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Downtown Animal Care Center

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 1,266 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(1266) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary Dental CareLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Care
Downtown Animal Care Center
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Veterinary Dental Care
Reviews
1266

What recent reviews say

Downtown Animal Care Center earns solid marks for friendly staff, quick appointment access, and weekend walk-in clinics. Most reviewers praise compassion during difficult moments and fair pricing. However, front desk inconsistency and occasional staff rudeness frustrate some, and at least one family reported a deeply upsetting end-of-life experience marked by poor communication and lack of care.

Praised for
  • compassionate end-of-life care
  • friendly and professional staff
  • easy appointments and walk-ins
  • fair pricing
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent front desk communication
  • staff attitude and rudeness
  • no-show deposit policy enforcement issues
  • poor end-of-life experience in isolated cases
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Best for: Busy professionals seeking weekend wellness clinics and routine care.
Think twice if: Front desk communication gaps and occasional staff attitude issues have frustrated returning clients.

Strengths

  • weekend walk-in vaccine clinic
  • appointment availability
  • experienced vets praised by name (Dr. Molloy)
  • low first-exam fee

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Molloy praised for gentleness and consistency
  • Weekend walk-in wellness vaccine clinic offered
  • In-house lab available
  • New $50 deposit policy for no-shows (inconsistently enforced)
  • Allow owners to stay during appointments

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine exams and walk-ins praised for speed and friendliness; some see appointments as efficient.
Veterinary Dental Care
Dental care listed and available; no specific praise or complaint in reviews.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Spay and neuter offered; no specific service feedback in reviews.
Emergency & Urgent Care
One reviewer praised quick appointment access for sick pet; one end-of-life experience was deeply negative.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
First exam of $25 and fair pricing noted; weekend walk-in clinic accessible to busy owners.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
932
4
117
3
41
2
38
1
138

Common questions

Can I bring my pet in on a weekend without an appointment?
Yes. They offer a weekend walk-in wellness vaccine clinic for vaccinations and prevention.
What is the cost of a first exam?
Their website states the first exam costs $25.
Can I stay with my pet during the appointment?
Yes. A recent reviewer noted the clinic allows owners to stay for the full duration of the appointment.
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Last updated 2026-07-06