Testimonials

We have been going to your clinic for many years. We started with Dr. Hicks , seven dogs later we are still happy with the caring vets and your kind staff. Thank you for your tender care. Karen and John Leeder and Lulu

There are three words that define Janesville Vet – advanced skills, kindness and compassion. Let me tell you my story.

When the landscaper weed whacked the bushes wearing their big headphones Spirit must have frozen in fear and they weed whacked him. I did not know and they did not tell me. I looked for him for hours. When I found him he was covered in blood with a big hole in his belly and most of the skin ripped off his leg. Panicked, I called my vet. They callously said they were triple booked ($) and I could call around or drive to Madison in my old car that barely makes it to Woodman’s. This is after I paid them for 10 years.

I really feel the angels took over as I was so distraught. I suddenly remembered the little house of flowers, 6 blocks away on Milwaukee street that had a sign saying ‘Janesville Veterinary Clinic’. When I got there with Spirit I barged through the door crying, please. please, help me, my cat is dying. From the back room came Doctor Michael Hotchkiss, who seemed 7 feet tall, and with a worried face he took Spirit. All the vet techs, about 5 of them, went with him to the back room to examine Spirit. They never asked if I had money or they did not have time, they just focused on the cat and stabilized him. Gave him pain medication. Doctor Mike came out after a while and said this is very serious, he had removed maggots from Spirit’s belly and stitched it up and said there were circular wounds on the leg from a weed whacker and the leg might have to be amputated. He said he wanted to try to save the leg but could not promise. I said please try and he went back in to work on the leg. It was a miracle because I came on the one day Dr Mike was at the east side clinic instead of the west side and he knew what to do and decided he was going to do it.

And so it began’ When Spirit came out, leg heavily bandaged, belly oozing because Dr Mike wanted it to be open a little, he said: every day we will put on new wet bandages. The vet techs were kissing little Spirit and volunteering to wet wrap the bandages every day ON THEIR LUNCH HOURS. No one asked me for money and when we finally talked about it Dr Mike’s priority was the cat.

I learned to love those vet techs who fussed over Spirit and called him their good boy. I learned there were rescued kittens in the back. I learned every Wednesday they stopped booking clients for two hours while the entire staff had seminars at the clinic to improve their skills. Their skills are very advanced. All the techs taught me something. All of them have animals, horses, dogs, cats and children, delightful animal loving articulate children. We fought off infections to Spirit’s belly and the vet techs watched that carefully , sending pictures from the east side clinic to the west side clinic depending where the doctors were.There are five doctors. Then, after several weeks, they changed from wet bandages to dry bandages and they said we were certain the flesh was growing back healthy. Remember, staff were giving up their lunch hours every day to do this. Spirit was still heavily medicated. And of course the other two cats developed bladder infections from the stress and Dr Mike, Dr Jennifer, and Dr Victoria took care of that too.

One day the bandages were removed for good. Dr Mike said there might be a slight limp but Spirit’s belly was clear of any infection and Spirit was putting weight on the leg. We kept Spirit on pain med for several weeks more until he got used to walking but he was saved. Today he walks without a limp. I and the cats would never have made it without the little vet house on Milwaukee street. The skill, the kindness, the compassion are rare. Dr Mike took a picture with Spirit for the Janesville Veterinary Clinic’s facebook page. Miracles do happen. I found the East side Janesville vet clinic I will stay with forever and you should too. They will care for your animal with skill and kindness.

Everyone here is absolutely fantastic. They not only took care of Jesse the explained everything clearly and concisely. Thank all of you h

My dog and cat both go to JVC West for all their health care and we have been very happy with the care they receive. All the staff have been wonderful and seem to love their jobs and love our pets. The annual wellness exams seem careful and thorough, and they are quick to get us scheduled for any new problem visits. They also have given great over the phone triage advice that has saved us from coming in for unneeded appointments. The treatment prices are similar to other vet clinics we have been to in the area.

We love Janesville Vet Clinic and have been going here for over 30 years. We love that they are accredited with AAHA. They are amazing with all of our animals.

Great team & excellent care facility for your pet. They take the time to address all your concerns & questions. Highly recommend for anyone who is looking for vet practice that cares about “you & your pet”.

Dr. Mike is the best vet! All the staff..techs to reception at both clinics are exceptional!

I always get amazing care here for my German Shepherd with Dr Ali!

Dr. Victoria and her assistant were the best today. I brought my dog Hera in today due to being unable to walk/stand for very long. They were very friendly and really showed they cared. This is why I choose this vet. Thank you.

Always love the warm welcoming and my pup is always happy to see the staff and her doctor!