Lost our 11 week old Cane Corso during a ear cropping surgery. Multiple vets reviewed surgical log i would never recommend ever going even within set parameters for vets substandard treatment, care and best practices was used. Sedation meds way to powerful for a pup instead of better option. no saline iv ever used during whole surgery. treated as a statistical number and we fell in that extremely low risk statistic there was that risk. no empathy to find out why or what happened to give answers. Wouldn't recommend to anyone until this clinic does a internal self reflection and review on if their practice is best practices and change what drugs, monitoring care and surgical documentation is done. read more

I love this vet! Dr. Hendricks goes above and beyond for all my animals. His newer vet Dr. Collins is also amazing! You can't go wrong with this place. read more

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I went to pick up Heartworm prevention for my dog. I was told it would be ready the following day in the afternoon. I have worked in veterinary offices previously and never knew this to be any type of policy at vet facilities in: FL, SC or NC. Normally offices are just thankful you are providing care for your animals. It seemed to be more about the receptionist that helped me than anything. I explained I lived 16 miles away. I could understand her saying "our policy is..." Next time please plan ahead". She was rude and I am sad to say I was rude back. All she had to do was pull up the med, print out the label and charge me for it. She has done it before so I don't understand why this visit was different. Very unprofessional and horrible customer service. The vet there is awesome. Sad the front person isn't a reflection of that. read more

Had my Arya spayed there last week. Everything went well, and everyone I interacted with was friendly and professional. Thanks y'all read more

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Every one of my dogs have been with Dr. Hendricks since they were puppies. My family members use them as well.

Dr. Hendricks has taken care of every dog we have had in the past 30 years. He is smart, skilled and experienced. We would go nowhere else. I see comments that he doesn't talk much....we're much more concerned with the "do" which has been outstanding even when the diagnosis wasn't what we wanted to hear. read more

Hendericks Vet Hospital was compassionate and reasonably price for our cats end care. Even though we had never been there before they worked us in the same day I called. Amazing. Their kindness will not be forgotten. Thank you so much. read more

we've been going to Dr. Hendricks for 25 years now he has been such a wonderful help to us. been so kind and patient in some tuff circumstances. His staff and Doctors are all kind and treat each of our animals as if they were their own. they are a true blessing ! read more

We have used this office since moving to Anderson 3 years ago. We were satisfied until we boarded our 1.5 year old dog for the holiday weekend. When we were allowed to pick him up, his scrotum was swollen and extremely red and looked like it had been burned. When my husband called, the vet said it was probably a reaction to their cleaning agent and advised him to get Benadryl. It looks worse now than yesterday, so we are going to get him looked at. Will update review after that experience. Right now, I am LIVID. So...took pup to the vet today. They have apparently not offered an apology for the fact that my dog was healthy when he arrived and not when he was picked up. I would never board him there again. I thought being a vet's office would mean that they would take better care of my baby, but clearly I was mistaken. read more

Went there 3 years with 3 dogs. Hendricks needs to retire or get an attitude adjustment. I would never recommend them. He and staff unorganized and worse yet, uncaring. read more

I think these reviews are being censored. I read several a while ago and they all spoke of Hendricks rude and un- caring attitude. I have been going there for 2 years and never had an opportunity to experience this until recently. He makes rude comments, never acts as though he is interested in the animal at all and is heartless if you can't pay his absorbadant rates. We really liked Dr Miller but we refuse to pay any money to Hendricks Clinic. If Dr. Miller leaves there I hope he will call so we can go where he works, he is the best! Fran Bartch read more

Only been there 1x. Office visit was reasonable price. Going again with other pup tomorrow so we'll see..

Wonderful vets and grooming! we've seen all 3 vets and each of them have been super with our cat and dog. we also use their groomer for our animals and she does a great job with them. read more

I have been with Dr. Hendrix for many, many years. My daughter got a rescue schnauzer about a year and a half ago that had a bummed foot from an untreated break. Dr. Crow has been so very helpful and patient with us as we have had to deal with multiple situations involving her poor foot. She is precious to us and Dr. Crow has been instrumental in helping her to maintain her full mobility. Dr. Crow also willingly and patiently serves as our mental health counselor when we worry over every single issue that arises. Now if only he could convince her that she is not a cat and doesn't need to climb every piece of furniture! :) read more

I've been using them for all my pets for a good many years. I like the people working there. One of my pups has anxiety and they have been doing all they can to help me with him. Thanks y'all!!! It's so helpful to me!!! read more

4+ hrs. for a scheduled haircut and bath for my cat, that I was told could take up to 2 hrs. At 2.5 hrs., I called to check on him, and was told he just needed to be bathed and he'd be ready. 1.5 hrs. later I got the call that he was finished. I was then informed that the shot record that I had dropped off with him, did not include Bordetella, and that he needed it to be there. I'd had his vaccinations updated two weeks prior to this visit, after I made the appointment for him, and the vet told me that this was all that he needed in order to get the bath and haircut at this establishment. I asked the woman to write the name of the vaccine he was missing on the paperwork she gave back to me, so that I could make sure that he got it next time, before I brought him. After saying that she wasn't going to argue with me, she then argued with me because I didn't want her to give him the Bordetella. Even though I left slightly angry at the time it took, and the attitude I got about the Bordetella, the groomer did a nice job. read more

Hendricks Vet Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Anderson, South Carolina

We used to take our 2 dogs here for the past 3 years, mainly for basic checkups and to get their standard meds and vaccinations. 2 months ago we brought in our oldest dog (10 yrs old) because he was suddenly showing some unhealthy symptoms out of nowhere (I.e. not eating, accidents in the house which he had never done before) Dr. Hendricks proceeded to run tests on him only to come back in the room with no empathy and say "it's not looking good and there's nothing we can do but keep him comfortable. I would bet you'll be back within the week to put him down" after being devastated and bringing our boy home to say goodbye, we decided to reach out for a second opinion. Upon the amazing recommendation of our new vet, we got him some meds and had him put on an IV drip for 1 whole day. The next day he started eating and showing signs of improvement and is now, 2 months later, still alive and acting healthier and happier than he has in 2 years. As mentioned above, both of our dogs will be seeing our new vet from now on. read more

Sometimes it's easy to get lost in the distractions of a person's personality, even to the point that we miss what is most special about them. Dr. Hendricks has been criticized for not having a better bedside manner, and I get that - he is not always warm and fuzzy like some vets are. But I can tell you from personal experience that he is a superb surgeon and one of the smartest, most competent veterinarians I have ever known. Full stop. And when I take my cats to be seen/treated, it is more important to me that the doctor possesses superior medical knowledge and skills than it is he/she have a good bedside manner. Am I going to tolerate bad behavior or mistreatment? Of course not. But I have never known Dr. Hendricks to cross any line like that and I have taken 11 cats to him for many and various reasons over the years, several of which were for major surgery. Everybody likes to feel warm and fuzzy. But just because a doctor doesn't make us feel that way does not diminish his value as a medical professional. This is a fine veterinarian. I hate to see people lose the benefit of his expertise just because they couldn't see past his personality. read more

We took our sweet 9 month old Rilah(kitten)to Hendricks after we noticed he was lethargic and hadn't eaten all day. We assumed he had gotten into Halloween candy and maybe had an upset stomach. We arrived at Hendricks 45 minutes before closing, without an appointment and Dr Crowe agreed to take a look at him. After X-ray and bloodwork, Dr Crowe said our baby's platelet count was 0!!!! Zero, and normal range is between 100- ? All we heard was zero and were shocked to know Rilah had an autoimmune disease. Dr Crowe gave Rilah a steroid shot and a prescription of steroids and sent us home. Dr Crowe said if Rilah wasn't better by morning to bring him back because he may need a blood transfusion. Shocked at the findings, we did as Dr Crowe suggested and made the mistake of taking our baby home. Ten minutes after bringing Rilah home he was noticeably worse, so I called Hendricks( after hours) and Dr Crowe responded 30 minutes later to tell me to take Rilah to ER or bring him back the next morning and they would give him a transfusion. As soon as I hung up the phone, our baby took him last breath. Why did Dr Crowe not give our baby a transfusion in the first place? Please don't take your fur babies to Hendricks.We are devastated read more

Was able to schedule a same day sick visit for my kitty as a new patient. They were great! They do have a cat room so you and kitty do not have to sit in the same room aaa tHe barking dogs. I wish check out was a bit more efficient but otherwise, it was a good experience. Lots of parking. Easy to access. They have long hours too. read more

We just moved to the state and were looking for a vet for our new puppy Dyna. I was extremely pleased with our visit at Hendricks vet hospital. Dr. Miller, Samantha and everyone at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. I look forward to bringing Dyna and our other fur babies here for future visits. read more

We have been going to Hendricks since we moved here in 2005, he is all business his staff is friendly, you have to get to know them. They offer all pet related services for dogs and cats. The new vet Dr. Shockley is our dogs vet. They also give dog baths. He is open from 7:30 am to 6:00pm . Weekdays and 8:00 to 1:00 pm on Saturday. read more

Drs Hendricks and Shockley have been our vets for years. When our Bichon (now deceased) had anxiety problems, doc H would come outside and treat him standing in the grass. (I don't understand the lady's comment that he didn't care for her dog's anxiety.) We have been very happy with all the wonderful people there through numerous dogs and cats with problems ranging from cancer to car tires. Docs are good, staff is good. Compassionate but realistic. Skilled but willing to refer elsewhere for specialized treatment (as cataracts). We've been happy. read more

My family and I have taken our animals here for over 30 years. While I agree that Dr. Hendricks bedside manner isn't very personable, his knowledge and expertise supersedes that. He has never been one to "run up my bill" by recommending any unnecessary procedures. I'll take a straight forward, get-to-the-point, honest vet any day. read more

We've been strictly dog owners our whole life. We started taking our dog here and had no issues, Dr. Shockley was great. Unfortunately, she's not longer at this practice. We adopted a rescue cat from animal control about 10 months ago. We were given little info on his history so we took him in for a check up at Hendrick's. 10 months later our cat died of heart worms suddenly in our home. It wasn't until his death that a vet tech informed us this office does not test cats for heart worms. Prior to this happening we knew nothing of cats and heart worms and had trusted that they ran any and all tests on our cat at the initial appointment especially since we didn't know his history or where he came from. Because we didn't know anything about cats and heart worms we didn't know to ask for this test ourselves. We were given preventative meds for heartworms but that doesn't work if the animal already has the disease. We took our cat in several times in the last 10 months and we believe he was misdiagnosed every single time. Knowing what I know now after doing research, I believe he had heartworms from the time we got him and because this office never tested him, nor did they inform us they don't test cats, he ended up dying. When the vet called to tell us the results of the necropsy they did not apologize nor inform us they don't test for heart worms. (A vet tech later told us when we took our dog that same day to be tested). Instead, they suggested we not rescue and get a kitten next time. It came across insensitive. Also, I'm not sure why they urged us that day to bring our dog in to be tested for heart worms because after looking through her records she had just been tested in January and was negative. We also give her preventative meds. I understand now that heart worms in cats is rare and uncommon, however, it clearly happens, and owners should at least be educated by a vet about this and given the option to have their cat tested. After speaking with some friends there are other vets in the area who do in fact test cats for heart worms or at least always offer the test to owners. This practice may be affordable, but after this experience, I will take my animals elsewhere if it means our family will be better cared for. read more

This is the gloomiest most unhappy veterinarian I've ever been in my entire life the workers are all stressed out over work I went in for some tape one day for my dogs ear they had been bleeding I just needed one roll of tape and they wouldn't sell me a roll of tape they would not charge me $10 for a half used old roll of tape that I've been sitting around forever and I just said forget it walked out read more

We've been using Hendricks for a year, and it's been okay. We will never take our dog there for boarding again, and we've recently decided to switch veterinarians. They don't seem to care about our dog's issues with anxiety, and their lack of communication has caused problems for us more than once. I really like the doctor's personality, but that's not enough to keep us there. read more

Have had cats my whole life and our cats currently rule the house at home with lots of toys, climbing trees, several clean litter boxes, sleep with us, and cat beds. The technician who brought out the cats today made a statement about the cats being really angry today and shut the car door, was very rude. I asked her why she would say that. She stated they were fighting them today and said that she doesn't know what kind of interaction or care they get at home. What?? She knows nothing about us or what an amazing huge house they have with us playing with them all the time. I had simply asked a question about the age for declaw on the phone when I was making payment and after I realized they were past the age I said no problem and let the thought go, I would never do anything to the cats not recommended by the dr or past the suggested time frame. I have never been made to feel as bad as this technician made me feel. Her delivery of the cats, blunt non caring statement of how nasty the cats were, her assumption that we don't care for them or play with them is why they acted that way was unbelievable. We will never be back to this vet. Maybe the cats were acting bad because of how they were treating the cats inside? I will never know because owners are not inside to see what happens. I have never had such an incorrect judgmental statement made to me delivered with such coldness as it was by this technician. It's ok the cats were bad but the delivery of the news from the staff could have been stated in a caring way, not rude and judgmental. Wish the interaction and appointment would have been positive. I work with the public as well and how you treat your customers and talk to them goes a long way for business. I hope no other cat owners are judged this way. read more

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We have boarded our two dogs at Hendricks Vet and boarding for the last year on numerous occasions spending well over several thousand dollars. Today we called and ask about picking up our dogs Saturday after hours snd were told we would have to pay a pick up fee which we absolutely had no issue with. However, the receptionist had to verify with the dr to authorize it. Apparently the doctor got us typically makes these decisions us on vacation so the one responsible this week would not sgeee to it because he personally had plans. It would take all of 10 minutes to pick them up as we were willing to make payment over the phone today. What is the point of having a late pick up if you cannot utilize it. And mind you again, our dogs have been boarded there many many times. What does this say for the customer service. I will add that the staff that takes care of both our dogs are amazing. I simply speaking about the doctor in charge this week. If he can make himself available, I'm sure he could have had someone else accommodate us as apparently this is not really an exception if they already have a late fee in place. We wanted to pick them up early to spend quality time with them as we needed to drop them off again on the 5-9th of April. I will reconsider this now. Robert Gay read more

Beyond disappointed!! The only reason I was using this hospital was because my vet's surgeon was on medical leave. It's been a complicated situation since the surgery. When I called checking up on her, they gave me a brief description on what happened however kept saying she was doing great and okay. That was not entirely true from the moment I picked her up. Instead of asking me if I would like for her to be on this antibiotic, they went ahead and started her on it. Then charged me a fortune for it!! Then I had to call because of some concerns post surgery. He failed to mention that she may have gone into heat already when he was performing the surgery. I made it clear to the lady on the phone when booking her surgery I did not want to go through with the surgery if she went into her heat cycle. However on the phone today, he "can't remember" if she was the dog or not that went into heat. Very unprofessional!! Will not recommend them to anybody. Go anywhere else but here. read more

We love Hendricks Vet Hospital! We have taken our kitties and our dog their since we moved here and love it. They treat them with love just like we do! We have boarded our dog Lady Bug a couple of times and she was fine. read more

My family has been using Hendricks Veterinary for years and years! Dr. Hendricks has always been very kind to our animals (and we've had a lot!) and very easy to work with. I now live out of state, but try to always schedule trips home around our dogs visits so that we can go here. We've also had our oldest dog (who is a rescue and a bit temperamental) groomed here a couple of times and they did a great job working with him to make him comfortable. read more

Hendricks is receiving one star because I can't go any lower. Their boarding practices are inhumane. Pets are only taken out once a day and as a result are forced to lie in their feces and urine. Medicine is not properly administered even with the owner's specific instructions. When I asked why my dog was soaked, they said it was because they added a little perfume. Lie number 1. His entire body was soaked when I picked him up. The medals on his collar were ruined by the uric acid from his urine. Which tells you how bad it was for him. Their excuse was that we opted out of a bath. Why have to bathe him when he was very clean the day I left him. They bathe them to hide the neglect. As if that were not enough, my cat's collar was missing. Not one apology. NEVER AGAIN! I will be reporting that facility. read more

Today we lost our 4 year old Siamese cat. I telephoned a highly rated Veterinary Hospital this morning and explained to the receptionist that our cat was very ill. Her first words to me were I have an opening later this afternoon but if you come in earlier than that it is considered an emergency and it will be $98.00. Not once did she ask any questions but repeated that an earlier visit would be $98.00. Leaving me with the distinct impression that it was all about the money rather than the welfare of my cat. I hung up and called another vet, Hendricks Vet Hospital and explained the situation and was told to come in immediately. Upon arrival they took us to an exam room immediately and took our cat for an examination. Unfortunately our cat was gone within 10 minutes after our arrival. We left the exam room and went to the front desk to pay our bill and was told that there was no charge. The care and compassion that this office's staff and Dr. Katie Shockley exhibited was exceptional. We are relatively new to the Anderson, SC area and will never go any place other than Hendricks Veterinary clinic. Many thanks to you all. read more

I've been taking my own dogs and my fosters to Hendricks for several years now. In the beginning, there was a front desk employee that set off bad vibes with her rudeness. They got her out of there and the two young women up there now are amazing. Dr. Shockley is a great younger doctor who goes the extra mile and did research on what was making my rescue Yorkie sick. She figured out it was a rare disease called CIL, and with that knowledge I've been able to keep him going. (he's 14) Some are right, Dr. Hendricks doesn't come off as warm and fuzzy, but one time I asked him if he likes his job. He was particularly quiet that day and I really wanted to know. He told me he loves the animals and the work he does for them, but sometimes the people are hard to deal with. Imagine dealing with people day in and day out who are worried about their critters as well as how much their care is going to cost. It has to be hard. Many want care for free. Did you know it's pretty costly to not only become a vet but also pay all the staff to keep a business going? He can't do it for free, y'all! But over the last few years I've figured out how to talk to Dr. Hendricks and you know what? He's a good guy. He's not there to make you feel good. He's there to help your animals. They do a great job and I've tested three other vets in Anderson only to find that Hendricks is the best when it comes to pricing. With 5 dogs under my feet right now, I can't afford "luxury" care. Hendricks gets my vote. read more

We've been using Hendricks for a long time from vet care to grooming. We have never had an emergency after hours until a couple of days ago I realized my cat couldn't urinate. I called the office and Dr Hendricks called me right back. he met us at the office and checked my cat and decided to keep him. My baby ended up being ok and after his 2 night stay he's home now. read more

I have been going there for 3 years. I was turned away when my cat was very ill. It was a Saturday and I can only guess that Hendricks did not want to bother. I took my pet to another Vet - he had to have emergency surgery. I can not recommend to anyone who loves their pet. read more

Just moved into the area. Not a good fit for our family of fur babies. We have 2 dogs and 3 cats. They are like our babies. Vet care is crucially important to us. Some may feel differently and that's ok. Everyone has their own opinion. read more

THE WORST!!I took a rescue dog there to be put to sleep because of his aggression and Dr Hendricks eas tge absolute worst!! He never said a word to me or showed any empathy for my situation. Then, once done, he rushed me out of the room by bringing in the bag he would put my pup in to bury him. I then met him at side door and he plopped him in the back of my suv, when my other dog jumped out the back hatch. Not only did he not help me retrieve my dog but couldn't get inside fast enough. The staff is super nice and helpful but it's a wonder this guy is still in business, although waiting room was deserted. Maybe he's a good vet, but has ZERO personality!! read more