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Park Hill Veterinary Medical Center

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 364 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(364) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Veterinary DentistryGeneral Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryHolistic & Alternative MedicineEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
Park Hill Veterinary Medical Center
Services
Veterinary Dentistry, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
364

What recent reviews say

Park Hill Veterinary delivers strong pet care and compassionate handling that long-term clients genuinely love, with easy appointment booking and text updates. However, recent reviews reveal serious friction: significant overcharges on surprise fees, weeks-long delays in test results despite follow-ups, staff turnover affecting continuity, and complaints about condescending doctor behavior and relentless upselling of non-essential procedures, leaving some clients paying $200-$600 per visit.

Recent shift: Stark divide emerging: newer reviews (past 6 months) heavily negative on costs, delays, management, and one doctor's demeanor, contrasting sharply with older positive reviews praising care and ease of scheduling; suggests operational or staffing decline.

Praised for
  • compassionate staff with animals
  • easy scheduling and text communication
  • long-term trusted care
  • Fear-Free certified
  • broad service offerings
Watch-outs
  • high costs and persistent upselling
  • slow communication and result delays
  • staff turnover and inconsistent care
  • poor office management and follow-up
  • some vets allegedly rude and dismissive
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Best for: Owners seeking comprehensive, Fear-Free care who prioritize animal handling over cost control.
Think twice if: Budget-conscious pet owners should shop elsewhere; expect bills to exceed typical clinic costs and anticipate billing surprises not explained upfront.

Strengths

  • AAHA accredited and Fear-Free certified
  • text-based scheduling and communication
  • full surgical and specialty services on-site
  • established since 2011

Worth knowing

  • Exam fees: $95
  • Tooth extraction estimate: $1000+
  • Monthly Cytopoint injection: $150
  • Blood draw charged separately from procedure estimates
  • One client reported paying $200-$600 per visit on average
  • Dr. Margo and Dr. Moon named in negative reviews
  • Staff turnover and missing records cited across multiple complaints
  • Test results delays of 1 week or longer despite follow-ups

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Long-term clients praise consistent, caring care; recent reviewers cite high costs and upselling of non-essential procedures.
Veterinary Dentistry
Extracting tooth estimated at $1000+; surprise charges added to exam and extraction estimates caused frustration.
Veterinary Surgery
Surgical services offered; complaints about cost and incomplete communication on final fees.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Claims emergency services; no direct review evidence of emergency-specific care or response times.
Large Animal & Equine
No review evidence of large-animal or equine care provided or used.
Exotic & Avian Care
No review evidence of exotic or avian care provided or used.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.6 average across the 167 veterinary dentistry businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 61% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 55
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
276
4
24
3
13
2
12
1
39

Common questions

How do I book an appointment?
Text the clinic to find a time that works; reviewers report easy scheduling and good availability.
What exam and procedure costs should I expect?
Exam fee is $95. Additional charges (blood draw, tests) may be added separately and not included in initial estimates; ask for a full itemized quote before proceeding.
What are their hours?
Open 7 days a week; call or visit parkhillvet.com for specific times.
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Last updated 2026-07-05