Northview Animal Hospital

My cat was (is) experiencing urinary problems and being unsatisfied with the current vet service, I looked for another vet. I first checked out reviews of Northview and then went to their website. I was please with their website and also their variety of animal care services. I called to schedule an appointment on a semi emergency basis and was greeted by a very friendly receptionist and was able to get in within a few hours. The hospital is very nice and the waiting room is comfortable and spacious. The staff was helpful, attentive and friendly. I went during the early afternoon so the wait wasn't long at all (not sure how things run during peak after work hours). The vet we saw was also very nice and friendly. She offered helpful suggestions and was realistic about tests needed. I also found the cost for an exam to be lower than what I paid for a city clinic. I even received a phone call from the vet the next day to explain the results of some tests done and she answered a question I had about my other cat. I will have Northview as my cats' care center and would recommend their services to other pet owners.

My dog had 2 knee surgeries here. Both went very well. Also, the vet is very nice, and explains things clearly. The only thing to watch for is consistency in information and skill among his technicians.

Along with owning a dog, I have three guinea pigs of which one has a few medical issues. The exotics care at the hospital is very good. Dr. Begley is not only knowledgeable in guinea pig care but seeks out additional information when a treatment may not be working. The staff are not only very courteous and genuinely compassionate but thorough in their explanation of how to administer meds. I have never seen them be anything but kind to everyone they deal with.

PROS: Knowledgeable, caring vets-Kind, courteous and compassionate staff.
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We took our rabbits to Northview Animal Hospital as they were one of the only vets around that treated exotic animals. The doctors were very kind and treated our animals as special as we treated them. They encouraged us to have our rabbits spayed, gave us tips on housebreaking them that worked, and showed us the correct way to handle rabbits. We were very pleased with the care our pets received.