Parkside Animal Hospital

We boarded our cat for the first time in his 10 year life so we were already concerned about how he would handle being away from home. The staff was pleasant and friendly. When we dropped off the cat, the staff was nonchalant about filling out the paperwork and didn’t seem concerned about documenting anything including payment or even times to administer medication even though the cat needs daily injections. The lack of protocol seemed unprofessional.
Our friend picked up our cat. When we came home, we couldn’t figure out where his carrier was. We found out they kept the carrier there along with his blanket and sent him home in a duffle bag with no air holes which was sent to hold his food, not his cat carrier.
When we returned to pick up what they didn’t send, there was no sense of concern for their mixup. They said something about likely issues with labeling his belongings. The vet came out and apologized, but the overall sense was a what can you do attitude. I’m very concerned about how he was cared for while we were away if no one questions sending an animal home in a closed bag. An apology has to suffice because there is nothing more that can be done but at the worst, they sent our cat away with a real lack of oxygen issue and at the best we were forced to return to retrieve what should have come home with our pet.
We went here, and not our vet, based on price, but would recommend our vet for anyone looking for treatment or to board. We have used Brooks School Vet Clinic for years including treating our diabetic cat and surgery for our dog and their level of professionalism far surpasses what we experienced here. We will use them in the future so we have peace of mind about how our animals are cared for.

We love Parkside! Knowledgeable, friendly, and affordable. We went here after seeing other great reviews and we are glad we did. We highly recommend!

I was very happy taking my dog here. My pet was seen quickly, and the staff and doctor were caring and thorough. I would recommend this vet.

Can’t say how pleased I am with the vets and staff here! Same day appointments, short wait times and clean facilities! We moved in to the area and were searching for a «doctor» to take care of our four legged kids and I happened to meet someone who worked here and she said give us a try. So glad we did!

We absolutely love Parkside. I had to run our black lab over last week, he wasn’t feeling well and I was pretty worried about him. We were able to get him in the same day I called which was wonderful. The staff is so caring and friendly, they treat Buddy like their own! Within an hour, they had called me back with a prognosis (upset tummy) and I was able to get him that evening. They also have late hours which is extremely helpful for those that work during the day. As long as we live on the northside, we will continue to use Parkside. Highly recommended!

We have taken our pets here for the last 9 years. Before that we had seen a few other vets in the area, trying to find a good one. None of them compare to the service and care we’ve received from Parkside.
I trust the staff and doctors here 100% and would never go anywhere else.

I have been taking my dog to Parkside for several years now. I am very pleased with the staff and excellent service we receive! Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. They really do care about your pet. They are very accommodating when scheduling appointments. They are open until 7:00pm which is a huge plus as well. We have seen both vets and they are incredibly helpful.

What can I say? Great staff who are friendly and genuinely care about your pet. I recently had them remove a tumor from my dog’s leg. The vet and the vet tech both walked me through all of my options and the procedure in detail. This was all done in 2 days on an emergency visit. They were flexible and quick and pricing was reasonable.

The staff at Parkside have to be the most professional veterinary staff I have ever had the pleasure to be around.
I sincerely appreciate their empathy and understanding when my family had to work thru the loss of one of our cats. Things were difficult for my family (and I won’t bore with all the details) but suffice to say it was handled in a very professional manner above what I would have expected.
More recently our other cat was taken in for a checkup and to look at a tumor behind his leg. The doctor gave us several options to consider as well as a realistic impression of his long term prognosis.
I really cannot recommend Parkside enough. Beautiful facility, professional staff, great hours, very flexible. We will be bringing our pets here for years to come.

We we’re recommended to park side by a friend. We are traveling thru in our Rv and our dog needed to see a vet. Dr Gary was one of the most thorough vets I’ve come across and we have seen many traveling the US. The whole staff was top notch. He explained coopers illness better than any other that we have found. We are so lucky to have good friends that can recommend good people to us as we travel the country side. Thanks to all the staff for such a great experience.

Parkside has been the vet for my two retired greyhounds since I first adopted them in 2001. At the time I lived on the north side of Indianapolis. Over the years things have changed. Parkside has moved from their strip mall location into a really nice facility and I have moved to the south side of Indianapolis. It can take me upwards of an hour to reach them but I will not go anywhere else. While my dogs have been treated by all of the doctors there, Dr. Craig Johnson is my veterinarian of choice. From routine vaccinations to broken toes Dr. Johnson has been the most caring and genuine person ever. On many occasions I have called Parkside late in the evening or early morning and always get a call back with helpful guidance. Dr. Johnson’s compassion and love for animals always shines through. I wish I could get the same respectful and professional service from my own doctor!

Parkside is fantastic! The entire staff is very friendly. I have a very weird work schedule that bounces around a lot. From personal experience I can say that changing appointment times or making an appointment with short notice is never a problem. They are very accomodating.
As for the vets, I’ve primarily seen Dr. Hoffmeyer. When I first switched vets, I brought my cat’s medical records to Dr. Hoffmeyer. My cat is diabetic and epileptic… so his medical history is quite lengthy (I’d say it was a good 2″-3″ thick) The very next day Dr. Hoffmeyer called me and informed me he had looked over all the medical records and wanted to discuss a plan of action to help get the seizures under control. Before I switched to Parkside, my cat, on his worst day, had around 20 seizures. The average day he was having 6 – 10 seizures. The seizures were very mild only lasting 3 – 5 seconds. but watching my cat have multiple seizures a day was VERY difficult to me and, obviously, they were taking a toll on my cat as well. After some blood work and tweaking the meds, I am proud to say that I have not seen my cat have a seizure in over 6 months (knock on wood!)
As for the prices at Parkside — they are VERY reasonable. Between my old vet and trips to the ER Vet, I racked up about $ 17,000 in vet bills. If I would have discovered the caring people at Parkside sooner, I would owe considerably less., and my cat would have had his seizures under control quicker as well.
Overall, Parkside is a great place to take your pets. Everyone is very friendly and the scheduling of appointments is very easy and they are very accomodating. Everyone at Parkside genuinely cares about your pet.

I’ve been taking my shelties to Parkside for about nine years now. During that time I’ve lost an old dog to a brain tumor, brought home two new puppies, and been a foster parent for rescue. Dr Johnson and his staff have seen us through all the ups and downs with professionalism, honesty, and a sense of humor. I make the drive from the NW side of Indy because I know they are knowledgable and that my dogs will have excellent care. My shelties are performance dogs and I wouldn’t trust them to just anyone.
Having fostered for rescue, I’ve seen a LOT of spays and surgeries done at other clinics, and Dr J has some of the prettiest surgical technique I’ve seen. Your dog will thank you, believe me. When my sheltie girl was spayed, the biggest challenge was keeping her quiet during the recovery period. She had a tiny incision, no swelling, and hardly noticed it was there. (In comparison, I have a rescue who was spayed at a different clinic, had a huge incision, and was miserable for days.) Parkside is also experienced with things like submitting x-​rays to OFA — if this is something that you participate in, you can be confident that they know how to position the dogs and prepare the views.
Parkside also has professional groomers on staff who understand breed cuts. Even my rescue sheltie, who doesn’t have a great coat, comes home looking pretty. I can drop off my shelties for grooming without ever worrying that they’ll come home with their «pants» cut off or something like that.
While I don’t choose my vet based on cost, prices at Parkside are very reasonable. Before switching to Parkside I was a client at a trendy Broad Ripple animal clinic, and I’ve probably saved about 30% on my vet bills. Again, this is not my priority, but if I can get the same or better care without paying the Broad Ripple price, I’m not going to complain.
Great clinic, great staff!

I found Parkside because they were close to home, but I’ve kept going there for years for all of my own pets and my foster animals for the Humane Society for Hamilton County because the personal attention and care of the staff is unsurpassed.
I can not say enough good things about Dr. Johnson and Dr. Havens who have treated my animals for years! They take the time to listen, and always give special love and attention to my babies! The vet techs and front desk staff are knowledgeable and wonderful! They go above and beyond in greeting us, and making sure my pups are well taken care of!
Recently, one of my dogs received sub-​par care at a local emergency vet overnight. Dr. Johnson was amazing in taking over my dog’s care, and making sure he got the attention he deserved! Dr. Johnson reached out to me personally multiple times to make sure I understood what was happening before, during, and after surgery. I could not have been happier, and my dog is now 100% healthy!
Parkside also supports the Humane Society for Hamilton County, which is near and dear to our hearts (and where many of our dogs have been adopted from)!
Nothing could make me change to another vet, and if you’re looking for the best care for your animals… look no further! PARKSIDE IS LIKE FAMILY TO US!!!

I brought my foster dog to this vet for not urinating a day and a half before bringing her in. I kept her in the guest room when I was gone and during the night. I foster often so I know how to monitor animals and what to look for when something is wrong. The tech and vet treated me horridibly! The vet stated that he has been a vet for 15 years and was sure the dog was fine. I was made to feel foolish, however, I don’t she was even checked. We got home and I kept an eye on her, she did not go the bathroom that day. The next morning she finally went pee in the bedroom– it was TONS of urine and she pooed– it was the equivalent of 3 or 4 poop sessions. It seemed to be a blockage or something I cannot diagnose as I am just a foster mom. She is still not going regularly. I have notified the shelter to refer me elsewhere and to not have any fosters be check by this vet.

I take both of my cats and my dog to Parkside, and have done so since moving to Noblesville 3 years ago. The entire staff is gracious, friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Havens and Dr. Johnson are both equally excellent… with their «bedside» manner and expertise. Plus I love a place that knows who I am when I walk in!

Dr Havens is an awesome Vet. Highly recommend!