Veterinarians in West Highland: ranked picks
West Highland pet owners have a deep bench of options, from small independent practices to multi-location clinics near Sloan Lake and LoHi. The picks below come from a methodology weighing review volume, rating consistency, and what owners actually say about handling, pricing, and follow-up care.
Several clinics here cluster around the Highlands and Sloan Lake corridor, making it easy to compare a same-day sick visit against a scheduled wellness exam without crossing town. If your pet gets anxious in waiting rooms, note which practices below specifically mention fear-free handling or exam-room-only waiting.
8 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berkeley Animal Hospital | 93 | 5 (170) | — | Anxious cats, transparent pricing |
| 2 | Livewell Animal Hospital of Sloan Lake | 91 | 5 (142) | — | Reactive dogs, budget-conscious owners |
| 3 | Sploot Veterinary Care - Highlands | 86 | 4.8 (1613) | — | Surgical cases, emergency slots |
| 4 | Urban Vet Care | 84 | 4.7 (856) | — | Chronic conditions, specialist coordination |
| 5 | GoodVets Highlands | 77 | 4.5 (54) | — | Same-day urgent visits, calm cats |
| 6 | Hermosa Veterinary Clinic | 66 | 4 (852) | — | Affordable emergency surgery |
| 7 | Highlands Animal Clinic | 78 | 4.6 (526) | — | Long-term senior pet care |
| 8 | Peace Wings End of Life Care for Pets | 65 | 4.9 (33) | — | At-home euthanasia |
Ranked picks
Berkeley Animal Hospital
score 93/100Named staff like Latasha and Dr. Melberg draw repeat praise for calm handling, clear pricing, and same-day weekend sick visits.
Livewell Animal Hospital of Sloan Lake
score 91/100Fear-free handling of anxious dogs and pricing well below competitors make this a standout, even with one noted diagnostic gap.
Sploot Veterinary Care - Highlands
score 86/100High review volume backs up praise for laparoscopic surgery and Fear Free handling, though some flag upsell-heavy scheduling.
Urban Vet Care
score 84/100Dr. Barone's thoroughness with complex cases stands out, despite some complaints about billing surprises and rushed visits.
GoodVets Highlands
score 77/100Dr. Devin and tech Lizz get called out for patient, unhurried care, though pricing runs higher for routine work.
Hermosa Veterinary Clinic
score 66/100A go-to backup for surgery and euthanasia at lower cost, balanced against frequent complaints about long waits.
Highlands Animal Clinic
score 78/100Vets like Dr. Drake and Dr. Anderson built years-long relationships with families, though recent reviews cite rushed follow-up.
Peace Wings End of Life Care for Pets
score 65/100Dr. Howells offers gentle in-home end-of-life visits with private cremation, limited by her single-vet schedule.