Blackmailers. They wait until the day of an exam or surgey to inform you that an additional shot is needed and will refuse to proceed without it. They also don't explain details behind the "need". Just a "your cat needs it" repeated over and over. I had 2 senior cats drug overdose because of this. You will be lucky if your bill is less then $500 each time. read more

Our cats love to go to the vet now! Dr. Lewis and Dr. Rivera have treated our our beast babies so good. I love going to a cat only Vet, it makes the experience so much easier. But so does Stephen, he's a helpful vet tech and we have a good time chatting which is always nice to have a fun experience with fellow animal lovers. Thanks for taking good care of our kitties and letting me ask a million questions lol! read more

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Riverside Cat Hospital and their entire staff give a level of care and compassion that is unmatched. You can tell that everyone there is passionate and knowledgeable about what they do. They're communicative and ensured the best care for all of my cats. I am so grateful to have found this cat veterinarian facility while living in Michigan. Thank you all. read more

Riverside Cat Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Okemos, Michigan

Moved here from out of state and hadn't found a new vet for my cat and then suddenly he got very sick. I called riverside and they got me in within the hour and unfortunately, there wasn't anything we could do, but the staff here (front desk, the tech and the dr) were sooo kind and comforting and explained everything to me where I can understand it. Dr also was petting him through the process. They put me at ease and even though I had to walk out of there without my cat, I was glad that this is the place I brought him too. I will always recommend them! read more

The best care for our two beloved cats. They are recovered because of the high quality of staff and the doctor. They are the best!

There's a very casual homey feeling here. Good staff and vets who really care about your cats.

I boarded my late cat at Riverside almost ten years ago and had a very poor experience so I've done nothing with them since. They've since sold my email address to other companies. I've been getting carpet bombed with spam with their name attached for years now. This is wildly irritating and unprofessional. Truly appalling behavior. read more

I absolutely love Riverside. I love that we see the same vet every time. I love that it is cat-only. I love that everyone there remembers our cats by name and seems to really care for them. I never feel like they are trying to push me into expensive care, but they definitely lay out all the options for you and advise you to take as much preventative care as possible. It feels like they really care about your cats on a personal level. PERSONAL MEDICAL ANECDOTES: My 6 year old cat was seriously overweight for a long time. I got her as a 5 year old and she was 14 pounds. Her previous vet back in DC (who was very kind) put her on a reduced calorie diet, but she actually GAINED weight over the next year. Dr. Lewis advised us to put her on a wet food only diet and bring her back for frequent weight checks. It only took her about 5 months to get down to 9 pounds and she seems so much more active, energetic, and happy. She can jump to places she never could before. And she no longer seems either hungry or lethargic. She is just a happier cat. That same cat needed her teeth deep cleaned because of excessive tartar build-up. We brought her to the vet's office in the morning and dropped her off. They called us later that day to let us know everything was going well and were so kind and caring. They even called the next day to follow up to make sure she was doing well after the anesthesia. Our other cat is 4 and had an emergency vet visit recently for an injury. Riverside communicated really well with MSU Small Animal Clinic and made sure to get all of his records and were able to offer some advice to make sure he healed up well. As you can tell I love this place. They're on the opposite side of the Lansing area from us but we are never changing vets. FINANCIAL STUFF: The wellness package is a great deal for 12 months of routine cat care. At the time of this review the package is $262 annually and covers two full wellness visits, all their vaccinations, unlimited nail trimmings, and other valuable things like check-ups for potential illness and weight check. They also take CareCredit. I wish they were a bit more flexible with payment plans other than that, but that is my only minor gripe with this office. read more

Took our newly adopted rescue kitten in for a healthy cat check. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable at this Cat only veterinary hospital. Looking forward to continuing her veterinary care with these caring veterinary care providers. read more

Riverside is the best place in town for your cat's needs. The office is very quiet and clean, and the staff are knowledgeable and calm. We've been taking our cat Polo here since he was a kitten. Dr. Lewis always gives Polo her undivided attention, and I never feel like she is rushing. She also doesn't try to push expensive lab tests unless she deems them absolutely neccessary. The prices are reasonable, especially if you get a Wellness plan. We took Polo to another vet once with lower prices, but ended up wasting money and leaving with an agitated cat and no diagnosis. Polo can become very apprehensive and loud during vet visits, but they are incredibly accomodating. While I was waiting for my ride home after his last appointment, they let me wait in a separate room so I could let him out of his carrier. He immediately relaxed, sat next to the window and didn't want to leave! I will always recommend Riverside to cat owners. read more

Dr. Kerry Lewis at Riverside has been everything we could ask for in a vet for our cat Reggie. She's readily available if we need to bring him in - she treated him for urinary tract issues on her lunch break - and always takes as much time as needed to make sure Reggie gets everything he needs. The facilities are very clean and comfortable; the office resides in an old house. The vet tech staff are all very friendly and helpful, despite the fact that our cat gets very grumpy when we take him to the vet. I definitely suggest signing up for their Wellness Plans which cover anything from regular vaccines, fecal tests, spay/neuter surgery, check ups, nail trims, etc. at a hugely discounted rate. It's great to be able to call in, get an appointment in just a few hours, then leave only having to pay for meds. Beyond that, cost is definitely reasonable - possibly not the absolute cheapest but absolutely a good value for the quality of care. read more

Great!! Reception PROMPTLY reached out to me regarding my request for an appointment, got me right in and just were very helpful and kind. When I arrived at the clinic Rae, Veterinary technician roomed us right away was gentle with my pets and very professional, kind and did not mind my 100 questions. I had confidence that we were in the right place my entire visit. The doctor did not make us feel rushed and listened to my concerns as well as explained things thoroughly. They were all around amazing and I highly recommend. read more

This is an amazing place to take your kitty kids. Your cats will be treated with love and patience. I was expecting to pay an arm and a leg for the extra care but everything was reasonable. They are not pushy at all! My cat was comfortable and relaxed (compared to other vet offices) the whole time. The best part was that they were able to get her in quickly, and every other vet I called had at least a 7 day waitlist. I will never take my cats anywhere else. read more

This cat hospital is great! The entire staff genuinely loves the animals that come in, so they treat them very well. I always trusted every person there with my bengal kitten. They infact spayed her and the recovery time was magnificent. I am so thankful to have had them during my kitten's early days. read more

Riverside to the rescue! After recently relocating to Michigan we were in need of mat removal for our Maine Coon. I was intrigued by the premise of a cat only hospital. Our last vet treated all manner of animals. Where has Riverside been all of our lives. The staff were very responsive with scheduling, and attentive to our pet needs. Kudos to Hallie for the wonderful treatment of our furry family member. We were very impressed by their charming office facilities. It was amazing to walking into a clean and quiet vets office. Looking forward to making Riverside our new home for feline veterinary care. read more

My husband and I recently adopted a kitten from the Ingham county shelter, and we received a coupon for a free check up and fecal exam at the Riverside Cat Hospital. Not already having a vet in the area, we decided to use the coupon - we're so glad we did! Our kitten has had two appointments there so far (initial and booster shots) and both times have been great. The office is very calm and clean and everyone who has worked with us has been very open, helpful and professional. We will be staying with Riverside for a long time! read more

The staff here are all so kind, patient and loving. I couldn't have asked for a better clinic to care for my cat. Dr. Lewis is always so helpful and answers all of my questions. The clinic is very comfortable and my cat feels at home in the exam rooms. It's a very low-stress environment. Their prices are excellent and I've even received a discount on my cat's dental procedure for scheduling early. I can tell everyone here is committed to making sure my cat is happy and healthy. read more

Dr Lewis and her team are great. They truly care about my cats well being. Both of my cats over the six years I have lived in the area have needed life saving treatment that Dr. Lewis provided. They took such good care of both of my fur kids. I am so thankful to have a cat only hospital to bring my cats to. You can tell they have educated themselves on how to make the visit to the vet easier for your cat. My first cat was diagnosed with allergies to food after scratching all his fur off of areas of his body, and later required a blood transfusion, which we were referred to MSU to have done, because he developed hemolytic anemia. My other cat was diagnosed with urolithiasis and a complete urethral blockage. They were able to care for him and make him comfortable while trying different treatments. Thank you Riverside cat Hospital for all you have done for my family. You are great. read more

I've used the clinic on several occasions for check ups and vitamins. But when I called on a Thursday morning because my cat was very ill, I was told to make an appointment for Monday. This was unconscionable. read more

Dr. Lewis is an exceptional veterinarian and her staff are equally fantastic. In the 6 years that we took our cat here, our cat always received the highest degree of care and we were always treated very warmly during our visits. Our cat received her annual checkups/shots here plus a regular teeth cleaning. They also helped us diagnose and treat an allergic reaction. In all instances, we always felt that our cat was in the best of hands. The office itself is very welcoming and the examination rooms were always clean. We recently moved away from mid-Michigan and Riverside Cat Hospital is at the top of our list of local businesses we'll miss the most. In all the years I've owned pets, this is the best veterinary service I've dealt with. Be sure to say hello to Izzy, the resident office cat who has her own quarterly advice column. read more