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Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 828 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(828) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic
Services
General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling, Veterinary Surgery & Orthopedics
Reviews
828

What recent reviews say

Goldsmith earns consistent praise for a calm, patient approach with anxious pets and genuine compassion during difficult moments. Staff take time to answer questions and move at each animal's pace, while end-of-life support stands out as especially thoughtful and unhurried.

Praised for
  • compassionate end-of-life care
  • patient with anxious/nervous animals
  • knowledgeable and friendly staff
  • same-day appointment access
  • thorough exam process
Watch-outs
  • poor communication about prognosis
  • downplaying severity of condition
  • undisclosed care options not presented
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Best for: Owners of anxious or nervous pets; families seeking same-day care for minor urgent issues.
Think twice if: Those with critically ill senior pets should ask detailed prognostic questions and request specialist referrals upfront.

Strengths

  • Fear-Free approach with nervous pets
  • Same-day urgent appointments
  • Compassionate end-of-life support
  • Long-term staff continuity

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Baxter, Dr. Norberg, and techs Lauren, Lyndsey, and Virginia named by reviewers
  • AAHA accredited
  • Operating since 1997
  • Same-day cadi (DHPP) shot appointments available
  • Body clipping and private goodbye space for deceased pets
  • Reimbursed medication costs in disputed case

What reviews say by service

Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Staff spend time moving exams at anxious pet's pace without forcing; very young/nervous animals reported feeling safe.
General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Annual exams, wellness visits, and diagnostics praised for thoroughness and calm delivery.
Emergency & Urgent Care Vet
Same-day urgent appointments available; one critical-care case showed communication gaps on prognosis.
Veterinary Dentistry
DHPP (cadi) shots delivered with patience; no other dental-specific feedback in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 100 emergency & urgent care vet businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 84% 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

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19
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5
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7
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20

Common questions

Can I get my pet seen same-day for something urgent?
Yes. A reviewer with a 6-month-old puppy got a same-day annual exam, and another got same-day DHPP shots.
How does Goldsmith handle nervous or anxious pets?
Staff spend as much time as needed, move at the pet's pace, and don't force procedures. Reviewers report anxious dogs feeling at ease.
What happens if my pet dies at your clinic or at home?
Goldsmith offers private goodbye space, body clipping as keepsake, cremation services, and compassionate follow-up care when ashes are returned.
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Last updated 2026-07-08