Tender Care Veterinary Clinic
South Bend, IN
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Tender Care Veterinary Clinic is proud to serve South Bend, IN and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible
Dr. Cathy began her pre-veterinary studies at Holy Cross and St. Mary’s Colleges at Notre Dame, IN. She graduated with Honors from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. Following her graduation, she began practice with Seven Oaks Veterinary Clinic in Plymouth, IN where she treated small and large animals. She then practiced at the Animal Emergency Clinic in South Bend, IN treating small animal emergency cases. Dr. Cathy took over the small animal veterinary practice of Dr. David Frey in South Bend where she has been practicing since 2008
Team at a glance
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Technology & equipment
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Appointments & hours
Mon, Tue : 8:00am - 8:00pm Wed - Fri: 8:00am - 5:30pm Sat, Sun: Closed
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Frequently asked
Is Tender Care Veterinary Clinic accepting new patients?+
Yes — Tender Care Veterinary Clinic is currently accepting new patients.
What services does Tender Care Veterinary Clinic offer?+
Tender Care Veterinary Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Tender Care Veterinary Clinic established?+
Tender Care Veterinary Clinic has served the South Bend, IN community since 2008.
What reviewers say
Tender Care Veterinary Clinic delivers compassionate, attentive, and highly professional medical care for dogs and cats in a clean and welcoming facility. The veterinary team is widely recognized for exceptional bedside manner, patience with anxious animals, and deep support during difficult end-of-life decisions. Clients appreciate the thorough explanations and fair pricing, though occasional billing disputes and diagnostic concerns have been noted by a minority of visitors. Overall, the practice maintains a strong reputation for treating pets like family.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.