North Center Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner - Chicago, Illinois

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I recently brought my 8-month-old Scottish Fold kitten, Sheba, to North Center Animal Hospital for her spay procedure, and I couldn't be happier with the care she received. Dr. Joshua Locher and his team were amazing from start to finish. They took the time to explain the procedure in detail and provided excellent post-operative care instructions. Sheba recovered beautifully without any complications, and I truly felt confident in the hands of the staff throughout the entire process. I highly recommend North Center Animal Hospital for their professionalism, compassion, and dedication to pets' well-being!

Melinda Pacha

Our two cats Mattie and Tsuki have been in the care of North Center for nearly five years. The care and attention of the entire staff, Assistants and Doctors is wonderful while you're in the office but it continues with follow up calls if the situation calls for it.
Doctor Courtney cares for my daughters cats and the cats of many of our friends. We are all fans.

Michael Werner

Tortured and killed my 12 year old Australian Cattle Dog.

Left him to see them for a check up in 2020 for kidney issues they were monitoring. We jogged there. He loved running. Wasn't allowed to stay with him because of covid restrictions. When I picked him up 2 hours later, he was clearly in pain and could barely walk on his hind legs. Apparently in order to collect a urine sample they wrestled my elderly dog onto his back and used a needle to draw urine from his bladder. He was never able to run again and struggled to walk.

They prescribed him pain meds for his back. Shortly after starting them, he went into full kidney failure. Some googling told me that the pain meds they prescribed had the potential to interact with one of the other medications they had him on to cause kidney damage. He died 11 days later. They were nice enough to *sell* me saline iv bags and needles for me to give him fluids at home while he died.

They never apologized for anything. They never showed any remorse or recognition of the harm they caused.

I'm sorry, Cooper. I love you.

Lindsey Marino

If you’re looking for a Dr that really cares and will go the extra mile for your pet, I really recommend Dr. Locker. He really explains everything well, and dug deep to figure out what was going on with my dog Betty. Jada the tech was so nice and helpful too. It’s really scary when you think something is going on with your pet, so it’s nice when you feel like they are well cared for and it’s a comfortable appointment.

Catie Olson

Overall this hospital has taken excellent care of all the cats I’ve brought in. Professional, courteous and incredibly knowledgeable in all aspects of veterinary care. I was in a challenging situation in the past where I was in tears due to sadness of pet loss and one of the vet techs offered so much emotional support and kindness to me. Dr. Courtney is top notch and offers sound advice and options for the best care for your critters. Dr. Castillo is fantastic as well; he offered quick and helpful tips to get one of our cats in better health. Thank you!!

Frida Flores

Great location, the best Vets and techs, honestly amazing service by every single person who works there, especially Dr Castillo. He took care of my schnauzers so many years ago from beginning to end, and when I got my morkie I didn’t think twice so I went back to him for care. He’s the best!

Jason Thompson

Since North Center Animal Hospital was bought by thrive, they’ve completely lost what it means to be a neighborhood veterinarian clinic. You are now just a number. We’ve been here for eight years and I feel like all of the warmth and personality of North Center Animal Hospital has been lost. I will be taking my business elsewhere. It’s a shame that large companies take over smaller businesses and turn them into a deli counter.

Brianna Jones

This is the best animal hospital I’ve been to. Dr Courtney Was So Gentle with my cat and Leah was extremely helpful as well . They answered all my questions and concerns . My Milo is feeling better than ever. & We are very thankful for the gentle and positive experience we had at north center animal hospital.