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The Center for Animal Wellness

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 897 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(897) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary Dental CareLarge Animal & EquineLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Care
The Center for Animal Wellness
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Veterinary Dental Care
Reviews
897

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently report exceptional individual care from named vets (Dr. Herz, Dr. Llewellyn, Dr. Bleakley, Dr. Courtney, Dr. Andy) who spend time understanding each pet's needs and brainstorm cost-effective plans rather than unnecessary tests. Staff accommodate urgent appointments and follow up by email or after-hours calls. One recent 3-star review flagged record errors (wrong age and name persisting in files) and delayed lab result calls when the assigned vet was out, though the reviewer praised the clinic's usual communication standard.

Recent shift: One 3-star review from 2 months ago signals a decline: the client noted recent record-keeping lapses (wrong pet age and name in file) and delayed lab result communication when the assigned vet was absent, contrasting with the practice's usual standard. Prior reviews span the full 20-year history with consistent 5-star praise, so this may represent a temporary operational strain rather than a pattern.

Praised for
  • caring, knowledgeable vets
  • staff genuinely listen and follow up
  • transparent pricing and cost-conscious diagnostics
  • accommodating scheduling for urgent needs
  • long client loyalty
Watch-outs
  • record-keeping errors (age, name)
  • slow communication on lab results
  • inconsistent follow-up when staff absent
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Best for: Owners of chronically ill or complex cases who value spending time discussing options and want vets who ask before doing expensive diagnostics.
Think twice if: One recent client experienced file errors (wrong pet age and name) and delayed lab result communication when their assigned vet was out; check records carefully at first visit.

Strengths

  • Named veterinarians known for personal, unhurried consultations
  • Cost-conscious diagnostic planning that avoids unnecessary tests
  • Flexible scheduling including last-minute urgent appointments
  • Staff follow up by email and after-hours calls

Worth knowing

  • Named vets praised: Dr. Jeanne Herz (chronic illness planning), Dr. Sarah Llewellyn (emergency flexibility), Dr. Bleakley (follow-up by email and after-hours calls on Saturdays/Sundays), Dr. Courtney (critical care and pancreatitis support), Dr. Andy (decision-making guidance)
  • Long-term client: one reviewer reported 20 years of loyalty, driving across town to return
  • CCL (knee) surgery mentioned in reviews
  • AAHA accreditation claimed on their website
  • Operating since 2007

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Clients report unhurried appointments, personal attention to chronic conditions, email communication outside visits
Emergency & Urgent Care
Vets rearrange schedules for urgent last-minute appointments; one vet followed up by phone and email on a Saturday
Surgery & Specialty Care
CCL (ligament) repair performed; client felt pet was treated kindly throughout
Veterinary Dental Care
Mentioned in service list on website; no specific review evidence
Large Animal & Equine
Listed service category; no review evidence
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Clients praise transparent pricing and vets designing cost-effective diagnostic plans to avoid unnecessary testing

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 88% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 93
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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14
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9
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12

Common questions

Can I get a Saturday appointment?
Yes; at least one reviewer secured a Saturday slot for a non-emergency ear infection visit.
Will my vet call if I have questions between visits?
Clients report vets answer questions and sometimes call to discuss complex cases outside of paid visits. One vet sent lab work by email and followed up by phone on a Saturday after-hours.
How do you approach expensive testing?
According to reviews, vets spend time identifying which labs will give useful information while keeping costs down, rather than ordering a broad panel.

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Last updated 2026-07-06