North Center Animal Hospital: Locher Joshua K DVM

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS VET! Two years ago I adopted a rescue dog and was bringing her there for her regular appointments ever since. Part of me felt they were always trying to up sell me on something to buy. I had ignored it thinking maybe it was just me. 2 months ago I had brought my dog in after I noticed she was not walking on her back left leg. With out hesitation the vet had highly recommended knee surgery. After having a conversation I had decided to get a second opinion and start her on a joint supplement. When I received the bill I had noticed they had charged me $125 for pre-surgical blood work that I did not agree to. When I called to ask for it the vet had told Me it was just in case she needed another prescription. I daughter out a second opinion who had told me to keep her activity low and see how she heels before jumping straight to surgery. Today she is running around as if she is a pup again NO SURGERY NEEDED AND OUT AN EXTRA $125 for pre surgical bloodwork never needed. Needles to say I will not be brining my dog back to a vet that jumps directly to a very invasive and expensive surgery first and charges extra for test never even needed. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS VET!

Every time I use this clinic they are always late. If I make an appointment it's ok if it's 15 mins late but 45 mins? After I complained and told them I was leaving then all of a sudden they could see my dog. If they are that busy or understaffed then don't take the appointment.