Stephenson Veterinary Hospital

The nurses are sweet and kind. The Dr. is so nice and very gentle. My lil dog Cody has a bad back and they took the best care of him.

We have seen 2 doctors at this clinic. For multiple cats and my dog. The staff is very friendly! They take the time to explain all treatment options, all things medically wrong with your pet in full detail, can get your animal in quickly and spend as much time as it takes to make sure your pet is okay. I highly recommend them! They are great! They are also reasonably priced for office visits/shots. They are also the only vet clinic I have taken my pit to that didn't require sedation, which is a relief on my end as I don't like drugging my babies. They are always so gentle with my animals, and I really appreciate that. Thanks again guys! 😀

It feels almost impossible to find a good vet in Rockford. The vet was rude, he coldly waved his hand at us to signal he was ready for us, with a sigh. It was clear he didn't want to be there. He didn't communicate very well. Our pitbull had a bad flu and he told us to just keep doing what we were doing and gave him a shot for nausea. He vaguely answered any questions we had, and left us not asking if we had any final questions. The vet tech had to call his name to tell him we had a question. I simply did not like his "I know better" attitude. The only thing that was okay was that they wanted to avoid unnecessary costs, and the vet techs were very nice.

My family and I have been using Dr. Etheridge as our vet for 25+ years and couldn't be happier. When I eventually moved out of my parents and got my own dog I knew that I would not be able to take her somewhere else. I drive 25 minutes across town because that is how comfortable and happy I am with Stephenson. The staff is extremely friendly, quick to get my dogs in when there is an emergency and have even called after a few days of my dog's spay surgery to check in on her and see how she was doing. I have no idea what these other reviews are talking about when they say "they're out for your money!" when Stephenson has saved me HUNDREDS of dollars. Their prices are so incredibly cheap and Dr. Etheridge tells us when we can save money on meds by giving my dogs comparable doses of human meds. Dr. Etheridge tells it like it is and has a dry, sarcastic sense of humor that apparently some people don't understand. There is no BS and schemes to get your money, just an honest one man vet hospital. He has taken great care of every dog I've had the past 25 years and I will continue to take my pets there until he retires.

Had my black GSD puppy in for undescended testicle removal. Doctor did a great job and the staff was really nice. I have been going there and trusting them with my beloved dogs for years.

I have been to two other vets in Rockford and Loves Park through out the last 30 years with my pets. After my daughter had a traumatic expierence at the Loves Park vet, I decided to look for a new vet when I adopted a kitten and a dog. I called and made appointments for my new babies at Stephenson Veterinary Hospital. I can't tell you what a blessing it has been to have finally found a compassionate and very knowledgeable Veterinarian! Dr. Etheridge and his wonderful staff, take such good care and are so understanding of my pets and me. Dr. Etheridge is soft spoken and very gentle with my dog, Comet and my kitty, Chai. Thank you Dr. Etheridge and Staff for all you do to care for my pets!

Appauled at the service I received (or lack of).. went to take my dying min pin in to get looked at because of heavy bloating and excessive breathing & the two ladies behind the counter proceeded to deny my service with ZERO clients in the building. I would not recommend this place to ANYONE! I was forced to leave and I put my puppy to sleep at 13 years old just an hour after leaving there.. she had pyometra. But the ladies behind the desk thought it was comical. Disgusting.