Chico Animal Hospital

The Dr. Is very nice but the Girls at the front desk are not even close. I walked in to get some medication and they vet very in inviting especially the youngest one. I was there for at least 10 minutes and not even a smile. Not the place for me to take my cat and dog. I need a place that is welcoming and I feel that they are caring.

A truly amazing place. Absolutely everyone, from front office staff to techs, to doctors, to feline office roamers, are friendly, knowledgeable, and understanding (maybe roamers a little less?!) Prices are better than competetive, unlike any other clinic I’ve used. I recommend it without reservation.

This place is amazing they have friendly staff that really care about your animals. I had a bad experience at another vet and they charge me an out rages price $ 722 to stitch up my dog for the same service here it only cost me $ 175 I am so happy I called around when my dog open up here stitches imagine my surprise when I got the bill from them and it was a drastic price drop and I couldn’t believe I paid so much less and got such better service they will be in my vet for all my animals for now on

The staff and facility are amazing animal lovers here! They are helpful, kind and compassionate. We have bringing our animals in for several years and it’s nice to see the same faces year after year. I would consider them the Chico Animal Hospital family and they treat our animals as part of their family. What better service could you ask for from a vet?! The answer is none, this is the best veterinary care in Chico!

Wow. Everything positive was true. Treated us with respect, didn’t drain my wallet and my dog is actually better. Glad I found these guys. Kiss Evers goodbye.

I feel so fortunate to have found CHICO ANIMAL HOSPITAL for my 3 jack russel terriers. Both doctors are excellent. My older jrt needs lots of care and she chose Dr. Prather to do her accupunture and Denise for fluids. She is doing so well with all of her health issues. The 2– 8month old puppies have grown up with this clinic and love to go with their big sister.
No matter what your pet needs, you will be so glad that you chose these doctors and the terrific staff for your pet care. They are always busy, but your pet will get the care it needs, you will get the help you need as an owner and the prices are always fair.

When I got my puppy this was the place I decided on taking her since the location was conveniently just down the road from me. I do not regret this decision one bit! This place is wonderful.
Kitties come to greet you on your way in. The staff are all very friendly, professional and helpful! I buy my dog food here because they carry Taste of the Wild and other great healthy dog treats. The staff help me with the heavy bags of dog food to my car, even though I say I don’t really need help. (I hate asking for help, I feel like a bother.)
Denise has been great with my puppy and has answered every question I’ve had and I’m sure at some points I’ve asked some really dumb questions.
I will be getting another puppy soon and will be returning again to get all of his vaccinations here.

I am absolutely in love with Chico Animal Hospital. I moved here two years ago from Indiana and had left a very good practice back there and was anxious about finding care for my pack (5 dogs when I moved — 3 now; natural selection NOT poor care!). I went somewhere else for about 6 – 7 months and then someone recommended Chico Animal Hospital and I haven’t looked back since!
My dogs are all special needs dogs so we «get to» go to the vet often so my review is based on pretty extensive knowledge over the past year and a half.
Every single person at Chico Animal Hospital is a gem. I personally love, love. love Dr. Prather (see my separate review for her!) but I have also seen Dr. Callen and he is super great too. All of the office staff are exceedingly lovely and kind. They have quickly learned my name and all of my pack of dogs. If I’m in the clinic with a different dog they always ask about the others (especially if a different one has been in recently). They are all so kind and gentle with my quirky babies, and I have seriously not a single complaint about any person I’ve interacted with there.
Two specific «highlights» of our experience with them:
1. They go over and above the care I’ve experienced in the past. Dr. Prather has called me in the evenings or on the weekends to report on a lab test we’ve been waiting on or if I leave a message that I have a question about something. She is not a 9 – 5 vet and I so, so appreciate that. She is also super detailed and willing to take the time I need to get the best picture of what is going on. I have never felt rushed or that she doesn’t care about one of my dogs. My interactions with Dr. Callen have been the same. I think the kitties they have hanging around the office also speak to this — they have 5 cats living in the office that have been rescued by them in some way. Two of the cats are missing legs because apparently Dr. Callen couldn’t stand the thought of putting down a kittie just because their leg needed amputating! I’ve personally witnessed Dr. Callen whisk off a dog that a stranger found hit by a car on the road and do what he could to alleviate that poor thing’s pain.
2. I never, ever feel like I’m a «walking wallet.» By this I mean I never feel like they are trying to sell me things I don’t need or trying to run tests just to charge money. Some of the other vets I’ve experienced in town want to run every test in the universe and prescribe 85 medicines in the mean time and can run your bill into the thousands in seconds. I have NEVER had that happen with Chico Animal Hospital. Everything they suggest is well explained about why they think it would be a good option and I always feel I have the power to say no to without being judged, and they more often than not take a conservative/​minimalist wait and see approach without jeopardizing our pet’s health. Because of this approach and our now long-​ish history with Dr. Prather, I know if she suggests something she truly is suggesting it because she’s thought critically about it, it’s necessary and it will help our dog get better. They are also amazing on «re-​checks.» Some of our pets have had to go back a few days later because of one thing or another and if it’s just a quick check-​in related to what they were seen for previously or adjust meds or something simple they never charge an appointment fee for that! It’s just really, really refreshing.

I took my cat here recently for a skin condition. Dr. Callen was so kind and gentle. He explained what was going on in easy to understand language. The staff were very friendly and helpful. He prescribed an herbal medication which I have never done before, but it worked like a charm! They also carry holistic dog and cat food and treats. I was very impressed and will definitely be back if the need arises again!

I went here for the first time recently and was impressed with the customer service and the veterinary care. I recommend this hospital. My only gripe — I wish they had better seating in the waiting room and in the exam room.
See my separate Unilocal review of Dr. Colleen Prather, who is one of the vets here. She was great!

Great staff and very knowledgeable. A very busy hospital which tells me how good they are. It is a one doctor hospital. Dr. Callen also provides accupuncture as an alternative. My dachshund was paralyzed with a back problem and the accupuncture worked! After the third treatment we started to see improvement and she is stronger than ever after two years!