Simply put, I found this Dr. Carlson after my dog became extremely sick after eating a very popular brand of dog food. I took her to several vets and emergency clinics who stabilized her. Some of the vets were wonderful, but It was Dr. Carlson who got her on her feet again. I drive some 80 miles to get to this clinic. The staff is wonderful, the Clinic clean. Is it more expensive? This Isn't typical treatments that you find at most vets. I guess you get what you pay for. It is a very busy clinic, sometimes you have to wait. There seems to be a lot of people who bring their pets to this clinic. I think that in itself sums up what all these people think of Riverside Animal Clinic. And no, I don't work there. Thanks Riverside! Read Less

We love Riverside Animal Hospital. We have taken our pets to many different vets trying to find the right fit. Their prices are justified. Riverside fits us fine. Dr. Carlson & staff gave us the option to let our girl Aspen go to the Rainbow Bridge in his office or in our home. We chose our home where Aspen was most comfortable. The staff & Dr. Carlson let us say goodbye for as long as we needed. They also made us a keepsake of Aspens paw print. We are grateful for the respect & honesty they have given to us. Read Less

We love this clinic. Yes you wait in a waiting room but it is nice and clean. The staff is attentive and receptive. Compared to many other vets the prices are similar or slightly higher. They always explain information and take time to inform you of any decision you can make. They are willing to communicate with you about all information. We take our 2 cats and 2 dogs there for last 2 years. Read Less

Dr. Carlson and Dr. Olech are wonderful! My youngest Akita has severe allergies, Dr. Carlson's recommendations and holistic treatments are the only cure I've found that actually worked. I love that the holistic test shows what he is sensitive to and I know what to avoid with him. Not only has Dr. Carlson helped my boy with severe allergies, he also cured my other dog of a fungal disease. My boy was in remission for just over a year and was recently sick again. Dr. Carlson cured him a 2nd time! I thought for sure I was going to put him down, but both doctors offered me many options, including vitamin C therapy, and within days he was 100% better!! I love that they also support raw feeding! I highly recommend Riverside Animal Clinic!!! Read Less

Dr. Carlson is amazing! I have been a client for many years and I have never had an emergency until this year. I called and they told me to bring my girl right in. They performed emergency sedation and stitched her right up. I was able to pick her up that night. Both he and his staff were amazing and took excellent care of her and reassured me that she would be ok.Read Less

I took my cat in for an ear infection & spent the $500 recommended treatment. This is now the 3rd vet. It's been 2wks & my cat is still messed up. I went in for another checkup & waited over an hour in the waiting room to never see the doctor. The clinic had a bunch of double/triple bookings. I even asked the other customers what time they had their appt's and they had the same time as mine, which was already an hour past the appt time. I feel like the clinic just took my $575 (in total) & my cats still in so much pain. I don't even have money to take him to another doctor. So now, my cats sits in pain & the clinic does this to more customers. It's not right!!! Very upset! Read Less

We've been using Riverside for over 2 yrs now for our Boston Terrier, for routine care/shots to a minor emergency here and there. No complaints at all. the staff has always been friendly and the Vets are happy to answer questions and very accommodating. Top notch care in MY books! Read Less

I enjoyed my experience here and my puppy did too.  We were only there for a regular check up but everything went well and the doctor seemed knowledgeable.  I always give a place a second chance to impress me and based on my visit I will gladly come in again and have my dog in their care for any thing that can happen to my dog in the future (hopefully nothing bad happens).Everyone was very friendly and seemed to care about dog.  No complaints here. Read Less

I foster dogs for Adopt-A-Pet, Inc. and Riverside Animal Clinic supports our dog and cat rescue efforts. I have taken our fostered dogs to Dr. Shakir for medical care and he has been prompt in scheduling, accurate in diagnosis and his treatments have been effective. He even picked up an ear infection in one of the dogs that we missed. Recommend this clinic. Read Less