I cannot say enough good things about Riverpark Pet Hospital. They have been incredibly kind,…read morecompassionate, and supportive while helping us care for our senior cat, Poopoo, through some very difficult health issues. What I appreciate most is that I have always felt like they genuinely care about her quality of life and about us as her family. They have taken the time to answer my many questions, explain what is happening, discuss realistic options, and help us figure out how to care for her at home. I have never felt rushed, dismissed, or judged for asking questions or wanting to understand every option available to us. During a stressful and emotional time, their team has helped make things feel much more manageable. I especially appreciate the honesty and compassion they have shown when discussing her condition. They have celebrated the good signs with us while still being realistic about her health, which means more than they probably realize. Poopoo is incredibly important to our family, and knowing that she is being cared for by people who treat her with kindness and dignity gives us so much peace of mind. Thank you to everyone at Riverpark Pet Hospital for taking such wonderful care of our girl and for being so patient with her very worried humans. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a veterinary team that truly cares about their patients.

The doctors are always kind and the same goes for the front desk staff. The rooms are clean and…read morethey don't pressure you into spending a ton of money on diagnostic testing or medications.

This Vet and the staff are amazing! He absolutely does NOT push a bunch of unnecessary tests (&…read moreprocedures,) off on you. He answers EVERY QUESTION that you may have; no rush during appointments. My husband and I like him, and his staff, very much! And... his fees are VERY reasonable$! Signed, A Very Happy Family

Dr. Akhtar and his office are truly the best in Fresno! He genuinely cares for every pet as if they…read morewere his own, and we always feel confident knowing our pet is in such good hands. Dr. Akhtar is knowledgeable, compassionate, and well connected with emergency veterinary offices in case urgent care is ever needed. We are incredibly grateful for the care and attention he provides and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wonderful veterinarian.

They always take great care of my Walter and Abby. They…read moreexplain things clearly and manage expectations. I have an aggressive dog so I need to keep her away from other dogs and I find it easy to navigate through there. They are very mindful of her behavior. Getting appointments may be a little longer wait but totally worth it.

A lot of vets in Fresno either done care or only care about upselling unnecessary services. Not…read morehere! The Dr. Janzen and staff really care about you, your pet and your wallet. Plus the old school 70's vibe in the building is really fun.

I moved my animals here due to proximity, and what a pleasant experience it has been. The staff is…read morethorough and straightforward. I really enjoy Dr. Keller and his communication style. The prices are fair. Also, this is the safest places I've ever had pet dental done. And I appreciate the staff taking time for follow up on my pets. Really wonderful vet practice!

I've been taking my doggo here for a few years and I've always had a great experience with the…read morestaff and Vets. They address any of Sesame's issues as soon as they can and always try to squeeze her in. They're all compassionate, caring and explain options and things thoroughly. I've been able to call for prescriptions and refills easily. We've been really lucky to have great experiences every time! Thank you to the whole team at Animal Hospital and Dental clinic!

1-29-25: My cat of 15 years passed at home…read more After about 6pm I was crying and still had her body in my arms. I called and they asked if I needed someone to come out and put her down. I said no, she already passed and I still had her body in my arms and was calling about cremation services and how much it would cost. The person on the other line went silent. I kept saying hello, hello for awhile, but realized they disconnected the call. We went to Cedar Veterinary instead and took her and paid for her cremation. Not a good way to handle a call after a person's pet has crossed the rainbow bridge.

My husband helped me find this service because I couldn't bring myself to search for it myself…read more My cat was diagnosed with oral cancer and her condition deteriorated quickly. I made the difficult decision to put her down and was grateful that I could book everything online because there's no way I was going to call anyone to schedule this service. I chose Dr Karen Whala and she was amazingly kind and compassionate. She evaluated my baby girl, took her time explaining the process and my baby girl passed peacefully in the comfort of her home. Two weeks later, she hand delivered the ashes. Thank you for going above and beyond for my beautiful Roxy.

We had a pretty serious emergency with one of our cats on a Saturday, well after 8pm. A quick Yelp…read moresearch pointed us to these folks. It's a fairly long drive for us, but we made the ride. The place is very easily located on Blackstone very close to Hearndon. The practice is physically huge, and extremely well kept up. The lobby is clean, spacious and very client oriented with a phone charging station, coffee, tea and snacks available. Even late at night there were two folks manning the front desk, and let me tell you, they are rock stars: calm, patient and unflappable, friendly and caring. Everyone we dealt with that night was calm, professional and empathetic. Our issue was serious, and got immediate attention. The doctor was calming and knowledgable, and gave us very complete information. We were there a long while that night and into the next morning, and staff was the same with everyone who came in. The hospital is remarkably well equipped. Vet medicine is never quick, but it was clear they were doing their best throughout. We HIGHLY recommend these folks in general, but especially for after hours emergencies. One note: they are very good, but this is not an inexpensive option.

1-Star Review -- Extremely Disappointing Experience…read more I brought my dog Ellie to Fresno Veterinary Specialty and Emergency when she was already extremely sick, and we were very worried about her. The first thing they did was hand us a $780 estimate/authorization to sign so they can perform a triage. We did NOT sign it. We asked for an emergency exam because we needed to know what was wrong with our dog. What was extremely frustrating was that the emergency exam basically consisted of us telling the vet what was wrong. They did not check her vitals or perform any testing until we agreed to additional charges. They then presented us with another charge of about $300 to test for parvo, which we agreed to. It came back negative. They then offered to check her blood sugar, which was another additional charge. Her blood sugar was 28. We were repeatedly told that Ellie would not make it if we didn't hospitalize her. We asked what other options we had, and they offered a dextrose injection, explaining that it might raise her blood sugar within 15 minutes to an hour. But insisted that it would not be enough to help her. We agreed to the injection anyway and signed for the treatment. Afterward, they told us they did not recommend taking her home because she would not make it through the night. We took her home anyway. On the way, we bought a blood glucose meter so we could monitor her ourselves. Ellie continued getting worse, and we were even considering taking her back to euthanize her because we didn't want her suffering. Before doing that, I checked her blood sugar myself. It was over 400. Her blood sugar had been 28 at the hospital and was over 400 after the dextrose injection. I am not a veterinarian, so I cannot say whether the dosage was too much, but seeing such a drastic change while my dog was getting worse was terrifying. I decided not to give up on her. I stayed up with her, syringe-fed her, gave her water, monitored her blood sugar, and cared for her through the night. Ellie survived. She is now doing amazing and is completely fine. What makes this experience even more upsetting is that this was the third time my family experienced something similar at this hospital. The first time was with my brother's dog. He was told essentially the same thing -- that there was no hope for his dog. Unfortunately, he trusted that information and made the heartbreaking decision to euthanize her. The second time was with my sister's dog. She was also told there was little to no hope and was presented with numerous tests and charges. My sister decided to take her dog home instead. Her dog got better. Then it happened to me with Ellie. After what happened with Ellie, this was my last straw. I understand emergency veterinary care is expensive, and I understand that tests and treatment cost money. My issue is feeling like you cannot get real answers or options without continually agreeing to additional charges, while being told your pet has little to no chance. I truly believe Ellie could have died if I had simply accepted what I was told and given up on her. I will never take another pet here again. If you bring your pet here, ask questions, make sure you understand exactly what is included in the exam, ask about alternatives, and don't be afraid to get a second opinion.

This review is for the walk-in clinic. I just left there with my three cats and my three small…read morechildren looking to get a simple dewormer. I was told that they had to have RABIES VACCINE PROOF. THIS WAS NEVER STATED ON THE WEBSITE. This was a huge waste of my time as I drove from afar with three small children and three cats in carriers. I have recently fostered and adopted from here two months ago. The clinic needs to do better. IF PROOF OF RABIES VACCINE WAS REQUIRED, THIS SHOULD'VE BEEN POSTED ON WALK-IN CLINIC INFORMATION PAGE OR ANYWHERE. Also, I was told that I might not get seen because 10 puppies were just brought in. It's like they were looking for an excuse to turn me away. There's a walk-in clinic right up the street. I'll be taking my services there from here on out. Lastly, this is no way to treat your fosters and adopters let alone anyone!

We took are small dog because she was having trouble peeing. We paid for an ultrasound and urine…read moretest and the determined she has a UTI and prescribed antibiotics and sent us in our merry way. Fast forward a week and she's crying and struggling to go to the bathroom. We thought constipation. After a whole night of pain we called VAC and they said they had no appointments for follow up, it wasn't the antibiotics and to go to urgent care. We ended up at a different vet who first thing palpated her bladder and felt a mass. Then took a simple xray which showed 3 large bladder stones, one of which was blocking her from going pee. I'm no Dr, but wouldn't the original ultrasound from VAC show this? Wasn't that the point of the ultrasound? Even the 2nd vet was baffled that they didn't detect 3 cheese ball sized bladder stones via ultrasound, which I hear provides more detailed information than an X-ray. Anyway, I find that surprisingly incompetent. And even if they couldn't provide the necessary treatment (surgery), I would assume they would have spotted something so obvious and offered a treatment plan. Maybe they didn't even do the ultrasound? But they certainly billed for it. Anyway, boo on you VAC. Don't go here, they messed up big time.

The Waterhouse team is amazing in everything they do, from annual check ups, sick days, surgery and…read moreeven the teeth cleaning team! The love they have always shown my cats is beautiful! I just recently did a teeth cleaning for my cat Juju and I wanted to say thank you again to everyone at Waterhouse who helped Juju today with his teeth cleaning. Especially Darnell, Clancey, Abby and Chelsea. The whole team made us so happy and reassured us that he was going to be monitored and loved the whole time while under anesthesia. Thank you team for the communication, pictures and videos it seriously made my anxiety go away Always pick Waterhouse for your pets! Again special shout out to: Darnell Clancey Abby Chelsea Juju and I love Waterhouse!

The doctors and veterinary care team here are top-notch. We've had wonderful experiences bringing…read moreour pets to Dr. Bradhurst, Dr. Mueller, and Dr. Stopinski. I've also worked with Dr. Thiels and team for the care of my dog, Sawyer, and my cat, Buster. I couldn't be happier! Thanks to the expert guidance of Dr. Thiels and the amazing dental team, we've been able to successfully manage my senior cat's disease progression. Remarkably, he now acts more playful and youthful than when I first brought him in. His quality of life has greatly improved thanks to you! The entire team is phenomenal. Special thanks to Kirsten, Jeanene, Chris, Alyson, Brittany, Amber, Amy, Clancey, and Darnell. I feel very fortunate to bring my pets to such a talented group of genuinely good people.

I used to go to Abby about 20 years ago when it was actually on North Abby and haven't visited them…read moresince they moved. Took my huge dog in for a general checkup and to find out about sedating him to clip his nails. The groomer came back with the $220 estimate but offered to try and clip his nails without sedation. I said go for it. 10 minutes later he was back with short nails and seemed to have a little more pep in his step and I saved about $190. The tech, the vet, the groomer and front desk employees were all great. It was a great experience and I will take my other 2 dogs there when necessary.

Excellent vets. Saved our cats life. It was an emergency. Less expensive and better care than the…read morebig emergency vet hospitals in Fresno.

After visiting several pet hospitals for my 5 years old Shih Tzu's ongoing allergies and health…read moreissues, this location has been my favorite by far. The doctors and staff are fast, caring, attentive, knowledgeable, and truely take the time to listen to your concerns. They'll give great tips and tricks besides your pet clincal bills. The clinic is clean, spacious, and provides fast, efficient care. I recommend calling ahead for an appointment. They also do accept walk-ins with a reasonable wait time. Office visits price is at $60. Overall, I've always felt welcomed, heard, and confident in the care my dog receives here.

Made a 4:30 pm appointment for this afternoon, Wednesday, 9/9/26. Came in because our cat was…read morerubbing her nose raw with her paws. By the time we got to the vet at 4:30 with her the carrier she had rubbed her nose it to the point of bleeding against the sides. After getting into a room, someone came by about 30 minutes later and said the vet had been held up but would be "right in." That didn't happen. Someone finally came in about 30 minutes later to tell us we weren't even next and that there was still another patient ahead of us. Well, we left. The whole thing was traumatizing enough for our cat and us and then to have it be for nothing. Based on my experience, I won't be going back and would not recommend them at all.