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The Center for Animal Wellness

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 897 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(897) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Veterinary DentistryGeneral Veterinary CareLarge Animal & EquineVeterinary SurgeryHolistic & Alternative MedicineEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Care
The Center for Animal Wellness
Services
Veterinary Dentistry, General Veterinary Care, Large Animal & Equine
Reviews
897

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently report genuine care, experienced vets who listen and brainstorm cost-effective solutions, and staff who make time for urgent needs. Named practitioners (Dr. Jeanne Herz, Dr. Sarah Llewellyn, Dr. Bleakley, Dr. Courtney, Dr. Andy) earn repeated praise for patience and follow-up. One recent account flagged record errors affecting medical decisions and slower-than-expected communication on test timing, though it remains isolated among overwhelmingly positive feedback.

Recent shift: One recent review (3 stars, 2 months ago) noted record-keeping errors and communication delays, marking a shift from the overwhelmingly positive pattern but remaining an isolated incident.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable caring vets
  • attentive listening and thoughtful options
  • kind efficient staff
  • follows up and communicates beyond appointments
  • flexible scheduling
Watch-outs
  • record-keeping errors affecting care
  • slow follow-up on test results
  • scheduling delays for diagnostics
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Best for: Pet owners who value listening vets, detailed communication, and ethical cost guidance for chronic or complex cases.
Think twice if: Record-keeping inconsistencies and delays on diagnostic results have occurred recently; confirm communication timelines on complex cases beforehand.

Strengths

  • Vets who listen and brainstorm rather than recommend expensive guesswork
  • Named doctors provide schedule flexibility for urgent cases
  • Willing to email, call, and troubleshoot outside paid visits
  • Fair and transparent pricing

Worth knowing

  • Named vets: Dr. Jeanne Herz, Dr. Sarah Llewellyn, Dr. Bleakley, Dr. Courtney, Dr. Andy
  • Vets email and call outside hours to discuss complex cases
  • One recent case noted wrong age (2, then 4 vs. actual 6) affecting medical assessment, wrong pet name in file, and delayed ultrasound (scheduled 9-12, tech arrived after 11)
  • Long-term loyalty: one customer reports 20 years of patronage; another 3 years with single pet
  • Seen as willing to call on weekends and follow up Sunday with lab work
  • Dr. Jeanne spent 20 minutes optimizing lab selection for cost-effectiveness on first visit

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Praised for thorough, listening-based wellness approach; one recent record-keeping concern noted
Veterinary Surgery
Quick CCL tear diagnosis and surgery; gentle with rescue dogs
Veterinary Dentistry
No specific praise or complaints in reviews
Emergency & Urgent Care
Praised for flexible scheduling and after-hours communication during urgent pancreatitis case
Holistic & Alternative Medicine
No specific praise or complaints in reviews
Large Animal & Equine
No specific praise or complaints in reviews

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.6 average across the 167 veterinary dentistry businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 93
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
860
4
14
3
9
2
2
1
12

Common questions

Can I get a Saturday appointment?
Yes. Reviewers report securing same-week Saturday appointments, and the practice lists seven days of opening hours.
Will the vet call me back or just wait for my follow-up?
Vets here email and call outside paid visits to discuss complex cases. One reviewer noted a vet called on Saturday and emailed lab results on Sunday.
Can they help if my pet has a chronic condition and I'm worried about unnecessary testing?
Yes. One reviewer reported Dr. Jeanne Herz spent 20 minutes selecting only the lab tests needed to get a full picture, prioritizing cost-effectiveness alongside diagnostics.

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Last updated 2026-07-05