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Urban Paw Veterinary Health and Rehabilitation

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 261 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(261) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary Dental CareLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Care
Urban Paw Veterinary Health and Rehabilitation
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Veterinary Dental Care
Reviews
261

What recent reviews say

Staff move quickly for emergencies and keep owners informed throughout procedures. Dr. Dick and Dr. Fitzpatrick earn trust through patience, genuine attention, and willingness to answer questions without rushing. Pets visibly relax in their presence.

Reviewers note strong performance on surgery, dental work, and routine care. The practice offers rehabilitation services like underwater treadmills and acupuncture. Some report steep pricing, and one reviewer disputed a past dental outcome, though most describe fair value and honest recommendations.

Praised for
  • compassionate, attentive care
  • knowledgeable, thorough vets
  • pets feel calm and comfortable
  • responsive to emergencies
  • honest communication and fair approach
Watch-outs
  • pricing higher than competitors
  • mixed experience with dental procedures
  • medication/pharmacy restrictions
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Best for: Pet owners seeking calm, attentive care and owners needing rehabilitation or acupuncture services
Think twice if: Budget-conscious owners should confirm pricing beforehand; pharmacy costs run higher than third-party options

Strengths

  • Hands-on emergency response with staff willing to fit in urgent cases
  • Rehabilitation services including underwater treadmill and acupuncture
  • Named vets (Dr. Dick, Dr. Fitzpatrick) with strong patient relationships
  • Calm, unhurried approach that settles anxious pets

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Steve Dick and Dr. Stacie Fitzpatrick named as primary vets
  • Staff members Beckie, Megan, Kelly, and Leslie mentioned by name for going above and beyond
  • Underwater treadmill and acupuncture services available
  • One emergency case fitted in within hours after car accident
  • Kept dog for monitoring during insurance and accident report paperwork
  • Provided detailed written dental recommendations
  • Open seven days a week

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Thorough evaluation and patient, unhurried approach praised across routine visits and follow-ups
Emergency & Urgent Care
Team rearranged schedules to fit urgent post-accident case same day, monitored pet for hours
Surgery & Specialty Care
Spay surgery and emergency wound stitches handled with confidence; one reviewer disputed past dental extraction necessity
Veterinary Dental Care
Detailed pre- and post-procedure communication and gentle handling; one negative review disputed extractions and care during procedure
Exotic & Avian Care
Large rooms accommodate all animal types; limited detail in reviews

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 52% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 85
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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3
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Common questions

Are you open on weekends?
Yes, Urban Paw publishes hours for all seven days of the week.
Do you handle emergencies the same day?
Yes. When one owner called after a car accident, staff rearranged schedules to fit them in within hours and kept the pet for monitoring.
Can I fill prescriptions through third-party pharmacies like Chewy?
No. Reviewers note the clinic restricts prescriptions to their in-house pharmacy, which costs more than third-party options.
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Last updated 2026-07-06