Nickerson Animal Health Center
Your Neighborhood Animal Care Center
Caring for pets is our passion and something we look forward to doing every day. We believe it is important to get to know the personality of every animal so we can provide appropriate and relevant care. As we get to know your pets, we invite you to take a moment to get to know us and our team as well.
Client Testimonials & Reviews
We at Nickerson Animal Health Center value feedback from our clients. Here is just a small sample of the hundreds of happy and healthy pets that we have cared for since 1878.
A K
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Dr. Helmholdt and the entire staff are awesome. They are so accommodating and sympathetic to your pet’s needs. Go there if your pet needs great care don’t hesitate.
A K
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Dr. Helmholdt and the entire staff are awesome. They are so accommodating and sympathetic to your pet’s needs. Go there if your pet needs great care don’t hesitate.
Darlene Capozio
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Always a great experience at Nickerson. Dr. Merle and staff is awesome 👌. Your fur babies and you are always their main concern. Love them, have been going there about 30 years now.
Hillary Kandow
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
I can't say enough wonderful things about Nickerson Animal Health Center and Dr. Merle. My dog has received the best of care from the whole Nickerson team in the three years she has been a patient; both in routine visits and for more urgent needs. We are so grateful for Nickerson and feel lucky to have Dr. Merle as our trusted veterinarian.
Michael Scully
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Great experience here! My dog loved the tech Katie and the Dr was excellent as well. Reminded me a lot of the great drummer, Stewart Copeland of the Police. I would recommend them to anyone new to the area or who has new pets.
Heather Sims
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Our elderly cat took a turn for the worst, and we knew it was time to help her go peacefully. We reached out to Nickerson yesterday, and they fit us in within two hours. From the start, they were warm and gentle with my husband, who was understandably devastated to be losing his beloved pet of nearly two decades. The staff explained the whole process, giving my husband tim...
Alma Arellano
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
I definitely trust them and without hesitation, he is the best veterinarian, we have more than 10 years taking our pets with them!!!😍
Kay Baugher
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Kind and caring Staff, helped my Coco !
Gloria Pollack
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Thorough exam, kind staff and clean environment. Love taking my senior dog to Dr Merle.❤️
Latitia Allen
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Very nice, courteous and professional staff.
Thomas Miller
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Dr. Merle is great.i take my 12 year old Goldendoodle Scout to Nickerson. Dr. Merle and staff is so good with Scout as well as. He takes his time and answers any questions I have. Would highly recommend Nickerson’s!
Dr. Merle is great.i take my 12 year old Goldendoodle Scout to Nickerson. Dr. Merle and staff is so good with Scout as well as. He takes his time and answers any questions I have. Would highly recommend Nickerson’s!