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Cherrelyn Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 512 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(512) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Surgery & Specialty CareLarge Animal & EquineGeneral Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Care
Cherrelyn Animal Hospital
Services
Surgery & Specialty Care, Large Animal & Equine, General Veterinary Care
Reviews
512

What recent reviews say

Most visits yield strong praise for friendly, patient staff and vets who explain care thoroughly. Reviewers highlight quick appointments, fair pricing, and a calm environment even for anxious or large dogs. However, a surgical case revealed serious gaps in post-operative planning: inadequate discharge instructions, refusal of overnight monitoring despite major surgery complexity, and lack of accountability when complications arose.

The clinic's strength lies in routine and emergency response, where staff excel at reassurance and efficiency. Yet major surgery planning needs rethinking, particularly around aftercare protocols and managing surgical risks upfront with clients.

Praised for
  • caring and attentive staff
  • skilled vets who listen
  • quick appointment availability
  • gentle with nervous or reactive animals
  • clean facility
Watch-outs
  • inadequate post-operative care instructions
  • lack of overnight monitoring after major surgery
  • poor communication about surgical risks
  • dismissive when turning away patients
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Best for: pet owners seeking routine care, vaccinations, and emergency triage with minimal wait times and calm staff interaction.
Think twice if: plan major surgery elsewhere or verify post-operative protocols in detail before committing; one patient's complex surgical outcome raised serious concerns about discharge planning and overnight monitoring availability.

Strengths

  • appointments typically available within days
  • staff skilled at calming anxious and reactive animals
  • named vets (Dr. Jerry, Dr. Waznik) build long-term relationships
  • rapid triage and efficient visits

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Jerry and Dr. Waznik named as primary vets
  • same-day appointments reported
  • less than 30-minute visit times noted
  • staff de-escalation skills praised (e.g. cooling overheated dog, calming reactive dogs)
  • liver lobectomy case highlighted gaps in post-operative care instructions and 24-hour facility availability claims

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Staff excel at wellness visits, thorough exams, and clear explanations; quick appointments and fair pricing cited.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day appointments and rapid triage praised; however, aftercare instructions for complex cases fell short.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Skilled surgical intervention reported, but post-operative discharge planning and overnight monitoring protocols raised serious patient concerns.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.59 average across the 114 surgery & specialty care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 74% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 61
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
409
4
32
3
13
2
7
1
51

Common questions

How soon can I usually get an appointment?
Within a few days, according to recent reviews. One reviewer reported getting in the same day for an acute injury.
Do you offer emergency same-day care?
Yes, the clinic lists urgent pet care and handles emergency visits, with reviewers noting quick triage and minimal wait times.
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Last updated 2026-07-06