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Broadview Animal Clinic: Rucker Jason DVM

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 12 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(12) 54 low data composite score See reviews on Google Publishes prices
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Broadview Animal Clinic: Rucker Jason DVM
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Exotic & Avian Care
Reviews
12

What recent reviews say

Mixed reviews reflect a clinic with strong medical credentials and knowledgeable staff, but recent appointments marred by dismissive vet behavior, wait times, and unresponsive front desk. Older positive reviews contrast sharply with recent complaints about Dr. Rucker's bedside manner and administrative chaos.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Recent shift: Sentiment has declined noticeably. Older reviews (6-7 years ago) praise the clinic warmly. Recent reviews (2-4 years ago) describe dismissive vet behavior, administrative failure, and poor communication, particularly citing Dr. Rucker's curt demeanor and the clinic's inability to handle phone calls or scheduling reliably.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable staff
  • good with animals
  • established clinic
Watch-outs
  • rude, curt demeanor from vet
  • long waits and scheduling issues
  • poor phone communication
  • lack of compassion in consultations
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Best for: Pets needing routine exams or surgical care, if willing to work around scheduling friction.
Think twice if: Front desk accessibility and recent vet communication issues may frustrate owners seeking empathetic consultation.

Strengths

  • Decades of operating history
  • broad surgical capabilities
  • knowledgeable medical staff

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Rucker is the named veterinarian
  • Office visit/exam prices listed at $69.00
  • Clinic claims operation since 1969
  • Recent reviews (2 years) cite long waits past scheduled times
  • Multiple complaints about phone responsiveness and scheduling cancellations

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Knowledgeable medical care but recent poor communication during consultations.
Veterinary Surgery
Website claims soft tissue and orthopedic surgery; no detailed review evidence.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Turned away emergency bloat case; unable to provide emergency care.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.6 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 16% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 56
Review volume 48
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 47
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What is the office visit fee?
According to their website, an office visit/exam costs $69.00.
Is Broadview open seven days a week?
Yes, they publish hours for all seven days.

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Long-term clients praise Broadview for fair pricing and capable staff, especially during emergencies. Recent reviews expose inconsistent vet care: some veterinarians rush through exams, one is noted as dismissive, and the front desk occasionally mishandles appointments. Price increases on specific treatments alarmed returning clients, and management responsiveness to concerns appears limited. Several vets lack bedside manner or thoroughness, though the facility itself stays clean and approachable. With over 60 years in business, Broadview retains loyal patients but struggles with staff consistency and transparent communication during periods of vet turnover.

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Last updated 2026-07-05