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Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 828 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(828) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareLarge Animal & EquineLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Care
Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Large Animal & Equine
Reviews
828

What recent reviews say

Long-term clients and new arrivals alike report that Goldsmith staff treat nervous pets with genuine patience, taking time to explain care plans and answer questions without rushing. The clinic earns particular praise for compassionate handling of pet loss, from cremation support to follow-up care, though one recent case documents serious communication gaps around a senior dog's terminal prognosis that left an owner without full information to make end-of-life decisions.

Praised for
  • compassionate end-of-life care
  • patient with anxious pets
  • knowledgeable and friendly staff
  • same-day appointments available
Watch-outs
  • poor communication on serious prognosis
  • insufficient end-of-life options presented
  • high cost for initial assessment
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Best for: Pet owners with anxious or nervous animals seeking patient, unhurried care and established long-term relationships.
Think twice if: Owners of senior pets with complex conditions should ask directly about prognosis severity and all end-of-life options, including overnight admission, early in the consultation.

Strengths

  • AAHA-accredited care
  • same-day appointment availability
  • experienced staff by name (Dr. Baxter, Dr. Norberg, Lauren, Lyndsey, Virginia)
  • compassionate end-of-life and cremation support

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Baxter, Dr. Norberg, Lauren, Lyndsey, Virginia named in positive reviews
  • 14+ year client retention reported
  • Same-day appointment availability documented (cardi shot)
  • Compassionate end-of-life services include private goodbyes, hair clipping, cremation follow-up
  • One case: $878 charged for initial assessment and labs; $200 refunded for unused medication

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Staff praised for patience during annual exams and taking time with nervous animals.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day appointments available; compassionate end-of-life and cremation services.
Surgery & Specialty Care
No specific surgical outcomes mentioned; general professional care noted.

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 85% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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19
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5
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7
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20

Common questions

Can we get an appointment the same day?
Yes; one review documents same-day availability for a cardi shot.
How do you handle pet loss and cremation?
Staff provide private goodbyes, may clip hair as a keepsake, and follow up with compassion when you return for ashes.
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Last updated 2026-07-06