I was nervous for the vet visit because my indoor cat rarely leaves the house but they treated Little, with such care & calmed all my nerves as well as hers! Happy I found a great vet downtown! :)

I love companion!!! I recently moved to Chicago and wasn’t sure where to take my puppy, but followed the other positive Google reviews. I’m so glad I did! The vets and vet techs are great. They’re very thorough and upfront about testing if your pet gets sick. Every staff member I’ve spoken with over the phone or at the front desk has been wonderful and so compassionate. But what’s made my experience with them the best is my experience with dog trainer extraordinaire, Charmaine. Charmaine works as a team with the vets to provide holistic and thorough training. After my move, my puppy was very anxious when I would leave the house. He would whine and it got to the point, I was worried my neighbors would complain or I’d never be able to leave my house. Working with Charmaine and the many recommendations she’s fine tuned through 20 years of experience in the field has helped my dog feel more comfortable when I leave. He’s been much calmer when I leave and the best part, he doesn’t whine loudly when I step out the door. We’re still working on making him comfortable and I appreciate that Charmaine doesn’t make you buy a package or certain number of classes. Instead, she tailors the training to your specific dog’s needs through online or in person sessions. Her help with my dog’s anxiety was so effective that we’re now working on getting him prepared to fly in-cabin in his carrier with low stress. I can’t recommend her enough! And finally, I love the daycare at companion. It’s helped my puppy be excited to go into the vet’s office and he always leaves in a great mood (but also, thankfully, tired and played out!). I really can’t say enough positive things about this practice. Thank you, Companion! 😊

I live in the neighborhood and wanted to try Companion animal hospital for our new puppy.This review is focused on the unethical business practices and invoices.After the visit which included the technician and doctor I expected to proceed back to reception and receive and itemized printout of all the services and then pay for it.Instead I was kept in the examination room with my shaking dog who wanted to go home. The technician did NOT provide the printout or even go over what I am paying for. Just simply said todays visit is $250. I wanted to get my dog home as soon as possible and did not have time to think.When I got home, I called the companion hospital to enquirer about the cost. They said that they will email the invoice and it usually gets emailed automatically (which was not the case).When I did receive the email with the receipt it contained a number of items which I did not ask for.Ultimately it is unethical and illegal not to provide the bill of sale to customers and go over the services.Please do better.

Excellent service! Professional, helpful, and understanding.They took great care of my pup as she was being looked over and would 100% recommend you come here.

We came in for an evaluation appointment with our puppy. The plan was to do a basic examination and check his ears. He had already had the initial vaccine done by the breeder and we had the vaccination plan worked out.The problems started happening once we entered the examination room. The table cover on the examination table was filthy and covered by debris. It was hard to tell if the debris was animal feces, or other animal byproducts. I took one look at it and immediately did not feel comfortable. We had mentioned this to the technician; she then tried to scrape off the chunks of material sticking to the table cover but was unsuccessful. Instead of replacing the table covering with a clean and sterile material they proceeded to use this filthy cover (g-d only knows what was on it).The next person to enter was, Dr. Rachel Courville accompanied by the technician. Neither one of them washed their hands or used any hand sanitizer. The doctor proceeded to examine our puppy and was no thorough with the examination; it appeared to be a very quick procedure.The biggest problem from this visit is what happened next. The doctor told us that we must give our puppy a vaccine for: Bordetella. She did not provide any information whatsoever as to why? Why does an 8 week puppy who will be staying at home for quite a while require a vaccine against Bordetella? This information was never provided; the side effects were never discussed with us. The doctor then proceeded to administer the Bordetella vaccine.The Bordetella vaccine is not a core vaccination product and will delay the vaccination schedule in general for our puppy.Upon further research and speaking with a different veterinarian who specializes in dogs from a different facility (NOT Companion Medical River North), we had learned that the Bordetella vaccine is ONLY for dogs who will be staying at dog care centers, participating in competitions or active in dog parks. NONE of these activities pertain to our puppy!From an ethical standpoint none of the above reasons were discussed with us by Dr. Rachel Courville. Our puppy was put at risk, for no reason whatsoever and we had delayed the core vaccination schedule. All of this could have been avoided had the Veterinarian discussed this with us and informed us of the reasons behind the Bordetella vaccine. We would have definitely said NO.The entire experience felt unprofessional, unhygienic and unethical.It is my opinion that Companion Animal Hospital should be avoided.

My terrier is terrified of vets and has to be sedated to be handled or groomed, which is a source of great anxiety for me (and him, of course). After a couple negative, expensive experiences with our last vet, I decided on Companion River North for its great reviews, which turned out to be accurate. They listened to my detailed concerns and made me feel more comfortable than any other vet has, and got everything done that was needed. The resulting bill was also hundreds of dollars cheaper than the previous vet. Thank you so much, Companion River North, for listening to me and taking care of my difficult beast.

Companion Animal Hospital was able to get my rabbit an appointment right away. I called three other exotic animal hospitals and no one had appointments available. The staff and Dr. were wonderful!!! They really care about the animals they treat. An assistant called me the next day to see how the rabbit was doing and to make sure she was ok with her medication. I highly recommend this hospital!!!

Took my 8 week old pup here for his 1st vet visit. Staff was very responsive and friendly. Doc was great and answered all my questions. It was a great experience!

All the staff are so friendly and truly care about the animals that walk in their door. They made my nervous dog feel very safe and they relieved a lot of my anxiety as well! Very, very good prices, excellent care! Thank you, Companion Animal Hospital!!

Ive been going to companion animal hospital in river north for 3 years for my cat and I love it. Going to the vet is stressful for everyone involved and when I arrived they made me feel so relaxed. You can just feel their love for animals the minute you walk in. My vet tech was fabulous! So much energy and was really amazing at explaining some of the options to keep my cat healthy. The doctor was professional and I trusted her feedback and recommendations. I plan on taking my cat back for her annual check ipa and any emergencies.

I brought my new puppy to Companion Animal Hospital River North based off a referral from the place I bought him from. I could not be happier with how his first appointment went. Everyone was so nice and knowledgeable. They made my new pup and I feel so comfortable. I had so many questions and they answered every one with great detail. I highly recommend them. Otto especially loves his new teething ring!

We have been taking our 6 mo puppy to Companion since we got her and are so happy we do! They take great care of her at every visit and follow up to make sure she is doing well afterwards. Shes a pretty anxious pup, but has no problem running right in for her appointments. I would highly recommend Companion to anyone looking for a vet.

My dog’s normal vet unfortunately moved away, so I had to find a new vet for my dog. He had a large growth in his mouth, so I was trying to find a vet that would take him as soon as possible because the emergency 24/7 vet wouldn’t take him. I was referred to this animal hospital and they couldn’t have been nicer. From the person who took the appointment, to the woman who walked us out after my dog’s appointment. I highly, highly recommend this animal hospital. They took such wonderful care of my dog and were very nice. They understand that your pet is your baby, but understand that people have a budget. Everybody here are definitely animal people. As a dog mom, I felt like I was able to trust them with my dog, which isn’t always easy! 10/10.

I was there for the first time with my puppy and the staff was very kind and helpful. We will come back for sure 🥰.. thank you 🥰

Everyone was very informative, very nice, and made it very easy as a new pet owner to understand what steps I should be taking to ensure the health of my new companion! AlsoIf you complain about parking in the city take a hike

Very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. My dogs are not frightened to be treated there or groomed there.

Honestly it’s always hard for me to review anything but I couldn’t pass up on this experience. From the beginning Companion Animal was amazing. They made me feel comfortable and I felt taken care of. Of course our dog Max is a whole other issue. He is an extremely anxious dog and they took care of him. I will go back in a heart beat. From drop off to pick up, to communication and care- they are a perfect 10.

Companion Animal Hospital was great with my little dog, Max. They helped me with Max’s nail problem and went above and beyond my expectations! Max was a happier little dog after her encounter with them. I am so grateful for their care and will be bringing max there from now on.Also, the care did NOT cost an arm and a leg like I usually expect. Max got her nails cut, a thorough exam, and pain medication all for a reasonable price!I can’t thank them enough!

If you have a nervous dog like mine (adopted from an animal control and seems to have PTSD according to my trainer), you should tell them you dont want Brandon as the technician.Ive been going here for a while and most recently 3 weeks ago. Only this time he is too nervous according to Brandon and we are forced some anti-anxiety pills and our original appointment was cancelled no matter how I tell him hes always been like this and there was never any problem.Using 3 weeks ago he behaved exactly the same, and the technician just held him and let him lick peanut butter for the whole process and he calmed down very quickly.This time, however, Brandon only fed him one small cookie and declared him too nervous because he barked at him as he stood up.I really want to give it a 1 star, but for the sake of the previous positive experiences I didnt.

The staff was very attentive and was able to squeeze me in when my dog came down with a kennel cough. Dr Courville did a good job of explaining the prognosis and the treatments that were needed. It was a bit pricey but had an overall good experience.

Cannot say enough good things about Companion Animal Hospital River North. Both of our recent visits have been a result of health issues with my goldendoodle and the staff was incredible to work with. They got my pet in quickly, spent time fully evaluating and explaining the issue and treatment options to me, and followed up multiple times to check-in post visit. We have been to many vets around in the area and this is hands down the best service we have experienced.

Dr. Bohaty and Maddie were exceptional in their exam and testing of my dog Pliny. They informed me of everything they were doing every step of the way and answered any questions I had plus more. I cant recommend Companion enough. You can really tell its not just a job for them, and they genuinely love their jobs and every animal that comes in the door.

We have been taking our cats here for almost a year and have been very happy. All the vets treat my cats as if they were their own. And the customer service is fantastic. Just a week ago, I called at 5pm to say my girl with CKD appeared to have a UTI. Becky, customer care representative, immediately said hold on. She got right back to me and said we can get her in ASAP! I was truly hoping to get her in the next day or two! In this pandemic world so hard to get vet appointments! We got her started ASAP on antibiotics and she’s bounced back. Really can’t express how grateful I am that everyone at this practice cares so much for their patients!!

Nice to have a vet in the neighborhood, currently bringing my OLD dog here. Sometimes I feel they are trying to oversell (acupuncture therapy for arthritis), but the staff at every level is always super kind and gentle. My poor old man gets very nervous but they are always prepared with the peanut butter and he has always received excellent care.

I am one of the most cautious dog moms in the world! There are really only a few people I trust with Max. We went to 2 different ER’s last week and we were not given a definite diagnosis. Dr. Archer was able to give us a diagnosis and was extremely thorough. She was extremely patient with my questions as well! The nurses, vet techs and the front desk staff were amazing as well. I recommend this vet to anyone and everyone! Thank you so much for taking good care of my sweet beagle!

They did an amazing job with my very anxious dog. Allowed things to go at his pace, and we were able to accomplish more than any other vet place Ive visited. Listened to my suggestions and overall such a great experience.

Companion Animal Hospital River North continues to set the standard in veterinary care in Chicago. We have received routine care as well as emergency care from their vets and every single time we are impressed with their expertise, thoroughness, kindness, concern, and care for our pup. The front desk staff and vet techs are kind, responsive, and accommodating. Could not be happier with our overall care. Highly recommend!

Dr. Archer and all of the staff are excellent! I needed a new vet for my kitten, and I am so glad I came across Companion. They answered all of my questions, were so sweet with my little one, and are affordable and reasonably priced.

Excellent communication and care when my cat needed a procedure at the beginning of the pandemic precautions. They went above and beyond to help us out during a challenging time to service clients and their pets. Highly recommend.

Called on a Saturday and spoke with Julie about hopefully getting an appointment today. I was told that there was nothing for today but she gave me a list of different clinics and hospitals in the area that perhaps had openings. She apologized for nor having a spot and wished me luck. She went above and beyond when she couldn’t help me out, and I appreciate it. The search continues…

Had a great experience here with my kitten. Clear communication, everything done on time, and we even got sent home with a “new kitty” pack. Happy with this vet practice!

Took my dog in and operated right awayDefinitely coming back💪🏽

Absolutely wonderful!! I was recommended Companion after receiving disappointing service at a nearby clinic. I have a new puppy and we are both so happy with everyone at Companion. The staff is kind and knowledgeable! They answer all my questions so thoughtfully and I am never rushed (and I always have a lot). My pup is timid with new people and they are so gentle and caring with her. We now attend the dog daycare, the staff will send texts and photos throughout the day. You can get updates whenever you need or want one. We just spoke with the trainer they work with, Charmaine, who is absolutely lovely. Can’t wait to work with her! They have a number of group training classes and puppy socials (officially by Tucker Pup’s Pet club) in the daycare upstairs as well. Finally, their prices are fair and competitive for quality care and service (which is always great to find in the city!). I truly appreciate this clinic and I HIGHLY recommend Companion!

A lot of great reviews and have to give them credit for being really nice to our puppy and giving her back to us happy. But man, are they terrible at communication with the humans. For starters, everything is such an upsell. You go in for one thing and you walk out having paid for 6 things. Second, communication between the vets/tech to the front office who bill and check you out is awful - significant details are always lost in transalation. For example, we were being charged for an anxiety drug we did not need nor ask for, but turns out it was the wrong medication and needed to be changed. Then there was the time we communicated our moving out of state schedule to them and asked to help us schedule a spay in time for our puppy to heal and were not properly informed of procedures that need to occur prior to the surgery. Now because they failed to mention key information we are now having to pay $150 more than the expected price. So they are fine to use - just be prepared for fairly poor communication and to be sold 5 other things.

Everyone at Companion has always been very sweet! They are all down to Earth and are really accommodating.

Wow, what a hidden gem of Chicago! From the front desk staff (Charlotte) to the DVM (Dr. Moline) and everyone in-between, they provide the highest degree of professionalism, kindness and genuine concern for your pet. They are accommodating to your and your pets particular needs, reassuring about the safety and care of your pet and generous with their time and explanations of their services. We couldnt be more appreciative or grateful for such a caring, competent organization! Thank you!

Had a great experience at Companion this week! They were willing to let me attend the apportionment with my furry one when no one else would during Covid. The appointment process was easy. When I arrived I was let in right away and was directed straight to the room. The doctor and assistant were very professional and a pleasure to be around. All of my questions were answered and I felt so much better when I left. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for veterinary services!

Amazing team and vets! We came to Companion for an emergency a few months ago, and due to the incredible care and service for my dog, we have officially switched to them and couldnt be happier. The team is extremely thorough and diligent with vet work, and the customer service is awesome. Most importantly - I feel like my dog is getting the best vet care he has ever received and his health has greatly improved since switching to Dr. Schnitker! Additionally, the team is extremely responsive, sending reminders and follow up calls, and is reliable and accommodating to schedules. I can always call to ask a question and get a timely response. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a vet in the area - thanks Companion!

Had our cat Oliver boarded here for 6 nights. Everyone was amazing and they sent us photos to update us during our trip.

I am new puppy mom, and we are both so happy with Companion River North. The entire staff from the front to the techs and of course the vets are kind and knowledgeable (Finn loves Dr. Archer🐾). They always answer all my questions and I never feel rushed. And they always follow up to see how Finn is doing the next day and schedule follow up if need be. We have been working with Charmaine their trainer for the last couple of months, and Finn really looks forward to every session. She truly speaks puppy and breaks down each step to ensure success for both of us....truth be told it’s me that’s being trained:-). I live in the neighborhood and it’s nice to have such a great veterinarian hospital so close! Whenever I am askeddr I recommend Companion River North.

Dr. Archer is someone to avoid. Communication is not a skill she possesses. Shell huff, puff, and sigh when you ask too many questions for her liking about your pet and their health. Dr. Archer just wants to be listened to, paid, and move on. I would never let my pet return to this River North facility - he has been boarded three times and has returned home with an illness each time.

Disorganized, handlers are not experienced, and the pick up/drop off take forever. So many other places to choose from- dont waste your time here.

I just wanted to say thank you to Companion and also Dr. Archer and the staff there for being so kind and so helpful when my step-son Priceton needed some care a few weeks ago. We had called and asked for an appointment and they were able to get us in the same day. Dr. Archer was absolutely incredible. She was so charismatic, charming, but also very professional, super helpful, and it was just an overall joy to work with her. The front desk staff was also great -- an emergency situation had come in : ( but they were able to communicate that to us effectively and even offered us water or LaCroix because of the wait. Thank you to all staff there for helping our boy and we greatly appreciate you!

Worse place ever if you have a big dog! I read all the good reviews about this place so we took our puppy Charlie shes a big dog for a hematoma in her ear it was after hours they didnt care much about her they gave her a band aid that came off 30 minutes after the visit. After her appointment I told them she was bleeding out and they didnt care they just told me to bandage my self. They told me to bring her in just for the visit and they just wanted the money everytime they charge for the same thing all the visits that they could get out of her there was no care only money if you have a big dog be ware they only want your money they dont care about your dog

This is the BEST vet that I have been to in Chicago (20 years of animals and vets!)

My dog cant walk by the front door without trying to go inside! She loves it there! The staff is incredible and make us feel comfortable and safe while inside the building. They truly care for their animals, and do everything in their power to make the experience as stress-free as possible.

My experience at Companion Animal Hospital was great. Very nice and easygoing staff, they even created a treatment plan for my boy to show exactly what he was getting and how much each costed. I liked that a lot. 10/10

The doctors & staff are friendly & are willing to answer all my questions. A little bit on the expensive side, but given the area it’s normal. Professional and taking covid seriously.

First, I would like to state every person I encountered was friendly and knowledgeable. Unfortunately a tech gave me the incorrect information and it cost me more than I expected.I have a dog who has regular ear infections. For my first appointment, I asked for a prescription for a $20 medication (available on Chewy) I have used for years. I was told that product was not recommended, and I should go with their method. Of course, they did not mention their method was $140. I was told I would not need to pay for an exam fee for the follow up appointment, but that ended up being a miscommunication on their part and an additional $78 for me to pay. I was told the doctor checked my dog over completely, and that was the need for the $78 fee. That was not the case at all. The doctor asked me if there were any concerns on my part, or a need to do additional work on the dog and I said no. Furthermore, their method to treat ear infections did not work - so I had to pay an additional $140. $280 for an ear infection, and they asked me to reschedule the appointment to check back in 2 weeks (another $140). I wish they would have given me the prescription.In reading the reviews below I see another individual had a similar experience. Again, very nice people and the goal is for my dog to not have an ear infection and to be healthy. I just feel like I was lied to from my first appointment to my second, and I just don’t want to feel that way again. I would not recommend this establishment to my friends who own pets.

Weve added 2 new puppies to our home. Companion in River North came highly recommend by our friend and neighbor. They were very consciousness of the COVID and CDC regulations. Timely, very professional, thorough medical checkup and puppy shots. Very valuable information regarding raising a new puppy was provided.

They took amazing care of Stassi! She appreciated it, as well as us.

I’m extremely glad I chose Companion at River North for taking care of my puppy. Seamless process to make appointments & easy confirmation of appointments through emails & clear and detailed medical record + treatment plan + receipts after every visit & extremely wonderful and kind receptionists and vets. Megan and Sam are always so responsive through emails and the vet has been taking a top notch care, with a great understanding of my personal situations that I can’t thank enough. I highly recommend Companion at River North if you’re looking for a vet with genuine, personal, and experienced vets and staffs.

This is solely based on my phone conversations with them. I appreciate the over communication that’s done here. It’s super reassuring as a pet owner. I was able to see consistency with both workers that called me about my dog. Both suggested I go to the MedVet, which is the emergency animal hospital, if I didn’t want to wait til the appointment to take care of my dog who was in pain. Thank you for reaching out to me promptly and for reading through all the information I shared ahead of time before my scheduled appointment with you. Although I ended not having to actually go to you this time, I will definitely keep this place in mind for the future. As much as MedVet did clarify some things for me, I can’t help but wish you guys were there instead. I’m pretty confident my experience would’ve been so much better. Prompt clear communication makes a HUGE difference and you guys excel in that. Bravo!

There is not a better Vet in the Chicagoland area than Dr. Archer and Dr. Schnittker. My wife and I had a very difficult process with our 4 year old dog that progressed extremely fast. Throughout the process everyone we dealt with from people answering the phone, techs, and the Dr.s where phenomenal. I have never seen anyone take such great care of an animal all the way around.Too add to this they where all beyond patient, allowing us to call as many times as we needed with as many questions and eased all concerns throughout the process and had very thorough follow through. I couldnt be happier with the care we recieved.Thank you everyone there for everything and being so comforting through the end of this process. If I ever left the area I would commute hours to see this office.

I had a great experience with Companion Animal Hospital. I had to bring my kittens here for vaccines during COVID. When I arrived, I called to say I was outside and they picked up the cats from my car, and then the doctor zoom called me to show me the entire exam. The invoice and paperwork was super thorough which was great because the last place I went to didnt give me any paperwork about the visit, or the shots they administered. I am very happy we found our lifetime vet! Thank you!

My dog got sick and they were available within an hour to see him. The staff was super friendly and made sure to follow all CDC guidelines and made me and my pet feel safe. They made the whole experience quite pleasant considering my dog wasnt feeling well. Id definitely come back!

First time taking in my cat for a routine appointment and blood work. Dr Amanda Schnitker is amazing and Doctors Assistant and Technician for the Blood work were both so awesome! My cat loved the Doctor and Assistant and Technician! My cat is not good with the car ride or vet appointment and gets highly stressed out (which then stresses me out!) but they were awesome and minimized her stress in every way they could and they let me stay with my cat in the exam room, which was super clean and sanitary! For what is normally a stressful event, they made it a GREAT EXPERIENCE for my cat and me!!

Fantastic vet, they really care about the animals deeply and provide excellent care & service. We trust them with our pets health absolutely

Needing to get our 12 year old pup in somewhere last min. Not only were they extremely helpful over the phone we were able to get our boy seen same day. Unfortunately the news was what we expected but the Dr. Was able to give great advice and options moving forward. Our family thanks you and the extended time we are able to get with our pup is worth more then anything. Thank you so much and we will be bringing our other boy here from now on.....You cant put a price on great service and wonderful people, if you need a vet this is your place.

Besides who I talked to at first at reception it was my first time taking my pet to the vet and they were very welcoming! Gave me more knowledge on how to manage her diet as well as grooming!

Ive recently moved downtown, and was pleased to find a Companion Animal hospital so close by! I used to take my two 15 pound brother cats to the Oak Park location. This River North location has: an awesome 15 min loading zone right in front, but there was amble metered parking right next to that, welcoming and attentive front desk, prompt technicians bringing us back to the exam room, friendly and easy to talk to technicians and doctors who were willing to answer all my questions in laymen terms and were gentle and caring with my big, jumpy boys. I feel confident bringing my cats here and trust the care they are receiving. The only downside is I feel prices are on the high end of average. But obviously, the service I have experienced with Companion outweighs price for me.

I called in and they were super accommodating and nice, they where able to squeeze in a visit the same day for my kitty. I am very thankful for their help!

My chameleon was injured in bad health and after vet after vet canceled appointment after appointment I was able to get him seen here. He needed medicine have two of his legs set and general checkup. Once everything was said and done X-rays meds setting his legs the bill was higher then I could afford and these unbelievably kind helping people worked with us so we could make two payments get his treatment and care and allow us to keep our pet and not have to put him down. I couldn’t be more thankful for these amazing human beings. Highly recommend using this vet very professional high level of care and willing to understand and help me with my pet. 5/5 I’d give a higher rating if I could thank all of you so much for what you did for us and our family.

Was able to get in to get an appointment for our new puppy very quickly. Had previously been to another vet in our neighborhood and found companion animal hospital professional, thorough, and customer service oriented. We came here to get a second opinion about our dog’s eye condition and will be returning for future visits.

Very impressed with the care/concern/time given to our puppy by the staff and vet!

Wonderful team. They are so good with the puppies, patient with new owners, and very responsive. Lots of follow-up and resources! Highly recommend

River North is a bit out of my way (I live in Hyde Park, which is about 10 miles away) but I tried Companion Animal Hospital River North on the recommendation of a friend. Ive been here several times so far and the experience has been very good. For comparison, Ive previously brought my pet to a local, well-established veterinary office (there are actually two of them nearby), and for most of my inquiries and appointment requests, I simply cant get through to them. The technical care seemed quite good at the Hyde Park locations, but emailing, and calling apparently werent modes of communication that were consistently getting a response. Part of this is apparently due to their level of busy-ness, but some aspect of their administration also seems problematic. At Companion Animal Hospital River North, it was easy to get through - they were very responsive, and clear in their communications and the care seemed top notch. I would definitely come back!

Dr Archer is the absolute best, shes thoughtful and sensitive to our elderly cats needs. Great follow up from the staff and overall one of the best clinics Ive had. Thank you all!

Were fairly new to Chicago had our first appointment for our 6 year old shep/lab mix and I have only good things to say about our experience. Unfortunately with social distancing, we had to stay outside and not be in the room with him, but Companion Animal Hospital was great in explaining prior how they would facilitate it. They were super communicative, and called us while we were outside on the curb for the exam. They answered all of our questions and were super informative. Our dog was excited, happy & comfortable from what we were able to observe. I definitely recommend them and will update this once I can actually go into the facility and see them in person! :) If they can do facilitate social distancing this well, Im sure my opinion wont change once Im there in person.

My dog had an allergic reaction and her current vet and old vet were not able to get her in last minute. As you can imagine, I was freaking out but Companion Animal Hospital was able to get me in last minute. They were very professional and quick. They even called me on Sunday, the next day, to check in on how she was doing.

We recently moved to the Chicago area and didn’t have a vet when our dog became sick. We did an online search and found the Companion Animal Hospital and we chose them because of their incredibly positive reviews. Our experience was definitely worthy of five stars! Dr Schnitker and the staff are caring, kind and very professional. We consider ourselves lucky to have found such an amazing vet in our neighborhood.

Dr. Archer evaluated my bearded dragon yesterday. She spent the time to explain everything to me and educate me about his condition and treatment. She answered my questions thoroughly and was very knowledgeable about bearded dragons. I think the team and support staff handled the curbside drop-off well during COVID precautions.

I went to Companion Animal Hospital for the first time yesterday. All of the staff were so wonderful with my shy cat. They were attentive, patient, and so caring. Plus they were very thorough going over my cats treatment plan, information regarding their recommendations, and medications. The facility was clean with an inviting environment. So happy I found this place!

Simply the best; our senior cat is healthy and happy because of her care there.

We just moved to Chicago and were looking for a new vet. These people had great reviews so we tried them. Needless to say the vet was wonderful. They do not try to push procedures or up sell. She was very knowledgeable and caring. Just the type of people we were looking for. We are definitely there customer.

I adopted my 12 year old cat, Binx, on September 24th. He seemed fine, until I realized he had discharge coming from his eyes and had been sneezing. So I started looking for local vets, and realized the wait times were absurd especially because I was concerned he might have an upper respiratory infection. Well, Im glad Companion took a look because the vet suggested he may have something far worse then I initially thought which would mean the poor guy was with another owner for 12 years, the owner died, and I took him from the shelter just to get a grim prognosis. If it is what Im scared it is Im glad I know to hope for the best but expect the worst and make him comfortable. Im scared I wouldve known too late if Id had to wait two weeks for another clinic just to book an appointment and am genuinely grateful for the kind, courteous, timely, service Binx and I received. Dr.Schnitker took the time to be open and honest with me but did so in a very gentle way when I received news I hadnt anticipated. The staff is friendly and my first impression was a good one.

From the Vets to the staff everyone has been great making sure my Samoyed is always well taken care of. They are just such nice people

Everyone I saw where nice and polite.They explained everything before and asked me if I was okay with it.The receptionist find the time to respond all my questions with a smile.And most of all, the place is always clean with a fresh smell even the fact that it is an animal hospital.

We really like Companion AH RN. We changed Vets out of convenience when this location opened. Very friendly staff and Dr.s. I feel like they genuinely care about our Pets well being. They call us the day after any visit we make for obvious illness or health concern to inquire how our Pet is doing. Reasonably priced and I dont walk out feeling like Ive been oversold or pressured to buy anything (medication, tests, etc.) I dont actually need for my Dog.

Amazing vet - I was a new customer this month and everything from requesting documents from my old vet to helping me fill out my insurance paperwork was all taken care of. Amazing staff and I couldnt say better things. Super happy I have finally found a vet both me and my cat love :)

First trip there. The vet and assistance were very helpful, and I had great luck with my 2 year old labrador retriever. However, they ran a stool sample without my authorization and could only reverse part of the cost, so I was charged $30-40 because of an assumption that was made on their end. I would never expect an organization to take action and charge me for something that was not explicitly agreed to. I would expect them to tell me not only what they are planning to do with the sample, but also how much it will cost me, to at least get verbal authorization before moving forward. I will give them another try because I was happy with their in-office care and this seems like an exception, but I wasnt thrilled with the outcome here.

This morning we brought our cat for her nails cut. The tech’s were great the service was good. I was very happy with Campanion animal hospital. I will go there any time

My dog and I went to Companion Animal Hospital for the first time today. I had been looking for a vet I could walk to so this was perfect. Everyone was super friendly and the vet, Dr. Bohaty, was very thorough and knowledgeable. She and her assistant were so gentle and kind with my dog. I would highly recommend this facility.

We had a last minute emergency and they were so wonderful to my dog Charlotte! Got her in right away and were so understanding with her anxiety. They bandaged her up and were so kind. Will definitely come here again.

I brought my cat in for emergency surgery for a bladder stone blocking his urinary track. I cant thank all the staff enough for their truly exceptional care - from the diagnosis, treatment, surgery and navigating it all over the phone (no owners were allowed in due to Covid). I was so impressed with their competent caring staff. The surgeon even stayed with him after hours while he came off anesthesia and was prepared to take him home to monitor if he took longer to recover. I hope its many years before I need to come back but I would choose them again in a hearbeat.

Wonderful !!So Thankful forAmanda Schnitker, DVMher great initial consultationwith our dog. Very Helpful!Great Educational SessionPositive Results in 1st session.Companion Animal Hospital River NorthA kind compassionate, caring team!

We always had the best time with this clinic. I wish we could have taken the team with us when we moved to a new state. From the time I had a tiny 10 week old, 1lb baby poodle mix, until when we moved after he was 1 year old, the staff and veterinarian were perfect.

My friend recommended Companion Animal Hospital River North and I immediately transferred all of my animals over to the veterinarians there. If I had kids, I would want them to go to physicians exactly like these veterinarians. The customer service experience is always outstanding. My pets never appear uncomfortable, the veterinarians and technicians take the time to make them feel very comfortable. I often have silly questions and the staff at Companion Animal Hospital River North have always responded quickly to my emails with detailed answers to my questions. Thank you!

I couldn’t be happier with Cocos visit today with Dr. Schnitker and I know Coco was thrilled with all the attention at 7am. Everyone was very friendly and helpful which I’m so thankful for! Coco is returning for training tonight with Charmaine 🐶💕

Our experience at Companion Animal Hospital has been great. The doctors and staff are caring, compassionate, warm and welcoming. Most of all our senior fur baby is happy and that makes us even happier. We look forward to our dogs continued care here! Thank you❤️

Although we are in tough times, Companion Animal Hospital is going above and beyond to adjust their operations to see our animals safely and effectively. Thanks for all that you do, and helping our new baby kitty!

I cant speak highly enough of Companion Animal Hospital. Thinking that our dog had an ear infection and not being able to get in to see our regular vet, CAH squeezed us in right after we called them -- at 3:15 on a Saturday afternoon (they closed at 4:00). They could not have been more caring and pleasant, and they competently and professionally addressed the issue (we saw Dr. Archer; she was wonderful, as was Zach, our tech).

My husband and I are first time dog owners and we have been very nervous about having a puppy. We could not have been more pleased with the service we received and felt our puppy Parley was very well taken care of and everyone made us feel very comfortable. We are very happy to have found Companion Animal Hospital for our new pup!

I have a ferret, and finding a vet downtown that handles exotic animals was nearly impossible. They were so sweet to my baby, and so knowledgeable, it was phenomenal. Best exotic vet I’ve ever had!!

Our experience was quite frustrating to say the least. We recently moved from Canada to Chicago and had to find a vet for our Pomeranian. This clinic insist on Distemper shot for 3 years even though this shot could be given annually. Also, before we even got in for an exam, they were already recommending services. During our first visit, the vet kept pushing several unnecessary treatments and gave us a treatment plan with an estimated cost of $1000. We were taken off guard and felt like we just walked into a sales office. Their prices are slightly higher than other vets and they charge $10 for each visit for medical waste. One thing that they recommended that was useful was heartworm prevention. We moved from an area that does not have heartworm disease and are not knowledgeable about it. We ordered the medication they recommended from chewy.com for a very reasonable price after discounts ($12.20 for 6 months). We also notified them about our purchase of the medication and they said, we will be on a look out for it. When chewy.com sent them the prescription authorization, the clinic declined the prescription advising that our pet is due for an exam (the exam was performed 2 days prior) without calling us to notify us that we need to perform a test first. At that point chewy.com cancelled our prescription and we lost on a very reasonable price for the medication. We called the clinic and they said that the reason they cancelled is because we need to do a blood test first. We get that, but why decline a prescription without calling us first to have us come in for a blood test?! We spoke with the receptionist and the office manager who is new to the practice and unsure of their office processes. We were upset and decided to look for another vet because it seemed that we were getting nowhere with this clinic. Later, the manager called us and told us that if we bring out pet for a blood test, they can match chewy.com price for the heartworm med. We thought about it and decided to give them a second chance. We agreed to take them up on their offer and the response we got is that the best they cannot match the price we got on chewy.com and their price is $24/6 months of heartworm...double the price we paid at chewy.com. Frustrating again...however, we decided to do the blood test because we already wasted a lot of money...They quoted us $67.08 for the blood test +$10 for medical waste. This morning, we went to get the test done and on the phone they tried to change us $101. I questioned the charge and was told that they added a nurse consult to the blood test charge. I was again in shock of their money grabbing practices. What nurse consult were they charging us for? There was no nurse consult....I asked the receptionist to confirm the charges and she checked with the nurse and informed me that the charge was added to my bill in error. What is that all about??!!! Again...disappointed by their practices. Before we even got the blood test results, they pushed us to purchase the heartworm meds. Our conclusion is...it is too much hassle to deal with Companion Animal Hospital River North. Fake charges, unethical office processes, and no respect for peoples time and money is what our experience was all about. We will be looking for a new vet for sure. No doubt in our minds.

Having a dog that is over 13 years old, I have been to several clinics, and I am very selective with the vets I take him to. I can easily say that Companion Animal Hospital has been the best experience I have ever had.A few weeks ago, my dog was very sick and I had to take him in right away. Dr. Schnitker advised that he needed emergency surgery due to a large mass on his spleen. She showed so much compassion during this incredibly stressful surgery, and I know that she saved my dogs life. The recovery process has been difficult for my dog since he is older, and we have had to make multiple trips back to the clinic. Dr. Archer has been the one to help him through and has helped provide relief for both of us. Every time we have gone back in I am so grateful for the staffs understanding and expert guidance.There are a lot of vets in the Loop, but Dr. Schnitker and her team have set the bar so high I will always recommend their services.

Great care. The nurse, vet, and tech were all fantastic, and took time to get to know our cat and make sure he got the best possible care. They also followed up the next day, which was reassuring.

My first experience with Companion Animal Hospital was amazing! I came in with a very loud, scared cat, and they took wonderful of him. They took time to comfort him and provided plenty of yummy treats.

We have been bringing our dogs to Dr. Schnitker for a few years now and are so excited for this new clinic. She is incredibly thorough and genuinely passionate about the animals she sees. She spends ample time with examinations and with explaining prognosis to owners. She treats my dogs like theyre her own, and Im not sure a pet owner can ask for much more than that.

Very nice and skilled people, tons of communication, never had anything but good experiences