Do you let me stay in the room during procedures?

Yes. Reviewers describe staying present for blood draws, vaccines, and surgeries. One owner reported getting text updates from staff during recovery.

My dog has extreme anxiety at the vet. Can you help?

Multiple anxious and reactive dogs are described in reviews as doing well here. Staff offer floor exams instead of tables, free comfort visits, and use fear-free techniques to reduce stress.

Are you open seven days a week?

Their Google listing shows opening hours for seven days, but hours vary by day. Call or check the website for specific times.

Goodheart Animal Health Center

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 564 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(564) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General & Wellness Veterinary CareFear-Free / Low-Stress HandlingVeterinary Dentistry

Services: General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews: 564

What recent reviews say

Staff spend time on the floor with anxious pets instead of using exam tables, explain treatment decisions plainly, and make a point of keeping owners present during procedures. Reviewers consistently describe feeling that their dog's or cat's wellbeing came before revenue, with multiple mentions of free comfort visits, calm waiting areas, quick appointment timing, and text updates from named techs and vets during recovery.

Named veterinarians and techs (Dr. Powers, Dr. Todd, Dr. Giron, Dr. Jensen, Dr. Williams, Dr. Spencer, Dr. Laura, Haley, Yesenia, Jen, Jordyn) appear across reviews as caring and patient. Facility details include historic brick, open windows, and a downtown feel. Fear-free methods like keeping owners in the room during blood draws and offering treat mats during vaccines come up unprompted across multiple reviews.

Praised for

compassionate staff and vets
gentle, low-stress handling
thorough communication and education
genuine care without unnecessary upselling
specialized fear-free techniques

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Best for: Owners of anxious, fearful, or reactive dogs and cats needing patient, stress-free care.

Strengths

Fear-free handling on the floor instead of exam tables
Owners stay present during procedures
Quick appointment flow and minimal wait times
Transparent treatment decisions without unnecessary upselling

Worth knowing

Dr. Powers, Dr. Todd, Dr. Giron, Dr. Jensen, Dr. Williams, Dr. Spencer, Dr. Laura known by name across reviews
Techs Haley, Yesenia, Jen, Jordyn mentioned by name
Techs offer treat mats during vaccines and post-procedure treats
Free comfort visits for anxious pets mentioned
Kept owner updated by text during surgery recovery
Quiet waiting area reduces stress for reactive pets
Fear-free techniques include owner presence during blood draws

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Reviewers praise wellness checks, vaccines, and education without feeling rushed or pressured into unnecessary tests.
Veterinary Dentistry: Patients with dental anxiety had gentle cleanings with treat mats and owner support; Dr. Spencer noted for extra effort during anxious cases.
Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling: Fear-free methods consistently praised: floor exams, owner presence, calm environments, and slow, patient handling of stressed and reactive pets.

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 77% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 86

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 81

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

525

Common questions

Do you let me stay in the room during procedures?: Yes. Reviewers describe staying present for blood draws, vaccines, and surgeries. One owner reported getting text updates from staff during recovery.
My dog has extreme anxiety at the vet. Can you help?: Multiple anxious and reactive dogs are described in reviews as doing well here. Staff offer floor exams instead of tables, free comfort visits, and use fear-free techniques to reduce stress.
Are you open seven days a week?: Their Google listing shows opening hours for seven days, but hours vary by day. Call or check the website for specific times.

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