Testimonials

It’s a wonderful place. It’s over 2 hours away from me but worth it.

Integrated veterinary care & very skilled technicians. All staff are kind & engaging.

Amazing staff!! Thank you for your excellent compassion for the care of my bearded dragon!

Everyone is absolutely wonderful! There’s a reason we drive from Wausau to Countrycare! Thanks!

I’ve been a family member for about 20 years now. Key word here is family - you are the best, and only the best for my family

I especially love getting text updates! When we are on vacation it helps to know they are enjoying cuddles and playing outside.

Kind and caring staff. From the receptionist who made the reservation to the person who greeted us at the door at drop off and pick up!

Years ago when all other vets gave up on my older dog Katy, Dr. Strickfaden got her back to agility competition form with acupuncture. I’m a big fan!

Countrycare Animal Complex is what I wish for all pets. Your compassion and genuine caring makes all the difference. Duke is a happy dog because of you.

We love the care our bunnies receive! Everyone makes our pets feel safe and comfortable. Thank you Country care for always making our experience wonderful!

Our Bubba dog very much enjoyed his stay! He was happy and relaxed when returning home. I enjoyed the text and photo updates. Will be back and recommend to others. Thank you!

Words cannot express our gratitude for your kindness and attention towards Georgia. She is as good as new — maybe even a little better. Thank you for the miracle of a healthy life!!!

Thank you for seeing Harlie. She was well taken care of and I was happy that you offered natural alternatives to traditional medicine. She seems to be enjoying her new therapy routine.

The care my pets receive from the Countrycare team is absolutely top-notch! They treat my dogs like family, and understand their temperaments and ALWAYS approach their care in the most positive way.

I have been going to Country Care for over 30 years. Everyone there is very friendly, compassionate, and takes the time to listen to your concerns and answer questions. I highly recommend them to everyone.

Great job in taking care of our cat, Punch, during her extended boarding stay! Everyone on staff was very helpful, friendly and gracious and made the process simple and stress-free for owners and cat! Thank you!

Everyone there was great – from making the appointment to the vet tech to our vet. Everyone was super friendly and nice. They took their time. We didn’t feel rushed. We were very happy and grateful to the staff.

Dr. Heintz was so gentle and compassionate with our dog. The vet tech was so kind and understanding with all of the questions that I asked her. They made me feel comfortable with the decisions that we made for Maddie.

My previous dog was taken care of so well during her acupuncture treatments and care of her vestibular disease that when I got my current dog, there was no question where she would receive her care! The staff is great!

A big thanks to the staff at Countrycare for caring for Ellie and Murphy, our border collies! Everything from ACL surgery and arthritis, to paw injuries and snacking on dog bedding has been taken care of at Countrycare.

I drive almost 3 hours to bring my dog there because of the excellent care you provide. My dog, Willow has had a great life because of the treatment you have provided. I completely trust the team there. Thanks for all you do.

I would not trust my cats’ care to anyone else. Dr. Strickfaden takes the time to listen and understand my concerns for my cats. She treats their health needs, both physically and emotionally, professionally and compassionately.

Kita did very well with everyone. She is a very nervous dog and has a hard time away from home. But at Country Care she seems to have adjusted very well. Thank you to everyone for making her feel secure and loved while I was gone!

Our pets were boarding. Countrycare is awesome, always neat and clean and smells nice. The staff is incredible. Always friendly and so caring and kind to the animals. Absolutely we will be back and we will recommend Countrycare to others.

Phenomenal staff from the front desk to the vets. Dr Heintz not only provides top notch professional care, she also offers a very high degree of confidence in her abilities and love of birds. Her tender care and kindness are crystal clear.

The staff is extremely kind and knowledgeable. The providers are helpful and friendly. My aging pup is anxious with every visit but the staff and provider are patient and sweet to her every time not rushing through the exam or her treatment.

Everytime I go there with my dog or message them a question and even boarding I feel very comfortable and know that Litty is well taken care off. My questions are always answered and everyone is always so friendly and welcoming when we come in.

Staff very friendly, helpful, and caring. It was great to see a Dr. Strickfaden look at Emma’s health as a whole. We look forward to seeing Emma’s overall health improve with continued visits. Thank you for making options in veterinary care possible for Emma.

I LOVE Countrycare! You really feel like family when you walk in. I’ve been a client many years and always refer people when they need a vet to listen. Listening to your clients and their worries, fears, needs is soooo important. Thank you for always Listening!

We greatly appreciated the emergency care that was given to our cat. It warms our hearts to know that you care enough to help even when you are busy with so many other things. Our cat is literally still alive because of your wonderful concern! Thank you so very much!

Love how caring the staff was for not only my dog but me too! I was very worried about my boy and they helped us both. He was sooo loved the entire time there. It was evident everyone truly cares about what they do! Not an easy job at all. Thank you for all yall do!!!

Very much appreciated the candid conversation regarding vaccinations for Macie. It’s so refreshing to hear an integrative approach to pet wellness. Their office is welcoming; the staff is friendly. You can tell only animal lovers work here. We finally found the “right” clinic for our pets.

I always enjoy myself here! The staff is so sweet and caring. They are always happy to see me and my cats and remember us from the visit prior. They make me feel so comfortable and do a great job explaining things. I like how they’re gentle with my cats but also quick with getting the exam done.

What I appreciate about Countrycare in particular is the holistic approach to healing and health. I was not just handed an expensive script and dismissed. I felt like I was included in the total treatment picture and results were shared so I understood and can be an integral part of the healing.

Frosty receives excellent care, and everyone is friendly, knowledgeable and compassionate. Staff does their best to schedule at times that are convenient for me to drive up from Appleton. And I feel Dr. Strickfaden is absolutely invested in the best outcome for Frosty given his multiple medical challenges.

I can’t thank Dr. Heintz enough for her great service, her knowledge, her care, and her explanation regarding Aspen’s health. Dr. Heintz is outstanding!!! I can’t forget the staff, too. Thank you Becky, Priscilla, and Kyle for your compassion, call backs and thorough explanations. This type of service means so much to us.

Country Care Animal Complex treats my dogs like their own. I travel over an hour one way to see Dr Strickfaden and get treatments for my golden retriever’s allergies. Both my dogs love going to the vet! Country Care has exceptional staff from the front desk to the techs to the doctors. It is obvious to me they truly love what they do.

Thank you for your care and the professionalism that each of the staff provides. Your hospital is the cleanest and best one I’ve found in the three states we have lived in. I appreciate all the educational information that is available, the quiet “spa” music in each room and that you sell and promote holistic care and foods for our pets.

My guinea pig wasn’t feeling well and I needed to get her in for an emergency appointment and they were able to get me that day. Through the whole process they were very kind and knowledgeable, and made me feel like I was doing the best I could which is important when a pet isn’t feeling well. I would definitely take my animals here again.

Jeff and I are extremely grateful to everyone we came into contact with with regards to our ginger Charlie. The care and the continuous follow ups set my mind at ease knowing that our boy was constantly on your minds wanting updates on how he was progressing. Thankfully he was progressing in the right direction. We cannot thank you all enough!

When I first walked in the door with my chocolate lab, I felt a sense of trust that I never felt at a veterinary clinic before. Dr. Strickfaden made me feel heard and trusted on my way to a “less” toxic lifestyle for my lab. Highly recommend to any pet owners wanting to have a more holistic lifestyle not only for themselves but for their pets.

As always, the Country Care staff were all very friendly and helpful. We did not have a true emergency. But our dog, Russell, needed medical attention right away and we were so happy we were seen quickly. We appreciate the Vet Tech listening to our concerns and the full history of the situation. And everyone showed that they really cared about Russell.

We were extremely happy with how Doodles visit went. He is usually a very nervous and anxious dog when going to the vet and you took the time to help him feel at ease (first time he has ever calmed down during a vet visit). We are so happy we found your clinic and are comfortable and confident in making Countrycare Animal Complex Doodles new healthcare clinic. Thank you!

We bring our English Bulldogs to Countrycare Animal Complex for many reasons. The most important reason is trust. We know the doctors and staff will do anything and everything they can to give our dogs the best care possible. They are there to provide us with the professional yet understanding support that every family with pets should have. We wouldn’t trust anybody else!

I like Countrycare because they not only take great care and concern of my pets but also of me… they don’t send home a pet from their care until they know those pets are truly ready to go home and be able to take care of their own needs and I’m reassured that they’ve done their best to know my dog can make it on her own with my help. I have great faith in their help and care!

As an overprotective ‘mom’ of two kitties, I know Hannah Baby & Mr. Fuzzybottoms are in good hands every time I bring them through the door to Countrycare. Whenever I’ve called, the staff has been great at getting us in, answering my million questions, and giving the best treatment! After a few surgeries as well as regular check-ups, I know the staff cares for my ‘kids’ as much as I do.

I just wanted to write to thank you for the excellent service that Countrycare has provided over the years. I have horses, dogs and cats and Countrycare has always been there, diagnosing doing surgeries and treating them. I have found the staff and doctors to be very friendly, honest and professional. I also appreciate the fact that I can use the same clinic for my horses as well as my small animal needs.

Thank you to Dr. Strickfaden and the entire team at Countrycare Animal Complex for “thinking outside the box” and providing many excellent alternative therapies and natural supplements for her. Countrycare is a very special place where love is felt from the moment you walk through the door. We are so lucky to have a vet center willing to practice natural and holistic treatments right along with traditional veterinary medicine.

I trust you and truly believe you are looking out for our pets’ best interests. On a scale of 1 to 10, you are off the charts. Everyone at Countrycare shows genuine compassion and concern for the pets and the owners. During the last 9 years we have brought seven of our pets to Countrycare, and the care they have received has always been top notch. Your motto is ‘modern veterinary medicine with old-fashioned caring!’ and you truly practice it day to day.

Anytime I have visited Countrycare, the staff have been very inviting, informative, and willing to share information and knowledge. One of the main reasons I choose Countrycare is to have the options of doing things holistically for my pets. Any experience I’ve had there, whether it’s been holistic or not, has been the best. I feel like I’m being informed of all of the choices without having conventional medicine pushed as the only option. Keep up the great job!

I loved that the assistant was so patient and thorough with the introduction to the clinic, as well as explaining everything so well. She also wrote up how to prepare the holistic food, so we could have that. I will always be thankful for the examination that found allergies and a pancreas issue, as our cat’s problem has been taken care of by changing his food. He has had this problem for years, and now we have the answer, thanks to Dr. Strickfaden! A job well done!

I brought my 5 yr old hunting dog into Countrycare because when I came home from vacation we found her unable to walk. Dr S. was amazing. After a series of visits she was back to normal and we were even able to use her duck hunting. We continue to bring her in every couple of months for an adjustment. She is running around like a puppy and we are not retiring her this year like we planned. Without Dr. S she would have probably been put down cause of the extreme pain she was in.

Dr. Heintz took the time to listen to my concerns and was very patient with my nervous dog. She even introduced herself when we stopped in for a ‘happy visit’ to get my dog used to the facility and associate it with positive things. She was very understanding and knowledgeable in how to approach my dog who is extremely fearful of strangers and also provided great treatment for my dog! It meant so much to me to have her take the time needed with my dog so she can get the care she needs!

After getting our bearded dragon we were nervous about finding an exotic vet for him. When we arrived at the Country Care Complex the staff was so excited to see our dragon Java, everyone wanted a peek. The sign in process was a breeze. The Vet was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. We are so happy with our choice to establish Java at Country Care Complex. We are interested in looking at boarding services here in the future. Thank you for your investment in people’s tiny companions!

I always feel welcome and at home when bringing my fur kids for a visit. The front staff is always kind and I love how they love up on the dogs. The exam rooms are beautiful after the new renovation. So much easier for the pets and staff to hold the dogs. The exam room staff is great at making sure all of my concerns and questions get relayed to the doctor and answered. The doctors go on and above to make sure my pet is well cared for. Thank you for all you do to help keep my fur kids happy and healthy!

I brought my boy to Country Care several years ago seeking a second opinion. He was sick and not getting better and no true diagnosis. After the first appointment not only did I have a diagnosis but a treatment plan that worked! He has been there since that day and they have, without a doubt, saved his life. He is a diabetic and has Cushing’s Disease. Their dedication and determination brought everything under control and he is a happy boy today. Thanks to their care he will be a part of my life for many years!

I travel to Countrycare because their philosophy and integrated care incorporates the best of conventional therapies with holistic options. The climate is calm and engaging, and the staff are always pleasant. I learn something new at every visit, and my animals’ health and well being are enhanced. We are greeted by name. Veterinarians and all staff share the best success as well as end of life sadness. My family has lived many places. Countrycare is a truly unique setting, and the best veterinary care I have experienced.

My husky recently had surgery at your facility while I was mobilized for the Navy Reserve. The care and information I personally received prior to my mobilization assured me that my pet would receive the best care in my absence and made me feel so much better about not being there. My family had very little to worry about due to the professionalism and level of communication provided during the surgery and during the after care. I do not believe I would have been as reassured going anywhere else! Thank you Countrycare for your personalized, friendly and highly professional service!!!

I just have to say that I was very impressed with the genuine, caring staff at Countrycare. I read a review online in which a woman stated she drove an hour to have her pets seen at your facility. I thought, “I have to check them out”. Now, I realize what she had experienced, because I feel the same way. I have had a few good vets over the last 22 yrs for our pets, but I still felt a noticeable difference when I brought our pets to your facility. Thank you for your professional, kind, genuine care. We are new to the facility, but I was so impressed, that I have decided this will be our new veterinarian family.

I love the relaxed and quiet atmosphere in the examination rooms and the reception area. It makes a big difference having the lights low and soft music playing. I don’t know how my animals feel about it but it calms me down! The doctors are extremely open to alternative healing and always willing to try new remedies. I appreciate their holistic understanding of health so there’s a better chance of getting to the root of the problem rather than just treating the symptoms. I love that Countrycare carries raw food and high quality dry food and treats. I also appreciate the large assortment of natural health products available.

We love Countrycare because of the sense of caring & concern we feel the minute we walk in the door. Our English cockers have been patients at Countrycare for about 11 years. The acupuncture that was administered to Bubba for his disc issues added 6 years of quality to his life. When he passed in 2006 Doctor Karen was there with us to share our loss. Our latest concerns are with Shore and her kidney failure and Mickey’s battle with Addison’s disease. Again doctor Karen never gave up until she was able to properly diagnose Mickey’s condition and devise the proper treatment plan. The support staff at Countrycare is always more than willing to address our many concerns. It is comforting to know they will be there when we need them. For us Countrycare is well worth the 30 min. drive from Two Rivers.

Since CAC has become my primary veterinary clinic I have introduced many friends, clients and my sisters to the clinic, both of which have told me how grateful they are to have “found” a clinic with such progressive and highly qualified doctors. The quality of the support staff that helps keep things moving smoothly is also important. The first impression you get of any clinic comes from the reception staff; at CAC you are always met with a smile and a big HELLO! The welcoming atmosphere, the mere presence of the building, the modern technology, the progressive thinking, the compassion shown to the humans and animals are all things I love about CAC but it truly is the people inside the building that keep me coming back! THANK YOU CAC for making an impression on my life and on the lives of my boys!