Let me tell you about this clinic... We had recently taken our dog here after she started panting extremely loud and fast and would not move. The dr told us that after scanning her that she had pus and bleeding in her stomach and that they needed to do surgery on her to see if they can drain out the pus and to see where the leak is coming from, and that this was life threatening to her. They gave us a quote for $1800 and charged us over $200 for the visit and some meds. They would not work out a payment plan either with us for the surgery, so we said we needed to think about this and do some research, but we wanted to schedule the surgery for the next day. They sent us home with antibiotics. I called my Aunt right after this and since she is part of a dog rescue group, I knew she would be able to tell me what I should do and she told me to take her to a different clinic just to get a second opinion and referred us to VCA Heritage Animal Hospital to see Dr. Dust. They got us in right away. Dr. Dust was not available so we saw another Dr and she scanned her and.... she had a really bad bladder infection......... WHAT??!?!?!?! This place (Country View) was going to cut open my dog just for a bladder infection?!??!! Well we got a third opinion just to make sure and yep bladder infection. So 1 star doesn't even fit them. Also VCA said "don't ever not bring your dog in just because you don't have money. We will work with you!" Now that (VCA) is a place I trust with my dog. We also got the same thing done here as Country View did and some meds and only spent $100. Can't say enough good things about VCA. DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOGS TO COUNTRY VIEW. I have heard stories after the fact about Country View and I believe they are shady more than ever now!

We have used Country View since 2002 when we moved from California. We have ALWAYS been pleased with the service we have received. The staff are always friendly and courteous when we arrive. All the doctors we have seen have been very professional and have taken the time to explain everything that is occurring with our pets, as well as the options available for treatment. I would not hesitate to recommend this clinic to anyone looking for a caring and professional vet clinic to take your beloved pets to. We will be lifelong customers and wish more businesses would operate in such a caring and professional manner.

I chose Countryview when I first moved to the area and I always felt the staff and the vets were really nice. They always smiled when I brought my dog in and were very helpful. However, I always saw a different veterinarian when I visited and always got different answers. They always tried to get me to pay extra for a "geriatric exam." Which I am sure would let me know that my dog is aging and the blood counts and tests would reflect that. I was also told I needed to get my dog's tooth extracted and the estimate was $600, which is grossly overpriced. They charged $13 for a nail trim once. Though like I said, I felt like each time I had a different vet I had a different experience. As a suggestion, Champaign is surrounded by a plethora of smaller, country vets which offer much lower prices and are a little more of the "it's an animal, not a person" mentality. I took my pet to Gibson City vet clinic about 35 miles away and was told that the tooth extraction was unnecessary, but it would cost around $200 if I wanted to. They don't dress up their practice a ton, so you save money when all you want is quality pet care.

I was sorry to see so many negative reviews, so I wanted to write about my MANY positive experiences at this clinic. Vets are scary places for animals and many procedures are quite unpleasant - you don't jump for joy when you go to the doctor to get a shot or a rectal exam, so you shouldn't expect your pet to either. Just because your pet is unhappy after a vet visit doesn't mean they are not getting proper care and treatment. I have an accident prone dog who has been into this clinic at least 6 times in the past two years. I have always been called within 24hrs for the results of tests. When I had any questions about my dog's condition or medicine I always received prompt responses and if the vet was not available when I called, they always called me back within an hour. I also once brought in my extremely sick cat who required extensive surgery after a raccoon attack and the vet was very considerate and understanding about my concerns about cost and did everything she could to only perform tests and procedures that were absolutely necessary in order to keep costs low. As for boarding, their prices are CHEAP compared to other kennels - if you're going to use the cheapest place in town you can't expect 5 star service. Of course dogs are going to be barking at a kennel! It doesn't mean they're being mistreated - it means that they are in a new place and they miss their family. I definitely recommend this vet to anyone in the area!

We have 4 pets (2 dogs 2 cats) and we LOVE Country View. I don't hesitate to take any of my pets in for any reason even if we don't have an appointment. Every doctor we have seen is professional, kind, compassionate, but still very direct with what we need to do for our animals. Have been patients there for over 15 years and wouldn't think of going anywhere else. I only wish they could see my kids too!