They need to have a little more patience. They are ok, but they need to work on phone etiquette and being personable while in the office. They always act like they are in a rush or have more important things to do. All the time? That is a bit much. Otherwise, they would be a great place for me and my dog. I love Dr. Erickson. This is the only reason I continue to go there. Read Less

Love this place ! They take such good care of my fur babies ! If you are in need of a vet then look no farther ! This is like a family for your fur babies . They are always very nice to me and my animals when I come in. One of my dogs has special needs as he has a collapsed trachea and they have worked with me very closely to take very good care of him and make him comfortable. I call them a couple times a week with questions and they're always very happy and kind to me and get back to me very quickly with answers. It is a very comfortable environment is they have a canine entrance in the feedline entrance so if your dogs do not get along with cats you do not have to worry about your cat being harassed by a dog or if you have a little dog like me you don't have to worry about your little dog being harassed by cats. LOLThanks everybody at Cherokee veterinarian hospital we appreciate you Read Less

We have been taking our dogs to this clinic for 13 years and thought it was a good time to give a review. The staff and doctors are amazing. The prices are very reasonable. Today I called before hours and left a message I needed to get my dog in as soon as possible as she broke a nail. The office contacted me before the office opened and gave me an appointment. So relieved as the weekend was upon us and Polly needed help. Great place. Read Less

I have been taking my dog here for almost 13 years. Couldn't ask for a better place. They have always been very fair in any charges made and are very reasonable. Recently had to make the horrible decision to put my baby down. Dr. Erickson was very honest and gave us many options but handled in such a way that helped us in making the right decision. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Especially Diane. Even sent a beautiful sympathy card to us. Read Less

We have been taking our dogs to this clinic for 13 years and thought it was a good time to give a review. The staff and doctors are amazing. The prices are very reasonable. Today I called before hours and left a message I needed to get my dog in as soon as possible as she broke a nail. The office contacted me before the office opened and gave me an appointment.  So relieved as the weekend was upon us and Polly needed help. Great place. Read Less

I have been taking my dog here for almost 13 years.  Couldn't ask for a better place.  They have always been very fair in any charges made and are very reasonable.  Recently had to make the horrible decision to put my baby down.  Dr. Erickson was very honest and gave us many options but handled in such a way that helped us in making the right decision.  Staff is very friendly and helpful.  Especially Diane. Even sent a beautiful sympathy card to us. Read Less

My cat needed dental work done. The doctor was very nice but the rest of the staff were rude. They were hurrying to get me out of there. They told me to come drop my cat off between 7:15 and 8:15, I get there at 7:50 and they are closed. Another gentleman shows up to drop his dog off and says he was told to drop her off between 7:15 and 8:15 too. The receptionist shows up and says they were trying to call me but didn't have the right number written down. I ask if I can say goodbye to my cat and I tell her goodbye and the lady jerks the carrier away from me. The doctor is good but the staff are rude. I am not doing business there again. Read Less

My cat needed dental work done. The doctor was very nice but the rest of the staff were rude. They were hurrying to get me out of there. They told me to come drop my cat off between 7:15 and 8:15, I get there at 7:50 and they are closed. Another gentleman shows up to drop his dog off and says he was told to drop her off between 7:15 and 8:15 too. The receptionist shows up and says they were trying to call me but didn't have the right number written down. I ask if I can say goodbye to my cat and I tell her goodbye and the lady jerks the carrier away from me. The doctor is good but the staff are rude. I am not doing business there again. Read Less

Have used this business several times over several years. They are always friendly and have provided great service to me and my animals. They also have reasonable rates compared to others in the area and out of the area. Read Less

I worked with a rescue group to obtain dental surgery for my two small dogs last week. Both were up to date on all vaccines prior to being taken in, and only one dog had any discomfort in her mouth, the other one was fine but was due for her dental work as well so decided to do both dogs at once.The day of surgery I received a call from the rescue stating that surgery was taking longer than expected, no explanation why. I picked up my dogs from the rescue group and brought them home to let them rest/heal and that's when all the problems started. I had no post-op instructions or things to watch for, just a copy of the doctors charts that were nearly impossible to decode.One dog refused to eat ANYTHING. After 3 days I contacted the rescue and was told it was likely just her reaction to the anesthesia. After 5 days of having to liquify food and force feed my dog with a syringe I noticed a huge lump forming on her neck/chest. I immediately called the vet at 1:05pm on Saturday, and their voicemail advised they were closed until Monday. I contacted the rescue group and did not receive anything back. Luckily, I have a friend who is a vet tech that was willing to take a look at her, and advised we take her in immediately to be seen.She developed a huge infected abscess in her neck, and had to have tubes inserted for drainage, multiple antibiotics prescribed, and has to undergo a series of laser treatments. Her official lab work just came back today with a MRSA infection diagnosis.My other dog by day two of healing developed a cough (kennel cough) that she passed to my other puppy in the house.Although the cost of their dental surgeries was GREAT (roughly about $800 total for both) I have now spent over $2500 ADDITIONAL to fix the problems caused by their surgeries. The cost will continue to rise as I finish up the rest of the needed treatments for all 3 dogs now.The rescue did attempt to have Cherokee get in touch with me. Marilyn left me a message stating she didn't know what went wrong and that there was no kennel cough going through their facility and to call her back. I did call back, and was told she was busy and would call me later. I received another voicemail saying we would touch basis the next day, and then never received a follow up call.I am devastated at the quality of care they received and at this point am just praying we can get the infection under control before she dies. Read Less

diane, dr. stanton and all of the staff are awesome!! we've been taking our kids there for years!! very reasonable but most of all of the best quality, loving care!! i would never go anywhere else or trust anyone else with our " children "!  thank you so much all of you at cherokee vet!! we are all family!! i would recommend them to anyone and everyone!!! Read Less

Their prices are low cost and I'm thankful they offer affordable spay/neuter options for the public. But...not sure how good they are with other services. I took two cats for dental extractions. Both have been having problems ever since and both had to see another vet. The services at Cherokee were almost 400.00 per cat and one was ONLY given a teeth cleaning even though she was taken in for extractions and trouble eating. We knew she had some bad teeth yet they chose to clean them, not do extractions. She just had surgery at another vet today and I was told they took ALL of the teeth because her mouth was so bad! How could that have been missed at Cherokee? Now we've paid double the cost for two cats. We spoke with Marilyn about the problems the cats were having and she told us we should see another vet and did not offer any sort of refund or credit towards medication or anything like to try and help. Read Less

I drove from Folsom, ca (about an hour) to come to this vet. My vet  in folsom has a great facility, lots of dr.s & is open 7 days a week. Great in a pinch, but you will pay for it. This place (Cherokee Vet) may not have the fancy exterior and interior, but it is nice and clean. And the people are amazing!!!! They truly care about you and your pet. I brought my boy (11yr. Siamese Manx for dental and extraction due to stotmatitis) and they couldn't have treated us better. Not only did they continuously keep me informed, but they went ahead and combed his belly and trimmed his hind claws (which he hates) while he was out just because.  They kept me informed by phone and were happy to answer all my questions. FYI, my vet estimated $1500. Cherokee charged me 1/3 the price and that included and extended blood and urine workup. I can't recommend this vet enough. I will recommend them to everyone! Thank you :) Read Less

With our pets over the years, we have seen numerous vets in several cities and we have never found one our animals are happy at..at least until we took them to Cherokee Vet. Each of the vets I have seen have taken their time to listen and really spend time with my pet. They saved me several thousand (yes, THOUSAND) on one pet alone. The prices are beyond reasonable and the entire staff, from the front desk, the assistants and the vets, have been wonderful with tremendous customer service, always going out of their way. I am happy to drive from Manteca to Lodi for them! Read Less

This is the vet that neutered my rescue dog and gave her shots before I could adopt her. When the notice came to renew her license it also said I had to renew her rabies vaccination. I called them and they gave me a price for the vaccination and also said BY LAW they were required to examine her which was an additional $35,I found out this is baloney from several other vets I called. Needless to say my business and dog go elsewhere from now on. Read Less

Called to try and get apt was cut off by Diane who showed no concern that I have a pet that needs to see a vet, or offer another alternative since their office isn't accepting new clients - they certainly would know of other vets that possibly could see my dog. Read Less

I have been bringing my pets here since I moved to Lodi two years ago. Since that time, I have brought my two cats and one dog in for regular check ups and vaccinations but have also had my share of health issues with my brood. I have one cat with a food allergy, one cat with a urinary tract disorder and have brought the dog in for eye and urinary infections. They have been very kind every time I come in and it feels like they genuinely like my animals. Each time I have brought a pet in, they have done an excellent job of presenting my options and are very understanding when I choose to wait on tests and other expensive options to try the less expensive strategy first. With their help, I can now live in a house that is relatively puke and urine free and I have not gone bankrupt. :-) Their hours are also very convenient so that I can stop by after work and on weekends. They have truly been a lifesaver for our household! Read Less

When my cat Nicky was having bladder issues, they worked with me on pricing, since he was coming in so frequently. They're friendly and seem like they really love pets. Since I moved to Stockton, my cat Cosmo has been having tooth pain and needed a cleaning/extraction. I was quoted under $200 at Cherokee, but being in Stockton I decided to go somewhere closer. BIG MISTAKE! I went to the place on Thornton and they had me wait over 45 minutes to be quoted $1,700 for the same procedure!!! Not only were they expensive, but they bashed another vet that helped me through a rough time. Guess I'll be driving all the way to Lodi where I can get friendly help and not have it cost me more than my rent! Cosmo won't be happy, but at least he'll be in good hands.  If I'm willing to travel from Stockton to Lodi with an unhappy, vocal cat, take it from me... this place is the best. Read Less

Reasonable prices, helped set up and explain CareCredit. But the most important part? The staff are gentle, caring and passionate when dealing with their patients. Went in for my rat terrier's dental cleaning- She was happy, so i'm happy. Read Less

Dr. Erickson is the best! The only vet I trust with all of my animals. I wish she worked at this clinic full time. The techs are also very nice and helpful. It is a little far from where I live but totally worth the extra distance to go somewhere I trust to take care of me and my animals. Thanks for all your excellent work Read Less

My dog was diagnosed with Addisons Disease 2 years ago and I have to bring her in every 25 days for shots for the rest of her life. Cherokee vet has been amazing throughout this tough journey with this disease. The staff are nice and helpful and always work with me and my schedule.  Oh and very decently priced. Read Less

I took my AKC registered Cane Corso puppy to Dr. Stanton to have her ears cropped. I was referred to him by multiple, reputable breeders as well as another veterinary hospital in Sacramento. I live 4 hours away, so given the distance, I was able to speak to the clinic multiple times over the phone. My extensive questions were ALL answered in a friendly, informative manner and I was accommodated on multiple levels by both the staff and Dr. Stanton. Dr. Stanton is the most personable medical staff member (human patient and otherwise!) I've had the pleasure to meet. He genuinely cared about my concerns and spoke with me extensively about everything I had questions about. I'm extremely pleased with the attention and care my puppy received and the way the Doctor and staff took time with me. I'm very grateful and I highly recommend Dr. Stanton and staff!! Read Less

Long over due review! Back in February we adopted two stray female pups off the streets in stockton. Both were thin, neglected, scared and homeless. We decided to take them into the vet to have them checked out since we had a rescue at home already . We had them a week before bringing them in here , in that week we worked with getting them comfortable but they were still scared . Had never been on a leash that we knew of... from the moment we walked in until we walked out the staff and vet were very patient , loving and helpful with our girls . The vet gave us a clear bill of health on the girls and we decided to get them all their shots! The pricing for the two was so reasonable and we felt very comfortable having them help our two new members . I highly recommend this vet for any one looking for people who genuinely care about your animals . they even complemented us on how we've managed to open these two up in just a week! We still have the girls and they are the happiest and healthiest ever and I have to thank the staff here for that because they gave me a piece of mind and price I could afford.. Three dogs is not cheap! :) Read Less

I rescued a stray dog (9-10 years old) about 6 months ago, and he recently started to get nauseous, lethargic, and just wasn't himself.  The vet I was going to before in Stockton was ripping me off, making me do outrageous tests and uncalled for requests, all while not giving my dog anything to help in the mean time of him being sick.  I couldn't stand it, so I was referred to Cherokee Vet Hospital by one of my co-workers who swears by them (although his regular vet here passed away not to long ago).I called and asked when the soonest appointment would be and they said that they couldn't get me in until the following week.  To my dismay, I accepted only because I knew this is where I wanted my dog to be seen.  After the receptionist asked me what was going on, I proceeded to tell  her about my dogs symptoms and him not being able to eat or keep anything down.  She immediately opened up a slot for me the following day! I couldn't have been more pleased!  Yesterday was my actual appointment, and although it's a quite busy office, the staff there really takes the time with you and your pets needs.  The Vet Dr. I saw (Dr. Jill) was awesome.  She took the time to understand what my dog's past was like (while I had had him) and what the diagnosis could be.  She wasn't beating around the bush, and had requested blood tests to be done, and gave me some vitamins to give to him as an IV while the tests were still in the lab.  Although my dog's journey to wellness isn't over, I believe that this place will lead me in the right direction, and keep my dog's health in mind. Read Less

My cat has been coughing/wheezing off and on for about a month.  It would only happen about once every couple of days.  Just when we thought she was fine she would start coughing again.  I moved to Lodi from Palmdale about a week ago and hadn't heard my cat cough since the move.  I started thinking maybe she just had allergies in our last apartment.  Well two nights ago I heard her coughing.  The very next day I decided to look up vets and came across Cherokee veterinary hospital.  I called and got an appointment for the same day and was told the visit would be $31.  I was happy with this because the last veterinarian I went to was $50 each check up.  When my cat and I arrived I was pleased to see there are two entrances, one for cats the other for dogs.  My cat is an indoor cat so she gets very nervous.  The staff was very nice and comforting to my cat.  The veterinarian was also great.  She took my cats temp and checked her lungs and told me that she most likely was just trying to cough up a hair ball.  She didn't try to sell me unnecessary meds just said there is food that would help.  Again she was caring and tried to make my cat as comfortable as possible.  I'm happy to have found a new vet.  They are definitely better than my last one.  If my other cat gets sick I know I'll be comfortable here. Read Less

This vet is simply the best around.  In our various moves, I have tried plenty of vets and I am currently travelling from Manteca just to see them here.  They love animals and treat them so incredibly well.  The vets and staff are ready to answer any questions and find out whatever information they can to help you.  They have bent over backwards for us without ever being asked.The most refreshing thing is that they are also extremely reasonably priced, which is a huge plus.  They have never tried to have me do any unnecessary procedures to pad a bill (as other have) and have always been wonderful to my family and pets.  I will continue to use them as long as I am anywhere close enough to drive here. Read Less

We used to take our dog to VCA vets. Every time I walked in, I knew they would be trying to get me to sign up for some extra service or test. They always took my dog to another room for treatment. And I never saw the same vet twice. By comparison, Cherokee is a revelation! Hands down the best vet we have ever been to. No up-selling or pressure here. Instead you get kind people and great service. And when they let me comfort my dog while they gave him his rabies shot, I was sold! Thank you! Read Less

I took my cat Sadie (she is my profile pic) here for 2 years. Dr. McCulloch was great - excellent rapport with Sadie and a genuinely nice person. The staff were always great too - you could just tell that they were real animal lovers. I boarded Sadie here several times as well, and never had any problems. The staff would always comment on Sadie - one even nicknamed her "my pelican" because she has such a funny high voice and would greet the staff every time. They do both cats and dogs here, but they have separate entrances for each which is a great bonus! Oh, and I almost forgot - you can tell that they really care about animals because they have taken in some animals in unfortunate circumstances. Read Less