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Dr. Bob's Vet Shop

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 104 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(104) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareLow-Cost & Affordable Care
Dr. Bob's Vet Shop
Services
General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Reviews
104

What recent reviews say

Dr. Bob's earns strong loyalty from most owners for affordable care and a staff that listens and spends time with pets. However, recent reviews raise serious concerns: Dr. Bob has reportedly failed to flag abnormal blood work results and dismissed ongoing health complaints without digging deeper, leading at least two owners to feel their pets suffered preventable decline. Front desk interactions are inconsistently reported-some praise friendliness, others describe rudeness and dismissive cancellation policies.

Praised for
  • thorough checkups and diagnostics
  • caring staff and Dr. Bob personally
  • affordable pricing
  • good with anxious pets
  • takes time to listen
Watch-outs
  • fails to communicate test results or red flags to owners
  • front desk staff rudeness
  • dismisses symptoms without further investigation
  • poor emergency referral support
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Best for: owners seeking low-cost routine care and willing to travel; long-term patient families already established with Dr. Bob
Think twice if: you need proactive health monitoring and clear communication of test results. Recent complaints suggest abnormal bloodwork may not be explained to owners, and ongoing symptoms may not trigger deeper investigation.

Strengths

  • cash-only model keeps fees low
  • Dr. Bob spends time with each pet
  • long-term patient relationships (10-20 years common)
  • affordable dental work

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Bob, Dana, and Natalie named as staff
  • cash-only payment model
  • dental cleaning with extractions quoted as cheaper than competitors
  • blood work offered pre-surgery

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
routine checkups praised for thoroughness, but recent reviews note failure to communicate abnormal test results or pursue ongoing symptoms
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
cash-only model and pricing consistently highlighted as a strength; dental work notably cheaper than other local clinics

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 37% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 84
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
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2
2
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4

Common questions

Do you offer affordable pricing?
Yes. Dr. Bob's runs a cash-only practice and reviewers report fees are lower than other local clinics, particularly for dental care.
Will Dr. Bob explain test results to me?
This is contested in recent reviews. Some owners report clear communication; others say blood work was done pre-surgery without results explained, leading them to miss early warning signs of illness.

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Last updated 2026-07-06