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Northfield Veterinary Hospital

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 571 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(571) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareLow-Cost & Affordable CareHouse Call & Mobile Vet
Northfield Veterinary Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Reviews
571

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Caldwell and his team for calm, attentive care and genuine empathy during medical emergencies. Staff handle anxious pets and frightened owners with professionalism. The hospital accepts same-day urgent cases and follows up after discharge. Clients value that vets explain options and avoid unnecessary treatments, building trust over years.

Praised for
  • skilled, calm vet and tech team
  • compassionate care during crises
  • responsive follow-up and communication
  • willing to accept urgent cases
  • fair pricing, no unnecessary treatments
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Best for: Pet owners seeking emergency care and owners of anxious or large dogs needing calm handling.

Strengths

  • Same-day emergency appointments and willing to take critical cases
  • Dr. Caldwell and vet tech Melissa known for calm, skilled handling of large or anxious animals
  • Post-discharge follow-up and emotional support
  • Transparent about treatment options and costs

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Caldwell named for calm exams and clear explanation of options
  • Vet tech Melissa praised for confidence handling a 110 lb Great Dane on x-ray table
  • Hospital accepts critical cases other clinics decline
  • Staff provide follow-up calls after surgery
  • Long-term clients report years of consistent care

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Quick, professional handling of routine visits; staff explain age-related concerns.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Accepts same-day urgent cases and critical patients; calm, attentive response to frightened owners.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Post-operative follow-up calls; successful outcomes on severe cases.
House Call & Mobile Vet
No review evidence for house calls.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Fair pricing and avoidance of unnecessary treatments mentioned; no price data given.

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 79% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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13
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9
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22

Common questions

Do they take same-day appointments for urgent issues?
Yes. Reviewers report same-day visits for limping and stomach issues; staff handled a critical case when other hospitals declined.
Who is Dr. Caldwell?
He is named in multiple recent reviews as the primary veterinarian, praised for calm exams and clear communication.
Are they available for follow-up after surgery?
Yes. Reviewers mention post-discharge check-in calls and follow-up conversations about their pets' long-term care.

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Last updated 2026-07-06