Richman Animal Clinic

I have been going to Dr. Richman for a coupe of years. This morning, I took my dog there with concerns about his anxiety. I had medicated him before the appointment and also put on a muzzle when the doctor entered the room. The doctor advised that he could "make my life easier" with my dog. He and his assistant got him onto the exam table which was going ok and then a third person came into the small room and it frightened my dog so he began to try to get off the table. Before that, I was explaining to the doctor some things that concerned my and he said he didn't feel comfortable asking me the questions that he wanted to ask. Of course I say what? and he again said he wasn't comfortable asking so I have no clue what he was talking about. What kind of doctor does that? He should have just said nothing at all. After the third person entered the room and my dog got off the exam table, the doctor said to me that he was very close to not treating my dog. He said it again and at that point, I was done with the doctor's behavior and complaints so I took my dog and left. What doctor with as many years of experience as Dr. Richman has, is not able to treat a dog with anxiety? I admit that my dog was being hard to deal with but I still feel as if he was able to be treated. I had taken my dog to another vet and they were able to treat him very well. They were patient and kind to him which made a big difference. Dr. Richman has zero patience as he was in the room less than 5 minutes with my dog. If you have any concerns about your dog being anxious when seeing this doctor, I would definitely avoid going to him. Read Less

Dr. Richman has been my vet of choice for over 6 years. He and his staff are top-notch individuals who truly love animals. He keeps up with the latest technology and is always conscious of my cost when writing prescriptions or deciding if additional tests are necessary; he's also Hilarious, which doesn't hurt.. Even though they had a full day today, they squeezed my injured dog in for an exam and have Always done so in the past. I moved from the East side 4 years ago but will continue to drive the 50 miles round trip to see Dr. Richman as long as I own pet; I trust him implicitly. Read Less

Denise and I have been using Dr. Richman and the Richman Animal Clinic for nearly 25 years. The care of our animals has always been outstanding and top notch. He has treated every odd illness and injury with professionalism, been extremely thorough and has always provided the best medical care. Dr. Richman prides himself on using the best cutting edge veterinary medicine and technology; treatments that are often not offered anywhere close to NE Ohio. They always follow up often after there has been any incident or illness. They make it a point to make sure we get in promptly no matter what time we call or when it is. Dr. Richman and his staff have been there for us through three of our dogs having passed away and have given us plenty of time to say our goodbyes, as well as being there for us during those hard times. They use a great facility for cremation and make sure everything is taken care of during those hard times. Dr. Richman and his staff are like family to us. We would not want to take our babies anywhere else!Read Less

I've been taking my dog Mazy to Richman Animal Clinic for years. Recently, Mazy suffered from spinal cord problems. I'm still not completely sure what brought them on, but if I had to make a guess, it was probably the time she chased a squirrel and fell against a large pot in the backyard, breaking it (although no immediate symptoms of ataxia were apparent, so who knows). In any case, the spinal cord issues caused Mazy's hind legs to become paralytic. My wife and I rushed Mazy to a 24 hour animal clinic, as it was a Sunday night at the time, and we weren't really sure at the time what was wrong with her, and that animal clinic simply ran an X-ray and charged several hundred dollars for it. We called Richman Animal Clinic the next day and got Mazy checked in that same day. Thanks to Dr. Richman's laser therapy and guidance, Mazy is walking again. We still have a few sessions of the laser therapy left, but Mazy has improved so much already. She has several weeks to go yet, but the fact that she can walk at all really shows that the hard work of Dr. Richman and his staff, as well as Mazy, is really paying off. Mazy's condition was so bad that she needed two rounds of laser treatment, but even both sets of laser treatments (6 treatments apiece) combined were less than what my wife and I had paid for Mazy's X-ray at the 24 hour clinic. But we're getting more than just laser treatments - we're also getting a personalized care plan for Mazy that is working! (laser therapy, medication, instructions for care at home, etc.) I'm hopeful that she'll be at 80-100% in the coming weeks - she's already made tremendous strides in a short amount of time, especially considering the severity of the spinal cord issue. I'll definitely keep taking Mazy back to Richman Animal Clinic - Dr. Richman and his staff help keep Mazy, the very hyperactive dog that she is, healthy, happy, and excited to return. Read Less

Dr. Richman is a condescending, insensitive egomaniac! Following is my experience, much like a previous one I read here, but mine ended with disastrous and heartbreaking results, due to this doctor's inexperience and ineptness in diagnosing my poor dog's illness! I brought one of my basset hound's to Dr. Richman immediately after I found bright red blood in her stool (December). After three months of numerous visits back and forth, various recommended treatments (for parasites, etc.), and a myriad of suggested and expensive tests (physical exams, several blood count work ups, barium contrast study x-ray) I was told were needed for proper diagnosis the bleeding never stopped. Dr. Richman knew I would spare no expense on my babies; I did whatever he told me was necessary. Finally in March when Dr. Richman ran out of things to test for and ways to test, he finally decided it was only her diet and he tried to sell me some expensive dog food he carries at his clinic. I did not buy it because I felt if it was merely her diet that would have been the first thing he should have suggested! He just could not admit he did not know and his ego prevented him from suggesting to me to seek out a specialist. I trusted him at first, but his nonchalant and casual attitude about the ongoing problem that he could not diagnose with all his advised testing was frustrating and led me to seek out a specialist on my own. Upon my first visit with the specialist, and completely by physical exam, my Ellie Mae was immediately diagnosed with polyps which had turned cancerous due to the amount of time that had elapsed (wasted time due to Dr. Richman). I was sick and could not believe it! Why, between the numerous blood work, various recommended tests, and all the physical exams (I distinctly remember he told me during one of his initial rectal exams that he "felt roughness in her anus when it should have been smooth") did this bumbling incompetent doctor not recognize immediately that these were polyps he was feeling???? He's the doctor! It seems obvious he should have known and if he was that inexperienced and did not, he should have at the very least recognized that this was not normal and if he did not know what it was he should have acknowledged this and sent me elsewhere, at least realizing how serious of a matter this was.......and not to be remedied ultimately by diet after all else fails! We immediately started a prescribed course of chemo treatments with the specialist, but sadly it was caught too late due to Dr. Richman's incompetence and ego. I lost her in July and her brother and I still have not recovered from her loss. I tried to give Dr. Richman the benefit of the doubt until I took my other basset (who was still deeply grieving over the loss of his sister who he had been with for eight years) to him in a month later in August for another matter. At that time, Dr. Richman was cold and rude and he could not have been any less compassionate toward me or my dog after everything we had been through already with him (He also knew I lost my mom in May during Ellie's illness also). I tried to hold my other dog still for him during the exam to comfort him as he was petrified of Dr. Richman, but all Dr. Richman did was yell at me and tell me to sit down and leave my dog alone while he had his vet tech do the same thing I was trying to do which only distressed and upset my dog even more. He is callous and uncaring. Dr. Richman is a greedy, money hungry narcissist whose ignorance and ineptitude led to the early demise of my poor baby which she could have recovered from had Dr. Richman not wasted so much time trying to be right instead of at the very least admitting that he just did not know. IF YOU LOVE YOUR PETS ~ DO NOT TRUST DR. RICHMAN!!! Read Less

We have been going to Richman Animal Clinic for over 27 years, with both cats & dogs. Dr Richman & staff have always kept our "fur babies" healthy and handled any type of problem with professionalism, easy to understand explanations and always a great deal of humor. Dr Richman truly cares about his patients and owners. We highly recommend!! Read Less

I have to cosign all the positive reviews. One of the things I appreciate with any person I work with, is someone who can be direct and tell me what I need to know, not necessarily just what I want to hear, but what I need to know. Dr. Richman has been my vet since my kits where kittens, and every time I go, he does a thorough workup and talks to me about what I need to do. I appreciate that and I appreciate that his staff are nice and kind people, and that the doc has a sense of humor. Great place to go if you are looking for a vet.Read Less

I adore Dr. Richman and his staff- I always know my dogs are in good hands! He was by my side as I said good bye to my old collie and I couldn't have asked for better support and care for my Charlie, as Charlie got worse, Doc never gave up on him. Recently when my Aussie tore her ACL, I was shocked when he didn't insist on surgery, which saved Martha the dog from the stress and long recovery time and me from the unnecessary bills- the alternative therapies he recommended are working well! This office comes highly recommended by me and my 4 furry friends. Read Less

My baby had teeth removed today and her teeth cleaned and I was a wreck. They took such good care of her and put my mind at ease about the whole thing. Dr Richman just called at 8:45pm to check on her. I am so happy that we found Richman Animal Clinic. Read Less

Dr. Richman is the best. I drive 40 minutes each way (often with kids in tow) and have never thought twice about it. He and his staff are smart, practical, and unfailingly acting in the best interests of our furry family members. We have been together for 16 years and 6 dogs and I really value his advice and expertise, not to mention his sense of humor. Read Less

If you are looking for the best veterinarian for your pet, look no further. We have been clients of Dr. Jeff Richman for over 25 years. The previous sentence is testimony enough, but we certainly cannot leave it at that. Finding the words to convey his love and compassion, for both pet and pet owner is a staggering task. His dedication to your pet€s care knows no office hour limits. This was made evident on a Sunday afternoon when he dropped everything to meet us at his hospital for the sad goodbye to our first dog. I still have the page and a half, hand written letter he wrote, consoling us in our loss. His love and compassion is surpassed only by his knowledge, thoroughness and commitment to his education, staying current on the most up-to-date and best practice procedures for your pet. He is humble, whereas, in the event that your pet may need a procedure that requires a specialist that is outside the realm of his expertise, refers you the best specialist and course of action to ensure the best for your pet. His staff is outstanding as well€friendly, committed and compassionate. So, if you truly want the best for your four-legged family member, you have found it here at the Richman Animal Clinic! Read Less

Dr. RIchman was able to help our senior dog with a chronic condition when other vets had failed. He is knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, and has a sense of humor. He will listen to your concerns and work with you as a team to help your pets feel their best-you will be in the same room with your pet while your pet is receiving treatment. And he will listen to what you say and use that in his diagnoses and treatment approaches. All of the support staff are friendly and loving to our animals as well. We receive follow up phone calls checking in on our pets after our visits. And our dogs always are happy to see everyone that works there. Dr. Richman truly cares about your pet and that is evidenced by how he engages with both you and your pets. Read Less

Dr. Richman is wonderful! I took my dog to him as he had an ear infection and I live on west side but work on east side where Dr. Richman is. I was so impressed with Dr. Richman and his clinic and staff that I decided to start taking my dog Bo there. Dr. Richman has a great personality and you can tell he really enjoys interacting with the patients. He also is up on the latest and very advanced in vet care. For Bo's ear infection, I didn't even have to put meds in his ear, the Doctor gave him medicine in the ear that would work over the next two weeks. This was fantastic for me and Bo as neither of us were looking forward to daily ear med. I can't say enough about Dr. Richman as I've seen many vets over the years and he is the best by far! Read Less

Can't say enough about this vet.  Dr. Richman is top notch, such a professional, and has a hell of a personality.  He is a Ohio State Grad and runs a business like no other.  He's honest and caring, what else can you ask from your vet right?  I have (2) dogs and he adores them.  He doesn't advertise but for his regulars he also provides boarding in the basement.  I did a walk through and he has great facilities.  I used to bring the dogs to PetSmart and once in a while to the Barkley.  After a bout with kennel cough and high $$ vet bills, we finally decided to give Dr. Richman a chance.  Have not looked back since. Read Less