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True Companions Veterinary Clinic

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 1,045 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(1045) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
Low-Cost & Affordable Vet ClinicsGeneral & Wellness Veterinary CareVeterinary Surgery & OrthopedicsVeterinary DentistryEmergency & Urgent Care VetExotic & Avian Veterinary Care
True Companions Veterinary Clinic
Services
Low-Cost & Affordable Vet Clinics, General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery & Orthopedics
Reviews
1045

What recent reviews say

Most visitors appreciate the affordable care and kind vetting, with several praising Dr. O'Brien's skill and gentleness. A significant minority report serious issues: dropped medication deliveries with contradictory phone follow-up, nervous dogs pinned down without calming attempts, and one vet accused of rough handling and prescribing excessive sedation for a small puppy. Front-desk communication failures appear in multiple complaints spanning months, while some recent visits note dramatic improvement in clinic organisation and staff awareness.

The clinic lists laser therapy, spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchipping at transparent prices ($50 exams, $125-318 spay/neuter depending on species). Staff quality varies noticeably between visits. Those seeking budget-friendly general care with an appointment often leave satisfied; others experienced stressed animals, frustrated technicians, and phone miscommunications that wasted time and trust.

Praised for
  • gentle handling of animals
  • affordable pricing
  • knowledgeable and experienced vets
  • kind and caring staff
  • efficient appointments
Watch-outs
  • poor front-desk communication
  • inconsistent vet handling
  • disorganized records
  • harsh restraint techniques
  • inappropriate sedation dosages
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Best for: Budget-conscious owners of standard pets comfortable with variable staff consistency.
Think twice if: Avoid if your pet is anxious or reactive; handling practices and staff kindness vary significantly between visits and vets.

Strengths

  • transparent published pricing for common procedures
  • Dr. O'Brien experienced and gentle with anxious animals
  • serves rescue/adoption mission alongside standard clinic care
  • appointments completed efficiently when well-managed

Worth knowing

  • Dr. David O'Brien praised for skill and gentleness; Dr. Cox criticized for impatience and rough handling
  • Medication refill errors documented across December and June pickups, staff gave contradictory phone and in-person information
  • One puppy's pre-neuter exam quoted over $1000 for an 11-pound dog with undescended testicle; reviewer questioned whether all items were medically necessary
  • Recent visit notes dramatic improvement in clinic organisation and staff professionalism compared to earlier experience
  • Vaccination appointment required holding dog on dirty hallway floor initially; available rooms remained unused

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Mixed: routine exams and vaccinations sometimes rushed or poorly organized, other visits note efficient and friendly care.
Low-Cost & Affordable Vet Clinics
Strength: reviewers consistently cite reasonable and transparent pricing, especially for spay/neuter and vaccines.
Veterinary Surgery & Orthopedics
Inconsistent: successful spay outcomes praised; neuter pre-exam quoted at over $1000 for small puppy, reviewer questioned necessity and appropriateness of bundled charges.
Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Weakness: nervous animals pinned down without calming attempts; one vet accused of tapping stressed dog's head; sedation dosages questioned as excessive for anxious pets.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.6 average across the 115 veterinary dentistry businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 47
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
737
4
103
3
43
2
30
1
132

Common questions

What are your hours and do you take walk-ins?
True Companions publishes hours for all 7 days; they require appointments and do not have drop-in service.
What is the cost of a spay or neuter?
Dog spay costs $222-$318, dog neuter $196-$258, cat spay $166, cat neuter $125, depending on the animal's size and condition.
Are staff and vets always the same?
No. Recent reviews suggest consistency is improving, but experiences vary notably between visits and which vet sees your pet. Dr. O'Brien is praised frequently; other vets have received complaints about impatience and rough handling.
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Last updated 2026-07-08