There is a heart and soul in our vision. We believe in caring for every single person who walks through our doors like family. We believe in providing the guidance and emotional support that will help you and your pet thrive together. And above all, we believe in reimagining what a veterinary practice can be and mean for a community. And an unquenchable thirst to always be growing, evolving, and raising the standards of care that we'll provide your pet with. The highest honor a veterinary practice can receive is AAHA's Practice of The Year award.
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We all know that pets cannot tell us how they are feeling. It is important that we try to use all of our resources to determine the medical problems facing your pet even before problems arise. Our doctors will use lab diagnostics, biopsies and radiographs to find out what is the cause of your pet's illness or to warn us of what may be coming.
Dr. Adam Hechko Dr. Hechko grew up in Columbia Station, Ohio and went on to the University of Findlay to complete his undergraduate degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. He is a proud graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and an avid Buckeye fan. Dr. Hechko has 3 children, Alexander, Benjamin, and Catherine.
Only The Best The highest honor a veterinary practice can earn is the prestigious AAHA Practice of The Year award. AAHA is an organization that accredits a veterinary practice based on meeting a simple standard: excellence in everything you do. Because of the difficulty of earning accreditation, fewer than 15% of veterinary practices are AAHA accredited.
Our daycare and overnight facilities are adjacent to our hospital. The design is open concept with glass front doors and luxury boarding options. This unique building set-up allows our doctors to become familiar with your pet while they relax with us. Our highly trained animal caregivers are deeply attuned to each pet's specific needs - including tender loving care!
Reviews (10)
Marisa Rodatt
Jan 15, 2022
I have to change my review. My last experience with NRAH was terrible. I took my cat in for a well visit as he was having cough fits. I told the vet I thought it was asthma. They insisted on ruling out asthma and testing for anything else. He was prescribed clavamox because they thought he had pneumonia and ended up having a severe reaction. I needed to take my cat to the ER. ER did more tests to basically tell me my cat has ASTHMA and not pneumonia.
I was very upset with the vet and complained and was not offered any compensation. I ended up spending $1700 on my cat which could of been a $250 bill if he was properly diagnosed. Then they said my cat needed his teeth cleaned they wanted $1500 for his teeth cleaning. I decided to get a second opinion and found another vet that only charged me $367 dollars.
This vet is WAY over priced and they don't listen to the owners who live with the animals. I do not recommend going here unless you want to be out of a lot of money. Very disappointed and sad I had to change my positive review to a negative one.
I was very upset with the vet and complained and was not offered any compensation. I ended up spending $1700 on my cat which could of been a $250 bill if he was properly diagnosed. Then they said my cat needed his teeth cleaned they wanted $1500 for his teeth cleaning. I decided to get a second opinion and found another vet that only charged me $367 dollars.
This vet is WAY over priced and they don't listen to the owners who live with the animals. I do not recommend going here unless you want to be out of a lot of money. Very disappointed and sad I had to change my positive review to a negative one.
Beverly Rachkofski
Nov 21, 2021
When my 14 year old cats regular vet was unable to see her as promptly as I hoped, I called NRAH and they were able to see her the same day. Numerous health issues were addressed in a thorough, detailed, caring manner by Dr. Shivak. She is highly knowledgeable, professional and caring, as were all the staff I had contact with today. I will be returning there with my pet as needed and will highly recommend their services to anyone who is looking for superior care for their pets.
Richie Santana
Aug 18, 2021
We unfortunately had to have our 13 year old cat put down due to serious health issues, and these people were so wonderful. They were so understanding, kind, and patient with us while we went through it. Couldn't ask for a better staff. They also offered cremation and his paw print so we could memorialize him forever.
Ziggy Smawg
Aug 13, 2021
Staff & Drs. are thurow with the exams, caring & they listen, & it is clean there, they are just absolutely wonderful. My long story short is > Dr found something and my cat needed surgery : but for yrs. from my OLD vet clinic who I will NEVER be going back to ever again, never brought this to my attention. Him & his wife always looked inside her mouth at every visit.
I am sickened by their lack of profession, my poor cat has been going through pain & this infection for years. I feel horrible because she ate & drank & didn't show any type of discomfort, but yet she was. She is 17 yrs old & that makes me sick even more because she could have enjoyed life a bit more comfortably. Back to N.R.A.H. I will be returning with my cat & bringing the rest of my animal house here from now on. You may pay a little more but its worth it. your pet will definitely get what he/she deserves & needs. I totally recommend
I am sickened by their lack of profession, my poor cat has been going through pain & this infection for years. I feel horrible because she ate & drank & didn't show any type of discomfort, but yet she was. She is 17 yrs old & that makes me sick even more because she could have enjoyed life a bit more comfortably. Back to N.R.A.H. I will be returning with my cat & bringing the rest of my animal house here from now on. You may pay a little more but its worth it. your pet will definitely get what he/she deserves & needs. I totally recommend
Mike DeFranco
Jul 12, 2021
Ross Weitzner
May 26, 2021
We've had three dogs across the last 15 years that have received outstanding care from NRAS. Yes, they are more expensive than budget clinics -- considerably so -- but I've never questioned the quality of care nor compassion my dogs have received from everyone at the practice, especially for my rescue who has specific behavioral complexities.
He Kraus
Nov 05, 2020
NRAH and all of its staff in the front office and back exhibit caring bedside manner, assist with questions and provide a very clean environment for their clients and pets. Currently with COVID protocols clients are not allowed in the building or daycare. The vet techs are so caring when it comes to transfer of your pet through the fenced area. Although some services cost more than other clinics, we feel the cost explains itself through the services rendered in emergent and non-emergent instances.
A personal phone call or email to explain the results, X-rays, bloodwork or estimate for extensive care is very helpful. We lost one of our dogs last year and the entire team was so gracious with his care and the personal mourning room, front office staff lowering their voices and lights and lighting a candle meant so much. But they do this with every loss of a pet, something we have not experienced from other vets.
We give this vet 5 stars, something we do not give to businesses often. If you are looking for a vet with clean rooms, up-to-date machines for examination, excellent knowledge and professionalism this is your vet. And as extra they have a fantastic kennel and doggie daycare!
A personal phone call or email to explain the results, X-rays, bloodwork or estimate for extensive care is very helpful. We lost one of our dogs last year and the entire team was so gracious with his care and the personal mourning room, front office staff lowering their voices and lights and lighting a candle meant so much. But they do this with every loss of a pet, something we have not experienced from other vets.
We give this vet 5 stars, something we do not give to businesses often. If you are looking for a vet with clean rooms, up-to-date machines for examination, excellent knowledge and professionalism this is your vet. And as extra they have a fantastic kennel and doggie daycare!
Kimberly Belter
Jun 21, 2020
When we left our previous vet, after some very traumatic times saying goodbye to our last two dogs, I vowed to find a vet I felt would be more compassionate for our dogs and for us. I literally made an appointment with NR Animal hospital and screened Dr. Hechko and took a tour of the facility before making any appointments for our pets. It is all top notch.
Every doctor and tech there does an outstanding job. This place, is by far, the best animal clinic we have ever worked with. I cannot imagine taking my two dogs anywhere else. Every visit my dogs and I are treated compassionately and with great understanding. They even worked for us for months (not an exaggeration) getting my rescue more comfortable in the clinical setting to get him less weary of being treated.
We have used their boarding services, as well as the doggy day care without any incident or nothing shy of very positive experiences. I can highly recommend without any hesitation. Thank you, Dr. Hechko, and your entire team, or the outstanding work that you are doing!
Every doctor and tech there does an outstanding job. This place, is by far, the best animal clinic we have ever worked with. I cannot imagine taking my two dogs anywhere else. Every visit my dogs and I are treated compassionately and with great understanding. They even worked for us for months (not an exaggeration) getting my rescue more comfortable in the clinical setting to get him less weary of being treated.
We have used their boarding services, as well as the doggy day care without any incident or nothing shy of very positive experiences. I can highly recommend without any hesitation. Thank you, Dr. Hechko, and your entire team, or the outstanding work that you are doing!
Kristine Kozlowski
Nov 28, 2019
Dr. Roach and the entire medical staff are so wonderful. The clinic has always been accommodating when it comes to appointments and is very helpful with questions and concerns. After numerous emergency visits, my dog recently needed to have teeth extracted and without knowing ahead of time, ended up losing 25 teeth due to lack of medical care from her life before me.
The medical staff took such great care of my dog during the whole process and kept me updated from start to finish. We are very fortunate to be a patient at North Royalton Animal Hospital and I am thankful for all the staff that works there.
The medical staff took such great care of my dog during the whole process and kept me updated from start to finish. We are very fortunate to be a patient at North Royalton Animal Hospital and I am thankful for all the staff that works there.
Lisa Paladin
Jun 05, 2019
The entire staff at North Royalton Animal Hospital is incredible. We switched after being dissatisfied with our experience at another vet office, and we are so glad we did! The staff here are so knowledgeable and compassionate, and the care we get is comprehensive and thorough. The staff here give our pets (and us humans, too) such TLC, and they were so unbelievably kind and supportive through a difficult diagnosis and the loss of one of our pets. Their work is demanding and emotionally challenging, and they provide outstanding service despite all of it. We are grateful to have found them.
