June 4, 2026. Shiloh has developed a tumor under her front…read moreleg and is now in continual pain. Dr. Bettencourt gave her some pain meds and we entered the Hospice phase of her life. Less than a week later we realized that it was time. We called CCAH and set up an appointment. They got us in that day. We entered the room and there were some nice candles and music playing. The staff were all fantastic. Dr. Bettencourt took our girl back to get an IV in and to sedate her. He came back carrying her in his arms and gently laid her down on the table. She was in no pain. They gave us all the time we needed and then injected her. She went quietly and quickly. We were given all the time we needed after she was gone and then we left. We were given the options of what to do with her body and made our choice. So sad for us but she is not in pain now. (This time was in stark contrast to another time with another vet that didn't us sedation. Our dog ran around until she died. Not a pretty sight.) Thank you Chico Creek Animal Hospital and Dr. Bettencourt and his aids for your compassion.

My pup Joni and I have always had a positive experience with this vet clinic. She can be reactive…read morearound other dogs so we opt to wait in the car before she goes in. They always go above and beyond to make sure we are comfortable and have a positive experience. The vets are kind, compassionate and good at their jobs. It minimizes the stress that comes along with visiting the vet for Joni. And for me!

I live in the country , so my German Shephard and I walk the property as well as some of our…read moreneighbors orchards everyday. So he is almost always off leash given our location. One morning he ran off and I found him scavenging a carcass and before I could get to him, sure enough he got bone stuck in his throat. Fortunately it was not effecting his breathing, but he could not swallow and was clearly in great distress. I got him back home, called my Vet. They had no DR on staff until the afternoon. I then called every other Vet in my area, and they could either not see me because of being over capacity for appointments, or there was no Vet on Staff at the time. I loaded Max in the Truck, called ahead and told them we were coming. It was a long drive, 40 minutes with a dog in distress. When we arrived they got us in right away. Even though Max is a big , strong, and difficult dog, the veterinarian and staff were able to get the bone out of his throat with no sedation, no major procedure. They did not do anything extra, did not require an ultra sound of an X-Ray, and after all was said and done, it probably only cost me a little more than my regular Vet would have charged, and that was for an Emergency appointment. I know people will complain about the cost of VCA, but this is a 24 hour emergency service, and I for one am glad the community at least has this option given that extreme Vet shortage, and IMO anyone that takes on the responsibility of caring for an animal should be ready for things like this to come up. Great Experience, Thank You for helping my boy!

Very professional and caring they were able to treat in a very timely manner!…read more Django thanks you.

Wonderful vets, wonderful humans, wonderful compassionate care. Our four girls (now two) have…read morealways enjoyed excellent care.

The absolute best veterinarians. We have been clients for decades for our dogs, cats and horses…read more Dr. Darling and Doctor Savannah understand that these aren't just pets, they are our beloveds, and they both have turned themselves inside out for us every time. I can't say enough good things about them and their staff. We love them!

My three fur babies have previously been seen by Dr. Crowson, and we considered following him to…read morethe vet practice he moved to because he is a fantastic vet, but we decided to stay with Chico Animal Hospital as they have all relevant health records and we've only ever had positive experiences there at all touch points... and the support staff (front desk, vet techs, etc.) are just as important as the vet! This past week, I took my pup in for a follow-up appointment to an urgent care visit at VCA two weekends ago. Chico Animal Hospital had already received the records from our urgent care visit, and were ready to assess Roux's healing and provide guidance on continued care. Dr. Dennis was wonderful as expected, and I was able to get a same-week appointment which is almost unheard of in the vet world. Thank you for the great care!

Thanks for helping Pippin Getting us in the same day was…read morevery important and they made that happen

I've been coming to Riverwood for a little over 7 months now. I had an older chihuahua and a 20…read moreyear old cat, that needed a caring, end of life facility. I can say that Dr. Sandy, and her staff went above and beyond, in helping us make these hard decisions. The care and respect for not only my family but my pets also, was phenomenal. Everyone here cares about you and your fur babies, unlike a lot of the bigger vets locally. They made a lifetime client with me!

I am new to Chico and, after a ho-hum experience with a different, local veterinarian, a friend…read morerecommended Dr. Sandy Hazanow as another option. Looking back, I wish I would have asked for veterinarian recommendations prior to roulette-choosing a vet for my Golden Retriever because our experience with Dr. Hazanow felt very personal and intimate -- she really cared about my dog (and ME)! I have since transferred all of my dog's records from the initial vet to Dr. Hazanow's office to establish permanent "patientship."

Overpriced compared to other vets, seem cluless to solve problems or maybe they just don't care…read more They have an aggressive campaign to tyr to get you to buy all medications and food through them while overpricing all of it above other sources. I think they are fakes. I think their credentials need to be checked. Two years taking my cat back, getting charged with no useful answers.

Really nice staff here, they definitely are cat lovers! We've had our cats come here several times…read moreover the years and they are always very thorough with their explanations and upfront with their pricing. It is a little on the high side, but I've always trusted that they are doing everything in the cat's best interest. Good to know they are there if we need them!

I took my dog, Chewy, here to get neutered, and I'm so happy I chose this vet! He slept all day the…read morefirst day, but by the second day, he was right back to playing! He had no issues recovering, and he got the laser stitches, so he never once picked at them. The staff was also great and really friendly. Everyone was happy and smiling, you can tell they enjoy their job. It was a little more expensive than the last vet I took my other dog too, but it was absolutely worth it. My pup never seemed like he was in pain, he had no bleeding or infection (like what happened to my dog and a different vet), and he was right back to playing by day 2! The appointments are super quick, and they get you in and out right away! Thank you Erickson Veterinary Hospital!!!

At a last minute vet choice, this place may suffice. But I would never return back…read more The employees are unprofessional and the wait times are incredibly long. I once waited in the patient room for a hour (just to see the Dr) with my anxious dog. We have since switched vets and we are having a much better experience.

I have a tiny chihuahua that accidently got pregnant by a pit bull that somehow got into my yard. I…read morerealize she should of been fixed already but wasn't due to never leaving our home. When I learned that pit got her pregnant I felt sick! I just knew she wasn't going to make it & it was my fault. I called Paws and they took her in immediately, they rushed my paper work and my little Lucy was having surgery 2 days later, they saved her life! And the paperwork was a waiver because I couldn't afford her surgery, so they got it paid for. Iam forever grateful to Paws and highly recommend them. I also recommend having your pets spayed or neutered.

The best ever!!! When I called and left a message it was returned that evening and an apt. was set…read morefor two days later! My kitty was pregnant with 4 kittens but this was not a problem. All of the proper shots were given and an ID implant was put in. This kitty is NO LONGER A FERAL CAT! She now has a family and plenty of love and tons of food 24/7. I highly recommend PAWS.

I am just so, so in love with Dr. Prather (as a vet!). She is seriously the most wonderful vet I've…read moreever worked with. I am also absolutely in love with Chico Animal Hospital (see my separate review for the whole practice). I moved here two years ago from Indiana and had left a very good practice back there and was anxious about finding care for my pack (5 dogs when I moved -- 3 now; natural selection NOT poor care!). I went somewhere else for about 6-7 months and then someone recommended Chico Animal Hospital and I haven't looked back since! My dogs are all special needs dogs so we "get to" go to the vet often so my review is based on pretty extensive knowledge over the past year and a half. Every single person at Chico Animal Hospital is a gem. I personally love, love. love Dr. Prather . She quickly learned my and my pack of dogs' names. If I'm in the clinic with a different dog she always asks about the others (especially if a different one has been in recently). She is so kind and gentle with my quirky babies, and I have seriously not a single complaint about any interaction with her. Dr. Prather definitely goes over and above the care I've experienced in the past. Dr. Prather has called us in the evenings or on the weekends to report on a lab test we've been waiting on or if I leave a message that I have a question about something. She is not a 9-5 vet and I so, so appreciate that. She is also super detailed and willing to take the time I need to get the best picture of what is going on. I have never felt rushed or that she doesn't care about one of my dogs. She also does exactly what she says she will do -- if she says I'll call you ASAP with the lab results I know she will. I've never been left waiting and wondering what's going on because she does go over and above to make sure I'm on the same page with whatever is going on. Dr. Prather is so compassionate and thoughtful about our animals. We had a dog with a very weird skin condition that we couldn't figure out what was going on. Every time we saw her (5 times in 2 and a half weeks!) she had the most worried look on her face and I could tell she really wanted to do every thing she could think of to solve his medical mystery. Again she goes over and beyond and researched every possible thing she could think of to make sure she was giving the best care possible. Other vets might have just randomly tried different medications and/or just thrown up their hands but Dr. Prather wanted to make sure that our boy got the best possible treatment AND didn't cost us an arm and a leg just randomly trying things. After a year and a half of seeing Dr. Prather I can 100% say I will never recommend a different vet (other than her practice partner Dr. Callen who is also awesome). I completely trust her opinion and know that our dogs are getting the BEST care possible in Chico (if not the world).

I am with the Chico Cat Coalition and we take all of our cats to Chico Animal Hospital, to see Dr…read more Prather (and Dr. Callen). She is so knowledgeable and regularly educates herself on new veterinary medical practices. Some vets just do what they have always done, but Dr. Prather strives to be at the top of her game. I appreciate that! She has gone above and beyond for us at the Cat Coalition. She isn't afraid to work with feral cats and she handles them like a pro. She has been treating one of our kittens (who is now a cat) for the last 7-8 months. He doesn't have the last couple vertebrae, which makes it impossible for him to eliminate waste on his own (or at least with control). His condition is called "rumpy tail". He gets weekly treatment including bladder eliminations, acupuncture, massage and medicine. The cat is always in good spirits to see Dr. Prather and he will probably need care the rest of his life. He is one of our special needs kitties and Dr. Prather quickly found solutions for his unique situation without suggesting euthanizing. (We are a no-kill shelter anyways and unless the animal will suffer greatly, we opt for treatment and Dr. Prather understands and respects that philosophy).

My wife and I have been taking our dogs and cats here for years…read more The staff is amazing, and I couldn't imagine taking my pets anywhere else. From emergency service (my dog broke his leg on a Sunday), to check ups and routine vaccinations, they do it all. I had a dog that had to be put down for health reasons, the the staff was empathic, caring, and made the horrible experience tolerable. I wish there was more than 5 stars available... Mid-Valley Veterinary Hospital deserve more!!

I had my male feline altered at Corning Vet for just over $100.00, even tho his second ball had not…read moredropped all the way.