for cancer or other serious issue here. To be honest, for serious issues that arise, I think I'd go to a specialist in this day and age. I have 10+ pets and the vets here don't come close to the vets I used to have back in the midwest. But maybe none are anymore. Despite my complaints, Homestead has been the best vet I have found in my area and I've tried several. I've had misdiagnoses and have been sold supplements and unnecessary treatments with almost every one, except Homestead.