Animal Hospitals in Santa Rosa

“This was by far the best experience I’ve had taking my reactive boy to the vet. The staff were so kind and considerate, they did everything they could to make Buster as comfortable as possible“

“There is very little that can make the loss of a pet easier, especially in an emergency situation and you have an “exotic” pet. I must have contacted 30+ vets/programs in the Sonoma County area and after 3 days of watching my 2.5 yr old heart rat, Blue, struggle for every breath she took, I finally found Heritage Vet Hospital. Not only did they not over charge me but Dr. Lynne Lankes stayed late so we could get to the office so my poor girl didn’t have suffer another night while I had to watch.Dr. Lynne was very caring, kind, straightforward and patient with me, my daughter, and Blue. She presented me with every possible option to help my girl but we both knew it was time to say one last goodnight to her. She made sure Blue was comfortable and that I had time to say my goodnights. She also made sure to offer me keepsakes I wasn’t thinking about at that moment like ink prints of her paws for a tattoo, and a soft foam print of her feet and tail.There is no way to ease this pain but I am very grateful for Dr. Lankes doing her absolute best to take care of all of us.“

“Staff are sweet and caring had a emergency visit today for my fur baby.. and they were quick efficient and knowledgeable to my babies needs.. I will definitely use there services again when needed..My fur baby is now how and resting and I don't have to worry..Thank you..“

“Dr. Crippen has been my Vet now for years. Let me start by saying I first learned of her from a Cardiologist friend who said she was the best Vet he ever found. I was having cat issues that multiple vets couldn't identify; I drove from SF to Santa Rosa for the appointment with her for my cat. I found her incredibly easy to talk to & interested in all my input. Within days she had a diagnosis and presented me with options. In my future I would have dogs in fact many not all at once of course but, a lot of pairs.To be exact 3 Boxers, 4 Boston Terriers, 1 Golden Retriever & Norwegian Elkhound. I used to always moan about the yearly lab work thinking is it really that important my animals seem fine. I recall her specifically saying labs can reveal things before they show up. This time it happened she discovered my dog had come in contact with rat poison and was barreling towards renal failure, There's no doubt in my mind she saved my dog with that discovery; It was touch and go for 3 days but that early intervention saved my Boxers life that's a fact.Over the years I've had dogs who required specialists and not only was she vital in helping me access the correct specialist But, she served as my council & interrupter for me regarding suggested treatment by a specialist and the reasons for doing so. Specialist don't always spend the time explaining. As all pet owners know there comes the end of life decisions to be made Dr. Crippen has never failed me or my pets with the utmost care & concern for quality of life decisions.I could go on and on with examples of her, not the least of how current she stays on most recent medical options & studies available for my pets. I know I'm a more educated pet owner because of the way she practices vet care which is to educate the owner as she examines.She will never brag about her accomplishment but they are significant; Every specialists I've ever seen for my pets be it a Orthopedic, Internist, Neurologist, Ophthalmologist or Oncologist when I say who refereed me sings her praises.Her staff rarely turns over and for me Lakeside Pet Hospital is the absolute best!“