Grove Center Veterinary Hospital

I found this vet when my 5-yr-old dog had an eye infection. I had a positive first experience and decided to go back for my dog’s annual physical, again a positive experience. Both times, the vet mentioned teeth cleaning. I brushed it off and then later looked and my dog’s teeth were terrible - tarter buildup and gums were raw. My old vet never mentioned it or expressed concern. I went back for the teeth cleaning and it was so bad they had to extract teeth. Everything before, during, and after the procedure was handled with care, transparency with costs, and a feeling of calm that my dog was being properly looked after. I am so thankful to this practice for noticing a problem, fixing it, and taking the time to educate me on preventative maintenance. It’s so important to find a good vet and this is one of them!

I am absolutely floored by Dr. Bender’s compassion and empathy and dedication as well the professionalism of his team and the entire set up of the practice. I called the after hours line because of an emergency on thanksgiving day when my pet was throwing up and had rectal bleeding with diarrhea . The answering service listened to me patiently and asked if my pet was an existing patient. Despite the fact that we said that she wasn’t he was compassionate and said that he would relay our message . I was not expecting a call back thinking that it was a holiday and that since we weren’t an existing patient. To my surprise Dr. Bender called me back within 5 minutes and patiently heard me out patiently and assessed the situation and provided his expert advice and directed us to the Vet ER. The next morning I got a call from his office at 8.30 AM to follow up on Zambi and I was speechless. Never have I ever experienced so much compassion and empathy from a vet office and that too we aren’t an existing patient. Needless to say I am transferring my pets care to Dr. Bender . My deepest gratitude to him and his staff. I cannot thank you enough.

Dr. Bender and the entire staff at Grove is amazing. They are kind, patient, thorough, and loving to my pets and to me! I highly recommend this practice. I am so happy to have found them.

Dr. Bender and his staff are extraordinary in every way -- the thoroughness of a 'regular' exam to investigative work when there are issues that initially appear to be unknown -- and not giving up -- finding answers and solutions with thoughtfulness, empathy, and genuine care. They always follow-up in the days, weeks, and months with calls when there is long-term care needed and answer every question and concern. When we have said 'goodbye' to a pet, they made every resource known to us (pet bereavement groups, etc.) as we healed after the loss -- but mostly, they offered their care and support. We have been so blessed to have Dr. Bender and his staff look after our furry rescue family for many years now and have recommended them over and over again. Grove Center Veterinary Hospital is a special place.

Thank you to the Grove Center staff for being so loving, kind, and patient to Shady towards the end of his long life. My husband and I came here as Dr. Bender was transitioning into retirement and Dr. Malik took over. Shady was very old, we think he was 16 or 17 years old when he passed away in October. He had age-related complications and we felt his time was coming real soon. I always asked Angelina, Cristal, and Margaret questions relating to end of life expectations and they were so patient and honest with me. They have very big hearts. They were very gentle with Shady, showed interest in him as a patient, and were always quick to refill his medications. Same with Dr. Malik. Months before his death, Shady had a huge lump growing on his side and we took the risk, at his age, to send him into surgery. We figured, if he doesn't make it out of surgery, it's okay, that was his time. But Dr. Malik and his team did an amazing job of carefully removing it and his recovery was incredible. The several extra months we had with Shady was priceless before he finally reached the end of his life. I had even called them the morning we felt like Shady was ready to be put to sleep and was reassured that this was a reasonable decision. Of course, we will miss him terribly forever, but our next furry family member will be a patient of Dr. Malik's!

Dr. Bender and the Grove Center team have been my vet of choice for nearly 20 years. They have helped me and my family through new puppies, kittens, health emergencies and well check-ups. I have always felt 100% confident in Dr. Bender's diagnostic skills and providing me appropriate and cost-effective options for my pets. The staff is always friendly and helpful and it feels great when they remember my pets. I would highly recommend Dr. Bender to anyone looking for a caring, thoughtful and responsive vet. Did I mention he does housecalls?! Do beware of his dry sense of humor. I've always been a fan, but it may take getting used to for some.

Best vet ever! I was frantic when my Leo had blood in his stool! Grove Center was the closest vet ER and I called them and explained my situation and they got me in with in 30 Minutes they were so understanding, professional, and super kind! Seeing them really made me feel at ease with Leo! The team was so knowledgeable on everything!