Since 1878, Nickerson Animal Health Center has been serving pet owners and pets in the Benton Harbor area. We offer care services to keep your pets healthy and happy throughout their whole lifespan. Our services include: spays & neuters, routine check-ups, oral & dental care, surgeries, microchipping, pain management, dermatology and much more.
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Mission
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.
Services Offered
Dog Services
- Dog Acupuncture
- Dog Allergies
- Dog Anesthesia
- Dog Behavior
- Dog Boarding
- Dog Cancer
- Dog Cardiology
- Dog Dentistry
- Dog Dermatology
- Dog Deworming
- Dog Diagnostic Imaging
- Dog Emergency Care
- Dog Exercise
- Dog Homeopathic Remedies
- Dog Illnesses and Disease
- Dog Laboratory
- Dog Integrative Medicine
- Dog Laser Therapy
- Dog Medications
- Dog Nutrition
- Dog Pain Management
- Dog Parasites
- Dog Flea and Tick
- Dog Heartworm
- Dog Preventive Care
- Dog Endoscopy
- Dog Grooming
- Dog Laparoscopic Surgery
- Dog Microchipping
- Puppy Care
- Dog Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
- Dog Reproductive Services
- Dog Senior Care
- Dog Spay or Neuter
- Dog Surgery
- Dog Vaccination
- Dog Wellness Exams
Cat Services
- Cat Acupuncture
- Cat Anesthesia
- Cat Behavior
- Cat Boarding
- Cat Cancer
- Cat Cardiology
- Cat Dentistry
- Cat Dermatology
- Cat Deworming
- Cat Diagnostic Imaging
- Cat Emergency Care
- Cat Homeopathic and Nutraceutical
- Cat Bathing & Hygiene
- Cat Endoscopy
- Cat Eye Care
- Cat Flea and Tick
- Cat Grooming
- Cat Heartworm
- Cat Illnesses and Disease
- Cat Integrative Medicine
- Kitten Care
- Cat Lab Work
- Cat Laparoscopy
- Cat Laser Therapy
- Cat Medications
- Cat Microchipping
- Cat Nutrition
- Cat Pain Management
- Cat Preventive Care
- Cat Senior Care
- Cat Spaying or Neutering
- Cat Surgery
- Cat Vaccinations
- Cat Wellness Exams
- Cat House Calls
Location & Areas We Serve
History
Nickerson Animal Health Center has been a continuously operating veterinary practice since 1878. Dr. J.C. Cole opened his doors on Elm Street (currently known as State Street) in Benton Harbor. At that time, the horse was king and many of his patients were of the larger type. Next in line was Dr. Bert Johnson who assumed the practice and eventually re-located it to Green Avenue in Benton Harbor.
In 1901, Dr. Eugene Krieger purchased the business and developed the first local pet hospital in 1929 and eventually moved it to 1298 Colfax Avenue in Benton Harbor. The city directory described Dr. Krieger as a person having "years of successful experience in relieving the aches and pains of our dumb animals, and is a safe man to call in time of need".
1945 saw a new owner, Dr. George Freier, take over the reins and shortly afterwards in 1952 he built a new facility on Colfax. Dr. John Sharon joined the practice in 1968 and worked with Dr. Freier until the latter's retirement in 1983.
Dr. Patrick Almus joined the staff in 1983 and with Dr. Sharon they built the current health center in 1992 on the corner of M-139 and Nickerson Avenue. In 2000, Dr. Almus purchased the practice and was joined by Dr. Keith Merle that year.
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Affiliations and Certifications
- AAHA
- Cat Friendly
Additional Features
- Accepts Coupons
- Accepts Credit Cards