North Center Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

We've been coming to North Center Animal for more than 10 years now for my cat Cleo and dog Finley. The care here is exceptional. The front desk and techs are friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. The veterinarians are caring and remarkably skilled. Dr. Locher and Dr. Castillo have been my primary vets over the years, but the entire staff here is top-notch. Your pets are in the best hands at North Center.

Love the care team here. They have treated my two adopted stray cats with kindness and competence. They saw my cats when no one else could fit them in for an appointment. I see someone complaining about the costs but hello, have you been to Blue Pearl? Enough said.

Having moved to Chicago in November of 2022 we were on the lookout for a trustworthy and affordable vet for our dog who unfortunately has had many physical issues. I regard us as truly fortunate to have found Dr. Joshua Locher and his team at North Center Animal Hospital. In all my years of having a dog and using vet services in other cities, Dr. Locher and crew have been absolutely fantastic and supportive for us. Easily the best care we have ever received hands down. I ended up having to make the absolute worst decision for my dog Felix, a decision I struggled to make for months. Dr. Locher was there for us every step of the way. We never got fobbed off to another doctor (although I am sure the other vets at NCAH are great too). He knew how tough our lives had become and he wanted to be there to help us navigate and make the best decision for Felix and our family. Then today I received a handwritten sympathy card with two paw prints of Felix included. What a wonderful doctor and team. Thank you all most sincerely for all the help and support provided - especially our veterinarian Dr. Joshua Locher.

My love for this team is so strong. My husband and I established care for one of our cats. Our very large, bigger then life, very fluffy dude- Wilson the cat. Over the years he became very sick. They did everything they could to assist. Diet change, medications, etc. We ended up putting him down a few months ago. (It still breaks our hearts to think of him.) We were complete messes in the office that day. The Vet and her staff represented the true definition of compassion, dignity and care. Part of owning and loving a pet is knowing that one day we will need to say goodbye to them. We would not have said goodbye anywhere else then at North Center Animal Hospital. As someone else mentioned, the medications and treatments can be expensive but they are great at breaking down prices and adjusting care if need be. This staff just goes above and beyond for the fur babies (and their humans). Truly exemplary care. Our pets will only go here. (thank you staff!!!)

I've never been to a better vet. The whole staff was kind and knowledgeable. Everything from scheduling to the actual appointment was easy to understand and you can tell they care. They gave me so much valueble information. I could go on all day and still not say enough to convey how great North Center is