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Cherrelyn Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 512 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(512) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
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Cherrelyn Animal Hospital
Services
General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care Vet, Exotic & Avian Veterinary Care
Reviews
512

What recent reviews say

Most visits are straightforward and positive: staff earn repeated compliments for warmth and skill, especially with nervous or high-energy dogs. Routine exams are efficient, appointments open within days, and first wellness visits are free. One significant surgical case ended in loss of life after discharge, with the reviewer reporting minimal aftercare instructions, refusal of overnight monitoring despite major surgery, and the veterinarian dismissing concerns about serious post-op warning signs.

Care quality appears strong for routine and non-emergency surgery, but the absence of structured follow-up protocols for complex cases raises questions about post-operative safety nets. Most owners describe lasting loyalty; the surgical case reveals a gap when complications arise.

Praised for
  • caring and attentive staff
  • friendly and welcoming
  • thorough veterinary care
  • handles anxious and reactive pets well
  • reasonable pricing
  • quick appointment availability
Watch-outs
  • inadequate post-operative discharge planning
  • lack of accountability after surgical complications
  • dismissive communication when treatment fails
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Best for: Owners of anxious or reactive dogs seeking attentive, patient handling.
Think twice if: Post-operative care protocols and surgical complication management may lack depth; ask about overnight recovery options before major surgery.

Strengths

  • staff praised for patience with anxious and reactive pets
  • free first wellness exam
  • appointments typically available within a few days
  • open 7 days a week

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Jerry treats ACL tears with conservative management before surgery
  • Dr. Waznik specializes in handling reactive dogs over multi-year relationships
  • Staff cooled down overheated dog on arrival
  • Free first wellness exam
  • Performed liver lobectomy; one case involved inadequate post-op monitoring and discharge instructions

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Routine exams fast, thorough, and staff skilled at calming nervous pets.
Emergency & Urgent Care Vet
Same-day urgent appointments available; one surgical case lacked adequate post-operative instructions and overnight monitoring.
Veterinary Surgery & Orthopedics
Perform complex surgery like liver lobectomy but discharge planning was minimal and complication warnings were dismissed.
Veterinary Dentistry
No review text directly addresses dental care.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.59 average across the 100 emergency & urgent care vet businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 71% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 61
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 69
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
409
4
32
3
13
2
7
1
51

Common questions

How long does it usually take to get an appointment?
Reviewers report appointments are typically available within a few days.
Do you offer a free first visit?
Yes, first wellness exams are free.
Are you open weekends?
Yes, they publish hours for all 7 days of the week.

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Last updated 2026-07-08