River Heights Veterinary Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

Eva is wonderful with my pups!! She is so gentle and patient with them. My boys are big guys and she is ALWAYS so good with them. They always come home from their spa day fresh and fluffy!!

posted: 08/03/2023

OUR PUPPY IS ALIVE BC THESE WOMEN WORKED SO HARD TO HELP HER!!! First came here for our cat who got into a fight and they helped her (even tho she is a ball of razors) and then when we got our new puppy we started taking her here- well, cut to only a few weeks after her 2nd vaccine appointment when our sweet but silly girl chowed down on a bottle of children’s chewable ibuprofen. They got us in within the hour, followed animal poison control procedures and used their instincts to do what was best to save our sweet girl! Their guidance was everything when we were all so scared. Most of all they were kind and compassionate and did not make us feel like bad puppy parents bc of this mistake. They also helped us with upfront costs and worked with us on a care plan when we couldn’t afford overnight care- they really are angels and such a lovely group of women who are doing their best to help you in your time of need! They saved our pup’s life and treated us with kindness and respect even when we couldn’t afford the recommended treatment. They found solutions to get her the best chance at recovery and now she’s home doing great! Thank you so so much! And if you need a compassionate vet for your pet, this is the place! Both cats and dogs- everyone is happy!

posted: 06/30/2023

I used this vet for many, many years, Dr. Juriga being the best,but the staff was very good as well. Until 2019 when I had to put down my 15 yr old baby Mason. I was told I could not get his ashes back until I had paid my bill in full. They basically held him hostage. I never got to receive his ashes as being on a fixed income it took awhile to pay off. While grieving for my boy, I had to deal with treatment like that and that's wrong. I will say this happened after Dr. Juriga had sold the place. I will never go back there.

posted: 09/04/2023

We were recommended by my wife boss. Love the doctor and the staff. Since we have been coming here, we never had a bad experience. The veterinarian has been honest and straight forward with every thing. The staff calls and text messages when your appointment is near. They always follow-up after your pet has been released into your care. I love that. Overall I am pleased and happy.

posted: 10/02/2018

My family has brought our pets to River Heights for a long time, probably around 15 years... and will no longer bring any of our animals to their clinic ever again. Last weekend, we lost our beloved pug at nearly 13. She lived a wonderful life and beat the odds due to having diabetes for nearly 2 years. Our mother took amazing care of her, giving her insulin shots twice a day, making special meals for her diabetes, carried her up and down stairs to make her more comfortable, catering to her every need. We always joked that she was the favorite child of the family.. well when our baby passed last weekend peacefully in her sleep, my mom called River Heights and let them know and inquired if she could donate the unopened insulin. Dr. Pocius called her back later, and proceeded to tell her that there was MORE she could have done to keep our baby alive (liver biopsy, surgery, etc.) rather than offering her sympathies and relaying the answer that my mother had called for in the first place. This was greatly troubling to my mother, as she loved that dog and has done EVERYTHING possible/ spent countless dollars to keep her with us. Now, not only is she grieving but she also feels massive guilt. I must say that the way Dr. Pocius handled the situation truly makes me question where River Heights' values lie, considering their wildly overpriced services and seeming lack of simple compassion.

posted: 05/17/2023