I recently moved to the Elk Grove area and in March brought home a 2 1/2 week old Pit Bull puppy....needless to say 6mos. later she's turned out to be my 3rd child...her sister, my other 2 yr. old Pit Bull / Choc. Lab mix and my 23 yr. old son... Anyway a friend suggested I bring her to VCA Elk Grove Animal Hospital. Her 1st appt. at 4 weeks was with Dr. Van Riper...The Dr. took the time to sit in the room with us and held, played and got to know my new puppy...I was very impressed with Dr. Van Riper bedside manner...A couple of weeks ago it was time to bring my puppy in to be spayed...I was very worried about this whole matter but the staff and doctor reassured me that it was the right time and she was in good hands....the spaying went fine...and she's back to her old self...minus a few lady parts....I appreciated the extra time they took to answer my questions and to explain things to me...

My chihuhua was having congestive heart failure and i went there because it was close to my home. Being in a financial strain, i was in tears when i couldnt afford the tests and everything. The doctor worked with me and i was able to get his heart medicene and take him home. The doctor called several times to check on him. I am so pleased with this vet. They have showed me nothing but true compassion.

My little 4.5 month old chihuahua was dying with parvo and the vet wouldnt let me make monthly payment to get help. ALL THESE PEOPLE CARE ABOUT IS MONEY MONEY MONEY. Also, a month before his death I gave the vets over a thousand dollars in service to help my other chihuahua with a yeast infection and weak immune system. THEY DON'T HELP ANIMALS, THEY KILL THEM!