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Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 828 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(828) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareLarge Animal & EquineDental CareExotic & Avian Care
Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Large Animal & Equine
Reviews
828

What recent reviews say

Staff are consistently patient and compassionate, especially with nervous animals and grief. One serious complaint alleged inadequate disclosure of a senior dog's prognosis and available options, resulting in the pet's death within hours; the clinic reimbursed medication costs but the reviewer questioned whether severity and overnight care were properly presented.

Praised for
  • compassionate end-of-life care
  • patient with anxious pets
  • knowledgeable and friendly staff
  • thorough communication and listening
Watch-outs
  • poor communication about severity of prognosis
  • lack of transparency on end-of-life options
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Best for: Owners of anxious or nervous pets seeking patient, unhurried appointments.
Think twice if: Senior pet owners should confirm prognosis clarity and all treatment/end-of-life options are fully discussed before consent.

Strengths

  • patient with anxious and nervous pets
  • compassionate end-of-life and cremation support
  • long-term staff continuity
  • same-day appointment availability

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Baxter, Dr. Norberg, and technicians Lauren, Lyndsey, and Virginia named in praise
  • AAHA-accredited facility
  • operating since 1997
  • same-day appointments reported available
  • cremation and farewell services offered
  • one reviewer loyal for 15 years

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Staff patient and accommodating with anxious young animals during exams
Dental Care
Same-day availability for preventive care (CADI shot mentioned)
Surgery & Specialty Care
Described as offering surgical procedures; no specific surgery reviews in sample

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 84% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
777
4
19
3
5
2
7
1
20

Common questions

Can my nervous puppy get an unhurried first exam?
Yes. Staff take as much time as needed at the pet's pace, even extending appointments to answer owner questions about comfort strategies.
Do you offer same-day appointments?
Yes. One reviewer reported getting same-day availability for a preventive procedure.
What happens after my pet is cremated?
The clinic offers a private room to say goodbye and handles the cremation process with compassion, returning ashes later.
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Last updated 2026-07-09