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Westwood Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 189 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(189) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Westwood Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Exotic & Avian Care
Reviews
189

What recent reviews say

Westwood has earned fierce loyalty across decades, with reviewers praising Dr. Baye and her team Lee and Tali for genuine compassion, clinical skill, and fair pricing. The practice squeezes in walk-ins during crises, moves appointments to handle emergencies same-day, and avoids unnecessary upsells, making it a trusted anchor for families who have stayed 20-55 years.

Praised for
  • compassionate staff and vets
  • knowledgeable and skilled care
  • reasonable prices
  • willing to accommodate emergencies
  • long-term trust and loyalty
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Best for: Families seeking a vet they'll trust for 20+ years, especially those with complex diagnostic needs.
Think twice if: Fully booked much of the time; walk-ins are exception, not rule. Long drive from outside the area may deter casual visits.

Strengths

  • Dr. Baye's clinical intuition and diagnostic skill
  • staff that goes beyond standard care for emergencies
  • no unnecessary upsells or overcharging
  • accessible to longtime patient families

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Baye (or Bea) is the owner/lead vet; took over from Dr. Levere
  • Lee and Tali are named as core staff members
  • Practice accommodates emergency appointments same-day by rescheduling other patients
  • One reviewer notes Dr. Baye declined a $5k exploratory surgery recommendation a decade ago, instead did a physical exam and got the dog into emergency surgery that day
  • Practice fully booked much of the time

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Reviewers praise thorough exams, diagnostic skill, and no overtreatment.
Veterinary Surgery
One reviewer credits Dr. Baye with timely emergency surgery coordination and clinical judgment.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Practice squeezes in walk-in emergencies and rearranges schedule same-day for acute cases.

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 46% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 85
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you take walk-ins?
Not usually, but staff will assess urgent cases on a case-by-case basis. Fully booked much of the time.
Who is the main vet?
Dr. Baye (also spelled Bea) took over the practice from Dr. Levere and leads the team with core staff Lee and Tali.
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Last updated 2026-07-05