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The Neighborhood Vets

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 136 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(136) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Veterinary Dental CareLow-Cost & Affordable CareGeneral Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Care
The Neighborhood Vets
Services
Veterinary Dental Care, Low-Cost & Affordable Care, General Veterinary Care
Reviews
136

What recent reviews say

Staff and vets earn trust through calm handling, patience with nervous animals, and straightforward explanations of options and costs. Pet owners report their dogs and cats actually look forward to visits. Urgent cases get same-day slots even when the schedule is full, and follow-up care is tracked with practical aftercare instructions. One long-time client felt let down by heavy testing and no prescription after a six-year relationship; a second opinion elsewhere resolved the pet's issue quickly.

Praised for
  • skilled, compassionate vets
  • clear communication and transparent pricing
  • gentle with anxious and fearful pets
  • caring staff who treat animals like their own
  • quick access to urgent care
Watch-outs
  • excessive testing without clear diagnosis or treatment plan
  • cost of diagnostics not matched by actionable results
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Best for: Owners of anxious or fearful pets who value calm handling and clear communication on costs.
Think twice if: Expect detailed diagnostic results and actionable next steps, especially after expensive testing.

Strengths

  • Same-day urgent care slots for existing clients
  • Low Stress Handling certification
  • Female-owned and operated
  • Transparent pricing matched to clear explanations

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Davies and Dr. Schroeder named as particularly skilled with anxious pets
  • Laparoscopic-assisted spay with gastropexy offered
  • Shannon (support staff) noted for quick emergency response
  • Monthly Lebrella shot program
  • Recent clinic renovation completed
  • All-female staff noted by long-term client

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Patients enjoy visits; vets explain options thoroughly and earn long-term loyalty.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day slots offered for existing clients even during full schedules; one reviewer paid half her previous vet's cost for urgent hospitalization.
Veterinary Dental Care
Listed as a service; no specific review detail.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Reviewers consistently name affordable pricing and described emergency care as half the cost of their previous clinic.
Exotic & Avian Care
Listed on website; no specific review detail.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Laparoscopic-assisted spay with gastropexy praised for smooth procedure and faster recovery.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 41% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 93
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they take urgent cases if I'm already a client?
Yes. One reviewer was seen same-day for a sick dog despite a full schedule.
How much does an urgent-care visit with hospitalization typically cost?
One reviewer reported it was half of what they paid at their previous clinic, but no fixed price was stated.
What is Low Stress Handling?
The business is certified in Low Stress Handling, which reviewers associate with keeping anxious pets calm and comfortable during visits.
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Last updated 2026-07-06