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Overland Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 900 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(900) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareFear-Free / Low-Stress HandlingVeterinary DentistryVeterinary PharmacyVeterinary Surgery
Overland Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
900

What recent reviews say

Staff and veterinarians earn consistent praise for patience, kindness, and genuine care. Reviewers report thorough exams, clear explanations, and special attention to anxious pets. One long-term client switched providers over medication management communication failures, citing lack of transparency about process changes and unclear future planning.

Dr. Brown, Dr. Kaplan, Dr. Pansiera, and Dr. Diaz are named. Services mentioned include shot updates, tooth extractions, orthopedic needs, and wellness exams. Reviewers value the team's willingness to research options and call with recommendations.

Praised for
  • compassionate staff and vets
  • thorough explanations and patient communication
  • gentle handling of nervous pets
  • knowledgeable doctors
  • timely and responsive care
Watch-outs
  • poor communication about medication changes
  • unpredictable prescription management process
  • lack of clear framework for future care decisions
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Best for: Pet owners with nervous or reactive dogs seeking patient, compassionate handling and thorough explanations.
Think twice if: You need clear, predictable protocols for long-term medication management and detailed advance planning for ongoing care changes.

Strengths

  • multiple experienced veterinarians on staff
  • gentle approach with anxious and reactive pets
  • clear communication and thorough exam explanations
  • responsive to follow-up questions and care planning

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Brown, Dr. Kaplan, Dr. Pansiera, Dr. Diaz named and praised for skill and compassion
  • Vet techs perform shots in lobby to ease nervous pets
  • Tooth extractions and orthopedic surgery mentioned in reviews
  • One reviewer reported significant communication breakdown over medication management changes requiring multiple emails and management involvement

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Wellness exams and shot updates praised for thoroughness, timeliness, and gentle staff approach
Veterinary Dentistry
Tooth extractions performed; one reviewer satisfied with care
Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Staff and vets highly praised for patience and gentle handling of nervous and reactive pets
Veterinary Surgery
Orthopedic and tooth extraction surgeries mentioned; care described as top-notch

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.59 average across the 165 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
778
4
51
3
15
2
7
1
49

Common questions

Do you have experience with nervous or reactive dogs?
Yes. Reviewers praise the staff and vets for patience and gentleness. Techs perform shots in the lobby to ease anxiety, and the team takes time to make anxious pets comfortable.
Can I expect detailed explanations of my pet's care options?
Yes. Multiple reviewers note that doctors and techs thoroughly explain options, answer questions without rushing, and often call or email with recommendations.
What services do you offer?
General wellness exams, shots, dentistry and tooth extractions, spay/neuter, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, laboratory services, ultrasound, and EKG.

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Last updated 2026-07-09