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Brentwood Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 166 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(166) 85 composite score See reviews on Google
Veterinary SurgeryGeneral Veterinary CareExotic & Avian CareVeterinary DentistryLarge Animal & EquineHolistic & Alternative Medicine
Brentwood Animal Hospital
Services
Veterinary Surgery, General Veterinary Care, Exotic & Avian Care
Reviews
166

What recent reviews say

Dr. Brown and her team are consistently praised for genuine care, reasonable fees, and a willingness to question whether tests are truly needed. Strong point: she offers alternative care (probiotics, dietary tweaks) alongside conventional medicine, and long-term clients trust her judgment enough to recommend different vets when appropriate. Complaints are sparse and mostly about receptionist interactions on difficult calls, not the veterinary care itself.

Praised for
  • compassionate vet and staff
  • avoids unnecessary tests
  • reasonable prices
  • knowledgeable and thorough
  • willing to try alternative approaches
Watch-outs
  • rude receptionist behavior
  • declined non-patient emergency care
  • dismissive communication on end-of-life decisions
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Best for: Pet owners who value thoughtful diagnosis and prefer vets who question whether tests are necessary.
Think twice if: Reception can be brusque on phone calls, especially for non-current patients or difficult situations.

Strengths

  • Dr. Brown's evidence-based approach avoids unnecessary testing
  • combines conventional and alternative therapies
  • long-term staff who genuinely know animals
  • reasonable pricing

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Kathleen Brown is the named veterinarian most cited across reviews
  • Staff known for offering creative dietary approaches (yogurt, cottage cheese) alongside medication
  • Long-term patients span decades; one client mentions 20+ years with the practice
  • Website lists services: soft tissue surgery, anesthetic dental cleanings and extractions, in-house blood work and radiographs, puppy training, service animal training, deaf dog training

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Praised for wellness exams and avoiding unnecessary tests; diagnostic accuracy trusted over years
Veterinary Surgery
Cited as competent; some reviewers mention Dr. Brown recommends specialists when appropriate
Veterinary Dentistry
Website claims anesthetic dental cleanings and extractions; not specifically praised or criticized in reviews
Holistic & Alternative Medicine
Specifically praised for combining antibiotics with probiotics and offering dietary tweaks (yogurt, cottage cheese) to support recovery

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.6 average across the 167 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 43% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 79
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can they see my dog if he's not a current patient?
No; they declined to see a non-patient dog on a Saturday, though one reviewer understood the policy. Phone manner on such calls has been reported as brusque.
Does Dr. Brown use alternative medicine approaches?
Yes. One reviewer noted she recommended probiotics alongside antibiotics and offered special foods (yogurt, cottage cheese) to help appetite during recovery.
Are the vets here expensive?
Multiple reviews call them "reasonable" and "affordable," though a $200 charge for a medication consultation was mentioned in one complaint.

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Last updated 2026-07-05