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The Neighborhood Vets

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 136 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(136) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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The Neighborhood Vets
Services
Veterinary Dentistry, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
136

What recent reviews say

The practice delivers consistent, attentive care grounded in individual animal needs. Staff explain options thoroughly, vets see urgent cases same-day even when fully booked, and animals show genuine comfort returning to appointments. One significant gap: a single reviewer spent $982 on diagnostics only to leave without antibiotic treatment, a protocol the reviewer felt defensive and incomplete.

Dr. Davies handles fearful pets expertly (Low Stress Handling certified). Dr. Schroeder excels with geriatric animals. The clinic performs laparoscopic spays with gastropexy and foxtail removals. Pricing felt affordable to most, though one reviewer found testing expensive relative to outcome. Woman-owned, located in Washington Park, operating 40+ years.

Praised for
  • compassionate, skilled vets
  • clear communication and upfront pricing
  • staff treat animals like their own
  • emergency care accessibility
  • experience across age groups and conditions
Watch-outs
  • expensive diagnostic protocols without follow-up care plan
  • diagnostic cost without prescribed treatment disappointing
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Best for: Owners of fearful, anxious, geriatric, or post-surgical pets seeking accessible emergency and routine care.
Think twice if: One reviewer felt diagnostic workup was expensive without clear treatment plan or follow-up communication when initial protocol did not resolve the condition.

Strengths

  • Low Stress Handling certified staff
  • woman-owned, all-female medical team
  • same-day urgent care access
  • laparoscopic surgical capability

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Davies (Low Stress Handling certified, skilled with fearful pets)
  • Dr. Schroeder (specializes in geriatric care)
  • Dr. Engmark also noted as skilled
  • Shannon (front desk staff praised for urgent-care responsiveness)
  • Laparoscopic-assisted spay with gastropexy performed
  • TPLO (ACL) surgery management offered
  • Monthly Lebrella shots administered
  • Same-day urgent care without appointment

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Clear explanations, attentive to each pet's personality and age, preventive care accessible and affordable.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day urgent care fitting in sick animals even during full schedules; one reviewer received emergency protocols but felt outcome was incomplete.
Veterinary Surgery
Laparoscopic spay with gastropexy praised for skill and smooth recovery; foxtail surgical removal successful.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental care mentioned as service available but no specific review commentary.
Holistic & Alternative Medicine
Acupuncture listed but no review-level detail available.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.6 average across the 167 veterinary dentistry businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 40% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 93
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I get same-day urgent care if I'm not a regular client?
Yes. One reviewer was seen immediately with a sick seven-year-old dog during a fully booked day, though she was an existing six-year client at the time.
Do they perform advanced surgical procedures like laparoscopic spays?
Yes. They offer laparoscopic-assisted spay with gastropexy and manage ACL surgeries (TPLO) with post-surgical support.
Which vets are best with anxious or fearful pets?
Dr. Davies is certified in Low Stress Handling and specifically praised for working well with fearful animals. Both Dr. Davies and Dr. Schroeder received strong praise for gentle handling.
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Last updated 2026-07-05