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Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 828 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(828) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling, Veterinary Pharmacy
Reviews
828

What recent reviews say

Goldsmith earns strong loyalty for patient handling of nervous animals and warm, attentive staff. One significant complaint flagged serious miscommunication around end-of-life prognosis and options, leaving a client feeling unheard when their elderly dog declined rapidly. Most reviewers report consistent, caring service across routine and difficult moments.

Recent shift: One serious end-of-life case in the last month has prompted questions about communication clarity with elderly, critically ill pets; otherwise consistent positive sentiment.

Praised for
  • staff patience with anxious pets
  • compassionate end-of-life care
  • knowledgeable veterinarians
  • friendly and personable team
Watch-outs
  • poor prognosis communication
  • misleading reassurance on serious condition
  • incomplete disclosure of treatment options
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Best for: Owners of anxious or nervous pets, and those valuing compassionate euthanasia and cremation support.
Think twice if: You have a senior pet with complex conditions; communication about serious prognosis and all options matters greatly to you.

Strengths

  • Fear-free handling of anxious pets
  • Compassionate end-of-life support and cremation services
  • Experienced staff (15+ year client relationships noted)
  • Same-day appointment availability

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Baxter and Dr. Norberg named as highly regarded veterinarians
  • Staff members Lauren and Lyndsey noted for long-term relationships
  • Compassionate cremation process includes private goodbye room and hair clipping
  • Offered same-day appointments (noted: Cadi shot appointment)
  • One client paid $878 for exam, labs, and meds; clinic reimbursed $200 for unused medications
  • Long-standing clients (15+ years mentioned)

What reviews say by service

Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Staff spend time at a nervous puppy's pace; anxious dogs made to feel at ease.
General Veterinary Care
Friendly and knowledgeable; quick quality care reported.
Emergency & Urgent Care
One serious case involved poor communication of prognosis and treatment urgency.
Specialty & Referral Care
Cardiologist referral option documented but reportedly not clearly discussed.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.61 average across the 101 veterinary pharmacy businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 85% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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19
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5
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7
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20

Common questions

Can I get a same-day appointment?
Yes. One reviewer was able to book same-day for a vaccine appointment.
Do you offer cremation services?
Yes. Goldsmith provides cremation and allows a private goodbye room; they clip fur as a keepsake.
What is your experience with nervous pets?
Staff are known for patience; reviewers report anxious puppies and dogs made to feel safe and handled at their own pace.
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Last updated 2026-07-09