What does a typical office visit cost?

One owner called the visit and shots 'very fair,' but exact pricing is not stated in reviews.

Does Foothills offer surgery?

Yes. They perform orthopedic and urinary/bladder surgeries. Follow-up care is included.

Are the vets good with nervous pets?

Yes. Multiple owners report staff are patient and calming with anxious dogs and cats.

Foothills Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 421 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(421) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General & Wellness Veterinary Care

Service: General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Reviews: 421

What recent reviews say

Over two decades, many owners have relied on Foothills for wellness and surgery. Dr. Jen and Dr. Miller earn repeated praise for listening carefully, explaining treatment without pressure, and treating anxious pets with genuine patience. One recurring complaint: the front desk staff, particularly Jessica, sometimes responds dismissively or rudely to customers with injured dogs or urgent questions.

The hospital offers dental work, orthopedic surgery, acupuncture, and in-house labs. Pricing is described as fair. Long-term clients credit Dr. Liehr and Praise Harmony (front desk/staff) for kindness, though recent reviews note the office lost some warmth after Dr. Rodger departed. Most visitors find the whole team compassionate and attentive.

Praised for

compassionate, patient staff
thorough vets who listen
skilled surgical care
transparent pricing and no upselling
long-term patient relationships

Watch-outs

front desk rudeness (Jessica)
decline since Dr. Rodger left
inconsistent customer service

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Best for: Pet owners seeking compassionate surgical and wellness care for anxious or long-term pets.

Think twice if: Front desk interactions can be dismissive or impatient; some customers report rudeness, especially during busy call periods.

Strengths

Dr. Jen and Dr. Miller known for listening and thorough explanations
surgical expertise in bladder stones and orthopedic cases
patient handling with anxious or nervous pets
long-standing reputation (over 40 years)

Worth knowing

Dr. Jen specializes in urinary/bladder surgery and follow-up care
Dr. Brittany Miller known for thorough diagnostics and transparent treatment plans
Dr. Liehr has long-term patients since 1999
Praise Harmony (staff) noted for exceptional compassion and professionalism
Jessica (front desk) mentioned negatively for rudeness and lack of assistance

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Strong praise for wellness exams, diagnostics, and patient education without pressure to upsell.
Veterinary Surgery & Orthopedics: Owners credit vets with successful bladder stone and orthopedic surgeries; recovery process described as smooth.
Veterinary Dentistry: Dental services mentioned on website; no detailed review commentary.
Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling: Staff consistently praised for calming anxious or nervous pets during visits.

How it compares

Rated 4.8 against a 4.61 average across the 138 general & wellness veterinary care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 64% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 86

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

380

Common questions

What does a typical office visit cost?: One owner called the visit and shots 'very fair,' but exact pricing is not stated in reviews.
Does Foothills offer surgery?: Yes. They perform orthopedic and urinary/bladder surgeries. Follow-up care is included.
Are the vets good with nervous pets?: Yes. Multiple owners report staff are patient and calming with anxious dogs and cats.

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