River Heights Veterinary Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

We recently moved to the area and needed to find a new vet. We found River Heights through a google search and brought our dog in for a wellness exam and could not have had a better experience. Our dog has extreme fear aggression at the vet and the whole staff could not have been any kinder and were very accommodating to our dog's needs. Dr. Anderson was incredibly compassionate and thorough and took time to answer any questions we had. The facilities were very clean as well. Would definitely recommend them.

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!!

Love River Heights! Moved my pets from another veterinary office due to the lack of personal touch and detail. River Heights is always on time, everyone is so friendly and the vets provide a thorough examination with recommendations. Highly recommend!

We lost one of our sweet cats yesterday. We took her to River Heights for an appointment with Dr Elizabeth Pocius. She was wonderful! The entire staff was great but I cannot say enough good things about Dr Pocius. I wish some of my medical doctors had as good a bedside manner. Thank you Dr Pocius for being so kind during such a difficult time for us.

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!

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.

I had such a positive experience here. I came in because my cat was peeing all over my house and I was ready to rehome. They were supportive of my frustration and never once judged me. They encouraged me to try medication and give it 8 weeks for kick in. Now my cat is not having issues peeing around the house. Medicating my cat was suggested by other vets but never really pursued by the other vets. They didn't really seem to care. But river heights did. Now my cat gets to stay! On a personal note, I'm a nursing mother and as it goes, baby needed to be fed as our appt wrapped up. They allowed me to stay in the room until baby was fed and even offered me water. It was such a sweet gesture. Thank you for making my whole family comfortable!

Great staff friendly and very good at what they do. They have a excellent care team answers all of your concerns for your pet. Thank you. Sincerely Lisa and Rod.

They've helped me along in caring for my furry guy in a quick, effective, and respectful manner. Greatly appreciate the vets and staff here!

Wonderful animal hospital! From the
initial appointment to follow up, the entire staff provides genuine, heartfelt care. Rare find! 💞

I brought my dog Lola into River Heights to see Dr. Pocius for a second opinion, regarding a possible bladder cancer diagnosis. I had taken her to my vet in Yorkville and was unsatisfied with her care. A friend referred me to Dr. Pocius, and I am so grateful we found her. Though my sweet dog is gone, and we are heartbroken, Dr. Pocius was open and honest with me about her cancer and the options we had. She genuinely cared about Lola, even though she only knew her a short time, and I am eternally grateful. I received a heartfelt card today from Dr. Pocius after we sent our sweet girl over the rainbow bridge, and it was a testament to the love and care they have for their patients. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Dr. Pocius, and the whole staff at River Heights.

I cannot express my gratitude enough for Dr. Anderson and the River Heights staff. They were unbelievably friendly and kept me well informed of my very ill cat. It was my first visit and my cat needed emergency surgery. I cannot imagine going anywhere else now. I was so nervous to just drop her off but I could tell she was in such good hands. They provided great education and made me feel such at ease. I will be forever grateful for their services and the price wasn’t bad either! I am looking forward to seeing them again for the follow up. I couldn’t ask for a better vet.

Since I moved to the area I have been to at least 5 different vets before these guys took great care of my dogs! Its easy to schedule a quick appt and everyone is friendly and knowledgeable!

Today I went to River heights for my baby girl kittie Athena just to make sure she had no more baby kittens stuck in her belly. The whole staff was WONDERFUL! They took great care of Athena and in such a timely manner. I look forward to bringing my other cats here for their check ups and future appointments. Not disappointed whatsoever and it’s super close to where I live. 10/10!!

We just switched over to River Heights from another local hospital and had such a great experience that I cannot believe we didn't do this sooner! From the first phone call I actually felt like they cared about our dog and his needs. The doctor was very thorough during her exam and really took the time to explain everything. The facility was incredibly clean and the staff was super friendly. I am very happy to have finally found a vet that I can trust!

Dr Anderson just radiates kindness. It’s like you can actually feel how much she cares about your pet. My dog has been there a lot cause unfortunately she caught heart worm disease. DON’T skip theses pills. Or take the shot. Not a cheap or fun experience! But this place has made it less brutal. Dr Anderson explains in detail and gives you paper to go home and reread if needed. My dog actually loves going there. She gets so excited.

I recently switched vets and I love River Heights. The previous vet had very long wait times (1- 1/2 hours even if you had an appointment). With River Heights, they get you in a your scheduled time and get you out fast and the staff is friendly. Dr. Anderson takes the extra time to explain what is going on with your animal and treatment options.

My wonderful vet recommended Dr Juriga for my pup’s teeth. The entire staff I had contact with were excellent from Cathy and Stacey to Megan and Dr Juriga.

We have been using River Heights Veterinary Hospital for 8 years and have been completely satisfied with their professionalism, expertice and compassion for our dog and for ourselves. Our dog has had surgical procedures, dental procedures, routine exams/immunizations and care for a broken foot, and at each incident we felt he received the utmost excellent care. Their communication through all appointments is always excellent, and keeps us educated in our dog's care. We highly recommend this clinic/hospital to anyone that expects outstanding care for their pet(s)!

I've been taking both of my dogs here for about 9 years. We usually see Dr Weaver and she is awesome! All of the other doctors are great too, as are the vet techs. And the front office staff are super friendly and helpful. You can tell that everyone that works there genuinely cares about animals.