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Care Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 805 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(805) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareFear-Free / Low-Stress HandlingSpecialty & Referral CareVeterinary Pharmacy
Care Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling, Specialty & Referral Care
Reviews
805

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers praise named vets (Gilbert, Fox, Alberg) for patience, kindness, and thorough explanations. Many highlight calm, stress-free visits and compassionate care for aging pets. Recent one-star reviews criticize rushed end-of-life handling, poor communication during procedures, and new policies felt as unfriendly; one complaint centered on a dog kept longer than promised with no updates.

Praised for
  • compassionate end-of-life care
  • knowledgeable and patient vets
  • calm, stress-free handling
  • kind and friendly staff
Watch-outs
  • rushed end-of-life decisions
  • poor communication during procedures
  • recent policy changes perceived as unfriendly
  • lack of personalized care notes
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Best for: Pet owners seeking compassionate, knowledgeable vets willing to spend time explaining care options.
Think twice if: Owners of very senior or critically ill pets should clarify end-of-life communication and timeline expectations upfront; recent reviews flag rushed decisions and gaps in updates.

Strengths

  • Named vets known for patience and empathy
  • Same-day and next-day appointment availability
  • Low-stress handling praised in multiple reviews
  • On-site pharmacy and diagnostic services

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Gilbert known for long-term, empathetic senior pet care
  • Dr. Fox and Dr. Alberg noted for calm, thorough appointments
  • One-star reviewer reported dog held 6 hours (vs. promised 2) with no updates
  • Recent management changes have triggered policy complaints from returning clients

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Well-care exams and annual checkups praised for thoroughness and vet patience; one-star review complained of poor communication during longer procedures.
Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Multiple reviewers noted cats and dogs were relaxed and calm during visits, crediting vet kindness and low-stress approach.
Veterinary Surgery
One reviewer praised orthopedic surgery outcome (knee surgery), though no detail on procedure experience itself.
Veterinary Pharmacy
On-site pharmacy mentioned but no detailed review comments on pharmacy service or pricing.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.61 average across the 101 veterinary pharmacy businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 84% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
736
4
29
3
9
2
8
1
23

Common questions

Can I get an appointment the same day or next day?
Their website lists same-day and next-day appointments as available.
Do they handle senior or end-of-life care?
Yes; reviewers praised Dr. Gilbert's compassion with aging pets, though recent complaints note rushed discussions during critical illness.

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Last updated 2026-07-09