Great Rivers Animal Hospital
Alton, Illinois
General Info
Great Rivers Animal Hospital in Alton enables Illinois families to respond promptly when pets exhibit new behaviors experience seasonal changes or reach health milestones needing attention. Initial worries such as pets scratching more often or playing less along with food rejection and joint stiffness combined with inter-pet household tensions prompt many visits. An extensive examination encompasses tracking body weight alongside dental assessments and joint mobility tests while ensuring respiratory clarity and monitoring heart rhythm together with skin and coat evaluations and behavioral discussions. Veterinarians utilize these inputs against baseline records to determine optimal timing for diagnostics, dietary adjustments, and subsequent appointments. Great Rivers Animal Hospital delivers vaccines stool and blood testing nutritional support oral health services chronic disease management and seasonal care adjustment. Weather changes, routine adjustments, daycare preparation needs, senior activity slowdowns, and recovery milestones can all trigger appointment scheduling. Every plan modifies according to residential architecture and environmental stimuli to deliver family support compatible with actual living situations. Each visitation concludes with owners receiving detailed visit notes alongside scheduling recommendations and care tips, while optional logs for food, mood, or motion are also provided. People who have numerous pets or elderly animals might seek staggered check-ins combined with home-based follow-ups or mobile adjustments to ensure consistent care. Great Rivers Animal Hospital enables pet owners from Alton and nearby Illinois areas to initiate proactive care steps while maintaining consistent follow-through to establish practical wellness routines that fit everyday life demands.
Services
Dental
Surgery
Vaccinations
Reviews
Deborah
30 Mar 2021
REPORT
Our standard poodle refused to eat one day. We made an appointment. OLIVIAwas able to jump into the jeep with no problem.aafter waiting in the car for 3 hours someone called our cell and said she had ...
Our standard poodle refused to eat one day. We made an appointment. OLIVIAwas able to jump into the jeep with no problem.aafter waiting in the car for 3 hours someone called our cell and said she had lived pronlems. They suggested they transfer her to Hawthorn at a cost of two thousand dollars. We askedd if we could bring her home for the night so we could fivure out what to and love on her. They said she will die before morning. We were left with the only decision to put her down. She was 6 years old. I will never take a pet there again. Dr Pope sr. Loved Olivia and this would have been handled like this by him. She had never been sick
Jennifer Kamp
2 May 2018
REPORT
I have never had such a good experience! My vet tech (I believe her name was Maddison) was so friendly I will definitely be coming back
Kim Benton
2 Apr 2018
REPORT
My daughter took Oliver her cat there after being attacked by a pit bull, Dr Pope checked him out and said he should be fine. $200.00 she took him home, he died the next day!!! 8/10/2017
My daughter ...
My daughter took Oliver her cat there after being attacked by a pit bull, Dr Pope checked him out and said he should be fine. $200.00 she took him home, he died the next day!!! 8/10/2017
My daughter tried calling to speak with Pope, about Oliver's death, ,. Pope would not return her calls or "Out of the Office"🤔
Christy Birkner
2 Mar 2018
REPORT
I had to take our gerbil to Pope Animal Hospital today, thinking we may have to have him euthanized. Dr. Jones was so helpful and caring and was able to treat our pet for pneumonia. She did such an ex...
I had to take our gerbil to Pope Animal Hospital today, thinking we may have to have him euthanized. Dr. Jones was so helpful and caring and was able to treat our pet for pneumonia. She did such an excellent job handling him and making sure we knew what to do to help him get better. Everyone was so nice and friendly, and I also felt the cost for the visit and treatment was beyond reasonable! I would highly recommend Pope! So thankful to have found them today!
Melissa Cole
23 Jan 2018
REPORT
Dr. Pope is money hungry. Took our bearded dragon here on a Monday and were seen by Dr. Kelly, who was exceptional, but our beardie didn't make it through the night. I called the next morning to can...
Dr. Pope is money hungry. Took our bearded dragon here on a Monday and were seen by Dr. Kelly, who was exceptional, but our beardie didn't make it through the night. I called the next morning to cancel his future appts and to let them know not to order the medication he was going to need later in the week that I had to PREPAY for. The receptionist told me that Dr. Pope will NOT be refunding the money I prepaid for the medication they were going to order. So now, I'm out $130 for the office visit and exam and 68$ for a medication I don't need and hasn't even been ordered yet!! I'm damn sure going to be up there this Friday to pick up this medication I don't need, but I paid for it, so it better be there.
Katie Payne
5 Sep 2017
REPORT
My grandma dog went in for a check up the next day he passed away because of a tumor on his heart. My grandma had no knowledge of this and asked the doctor what the problem was while she was there for...
My grandma dog went in for a check up the next day he passed away because of a tumor on his heart. My grandma had no knowledge of this and asked the doctor what the problem was while she was there for the check up. Then just today my boyfriend took their dog to see of he had worms week ago and the doctor confirmed he was fine. Today found worms in his stools. Not impressed that this keeps happening to animals. I'm sure they are well educated just need to double check their work so this does not keep happening
Joe Mueller
12 Aug 2017
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Took Lucy our newly adopted 3yrs old African Grey in for her first vet visit. It was also my first time visiting. Could not have been more pleased with Dr Jones and the staff. She is extremely knowled...
Took Lucy our newly adopted 3yrs old African Grey in for her first vet visit. It was also my first time visiting. Could not have been more pleased with Dr Jones and the staff. She is extremely knowledgeable. The price was right about where I was expecting. Wellness check up and nails and was under $70 Highly recommended
Shelia Ottwell
26 Feb 2017
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Very great staff and veterinarians, Dr Pope, Dr Collner, and Dr Jones are awesome....they love what they do with the pets of loved owners. Toni Ashley Gina and Aaron are awesome...Keep up the good wor...
Very great staff and veterinarians, Dr Pope, Dr Collner, and Dr Jones are awesome....they love what they do with the pets of loved owners. Toni Ashley Gina and Aaron are awesome...Keep up the good work! Mikey loves ya all.
Teresea Schultz Anglin
22 Feb 2017
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Always have great loving care at Pope. Ive used 2 different vets, including Dr. Pope and both have been great! I have been through losing my cat with them and now care for a senior cat. Always has com...
Always have great loving care at Pope. Ive used 2 different vets, including Dr. Pope and both have been great! I have been through losing my cat with them and now care for a senior cat. Always has compassion for me and my pets. I always refer Pope Animal Hospital!!
Dawn C Stephens
3 Feb 2017
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Awesomeness as usual! Shout out the the vet tech guy for helping with the clipping of my dogs nails! He's a hot mess silly doggie! I love this place!!!! Nicest staff! Best staff ever!!!!!
Kimberly Lacey
14 Jan 2017
REPORT
I just had the worst experience of my life putting my 16 year old dog down. They were amazing with this whole process, the compassion and understanding were beyond anything I would have expected. Yes,...
I just had the worst experience of my life putting my 16 year old dog down. They were amazing with this whole process, the compassion and understanding were beyond anything I would have expected. Yes, some hard decisions have to be made ,and yes it isn't always free, but they let you know where you are at financially , with the quality of life of your pet always being priority. I just don't think I could have asked for a better environment to have to go through this hellacious thing for the first time.. Thank you to the staff <3 , she was the best vet for the best dog I'll ever have owned...
Jonathan Brown
4 Jan 2017
REPORT
Worst Place to take your animal if your looking for a vet that cares about the animal first and for most. Went in with 55 bucks on me at the moment and was told after sitting there for half hour that ...
Worst Place to take your animal if your looking for a vet that cares about the animal first and for most. Went in with 55 bucks on me at the moment and was told after sitting there for half hour that My dog needed some $75-85 medicine i asked if they could bill me and was told no i said then forget and told em to lose my paperwork, Guess what they learned how to bill even thou they never helped our family and want $45.00 on top of having such a horrible experience to begin with. Place is a crap hole with no compassion. My money was well spent else where and i hope u do to.
Angela Arbuckle
31 Dec 2016
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They were the best! I was distraught and worried, my puppy was in pain and they took care of both of us! I have to say that this will be the only place I bring my animals to from now on. Friendly, ca...
They were the best! I was distraught and worried, my puppy was in pain and they took care of both of us! I have to say that this will be the only place I bring my animals to from now on. Friendly, caring, and Dr. Kelly really came through for my puppy and I
Sarah J Sullinger
19 Aug 2016
REPORT
I had a heart breaking loss of a pet this past week and I've never dealt with a vet that handled it as well as pope animal hospital. They talked me thru everything. I had no idea that they could sen...
I had a heart breaking loss of a pet this past week and I've never dealt with a vet that handled it as well as pope animal hospital. They talked me thru everything. I had no idea that they could send a pet to a funeral home and gent funeral home was just as wonderful too me. I even got a card in mail today. So as long as pope exists they will be apart of my pets lives.
Jennifer Parks
26 Jul 2016
REPORT
My husband and I only trust Pope Animal Hospital with our fur babies. We already had our cats Katie and Benny established there. We decided to adopt our first puppy Maggie May. We knew where to go for...
My husband and I only trust Pope Animal Hospital with our fur babies. We already had our cats Katie and Benny established there. We decided to adopt our first puppy Maggie May. We knew where to go for her vet care. Dr. Kelly Jones is wonderful along with the rest staff. She took the time the time to explain things to me that might go to the internet for. Thanks to all the staff. A special thank you to Dr. Kelly.
Keith Jonhson
12 Jun 2016
REPORT
Someone abandoned a pit bull on my street. Took it to pope to have rabies shot and check up. Wife got a 51 dollar quote. After leaving the bill was $125. I will pay for my dogs I have two. But he didn...
Someone abandoned a pit bull on my street. Took it to pope to have rabies shot and check up. Wife got a 51 dollar quote. After leaving the bill was $125. I will pay for my dogs I have two. But he didn't even touch my dog and was charged for a check up. What does a check up consists of if he never touched my dog. I held him while he gave him a shot. After reading some reviews I see what folks are saying... I also am not from here I'm from little Rock Arkansas. So I also needed a vet and this place popped up. Wish I would have read reviews before choosing this place.
Cassidy Reynolds
22 Mar 2016
REPORT
Pope has been our go-to vet for many years now. They have amazing, kind staff and they're so genuine. My dog that I took there today (out of the 6 we have taken there) wasn't doing well at all and we ...
Pope has been our go-to vet for many years now. They have amazing, kind staff and they're so genuine. My dog that I took there today (out of the 6 we have taken there) wasn't doing well at all and we weren't sure why or if we had any options. We got there early, about 35 minutes early. I left my mom in the car with our dog and went in and explained that he really needed to be seen and we were early. One of the employees opened a room right up for us to bring him into. We laid him down and were immediately helped. Sadly, our poor dog didn't make it. We turned around for a second and he had a bloody nose and had stopped breathing. The vet tech then called immediately for a veterinarian and they took him to the back to an ultrasound machine or something along the lines of that to look for a heartbeat. He was gone, and we were crushed. The Vet and her assistant then gave my mother and I hugs and didn't make us pay a dime. I love Pope and plan on always taking my dogs there.
Samantha Figge
23 Dec 2015
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My fiance and i had to make the difficult decision to have our pet ferret euthanized. We were devastated but we knew it was his time. The staff members were amazing with us and our little boy Yuki. My...
My fiance and i had to make the difficult decision to have our pet ferret euthanized. We were devastated but we knew it was his time. The staff members were amazing with us and our little boy Yuki. My fiance and i were worried he wouldnt make it in time to say goodbye but they were more than willing to wait for him and to give us plenty of time to say our goodbyes. Dr. Jones made sure we knew what would be done and talked us through everything. She was just as amazing as the rest of the staff. Thank you Pope Animal Hospital for all you did for us and our boy. We will be forever greatful for the care and compassion you showed us and Yuki during his final moments.
Katie Davenport
24 Oct 2015
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We took our rabbit here for a nail trim, this morning. The exotics vet they have is phenomenal. He was giving her a hard time because he is not, by any means, a small rabbit, but she was patient and ...
We took our rabbit here for a nail trim, this morning. The exotics vet they have is phenomenal. He was giving her a hard time because he is not, by any means, a small rabbit, but she was patient and careful with him. She is apparently a rabbit owner herself and was very kind to us. I'm not sure which employees people are referring to in the terrible reviews on here...the women at the front desk were fine to us, and the vet tech who helped hold our bun for a while was very sweet. The price was understandable for an exotic pet visit, and everyone was much nicer here than they are at Hawthorne. I fully intend to keep bringing all of my pets here. A few months ago, one of our cats was brought here because she was vomiting excessively, and everyone was just as kind.
Melanie Scaturro
29 Sep 2014
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I recently took my two dogs in for their annual physicals. I must say I was very disappointed. It was the first time my dogs have been seen by Dr. Pope. He listened to their heart and lungs for all of...
I recently took my two dogs in for their annual physicals. I must say I was very disappointed. It was the first time my dogs have been seen by Dr. Pope. He listened to their heart and lungs for all of 10 seconds. He didn't even look at their coats, teeth, or ears. He said they were doing just fine. I'm not sure how he could tell this in the three minutes he was in the room with us.
I will say I adore the other staff at the office. They are always so friendly and love your pets just as much as you do. Great job to the office staff!
Chrissy Dutton
25 Sep 2014
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I've been taking my animals here for years and I've always felt like they were very well taken care of. Dr. Pope is the best, however some of the younger doctors I've had there more recently haven't b...
I've been taking my animals here for years and I've always felt like they were very well taken care of. Dr. Pope is the best, however some of the younger doctors I've had there more recently haven't been the most informative or skillful. But still, everyone there is very helpful and friendly, especially the techs and front desk. Toni is great! I like that I can call and ask anything and I'm always given advice and I've often gotten last minute or walk in appointments which is nice since I'm a busy mom. Overall I am very pleased with Pope Animal Hospital and will continue to send my animals there and recommend them to my friends.
marcia springman
24 Sep 2014
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We love Pope Animal Hospital! They really deliver on Their Mission
"To provide the highest quality medical care to our patients and the best possible service to our clients."
The Office Staff is alw...
We love Pope Animal Hospital! They really deliver on Their Mission
"To provide the highest quality medical care to our patients and the best possible service to our clients."
The Office Staff is always friendly and helpful and the Veterinarians and Technicians are the best around€ true excellence in veterinary care.
Services include everything from Internal Medicine, Micro Chipping, and Dental Care to Acupuncture, Behavioral Medicine, and Nutritional Counseling. The have convenient office hours, a fully stocked Pharmacy and they even have an online site where you can check your pets€ records.
Pope Animal Hospital has always treated our pets like the cherished family members that they are and we highly recommend them for all of your pet€s health needs.
Timi U.
26 Oct 2009
REPORT
I took my new kitten there for the first time and the kitty was having multiple problems, ear mites, dietary issues, booster shots, etc. My new kitty is a $1200 dollar show cat and I had a lot of que...
I took my new kitten there for the first time and the kitty was having multiple problems, ear mites, dietary issues, booster shots, etc. My new kitty is a $1200 dollar show cat and I had a lot of questions on how to take care of him, and what to do to get the maximum benefits for his health, shiny coat, what not to feed him, he had bad diarrhea, his premium food i was told to feed him was too rich. Anyway, he didn't rush me took the time to answer all my questions and was very informative. He even showed me how to clean the cats ears so I wouldn't have to pay $21.00 every time I needed it done. I will always go to Pope Animal Hospital. The Assistants were just as efficient and helpful.Sincerely,Timi Underwood
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Where is Great Rivers Animal Hospital located?
Great Rivers Animal Hospital is located at 217 E Center Dr, NULL, Alton,NULL 62002. It's easily accessible to pet owners in the Alton area and surrounding communities.
What hours is Great Rivers Animal Hospital open?
Great Rivers Animal Hospital is openMonday 08:00 AM - 18:00 PM, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 18:00 PM, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 18:00 PM, Thursday 08:00 AM - 18:00 PM, Friday 08:00 AM - 18:00 PM. It is closed on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays.
How can I book an appointment at Great Rivers Animal Hospital?
You can book an appointment online with Great Rivers Animal Hospital via our website. Simply click the 'Book an Appointment' button on their profile or use TopVet’s online scheduling. Alternatively, you can call the clinic at to schedule a visit.
What services does Great Rivers Animal Hospital offer?
Great Rivers Animal Hospital in Alton offers a range of veterinary services, including Dental, Surgery, Vaccinations. From routine wellness exams and vaccinations to surgeries and diagnostics, they provide comprehensive care for your pets.
Does Great Rivers Animal Hospital offer vaccinations for pets?
Yes, Great Rivers Animal Hospital provides pet vaccination services. They offer core vaccinations for dogs and cats (like rabies, distemper, parvovirus, etc.) as well as any recommended booster shots. You can schedule your pet's vaccines during normal appointment hours at their Alton clinic.
Does Great Rivers Animal Hospital offer pet dental care?
Absolutely. Great Rivers Animal Hospital offers pet dental care services, including teeth cleanings, dental exams, and treatment of dental issues for cats and dogs. Regular dental care is part of their preventive services to keep your pet healthy.
Do they perform spay/neuter surgeries at Great Rivers Animal Hospital?
Great Rivers Animal Hospital provides spaying and neutering services for pets. Their veterinary team in Alton has extensive experience in these routine surgical procedures. They will also guide you on post-operative care for your pet.
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Great Rivers Animal Hospital
Alton, Illinois
General Info
Great Rivers Animal Hospital in Alton enables Illinois families to respond promptly when pets exhibit new behaviors experience seasonal changes or reach health milestones needing attention. Initial worries such as pets scratching more often or playing less along with food rejection and joint stiffness combined with inter-pet household tensions prompt many visits. An extensive examination encompasses tracking body weight alongside dental assessments and joint mobility tests while ensuring respiratory clarity and monitoring heart rhythm together with skin and coat evaluations and behavioral discussions. Veterinarians utilize these inputs against baseline records to determine optimal timing for diagnostics, dietary adjustments, and subsequent appointments. Great Rivers Animal Hospital delivers vaccines stool and blood testing nutritional support oral health services chronic disease management and seasonal care adjustment. Weather changes, routine adjustments, daycare preparation needs, senior activity slowdowns, and recovery milestones can all trigger appointment scheduling. Every plan modifies according to residential architecture and environmental stimuli to deliver family support compatible with actual living situations. Each visitation concludes with owners receiving detailed visit notes alongside scheduling recommendations and care tips, while optional logs for food, mood, or motion are also provided. People who have numerous pets or elderly animals might seek staggered check-ins combined with home-based follow-ups or mobile adjustments to ensure consistent care. Great Rivers Animal Hospital enables pet owners from Alton and nearby Illinois areas to initiate proactive care steps while maintaining consistent follow-through to establish practical wellness routines that fit everyday life demands.
Business Hours
Monday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-18:00PM
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12p
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Dental
Surgery
Vaccinations
Reviews
Deborah
30 Mar 2021
Our standard poodle refused to eat one day. We made an appointment. OLIVIAwas able to jump into the jeep with no problem.aafter waiting in the car for 3 hours someone called our cell and said she had ...
Our standard poodle refused to eat one day. We made an appointment. OLIVIAwas able to jump into the jeep with no problem.aafter waiting in the car for 3 hours someone called our cell and said she had lived pronlems. They suggested they transfer her to Hawthorn at a cost of two thousand dollars. We askedd if we could bring her home for the night so we could fivure out what to and love on her. They said she will die before morning. We were left with the only decision to put her down. She was 6 years old. I will never take a pet there again. Dr Pope sr. Loved Olivia and this would have been handled like this by him. She had never been sick
Jennifer Kamp
2 May 2018
I have never had such a good experience! My vet tech (I believe her name was Maddison) was so friendly I will definitely be coming back
Kim Benton
2 Apr 2018
My daughter took Oliver her cat there after being attacked by a pit bull, Dr Pope checked him out and said he should be fine. $200.00 she took him home, he died the next day!!! 8/10/2017
My daughter ...
My daughter took Oliver her cat there after being attacked by a pit bull, Dr Pope checked him out and said he should be fine. $200.00 she took him home, he died the next day!!! 8/10/2017
My daughter tried calling to speak with Pope, about Oliver's death, ,. Pope would not return her calls or "Out of the Office"🤔
Christy Birkner
2 Mar 2018
I had to take our gerbil to Pope Animal Hospital today, thinking we may have to have him euthanized. Dr. Jones was so helpful and caring and was able to treat our pet for pneumonia. She did such an ex...
I had to take our gerbil to Pope Animal Hospital today, thinking we may have to have him euthanized. Dr. Jones was so helpful and caring and was able to treat our pet for pneumonia. She did such an excellent job handling him and making sure we knew what to do to help him get better. Everyone was so nice and friendly, and I also felt the cost for the visit and treatment was beyond reasonable! I would highly recommend Pope! So thankful to have found them today!
Melissa Cole
23 Jan 2018
Dr. Pope is money hungry. Took our bearded dragon here on a Monday and were seen by Dr. Kelly, who was exceptional, but our beardie didn't make it through the night. I called the next morning to can...
Dr. Pope is money hungry. Took our bearded dragon here on a Monday and were seen by Dr. Kelly, who was exceptional, but our beardie didn't make it through the night. I called the next morning to cancel his future appts and to let them know not to order the medication he was going to need later in the week that I had to PREPAY for. The receptionist told me that Dr. Pope will NOT be refunding the money I prepaid for the medication they were going to order. So now, I'm out $130 for the office visit and exam and 68$ for a medication I don't need and hasn't even been ordered yet!! I'm damn sure going to be up there this Friday to pick up this medication I don't need, but I paid for it, so it better be there.
Katie Payne
5 Sep 2017
My grandma dog went in for a check up the next day he passed away because of a tumor on his heart. My grandma had no knowledge of this and asked the doctor what the problem was while she was there for...
My grandma dog went in for a check up the next day he passed away because of a tumor on his heart. My grandma had no knowledge of this and asked the doctor what the problem was while she was there for the check up. Then just today my boyfriend took their dog to see of he had worms week ago and the doctor confirmed he was fine. Today found worms in his stools. Not impressed that this keeps happening to animals. I'm sure they are well educated just need to double check their work so this does not keep happening
Joe Mueller
12 Aug 2017
Took Lucy our newly adopted 3yrs old African Grey in for her first vet visit. It was also my first time visiting. Could not have been more pleased with Dr Jones and the staff. She is extremely knowled...
Took Lucy our newly adopted 3yrs old African Grey in for her first vet visit. It was also my first time visiting. Could not have been more pleased with Dr Jones and the staff. She is extremely knowledgeable. The price was right about where I was expecting. Wellness check up and nails and was under $70 Highly recommended
Shelia Ottwell
26 Feb 2017
Very great staff and veterinarians, Dr Pope, Dr Collner, and Dr Jones are awesome....they love what they do with the pets of loved owners. Toni Ashley Gina and Aaron are awesome...Keep up the good wor...
Very great staff and veterinarians, Dr Pope, Dr Collner, and Dr Jones are awesome....they love what they do with the pets of loved owners. Toni Ashley Gina and Aaron are awesome...Keep up the good work! Mikey loves ya all.
Teresea Schultz Anglin
22 Feb 2017
Always have great loving care at Pope. Ive used 2 different vets, including Dr. Pope and both have been great! I have been through losing my cat with them and now care for a senior cat. Always has com...
Always have great loving care at Pope. Ive used 2 different vets, including Dr. Pope and both have been great! I have been through losing my cat with them and now care for a senior cat. Always has compassion for me and my pets. I always refer Pope Animal Hospital!!
Dawn C Stephens
3 Feb 2017
Awesomeness as usual! Shout out the the vet tech guy for helping with the clipping of my dogs nails! He's a hot mess silly doggie! I love this place!!!! Nicest staff! Best staff ever!!!!!
Kimberly Lacey
14 Jan 2017
I just had the worst experience of my life putting my 16 year old dog down. They were amazing with this whole process, the compassion and understanding were beyond anything I would have expected. Yes,...
I just had the worst experience of my life putting my 16 year old dog down. They were amazing with this whole process, the compassion and understanding were beyond anything I would have expected. Yes, some hard decisions have to be made ,and yes it isn't always free, but they let you know where you are at financially , with the quality of life of your pet always being priority. I just don't think I could have asked for a better environment to have to go through this hellacious thing for the first time.. Thank you to the staff <3 , she was the best vet for the best dog I'll ever have owned...
Jonathan Brown
4 Jan 2017
Worst Place to take your animal if your looking for a vet that cares about the animal first and for most. Went in with 55 bucks on me at the moment and was told after sitting there for half hour that ...
Worst Place to take your animal if your looking for a vet that cares about the animal first and for most. Went in with 55 bucks on me at the moment and was told after sitting there for half hour that My dog needed some $75-85 medicine i asked if they could bill me and was told no i said then forget and told em to lose my paperwork, Guess what they learned how to bill even thou they never helped our family and want $45.00 on top of having such a horrible experience to begin with. Place is a crap hole with no compassion. My money was well spent else where and i hope u do to.
Angela Arbuckle
31 Dec 2016
They were the best! I was distraught and worried, my puppy was in pain and they took care of both of us! I have to say that this will be the only place I bring my animals to from now on. Friendly, ca...
They were the best! I was distraught and worried, my puppy was in pain and they took care of both of us! I have to say that this will be the only place I bring my animals to from now on. Friendly, caring, and Dr. Kelly really came through for my puppy and I
Sarah J Sullinger
19 Aug 2016
I had a heart breaking loss of a pet this past week and I've never dealt with a vet that handled it as well as pope animal hospital. They talked me thru everything. I had no idea that they could sen...
I had a heart breaking loss of a pet this past week and I've never dealt with a vet that handled it as well as pope animal hospital. They talked me thru everything. I had no idea that they could send a pet to a funeral home and gent funeral home was just as wonderful too me. I even got a card in mail today. So as long as pope exists they will be apart of my pets lives.
Jennifer Parks
26 Jul 2016
My husband and I only trust Pope Animal Hospital with our fur babies. We already had our cats Katie and Benny established there. We decided to adopt our first puppy Maggie May. We knew where to go for...
My husband and I only trust Pope Animal Hospital with our fur babies. We already had our cats Katie and Benny established there. We decided to adopt our first puppy Maggie May. We knew where to go for her vet care. Dr. Kelly Jones is wonderful along with the rest staff. She took the time the time to explain things to me that might go to the internet for. Thanks to all the staff. A special thank you to Dr. Kelly.
Keith Jonhson
12 Jun 2016
Someone abandoned a pit bull on my street. Took it to pope to have rabies shot and check up. Wife got a 51 dollar quote. After leaving the bill was $125. I will pay for my dogs I have two. But he didn...
Someone abandoned a pit bull on my street. Took it to pope to have rabies shot and check up. Wife got a 51 dollar quote. After leaving the bill was $125. I will pay for my dogs I have two. But he didn't even touch my dog and was charged for a check up. What does a check up consists of if he never touched my dog. I held him while he gave him a shot. After reading some reviews I see what folks are saying... I also am not from here I'm from little Rock Arkansas. So I also needed a vet and this place popped up. Wish I would have read reviews before choosing this place.
Cassidy Reynolds
22 Mar 2016
Pope has been our go-to vet for many years now. They have amazing, kind staff and they're so genuine. My dog that I took there today (out of the 6 we have taken there) wasn't doing well at all and we ...
Pope has been our go-to vet for many years now. They have amazing, kind staff and they're so genuine. My dog that I took there today (out of the 6 we have taken there) wasn't doing well at all and we weren't sure why or if we had any options. We got there early, about 35 minutes early. I left my mom in the car with our dog and went in and explained that he really needed to be seen and we were early. One of the employees opened a room right up for us to bring him into. We laid him down and were immediately helped. Sadly, our poor dog didn't make it. We turned around for a second and he had a bloody nose and had stopped breathing. The vet tech then called immediately for a veterinarian and they took him to the back to an ultrasound machine or something along the lines of that to look for a heartbeat. He was gone, and we were crushed. The Vet and her assistant then gave my mother and I hugs and didn't make us pay a dime. I love Pope and plan on always taking my dogs there.
Samantha Figge
23 Dec 2015
My fiance and i had to make the difficult decision to have our pet ferret euthanized. We were devastated but we knew it was his time. The staff members were amazing with us and our little boy Yuki. My...
My fiance and i had to make the difficult decision to have our pet ferret euthanized. We were devastated but we knew it was his time. The staff members were amazing with us and our little boy Yuki. My fiance and i were worried he wouldnt make it in time to say goodbye but they were more than willing to wait for him and to give us plenty of time to say our goodbyes. Dr. Jones made sure we knew what would be done and talked us through everything. She was just as amazing as the rest of the staff. Thank you Pope Animal Hospital for all you did for us and our boy. We will be forever greatful for the care and compassion you showed us and Yuki during his final moments.
Katie Davenport
24 Oct 2015
We took our rabbit here for a nail trim, this morning. The exotics vet they have is phenomenal. He was giving her a hard time because he is not, by any means, a small rabbit, but she was patient and ...
We took our rabbit here for a nail trim, this morning. The exotics vet they have is phenomenal. He was giving her a hard time because he is not, by any means, a small rabbit, but she was patient and careful with him. She is apparently a rabbit owner herself and was very kind to us. I'm not sure which employees people are referring to in the terrible reviews on here...the women at the front desk were fine to us, and the vet tech who helped hold our bun for a while was very sweet. The price was understandable for an exotic pet visit, and everyone was much nicer here than they are at Hawthorne. I fully intend to keep bringing all of my pets here. A few months ago, one of our cats was brought here because she was vomiting excessively, and everyone was just as kind.
Melanie Scaturro
29 Sep 2014
I recently took my two dogs in for their annual physicals. I must say I was very disappointed. It was the first time my dogs have been seen by Dr. Pope. He listened to their heart and lungs for all of...
I recently took my two dogs in for their annual physicals. I must say I was very disappointed. It was the first time my dogs have been seen by Dr. Pope. He listened to their heart and lungs for all of 10 seconds. He didn't even look at their coats, teeth, or ears. He said they were doing just fine. I'm not sure how he could tell this in the three minutes he was in the room with us.
I will say I adore the other staff at the office. They are always so friendly and love your pets just as much as you do. Great job to the office staff!
Chrissy Dutton
25 Sep 2014
I've been taking my animals here for years and I've always felt like they were very well taken care of. Dr. Pope is the best, however some of the younger doctors I've had there more recently haven't b...
I've been taking my animals here for years and I've always felt like they were very well taken care of. Dr. Pope is the best, however some of the younger doctors I've had there more recently haven't been the most informative or skillful. But still, everyone there is very helpful and friendly, especially the techs and front desk. Toni is great! I like that I can call and ask anything and I'm always given advice and I've often gotten last minute or walk in appointments which is nice since I'm a busy mom. Overall I am very pleased with Pope Animal Hospital and will continue to send my animals there and recommend them to my friends.
marcia springman
24 Sep 2014
We love Pope Animal Hospital! They really deliver on Their Mission
"To provide the highest quality medical care to our patients and the best possible service to our clients."
The Office Staff is alw...
We love Pope Animal Hospital! They really deliver on Their Mission
"To provide the highest quality medical care to our patients and the best possible service to our clients."
The Office Staff is always friendly and helpful and the Veterinarians and Technicians are the best around€ true excellence in veterinary care.
Services include everything from Internal Medicine, Micro Chipping, and Dental Care to Acupuncture, Behavioral Medicine, and Nutritional Counseling. The have convenient office hours, a fully stocked Pharmacy and they even have an online site where you can check your pets€ records.
Pope Animal Hospital has always treated our pets like the cherished family members that they are and we highly recommend them for all of your pet€s health needs.
Timi U.
26 Oct 2009
I took my new kitten there for the first time and the kitty was having multiple problems, ear mites, dietary issues, booster shots, etc. My new kitty is a $1200 dollar show cat and I had a lot of que...
I took my new kitten there for the first time and the kitty was having multiple problems, ear mites, dietary issues, booster shots, etc. My new kitty is a $1200 dollar show cat and I had a lot of questions on how to take care of him, and what to do to get the maximum benefits for his health, shiny coat, what not to feed him, he had bad diarrhea, his premium food i was told to feed him was too rich. Anyway, he didn't rush me took the time to answer all my questions and was very informative. He even showed me how to clean the cats ears so I wouldn't have to pay $21.00 every time I needed it done. I will always go to Pope Animal Hospital. The Assistants were just as efficient and helpful.Sincerely,Timi Underwood
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FAQs
Where is Great Rivers Animal Hospital located?
Great Rivers Animal Hospital is located at 217 E Center Dr, NULL, Alton,NULL 62002. It's easily accessible to pet owners in the Alton area and surrounding communities.
What hours is Great Rivers Animal Hospital open?
Great Rivers Animal Hospital is openMonday 08:00 AM - 18:00 PM, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 18:00 PM, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 18:00 PM, Thursday 08:00 AM - 18:00 PM, Friday 08:00 AM - 18:00 PM. It is closed on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays.
How can I book an appointment at Great Rivers Animal Hospital?
You can book an appointment online with Great Rivers Animal Hospital via our website. Simply click the 'Book an Appointment' button on their profile or use TopVet’s online scheduling. Alternatively, you can call the clinic at to schedule a visit.
What services does Great Rivers Animal Hospital offer?
Great Rivers Animal Hospital in Alton offers a range of veterinary services, including Dental, Surgery, Vaccinations. From routine wellness exams and vaccinations to surgeries and diagnostics, they provide comprehensive care for your pets.
Does Great Rivers Animal Hospital offer vaccinations for pets?
Yes, Great Rivers Animal Hospital provides pet vaccination services. They offer core vaccinations for dogs and cats (like rabies, distemper, parvovirus, etc.) as well as any recommended booster shots. You can schedule your pet's vaccines during normal appointment hours at their Alton clinic.
Does Great Rivers Animal Hospital offer pet dental care?
Absolutely. Great Rivers Animal Hospital offers pet dental care services, including teeth cleanings, dental exams, and treatment of dental issues for cats and dogs. Regular dental care is part of their preventive services to keep your pet healthy.
Do they perform spay/neuter surgeries at Great Rivers Animal Hospital?
Great Rivers Animal Hospital provides spaying and neutering services for pets. Their veterinary team in Alton has extensive experience in these routine surgical procedures. They will also guide you on post-operative care for your pet.
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