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Stockton Pet Hospital

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 236 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(236) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Low-Cost & Affordable CareGeneral Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Care
Stockton Pet Hospital
Services
Low-Cost & Affordable Care, General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviews
236

What recent reviews say

Five-star reviews celebrate Dr. Byrne and her staff for patience, gentleness, and personalized attention, especially with anxious pets. They print articles, explain procedures clearly, and treat animals as if they were their own.

One and two-star reviews centre on high costs, pressure to charge for unnecessary treatments, and communication failures. A critical complaint involved a kitten testing positive for Giardia where results were held for six days without notification, exposing other pets. Multiple reviewers felt overcharged for basic care or treatments their pets did not need.

Recent shift: Rating spread shows persistent tension: 60% five-star vs. 27% one/two-star. Recent one-star reviews (past month) focus on communication failures and cost concerns, suggesting these are ongoing rather than resolved issues. Older positive reviews highlight the same praised veterinarian (Dr. Byrne), indicating stable clinical quality alongside persistent business practice complaints.

Praised for
  • skilled and compassionate veterinarians
  • friendly and welcoming staff
  • patient with anxious or reactive pets
  • thorough explanations and personalized care
  • attentive follow-up
Watch-outs
  • poor communication about test results
  • excessive pricing and unnecessary treatments
  • questionable medical recommendations
  • failure to follow up on health concerns
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Best for: Pet owners seeking a calm, caring environment for anxious or reactive animals and willing to pay premium rates.
Think twice if: Consider a second opinion or different vet if cost is a concern; multiple reviews report feeling overcharged for routine or unnecessary treatments and experiencing communication delays on urgent results.

Strengths

  • Dr. Byrne highly praised for skill and patience
  • staff known for making anxious pets comfortable
  • personalized care plans and detailed explanations
  • long-term relationships with loyal clients

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Byrne (veterinarian) consistently praised across multiple reviews for skill and gentleness
  • staff member Yesenia mentioned in front desk role
  • kitten tested positive for Giardia; results held for 6 days without notification, resulting in exposure to other pets in household
  • grooming available; one reviewer noted uneven face trim due to dog movement during procedure
  • boarding offered on website
  • multiple reviewers report pressure to purchase unnecessary treatments and pricing around $700-800+ for routine annual care

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Praised for thorough exams and personalized care; criticized for pressure to recommend unnecessary treatments and high costs.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Offers emergency and critical care; complaint shows delayed communication on urgent test result (Giardia diagnosis).
Exotic & Avian Care
Listed on website; no specific review evidence of this service.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Multiple reviewers describe pricing as high or inflated, contradicting this category positioning.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 51% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 25
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
141
4
24
3
8
2
6
1
57

Common questions

Do you offer emergency care?
Yes, their website lists Emergency and Critical Care as a service they provide.
What happens if my pet is anxious about vet visits?
Multiple reviewers report staff work hard to make anxious and reactive pets comfortable, using patience and kindness to help animals through exams.
How much does a routine annual checkup cost?
Reviewers report pricing around $700-800 for annual shots and heartworm medication, though prices vary by pet and services needed.

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Last updated 2026-07-06