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Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 828 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(828) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Large Animal & Equine, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
828

What recent reviews say

Staff take time with nervous pets and answer owner questions thoroughly. The clinic shows genuine care even in difficult moments like pet loss, though one serious complaint flagged a failure to communicate the full picture of a senior dog's critical condition before her death.

Praised for
  • patient and gentle with anxious animals
  • compassionate staff and kind bedside manner
  • skilled vets who know their work
  • willing to spend time answering questions
Watch-outs
  • poor communication about end-of-life prognosis and options
  • inadequate disclosure of severity in critical cases
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Best for: Owners of anxious or nervous pets who value unhurried, patient handling and staff who take time to explain care options.
Think twice if: Think carefully if you have a senior pet with complex conditions; one review raised serious concerns about lack of transparent communication on prognosis and available options in an urgent case.

Strengths

  • AAHA accredited
  • established 1997
  • same-day appointments available
  • experienced team (15-year clients mention long tenure)

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Baxter, Dr. Norberg praised by name
  • Staff members Lauren and Lyndsey noted for longevity and skill
  • Same-day appointment availability documented
  • Compassionate aftercare for deceased pets including private goodbye space and hair clipping
  • One reimbursement given for unused medication after a patient death

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Patient handling of nervous animals and thorough exam experience praised consistently
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day appointment access noted; one critical case flagged inadequate communication of emergency severity
Veterinary Surgery
Professional surgical care mentioned as part of service offerings

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 85% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
19
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5
2
7
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20

Common questions

Can my anxious pet get an appointment without a long wait?
Staff handle nervous animals patiently and take time at their pace. Same-day appointments have been available for certain services like vaccines.
What happens if my pet passes away?
The clinic offers private space to say goodbye, clips hair as a keepsake, and arranges cremation with compassionate aftercare.
How long has this clinic been around?
Goldsmith has operated since 1997 and is AAHA accredited. Some clients have been returning for 15 years.
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Last updated 2026-07-05