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Park Hill Veterinary Medical Center

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 364 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(364) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Mobile & House-Call VetLow-Cost & Affordable Vet ClinicsGeneral & Wellness Veterinary CareVeterinary Surgery & OrthopedicsVeterinary DentistryEmergency & Urgent Care VetExotic & Avian Veterinary Care
Park Hill Veterinary Medical Center
Services
Mobile & House-Call Vet, Low-Cost & Affordable Vet Clinics, General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Reviews
364

What recent reviews say

Front-desk experience and animal handling earn genuine praise from loyal clients, yet persistent complaints about expense, delayed diagnostics, and billing transparency paint a troubling picture. Recent reviews document record-keeping failures, staff shortages affecting continuity, and questionable upselling practices that cost families hundreds monthly over years.

Recent shift: Sentiment has deteriorated sharply in recent months. Five-star reviews praising routine care remain, but escalating one-star complaints since 3-4 months ago detail critical diagnostic delays (3-4 week waits for lymphoma workup), staff communication failures, poor record management, and aggressive billing practices that reviewers view as predatory.

Praised for
  • compassionate staff with pets
  • easy appointment scheduling and communication
  • experienced long-term care
  • Fear-Free certified and caring approach
Watch-outs
  • significant cost and upselling concerns
  • inconsistent quality and staff turnover
  • poor communication and delayed care
  • unclear billing and hidden charges
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Best for: Families seeking a conveniently located clinic with caring animal handling and flexible scheduling.
Think twice if: Budget-conscious owners or those needing continuity of care; recent reviews cite high costs, staff turnover, delayed diagnostics, and unclear billing practices.

Strengths

  • Easy scheduling and text communication with team
  • Compassionate bedside manner with anxious pets
  • Fear-Free certified approach
  • Serves multiple nearby neighborhoods

Worth knowing

  • AAHA accredited (recertified 2013, 2017)
  • Fear-Free certified
  • Staff turnover affecting consistency over 3+ year relationships
  • Exams starting at $95 with additional charges often unclear upfront
  • Average visit costs reported $200-600 range
  • Poor email response and record transfer errors documented

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Long-term clients praise routine care quality, but recent reviews cite high costs and unnecessary upselling on exams.
Veterinary Dentistry
Tooth extraction offered (estimates $1000+), though hidden charges and billing disputes have frustrated clients.
Emergency & Urgent Care Vet
Website lists emergency care; limited review evidence on response quality.
Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Certified Fear-Free; reviewers consistently praise gentle, compassionate handling of anxious pets.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.6 average across the 115 veterinary dentistry businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 59% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 55
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
276
4
24
3
13
2
12
1
39

Common questions

Can I text the clinic to schedule?
Yes. Recent reviews mention texting with the team to find appointment times.
What is the exam fee?
Exam fees are $95 according to one recent experience, though additional charges (blood draws, procedures) are often added separately.
Do they offer Fear-Free care?
Yes, their website states they are Fear-Free certified.
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Last updated 2026-07-08