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4 Paws Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 418 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(418) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryExotic & Avian CareVeterinary DentistryLarge Animal & EquineHolistic & Alternative Medicine
4 Paws Animal Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Exotic & Avian Care
Reviews
418

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers praise the clinic's compassionate staff, affordability, and personal touch, with many loyal customers returning for years. Recent complaints focus on diagnostic errors (misread X-rays and blood work leading to wrong medications), disorganized record-keeping at the front desk, and one account of a sudden closure that left patients unable to refill prescriptions.

Recent shift: Yes. Reviews from the last two months show a sharp decline: diagnostic errors, front desk failures, and disorganization reported; one account of sudden closure. Earlier reviews (6-12 months back) were consistently positive. A shift away from the clinic's former reputation appears underway.

Praised for
  • caring staff and warm atmosphere
  • affordable pricing
  • responsive and communicative
  • experienced vets (Dr. Landin, Dr. K noted)
  • gentle with pets during procedures
Watch-outs
  • misdiagnosis and medication errors
  • disorganized front desk and record-keeping
  • rushed appointments and outdated technology
  • sudden closure without medication refill support
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Best for: Pet owners seeking affordable, emotionally supportive care and willing to monitor diagnoses closely.
Think twice if: Concerned about diagnostic accuracy or front desk reliability; request written records and confirm vaccine details at every visit.

Strengths

  • Compassionate, family-focused approach to pet care
  • Affordable pricing relative to other clinics
  • Experienced veterinarians (Dr. Landin, Dr. K)
  • Responsive communication during procedures

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Landin and Dr. K named by reviewers as experienced
  • Staff described as staying late to support grieving owners during pet loss
  • One reviewer reported dog misdiagnosed with thyroid, heart, and insulin issues that worsened condition
  • Front desk errors: missed rabies vaccine records, incorrect vaccine documented, delayed record corrections
  • One account of sudden clinic closure without medication refill pathway

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Warmth and loyalty praised; diagnostic accuracy and record-keeping questioned in recent reviews.
Veterinary Surgery
Staff communicated well and kept owners updated during tooth extractions; patient remained confident in procedure care.
Veterinary Dentistry
Staff supportive during multi-extraction procedures; owner praised responsiveness to repeated check-in calls.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.6 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 65% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
345
4
29
3
13
2
4
1
27

Common questions

Do they offer emergency appointments?
Yes, one reviewer noted they make time for emergency cases and appreciate their willingness to fit you in.
Are they open seven days a week?
The clinic publishes opening hours for seven days.
What should I know about getting records?
Request written records in person or follow up repeatedly by phone; recent reviews note delays and errors in record-keeping and vaccine documentation.

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Last updated 2026-07-05