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Livewell Animal Hospital of Sloan Lake

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 142 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(142) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareFear-Free / Low-Stress HandlingVeterinary DentistryVeterinary PharmacyVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian VetSpecialty & Referral Care
Livewell Animal Hospital of Sloan Lake
Services
General Veterinary Care, Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
142
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What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently report feeling welcomed and treated with genuine care by staff and veterinarians, particularly Dr. Z and Dr. Coleman. The clinic earns praise for handling anxious and reactive dogs with patience, maintaining a spotless facility, and charging significantly less than competing clinics for comparable services. One reviewer noted that despite thorough testing, the vet did not identify the cause of their dog's appetite loss, though staff did offer a free follow-up exam.

Praised for
  • compassionate, attentive staff and vets
  • clean, well-organized facility
  • fear-free handling and patience with anxious pets
  • affordable pricing compared to other clinics
  • thorough communication and follow-up care
Watch-outs
  • diagnostic limitations (one case where x-rays and bloodwork didn't identify cause of appetite loss)
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Best for: Owners of anxious, reactive, or senior dogs seeking gentle, attentive care at reasonable cost.
Think twice if: Diagnostic cases may benefit from a specialist referral if initial testing does not identify the cause.

Strengths

  • fear-free approach with proven results on anxious and reactive dogs
  • named veterinarians (Dr. Z, Dr. Coleman) consistently praised for patience and communication
  • pricing significantly below competitor quotes
  • clean, organized facility

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Z and Dr. Coleman named and repeatedly praised for patience and clear communication
  • Vet tech Katie and Jade noted for kind handling
  • Staff use treats and whipped cream to distract pets during injections
  • One reviewer received pain management injection for 12-year-old dog with joint issues and reported immediate improvement in mobility
  • Another reviewer with rescue dog followed Dr. Coleman from previous practice, now drives 30 minutes for continued care
  • Facility described as spotless and well-organized by multiple reviewers
  • Follow-up phone calls offered after visits to check on pet recovery

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Multiple reviewers praise wellness visits, thorough exams, and ongoing care as compassionate and affordable.
Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Explicitly praised by owners of anxious and reactive dogs; staff use treats and calming techniques to reduce animal stress.
Veterinary Dentistry
Listed as a service; no specific review text about dental procedures.
Veterinary Surgery
One reviewer mentioned a pain management injection for elbow and joint issues with strong results; no other surgical details in reviews.
Emergency & Urgent Care
One reviewer brought in dog for urgent evaluation of possible foreign object ingestion and was seen ahead of scheduled appointment time.
Exotic & Avian Vet
Listed as a service; no specific review text about exotic pets.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.61 average across the 101 veterinary pharmacy businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 42% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 96
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they offer same-day or urgent appointments?
Yes. One reviewer arriving for an 8:30 appointment was brought in at 8:15, and the clinic evaluated a suspected foreign object ingestion case with same-day imaging.
Will they follow up after my visit?
Yes. Staff called a customer the next day to check on their dog's recovery.
Do they offer free or discounted re-exams if they can't find what's wrong?
Yes. A reviewer was offered a free re-examination when initial bloodwork and x-rays did not identify the cause of their dog's appetite loss.
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Last updated 2026-07-09