Dr. Ristich will always have a special place in our hearts and has cared for every pet since we moved to the area 12 years ago. When our aging beloved black lab had to be put down, I didn't want to put her through going for a car ride into a building that terrified her. Dr. Ristich came to the house where she could pass away peacefully in her familiar surroundings and took her back with him for cremation (I will add at no additional cost since some people have mentioned cost). This made a truly devastating experience much more tolerable. He is awesome and obviously committed to his furry patients well-being from birth to death. He now sees both our dog and cat and I would never switch vets. As others have said, you get what you pay for!

This review is long overdue. I have been taking my dog here for the past ten years. Dr. Ristich and his staff at Indian Prairie Animal Hospital are beyond exceptional. The technicians are patient and compassionate whenever I call with questions or concerns about my dog. Dr. Ristich’s bedside manner exceeds my very high expectations. He takes his time with my dog and I during every appointment, and he makes sure I am clear on everything that is going on with my pet. He never suggests unnecessary tests or procedures, and he is knowledgeable on the most up-to-date treatments and medications. I would never consider taking my dog anywhere else. The new facility is an added bonus - very clean and top of the line. I have found the pricing here to be very fair based on the remarkable treatment my dog receives during each and every visit. I would never sacrifice her treatment just to save a few dollars. The professional knowledge of Dr. Ristich is worth every penny and then some!

We loooooove Dr. Ristich and the people at IPAH. We've been going for years and he's the best vet we've dealt with. I've never - in all my many, many visits - run into any employees who are not friendly. We drive a half hour to the hospital but it's worth the trip, and yes he's more expensive than other vets but like someone else said, you get what you pay for.

Mixed feelings here, as I have to agree with user #2 and her/his review. I loved the vet we saw (Dr. Shaft) I believe, but then I asked for a quote for spay of a female 40lb puppy. I was BLOWN AWAY when they handed me the quote $541 for one puppy to be spayed. I can't imagine paying this much for the spay of my puppy while there are plenty of other good places to take my dog for at least half this cost. They really need to re-evaluate their cost policy as this was the highest quote I received for spay.

I have been searching for a good vet and thought I found one with IPAH. I was wrong again. Some of the staff seem snobby or grumpy. Not very willing to assist you or very friendly. I was not a big fan of Dr. Ristich - he was nice to my face, but seemed to be "fake". I have asked for multiple estimates from IPAH on how much it would cost me to neuter my 25lb male dog and each time the price is always over $350!! My most recent estimate was $470 for neutering. For a 25lb dog?!?! After finding a different vet, I called IPAH to have them fax me my dog's records and the staff informed me that there is a $10 fax fee for my dog's records. hahahaha. I truly believe that this place is looking to milk its customers for all the money they have. And after reading lasinge05's review - I am convinced that this clinic is not where my dog belongs.