I had to put down my lovely yellow lab a couple months ago. He was a great friend and my baby boy for over 11 years, though it seemed way too soon. I just recently decided it was time to get a new puppy. There was no second thought. This is where she was going to be taken care of. I recommend this vet to anyone. The staff LOVES animals. They are honest and care about your fur babies almost as much as you do. Read Less

They take great care of the animals! A friend recommended this place and I had second thoughts when I first walked in (older building that could use some updates), but I was very pleased with Dr Witt and the Vet techs... top shelf care for your furry friends. Read Less

Dr. Corino always takes great care of my adorable cat, Candy.  Candy is a very shy little girl and Dr. Corino puts her to ease with his kind handling of her while he is examining her.  Great vet practice with great staff. Read Less

Today I had to make the difficult decision to have my therapy dog's pain and suffering taken away. The entire staff was gentle and kind and caring. I've never had to go though this before ever and as difficult as it was it was a great relief for us both to be treated with such kindness and compassion. They even worked with a local crematorium to have him picked up and taken for cremation instead of me having to take him there myself. Even though the pain of having to go through this today is still very hard to deal with, I'm grateful that they were there for us. Read Less

You won't find a better vet and staff than Dr Witt and his people.  Caring, compassionate, and competent.  They will take care of your pet while going out of their way to not gouge you.  We took our first dog to him over 20 years ago, and just had our second dog in to see him this week.  I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. Read Less

Staff is extremely knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, and understanding.  It has a family vibe which makes coming here comfortable.  I have had all excellent experiences with them treating my cat.  I have seen both Dr Corino and Dr Witt.  Both took their time examining my cat and explaining everything to me.  Prices were reasonable.  Average to slightly lower compared with other vets in the area.  I have recommended them to several friends and continue to highly recommend. Read Less

We took a cat in with a severe eye infection. We were put in a room and ignored for the next hour. The part-time vet discussed graduate schools with a client in the front office.   The staff here is very unprofessional. After an hour we left. The cat was efficiently treated elsewhere. We have been going to Dr. Witt for years, and he is one of the best vets around, but his staff including the vet who takes over on his days off is  very unprofessional and even rude. Read Less

Cincos eye is red and watery. We took him to the Hartrick Clinic. We were in a room for 54 minutes. I am so exhausted. The room was too warm. That visiting vet - had a long conversation with this customer before us. The vet kept asking if there were any more questions. He even talked about graduate schools. The conversation just would not wind down. Then we were supposed to be next, but the vet said he wanted to see this dog next. Peter and I walked out. Dr. Witt was NOT there. Read Less

Once again Dr Witt and the staff were there for us. My kitten injured his foot pretty seriously and they took care of him as soon as I called. I would not trust any one else with my cherished pets. 40 years and still unmatched. Read Less

The best vet around for a fair price. Most experienced vet in Oakland county. They have done 2 surgery's on my 12 year old Harley dog over the years for a much better price than other vets I went to. Your pet is in great hands here! Read Less

Staff is very friendly and the vet was really nice to my pup and answered my questions... But I took away two stars because 1) the office needs a serious renovation... It looks like he place is probably like 80 years old, everything is old and worn down and therefore be whole place seems unclean. 2) because the doc seemed like he may be starting to lose it. He called my girl dog a boy and said SR had one testicle... I was like "ummm I hope she doesn't have any testicles" and then he tried sending me on my way without her puppy shot which was the main reason I came in.... And then he said it is $300 to get her fixed? That seems a little high... I've seen $80 many places. not sure if I'm going to return yet.. Read Less

I have a 13 year old dachsund with an infected hole in her face and call Monday morning hoping someone can look at her ASAP. I was told Wednesday!! And then referred me to Emergency Vet. WOW! Thanks for caring!! Heading to Gasow now!! Read Less

Hartrick is a great place to take your pets. I have been going to them the last two years. Dr. Corino is amazing with them. He walks you through everything he is doing and works with you to ensure your pets are healthy and happy. High quality services and care. Satisfied customer!! Read Less

I recently took my sick cat to Hartrick for an exam and was very impressed with my overall experience. The women behind the desk were very kind and Dr. Witt was outstanding. He was gentle with my cat and really good at calming him down. He spent a lot of time with my cat and gave him a very thorough exam. My overall experience was extremely positive and my cat is well now. I highly recommend this clinic. Read Less

This past Saturday, I had the unfortunate duty of putting my 15 year old sweet baby boy (shih Tzu) to rest. The doctor and staff at Hartrick (including Louis the cat) were so compassionate and understanding. Excellent, caring people at this clinic. I highly recommend Hartrick Veterinary Clinic! Read Less

Wonderful caring and highly competent veterinarians. Dr. Corino is AMAZING. We have three cats, they've been to vets in a number of states (we move around a lot) and Dr. Corino was the first to correctly diagnose one of our cats with a nasal polyp, the other vets said she had asthma. It's obvious that the staff and vets love their jobs, they treated our pets like their own. Oh, and about the prices - I think their prices are completely reasonable, much less than what we were expecting from experiences at other vets. They took a reasonably conservative approach to treatment - they didn't recommend super expensive treatments but walked us through the pros and cons of our options and let us decide. Honestly, we were always happily surprised when cashing out, it was always less than we thought it would be and we thought we received much more value than we paid for. I've already recommended Hartrick to friends and family - and now I'm recommending them to you! Read Less

I was referred to this Clinic by a close friend, and glad I went here.  I drive out of my way for their service.  My Bulldog had to have ACL surgery and her care was fantastic.  I will not go anywhere else. Read Less

The Hartrick Veterinary Clinic is a very special place. I'm going to miss having Hartrick in my area, now that I've moved to another state. As a cat owner of 30+ years, with three cats of different ages, I have used the services of many vets in many countries. My three cats were treated for a variety of issues, both urgent and mundane, by Dr Corino. He is a wonderful veterinary doctor, with compassion, skill, patience and an amazing connection with the animals. Even under stressful conditions, with my younger cat in pain and bleeding from a broken tooth, Dr Corino's calm and gentle manner had my cat reacting with calm surrender and trust. Dr Corino is always doing research and carefully considering his diagnoses, ensuring that the care he provides is appropriate, minimally invasive, effective and consistent with the highest and most advanced standards of care. But more importantly, he has a confident and calm manner with the animals that allows him to take care of them quickly and with no fuss. On two separate occasions, Dr. Corino correctly diagnosed problems that other vets had misdiagnosed for years, finally bringing relief and resolution to my cats' issues. For example, he correctly diagnosed a pharyngeal polyp as the cause of a wheezing sound, rather than asthma, as other vets had said. Getting the diagnosis right is the most important part of the treatment, yet it is not always easy or obvious. It takes a knowledgeable and proficient vet to get it right. Everyone else at the clinic is also super nice and professional. I got my appointments scheduled promptly, got called when there were slight delays and was welcomed warmly at every visit. When my kitties had "accidents" in the carrier en-route to the clinic, the nurses cleaned them up with a smile and without any fuss. Everyone was friendly, warm and great at their jobs. When it came time to pay the bill, I was always surprised at how inexpensive it was for the services offered. Where other vets will nickle-and-dime you for every cotton ball and ointment, this clinic charges fairly, often ignoring minor charges or not charging for quick procedures. Instead of scrutinizing the bill for "surprise" charges, I was often surprised that I didn't get charged for something I know other vets would make me pay for. I only hope I can find a veterinary practice as good as Hartrick at my next home town. Of the 20+ veterinary practices I have used over the years, this one was by far the best in every way. Read Less

This is a GREAT practice, however, their prices are obscene.  They are twice as much as other practices, with equally amazing reputations.Example:  Cost of a dental cleaning for a dog is close to $400, however other vets in the area were about $200-250.  If you buy your heartworm or flea meds thru them, they are about 3x the retail cost (go to Petco or Walmart to get your meds). They will never tell you on the phone how much services are.  They also do not allow any type of payment plans or accommodations for those with financial issues &/or emergency care needs.Overall, they are great - if you can afford them.  I know what people say, "you get what you pay for" -- however, I have found high quality vet care at a more reasonable rate. Read Less

Have taken my dogs do see Dr. Witt over 25 years.  When I moved 16 years ago I tried a couple vet places closer to me but none compared so I gladly make the drive from Rochester Hills to Royal Oak.  Dr. Witt is not only an excellent doctor but is kind and compasionate.  His staff is friendly and helpful.  The prices are reasonable and you can get a multi pet discount which is very helpful, since I normally have three poodles.  I have recommended Hartrick to many of my friends and they have all been very pleased.  Over the years my various pets have had different surgeries and  treatments for different health issues and I can not say enough good things. Read Less

If I could give this place negative stars, I really would.It started out well - I called on Wednesday morning and they said they could fit me in at 5:15 on the same day, but I should get there early since they close at 6.  Apparently at 6pm everyone runs out of the office.So, I left work early, went back home to Royal Oak and picked up my pooch, and made it to Hartrick at 5:00 on the dot - not an easy task since the stupid Dream Cruise is already going on!!  The place is set in a skeezy looking strip mall on Woodward and 13 - but I thought, hey, it had good ratings, and it's what's on the inside that counts.When I walked in I was not impressed with the decor.  There was still dog fur all over the place and I got covered by it just sitting on the benches.  The receptionist told me to hold on while she took a business call - totally cool, except for the other employee who was on a personal call on her cell phone at the receptionist desk.  Is it too much to ask for some professionalism???  I'm trying to pay you people to look at my dog, take your personal calls in the back, or put down your cell phone and check me in instead of making me wait 15 minutes!!  After about 15 minutes, they weighed Peanut and put us in the room for us to wait....and wait....and wait.....  The room smelled like some kind of chemical, it made my stomach and my head hurt, and my dog was shaking like crazy.  I sat in the room for more than 35 minutes and never saw ANYONE.  What I did hear, though, is all the Techs at the front desk gossiping about their weekend.  Finally, at 10 to 6 (10 minutes before closing!!!) I went out there and told them I was going to leave.  All 5 of the girls were crowded around the reception desk and just looked at me like I was crazy.  One said, "Oh...umm...let me see if I can find the doctor."  Ummm FIND THE DOCTOR???  REALLY???  I just told them not to worry about it and I got a "Sorry" and then they went back to their conversation.Typically, I would not mind a wait, but when I am told to get in early so that they can close on time, and then I'm still not even seen by the doctor at 10 minutes to close, I'm feeling a little uncomfortable about the situation.  I don't want a doctor rushing to diagnose my dog just because he has a dinner date or something.  So Hartrick sucks.  I'm going to Little Friends of Ferndale. Read Less

Highly recommended from a friend who lives in Rochester and had taken her dog to another vet who was less than stellar.  Cosmo the Wonder Dog has been going to Hartrick since he was a pup.  We really like all the doctors there and the ladies in the office are so well informed and helpful that Cosmo really enjoys going to the vet. Read Less

This is a fabulous veterinary practice.  My family started using them for our dog 15 years ago.  They remained our vet through 2 moves.  Our dog had numerous behavioral issues toward the end and Dr. Pytel offered several options to try.  Unfortunately we ended up putting her down and as difficult as that decision and experience was, the staff at Hartrick was fabulous throughout.  As previous reviews have mentioned, there's no pressure for high-cost treatments/options.  They're available if you want them but they don't make you feel like a heel if you say no.After a break of a few years being pet-less, our new puppy has been going here since we brought her home.  One of the best vet practices in the area. Read Less

I agree about Hartrick Veterinary Clinic.  All 3 (4 with Melonhead - our semi-adopted stray) of our cats go there now and we are very happy with this choice.  We initially started going here because they are geographically a little closer to us and the hours are better than our old vet (who was also wonderful).Drs. Witt, Pytel and Saunders have all treated our pets and always have a professional, caring, and engaged demeanor.  I know they are paying attention to my concerns.UPDATE: We have a stray that we take care of and had to take him in for care.  He's about 15, and another male had beaten him up pretty severely.  He had some abscessed wounds and a very high temp so I wasn't sure he would make it.  Dr. Witt was completely great with Melonhead (he's the butterscotch kitty in the background of my pic).  I really like the doctors at this clinic as well as the staff.Great care and attention of the vets and  techs.  Even with Melonhead (who is doing just fine and will probably come home this weekend), Dr. Witt called me several times for updates and was always ready to answer any of my questions. Read Less

After lurking for almost a year, this is my first Yelp review, because I just can't tell enough people how pleased I was with my experience at Hartrick.Recently took one of my dogs in for an illness; my first experience with the Clinic, though my dogs have been seen there before with my husband.  Dr. Pytel was extremely thorough and took his time both with the pup and with me.  He examined the dog several times to make sure he wasn't missing anything.  He gave several treatment options and explained his thought process with each.  He gave me the option of getting an X-ray and labs to reassure me over the long weekend, but also felt comfortable watching the symptoms to see if they resolved.  I opted not to get the extra tests because I felt so comfortable with the doc's assessment of the situation.  There was no pressure or guilt to get unnecessary tests.When I arrived home, I noticed something new and called the office, just expecting to leave a message with the gal who answered the phone.  She took my message, then got Dr. Pytel on the phone who again was so helpful.  And this was all on Christmas Eve!  I called back today to see if I should bring the dog back with her current symptoms, and Barb who answered the phone was just great about giving helpful information.  She really reassured me, yet also gave me the option of coming in if I was still worried.As a physician, I am probably more critical of those providing healthcare to people and pets alike... and I would completely trust Hartrick with my family pets. Read Less

I have been taking my dogs to Hartrick Veterinary Clinic for over four years. They are wonderful. They are friendly and loving with the animals and will do everything in their power to help your pet in time of need. I would highly reccommend them to anyone looking for a good vet! Read Less