Caring Animal Hospital

Jay McMunn

2024-03

I highly recommend Caring Animal Hospital, all of the staff there are friendly and helpful. The doctors are all very knowledgeable and take the time to get to know your pet and you, and always give good personalized advice. It’s easy to book appointments through the app or on the phone.

wallis4ever

2024-04

We love everyone at Caring Animal Hospital!! They took such great care of our Black Lab Stella, especially near the end. We brought our new girl Bonnie in on Friday and she's already feeling much better!! Thank you all!!D. Carpenter. Holt

Kim Cory

2024-04

Caring Animal Hospital is the best! I've taken my gang of animals there over the last several decades and always felt the knowledge of the staff there and the care of my animals was beyond excellent. All my questions are always answered and any medications and xray results completely explained. I've recommended Caring Animal Hospital to two of my neighbors and they thanked me!

Dylan Hawthorne

2024-04

Lovely people and fantastic service!Our normal exotic vet was booked full when our rabbit was having an emergency, and despite being full up themselves, these kind folks still got him checked out and home before the end of the day.Huuge thanks to Caring Animal Hospital from us and from Erie!

Sandy Evers

2024-02

Dr. Samantha Gruenwald is just wonderful. She uses a fear free approach which suits my little very fearful Brittany spaniel Easton very well. And my social Coonhound Mocha still enjoyed the peanut butter while getting her vaccines too!! Dr. Gruenwald also specializes in small exotics like rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

Jessica Denton

2023-05

Dr. Cotter and the staff here are amazing and wonderful. Very compassionate and understanding both to the pets needs as well as our needs. Thank you again for the amazing job and trying different forms of treatment for my Peanut girl. It was a long few months but my girl is back to walking on all four paws! Love love love this place

Jodi Gilroy

2024-03

Caring Animal Hospital is the best vet I have taken my dog to, hands down. There is no other vet I would trust with my pet. Their welcome and kind smiles are reassuring and they provide continued updates regarding the status of your pet during procedures.

Shannon Spainhower

2024-04

The amount of care and concern for my son's leopard gecko was above and beyond what I expected. They are such a compassionate group of people and would highly recommend them not just for exotic pets but furry pets as well!!

Joe Langenbacher

2024-02

A few weeks I (along with my mother and aunt) brought my brother's Boxer, Taz, here because he was sick and not himself at all. We went to this hospital because our vet did not have availability. Samantha G. checked our Taz out and ordered blood work and X-Rays. After a lengthy wait, Samantha brought the X-Ray results.Samantha was showing the X-Rays to my mother and explaining what they showed. That's fine, but what she was explaining sounded like she was teaching a Biology class instead of pointing out any actual problems. There were a lot of "it could be this, but we can't tell for sure" comments throughout her X-Ray analysis.I get that the X-Rays didn't have conclusive evidence, but we ended up paying over $400 for them. Samantha said Taz was very sick and needed to get emergency surgery. I pointed out that it seems odd to order surgery without being sure what's wrong with Taz. She said they would do an emergency ultrasound at MSU and it would cost $850 for that. Then the surgery would cost between $8,000-$12,000. I wanted a second opinion despite the insistance that Taz needed to go immediately. I wanted to get Taz out of there and was now being told that he should spend the night at the hospital so he can get fluids. This despite no one actually stays over night. They believe a sick dog should spend the night in a strange place with no one there instead of going home with someone close to them? I was refused medicine that could have helped him because it was against what Samantha advised. This hospital did not want responsibility for anything that happened to Taz afterwards and made me sign a document in order to get him out of there.After all of this, I was charged almost $800 for all of their tests. I paid and got out of there. $800 for absolutely nothing. I scheduled an appointment at another vet and they also worked on X-Rays. They took a look at Caring Animal Hospitals also. First set didn't show much so they did another set towards the lungs. They did not charge for the second set. Around the lungs showed signs of Pneumonia. We were given three prescriptions and the office said they'd check in the next day. $425 spent for all of this.Three days later, Taz showed massive improvement. A couple more days and he's all the way back to normal and happy as can be. No surgery. This dog was almost sent to MSU for surgery because of Caring Animal Hospital. He could have passed during this surgery. I still can't believe it. I hope this hospital enjoyed taking our money, but also hope they are more careful giving out an animal's diagnosis. Maybe if an X-Ray isn't showing anything try doing another next time. Instead you tried passing it off to MSU so they could charge thousands on something that was right in front of you. And not giving medicine to a dog because I wanted to take him home is absolutely cruel. It makes me sick how fast a no liability document was put in front of me.After all of this, I am just happy that Taz is all good now. I hope this story is beneficial for people looking for a vet.

Brandon Chmiko

2023-12

Love the Staff at Caring Animal Hospital. They are professional, kind and a pleasure to work with. Thank you for caring for our cats and dog over the last few years. I can't recommend Caring Animal Hospital enough.

Paige D

2023-11

I brought my hamster here for a health concern -- it can be a bit tricky to find a good exotic vet, but the staff here are very knowledgeable and compassionate. They took the extra time to explain all my treatment options and help me find the best one for my hamster while keeping my budget in mind. You can tell they truly care about the animals here.

Erica Lopez

2024-04

Wow today was our first visit and I must say amazing work experience! Very reasonable price for an everything done today and the knowledge gained . Thank you Dr. Steel and Tiana .

Sean McEvoy

2022-05

This is the best place to come to, hands down. I’ve been taking my animals here for more than 10yrs. I recently moved across the state and my dog had a “uti” diagnosed by a vet out here. After 3 trips over 4 months I decided the best thing to do would be drive almost 2 hours to see if they could figure out what’s really been going on. After a 30 minute visit we finally had an answer and they were able to do the surgery next day. They are extremely thorough both with the animal and taking the time to explain or answer questions. They have caught any issues with my animals far in advance. Now I have a happy, sleepy, and healthy pup again!

Laura Brooks

2023-06

I have had two very wonderful experiences so far with Caring Animal Hospital. I have a Miniature Australian Shepherd who is very anxious and the staff there treated him and me both very well! They trusted me as his owner to know what sets him off and they allowed me to be in the room for the entire appointment trusting that he would do better with me by his side. Today I went in to drop off something and had a question about extra tick prevention. The staff was incredible!! Sat with me and listened to my concerns and took the time to give me all the options for preventative care on top of his current medications! This office is incredible and I’m happy to finally have found a vet that I feel 100% comfortable with the care of my family especially our pup!

sierra hall

2024-05

They treat your animals as if they were their own! All of the staff here are very kind!

Meghan Curran

2023-12

**edit: my dog’s ear infection did clear up after getting broad spectrum ear drops from elsewhere. She has not undergone invasive allergy testing. my goal for my dog is give her a long and happy life **My dog had an ear infection. I had some left over ear drops from before.. used them and ear infection was clearing up. I brought the empty bottle to show them. They gave me a different kind of drops. Ear infection was then in fact, getting worse.I called them up.. they wouldn’t send me a new Rx without coming back in again for another exam and exam fee.. And also, the want to start my dog on allergy meds because they say her ear infection is “secondary to itching” due to allergies.. so.. just my honest review.. my dog does not have allergies or itching.

G. Bear

2023-09

For 8 years Dr. Steele, Dr. Cotter and staff have provided the best of care to our rescue. Excellence in every way. I have compared prices and Caring Animal Hospital is not overly expensive. They are knowledgeable experts that will advocate for what's best for your animal.

Scott M

2023-10

Best veterinarian care in the area. Dr. Steele and Dr. Cotter have provided care for our dogs for 20+ years. They are compassionate, amazingly helpful, and have the best staff imaginable. They will always provide proper advice on what is best for your pet and treat them like their own family members. Highly recommend!

Marsha Allen

2023-09

Such caring and professional staff and doctors here- my dog has had several eating issues and Dr. Steele has explained to me every process we have been through getting him healthy. The staff is wonderful. Any time I have questions, they are answered in a very timely manner.

Da'Neese Wells

2023-05

I have taken my pets to Caring Animal Hospital since 2004, working originally with Dr. Steele and now with Dr. Cotter as well. They are careful to explain every potential cost before providing services and the risks vs benefits of each service. Both the doctors and their support staff, particularly Maggie and Erica, have become trusted friends. I know they have kept my pets alive longer and more comfortably, and appreciate everything they have done for my little babies over the years. They aren’t the cheapest vet out there, but they aren’t the most expensive either. They provide quality care at the best value possible.

Terrence Thole

2023-05

I have been bringing my dog, Rory, to Caring Animal Hospital for about 10 years and she loves going there. As a pharmacist, I really appreciate that they consider changing medications from the 'for animal use' to therapeutic alternatives dispensed at the pharmacy I work at. The staff is great but I have to give special recognition to Dr. Cotter. I always feel like Dr. Cotter gives special treatment to Rory; she's awesome!!

Carla Wilmore

2023-05

The people at Caring Animal Hospital have been fantastic. Dr Cotter has always taken the best care of my dog, Abe.

Aimee Clare

2023-05

They performed my puppy's neutering surgery. Prices were reasonable and customary for the area. But what truly set Caring and Dr. Cotter apart from the pack (pun intended), is that my dog was back to his normal, rambunctious self within 18 hours. No pain, no cone. I am only at liberty to speak from my own experiences, but would highly recommend this place if you seek the best possible care for your pet. Ten stars.

Amanda Lillywhite

2018-05

Excellent care for our two boxers! Staff is very helpful with training questions. Beth, the Vet is very knowledgeable. We trust her completely with the care of our dogs. Highly recommend her.

Kim Jones

2020-05

Dr. Cotter did a great job on my Amazon's beak and nail trim. He is a rescue and doesn't like being handled. She knows he means the world to me so she took her time with him.

Ryan Callahan

2023-05

Dr. Cotter was very compassionate, thorough, and attentive as she worked on an emergency case for us. We had seen multiple specialists prior to her, and she was able to connect the dots and finally provide a diagnosis that allowed us to make the best decision for our dog.

Mary Uptigrove

2023-09

I can't speak highly enough of Caring Animal Hospital (CAH) and each and every one of their staff members! They are all caring, professional and dedicated.Our Cocker Spaniel is being treated for his allergies and subsequent ear infections. Drs. Steele and Cotter took the time to investigate the best treatment plan for him, researching and consulting with MSU, dermatologists, as well as others. They also took whatever time necessary to address each area of concern we have raised.Furthermore with his liver values increasing, due to the need for Prednisone to ease the impact of his allergies, they went above and beyond to find a way to help lower those values. Today's blood test results show the success of their fruits of labor with a very significant drop in his values.Not many places would take the amount of time neccessary to thoroughly research, or respond to each question raised. I have never seen such caring, invested, professional staff.And if you're wondering what our Cocker feels about going to CAH...he simply loves seeing everyone!

D King

2024-02

They are great with my Zoey! She has high anxiety going to new places and she did well!

Tiara Wiggins

2023-05

I’ve never been to a place that is so caring and patient with crazy animals. My Dalmatian is a loving, but crazy energetic boy. They took their time with him during his appointment. And never got too frustrated with him. And with my crazy child that’s amazing. I can’t even do that. I know when I take him in there that he’s in the best of hands. I love the doctors and the staff. They’re like family. Highly recommend.

Jennifer Rostar

2023-08

Caring Animal Hospital is a wonderful place for our pets. They are typically able to see our dogs quickly and give them excellent care. Highly recommend them to all pet parents!!