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Urban Vet Care

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 856 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(856) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Mobile / House-Call VetGeneral Veterinary CareFear-Free / Low-Stress HandlingSpecialty & Referral CareVeterinary DentistryVeterinary PharmacyVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet
Urban Vet Care
Services
Mobile / House-Call Vet, General Veterinary Care, Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Reviews
856

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Barone and her team for compassionate, thorough care and genuine attention to anxious pets. Many describe feeling heard and cared for during difficult moments, especially with chronic conditions and specialist coordination. However, several report pricing surprises at checkout, rushed visits despite low lobby traffic, and variable staff knowledge, with a few noting delayed responses to questions about treatment concerns.

The practice operates under AAHA accreditation and lists preventative care, surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, acupuncture, and in-house lab among its services. Service areas include Highlands, LoHi, Jefferson Park, and Sunnyside. Wait-room comfort appears to be managed through exam-room waiting rather than lobby sitting, though consistency in appointment pace and upfront pricing communication appears inconsistent.

Praised for
  • compassionate, attentive vets (especially Dr. Barone)
  • knowledgeable staff and thorough care
  • low-stress handling and comfort focus
  • strong follow-up and coordination with specialists
Watch-outs
  • phone estimates don't match final bills
  • inconsistent service quality across staff
  • rushed appointments and impersonal interactions
  • poor communication and unresponsive follow-up
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Best for: Pet owners with anxious or complex-care animals seeking compassionate, detail-oriented vets.
Think twice if: Phone quotes may not reflect final charges; appointment pacing and staff knowledge vary; some report slow responses to treatment questions.

Strengths

  • Dr. Barone's thoroughness and emotional intelligence with anxious pets
  • acupuncture and specialist coordination for complex cases
  • exam-room waiting to reduce pet stress
  • long-term patient relationships and detailed follow-up

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Barone sits on floor with nervous pets during exams
  • acupuncture offered for chronic pain and recovery
  • coordinates with specialist hospitals for surgery and post-op care
  • exam-room waiting model instead of lobby sitting
  • in-house lab and ultrasound available
  • staff knowledge inconsistency noted by some reviewers

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine exams praise-rich but pricing surprises and rushed visits reported by some.
Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Dr. Barone specifically noted for patience with anxious pets; exam-room waiting reduces stress.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dentistry listed on website but no detailed review evidence.
Veterinary Surgery
Praised for coordination with specialists post-op and pain management during recovery.
Specialty & Referral Care
Strong evidence: reviewers highlight specialist coordination and complex case management.

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 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
26
3
18
2
15
1
39

Common questions

Are appointments rushed or does the vet take time?
Mixed reports. Several praise Dr. Barone for thorough, unhurried care; others felt rushed despite low lobby traffic. Experience appears to vary by provider.
Do they offer acupuncture or pain management for chronic conditions?
Yes. Acupuncture is listed among services and reviewers highlight its use for chronic pain and injury recovery.
Can I wait in the exam room instead of the lobby?
Yes. The practice uses exam-room waiting rather than lobby waiting to reduce pet stress.

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Last updated 2026-07-09