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Downtown Animal Care Center

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 1,266 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(1266) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareHouse Call & Mobile VetDental CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
Downtown Animal Care Center
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, House Call & Mobile Vet
Reviews
1266

What recent reviews say

Most visits result in praise for friendly staff, quick appointments, and reasonable prices, with special recognition for compassion during end-of-life care. However, front-desk communication breaks down regularly: deposit policy enforcement is inconsistent, phone calls go unanswered, and appointment confirmations often fail to arrive, leaving some customers frustrated by unprofessional interactions at check-in and check-out.

Recent shift: Staff professionalism dropped noticeably 1-2 months ago: two separate euthanasia visits resulted in complaints about environment, procedure, and lack of compassion. Earlier reviews (year-round) praised staff warmth; recent months show friction at reception and occasional dismissive technician attitude during off-hours services.

Praised for
  • compassionate during euthanasia
  • easy appointment booking
  • weekend walk-in availability
  • knowledgeable staff
  • fairly priced
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent front-desk communication
  • $50 deposit policy enforcement issues
  • poor care during euthanasia
  • unprofessional staff behavior
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Best for: Busy owners needing flexible weekend hours or those valuing compassionate end-of-life support.</for> <parameter name="consider_if">Front-desk reliability is inconsistent; confirm deposit policies and appointment confirmations by phone before your visit.

Strengths

  • weekend walk-in clinic for busy schedules
  • appointment turnaround often quick
  • competitive first-exam pricing
  • compassionate end-of-life care

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Molloy named as consistently caring clinician
  • Weekend walk-in clinic available
  • First exam priced at $25
  • $50 deposit policy for no-show prevention (unevenly enforced)
  • In-house lab work offered
  • Owners can stay during appointments

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine visits praised for speed and friendliness; appointment booking easy but confirmation calls often missing.
Dental Care
Limited direct evidence; mentioned as available service but no specific review content.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Spay/neuter cited on website; one reviewer noted staff showed care during complex visit but limited specific feedback.
House Call & Mobile Vet
Listed as available but no review evidence of actual use or experience.
Exotic & Avian Care
Listed as available but no review evidence of actual use or experience.
Large Animal & Equine
Listed as available but no review evidence of actual use or experience.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
932
4
117
3
41
2
38
1
138

Common questions

Do you have weekend appointments?
Yes. They run a weekend walk-in clinic for busy weekday schedules, no appointment needed.
What is the cost of a first visit?
Their website lists the first exam at $25.
Can I stay with my pet during the appointment?
Yes. One recent reviewer noted they allow owners to stay for the duration of the appointment.
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Last updated 2026-07-09