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Wadsworth Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 472 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(472) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareLow-Cost & Affordable Care
Wadsworth Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Reviews
472

What recent reviews say

Most visits feel unhurried and supported: staff explain everything clearly, and vets like Erika Olson and Danielle Graziano kneel to meet anxious pets at eye level. Dental surgery, senior care, and end-of-life consultations draw particular praise for compassion. One customer's dog was refused care mid-exam due to nervousness; prescriptions were issued without clear explanation, and a consultation fee appeared on the bill without consent. That same reviewer later got their dog vaccinated elsewhere without medication or issue. Cash-only payment also inconveniences some.

Praised for
  • compassionate care for anxious or difficult pets
  • clear explanations and thorough answers
  • skilled dental and surgical work
  • patient with shy or nervous animals
  • kind end-of-life support
Watch-outs
  • expensive diagnostics without clear outcome
  • rigid handling of nervous pets
  • lack of communication on charges and care decisions
  • cash-only payment model
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Best for: Pet owners seeking patient, detail-oriented care for anxious, shy, or difficult animals.
Think twice if: You have a nervous pet and prefer standard care without prescription intervention, or need payment flexibility beyond cash.

Strengths

  • AAHA-accredited facility operating since 1975
  • vets who spend time explaining diagnoses
  • acupuncture and laser therapy available
  • gentle approach to nervous and senior pets

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Erika Olson kneels during exams to meet anxious pets at eye level
  • Dr. Danielle Graziano named for patience with shy cats
  • Dr. Bob noted for end-of-life care
  • Dental surgery praised for quality outcome
  • One review documented refusal of exam mid-visit when dog barked, with prescriptions issued without full explanation and an undisclosed $78 consultation charge added

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Clear explanations and thorough diagnostics, but one customer felt diagnostic recommendations were overly aggressive for the situation.
Veterinary Dental Care
Dental surgery quality and care praised by multiple reviewers; one noted excellent outcome for cat tooth extraction.

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 71% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What are the payment options?
The business currently operates on a cash-only basis, which one reviewer noted as an inconvenience.
Do they handle nervous or shy pets?
Yes; reviewers report staff meet nervous pets at eye level, move slowly, and take extra time to help anxious animals feel comfortable. However, one customer reported their dog was refused care when it barked during an exam.

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Last updated 2026-07-06