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Dr. Bob's Vet Shop

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 104 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(104) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Dr. Bob's Vet Shop
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Exotic & Avian Care
Reviews
104

What recent reviews say

Most patients praise Dr. Bob's knowledge, kindness, and reasonable prices; several have trusted him for over a decade. However, recent reviews describe serious lapses: failure to communicate abnormal blood work before surgery, missed opportunities to catch advancing kidney disease despite repeated visits, and dismissive front desk staff. One long-term client reports the practice now prioritizes appointments over thorough care.

Recent shift: Decline in communication quality and attentiveness over the past one to two years. Reviewers with 10+ year history report the practice has shifted away from careful follow-up and now prioritizes workflow over individual patient assessment. Front desk professionalism issues are recent concerns.</shifts> </invoke>

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and thorough vets
  • caring staff who listen
  • affordable pricing
  • long-term trust and loyalty
Watch-outs
  • poor communication of blood test results
  • failure to follow up on warning signs
  • rude front desk staff
  • lack of responsiveness in emergencies
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Best for: Pet owners seeking affordable routine care and dental work from an experienced, personable veterinarian.
Think twice if: Request a full written summary of any blood work results; follow up proactively if your pet shows recurring symptoms; expect variable front desk interactions.

Strengths

  • Long track record (20+ year patients)
  • thorough exams and consultations
  • below-market pricing
  • cash-only model keeps costs down

Worth knowing

  • Staff members named: Dana and Natalie (highly praised for professionalism and kindness)
  • Dental cleanings with extractions performed in-house
  • Cash-only business model stated by the practice
  • Dr. Bob has long-term patients spanning 20+ years
  • Blood work offered before surgery but results communication is inconsistent

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Strong positive for routine care and exam thoroughness, but serious gaps in follow-up on lab abnormalities.
Veterinary Dentistry
Praised for extractions performed affordably in-house with excellent healing outcomes.
Veterinary Surgery
Quick and capable emergency patching; blood work ordered before procedures but results not always communicated.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.6 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 37% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 84
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Is Dr. Bob's cash only?
Yes; reviewers note the practice operates on a cash-only model to keep prices lower.
Does Dr. Bob do dental work?
Yes; he performs cleanings and extractions in-house. One reviewer reported a full dental cleaning cost substantially less than quotes at other clinics.
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Last updated 2026-07-05