1st Place: Westgate Animal Hospital
2nd Place: Eau Claire Animal Hospital
3rd Place: Oakwood Hills Animal Hospital

Any veterinarian or animal clinic that has a real and sincere love for animals deserves some respect. Each of the three that earned kudos by V1 readers has been in town for a significant period of time, and many of the vets at Westgate, Eau Claire Animal Hospital, and Oakwood Hills are known for their community work and commitment to the animals of the Chippewa Valley. On the west side of town, Westgate (2135 N Clairemont Ave) — the Valley’s first choice for animal clinic — has undergone extensive facelifts over the years to accommodate newer technology, more examination rooms, and bigger boarding facilities. Readers chose Eau Claire Animal Hospital (2828 Mall Dr) as their second favorite veterinarian/animal clinic. Located on Mall Drive, this clinic is home to veterinarians who specialize in exotic animals and holistic medicine. And third, but certainly not last, is Oakwood Hills (4616 Commerce Valley Road), which has been honored with the prestigious Practice of Excellence designation from Veterinary Economics. All three truly are the cat’s meow. – JoAnna Haugen