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Urban Vet Care

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 856 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(856) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary Dental CareLow-Cost & Affordable CareHouse Call & Mobile VetEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Care
Urban Vet Care
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Veterinary Dental Care
Reviews
856

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers describe calm, caring vets who take time with nervous or difficult pets and explain treatment options clearly. Dr. Barone and Dr. Mott are named for thoughtful clinical judgment. Consistent praise spans years of repeat visits and complex cases. The texture darkens around phone quotes that don't match final bills, delayed responses to treatment questions, and occasional rushed exams by some staff members. A few report feeling upsold or pushed through appointments when the clinic was not busy.

Praised for
  • skilled and experienced vets
  • compassionate bedside manner
  • patient with anxious pets
  • clear explanations of care
  • long-term loyal customers
Watch-outs
  • phone estimate discrepancies
  • poor follow-up communication
  • rushed appointments
  • inconsistent staff knowledge
  • insensitive account management
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Best for: Pet owners with anxious dogs or complex medical histories seeking thoughtful, long-term care.
Think twice if: Check phone estimates in writing before arrival; ask ahead about vet assignment if consistency matters to you.

Strengths

  • Dr. Barone's clinical judgment and patient demeanor
  • sedation solutions for difficult patients
  • quiet exam-room waiting to reduce pet stress
  • acupuncture and specialty care on-site

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Barone praised for clinical judgment and sitting on floor with shy pets
  • Dr. Mott developed sedation solution for difficult patients
  • Exam-room waiting (not lobby) offered to reduce pet stress
  • Acupuncture offered on-site
  • Six-year and four-year patient tenure examples noted
  • One patient reported 7-day delay in vet callback after treatment questions

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Annual exams and routine care praised for attentiveness and explanation; bait-and-switch on phone estimates flagged.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Coordination with specialty surgeons and post-op management noted as smooth and engaged.
Veterinary Dental Care
Mentioned in service list but not evidenced in reviews.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
One reviewer calls prices reasonable for level of care; another feels upsold; pricing concerns mixed.
House Call & Mobile Vet
Not evidenced in reviews.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Listed as service but not specifically detailed in reviews.

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 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
758
4
26
3
18
2
15
1
39

Common questions

Can I wait in the exam room instead of the lobby?
Yes. One reviewer noted they never have to sit in the waiting room and can wait in the exam room, which reduces pet stress.
Does Urban Vet Care offer acupuncture?
Yes. The website lists acupuncture as an available service, and a reviewer credited acupuncture with bringing relief to a dog with a back injury.
Are phone estimates reliable for budgeting?
Multiple reviewers report quotes over the phone differ from final bills. Get estimates in writing or confirm fees when you arrive.

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Last updated 2026-07-06