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Overland Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 899 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(899) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary Dental CareLow-Cost & Affordable Care
Overland Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Veterinary Dental Care
Reviews
899

What recent reviews say

Clients consistently praise the team's genuine compassion and expertise, particularly Dr. Brown, Dr. Kaplan, Dr. Pansiera, and Dr. Diaz. Staff take time to explain care thoroughly and handle nervous pets with patience. One significant complaint highlights unclear communication when the clinic changed a dog's long-standing medication approach, leaving the owner uncertain about future decisions and care planning.

General wellness, vaccinations, tooth extractions, and orthopedic care are frequently mentioned. The clinic's willingness to accommodate anxious animals by bringing staff to the lobby and gentle handling across the board stand out. Pricing on wellness exams and basic services draws positive notice, though the medication management experience suggests clients value predictability as much as cost.

Praised for
  • kind and knowledgeable staff
  • thorough explanations and time with clients
  • skilled and compassionate vets
  • patient with anxious pets
  • good value for pricing
Watch-outs
  • poor communication on medication changes
  • lack of clear framework for ongoing care decisions
  • unpredictable process difficult to plan around
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Best for: Owners with anxious or reactive pets seeking thorough, patient care and clear communication
Think twice if: Those whose pets require predictable, long-term medication plans should clarify communication protocols upfront

Strengths

  • skilled, named vets (Dr. Brown, Dr. Kaplan, Dr. Pansiera, Dr. Diaz)
  • patient, gentle handling of anxious pets
  • thorough explanations without rushing clients
  • accommodates nervous animals with in-lobby care when needed

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Brown, Dr. Kaplan, Dr. Pansiera, Dr. Diaz named as exceptional vets
  • Tech staff bring shots to lobby for anxious pets
  • Handles tooth extractions and orthopedic surgery in-house
  • Shoutout to Tyler (front desk/staff) for going above and beyond
  • Responsive to emergency calls and fit patients in quickly

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Thorough wellness exams and vaccinations, praised for time spent and clear explanations
Veterinary Dental Care
Tooth extractions performed in-house; no complaints mentioned
Surgery & Specialty Care
Orthopedic and soft tissue surgery offered; clients report skilled, confident care

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
777
4
51
3
15
2
7
1
49

Common questions

Do you work with anxious or reactive pets?
Yes. Staff bring vaccinations to the lobby if needed, and vets are trained to be patient and kind during exams. Clients specifically mention the team's success with nervous dogs.
Can you do tooth extractions and surgery?
Yes. The clinic performs tooth extractions, orthopedic surgery, and soft tissue surgery in-house.
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Last updated 2026-07-06