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Care Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 805 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(805) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Care Animal Hospital
Service
Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Reviews
805

What recent reviews say

Most visits result in calm, attentive care from named vets like Dr. Gilbert, Dr. Fox, and Dr. Alberg, who explain options and handle anxious pets well. Recent complaints about communication gaps during difficult visits, ownership changes, and a refusal to treat one injured dog suggest friction between the clinic's reputation for gentleness and some inconsistencies in service delivery and responsiveness.

Recent shift: Recent management changes have prompted complaints about new policies described as customer-unfriendly, marking a shift from the positive tone of most long-term customer reviews.</shifts> </invoke>

Praised for
  • compassionate end-of-life care
  • knowledgeable vets
  • low-stress appointments
  • kind and thorough staff
Watch-outs
  • lack of communication during appointments
  • rushed end-of-life consultations
  • new management policies seen as unfriendly
  • limited emergency care acceptance
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Best for: Pet owners seeking gentle, knowledgeable care for anxious or senior animals from established vets.
Think twice if: Those needing after-hours emergency support or handling of injured animals presenting mid-fight; recent management changes have prompted some customers to look elsewhere.

Strengths

  • named vets skilled with anxious pets and complex cases
  • explains treatment options clearly
  • Fear-Free handling philosophy evident in many visits

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Gilbert long-term senior-pet care specialist, praised for end-of-life conversations
  • Dr. Fox noted for cat expertise and time spent explaining medical conditions
  • Dr. Alberg commended for stress-free puppy visits and thoroughness
  • One owner reported clinic refused to treat dog injured in raccoon fight
  • Recent management shift described as creating new unfriendly policies

What reviews say by service

Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Most reviews praise low-stress handling and calm pets during visits; one complaint of rushed end-of-life consultation

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.65 average across the 42 fear-free / low-stress handling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 83% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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8
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Common questions

Do you take cats as well as dogs?
Yes. Multiple reviews mention cat visits, and their website lists AAFP membership and Cat Friendly Practice certification, suggesting specialized feline care.
Can you see my pet the same day for an urgent issue?
General appointments run on schedule and without long waits. However, one review mentioned a clinic refusal to treat a dog injured in an animal fight, so acceptance of urgent injuries may vary; call ahead to confirm.
How experienced are your vets with nervous or anxious animals?
Multiple reviews praise vets like Dr. Fox and Dr. Alberg for calm, reassuring handling that keeps pets relaxed during exams. The clinic emphasizes fear-free care.

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Last updated 2026-07-08