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Jefferson Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 551 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(551) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Specialty & Referral CareGeneral Veterinary Care
Jefferson Animal Clinic
Services
Specialty & Referral Care, General Veterinary Care
Reviews
551

What recent reviews say

Most patients experience consistently warm, informative care from staff who remember returning animals and explain procedures clearly. The clinic handles routine and urgent cases well, from teeth cleanings with written aftercare to allergic reactions to senior dog adoptions. One recent death following a cough diagnosis and injection raises serious questions about medication dosing and initial assessment that merit caution.

Recent shift: One severe adverse outcome reported 2 days ago (death following cough and injection) contrasts sharply with 86% five-star rating and consistent praise in prior 30 reviews. No pattern evident from data.

Praised for
  • friendly and professional staff
  • knowledgeable vets and technicians
  • thorough care and attentiveness
  • compassionate end-of-life support
Watch-outs
  • medication error resulted in death
  • inadequate emergency assessment
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Best for: owners of dogs and cats needing routine and specialty care, and families facing end-of-life decisions
Think twice if: any recent concern about emergency medication safety should be clarified before bringing a critically ill animal

Strengths

  • long-established practice (since 1967)
  • staff who remember individual pets
  • written aftercare instructions provided
  • compassionate end-of-life care

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Russ named positively in reviews
  • cats treated for allergic reactions recovered within hours
  • dental cleanings include verbal and written aftercare instructions
  • staff proactively call clients during recovery periods
  • named Elizabeth Mathews left extended testimony about senior dog care

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine exams, cleanings, and emergency cases handled with clear communication and follow-up.
Specialty & Referral Care
One critical case raised concerns about diagnostic assessment and medication dosing in an emergency presentation.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.54 average across the 108 specialty & referral care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 77% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
476
4
33
3
8
2
9
1
25

Common questions

Do they call during my pet's recovery?
Yes. Reviewers report the clinic calls multiple times to update owners and provides both verbal and written aftercare instructions.
What happens if my pet dies during treatment?
One reviewer reported their dog died 10 minutes after receiving an injection for fluid around the lungs; they attributed it to medication overdose. No other reviews address this outcome.

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Last updated 2026-07-09