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Livewell Animal Hospital of Sloan Lake

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 142 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(142) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareDental CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
Livewell Animal Hospital of Sloan Lake
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Dental Care
Reviews
142

What recent reviews say

Staff and vets at Livewell Sloan Lake earn strong loyalty by treating nervous and anxious pets with genuine kindness, taking time to explain options, and keeping prices fair compared to competitors. One recent visit found no obvious cause for a dog's loss of appetite despite x-rays and tests, though the team called back and offered a free re-exam, leaving some uncertainty about root cause.

Praised for
  • compassionate care for anxious pets
  • vets listen and explain clearly
  • staff genuinely care about animals
  • clean facility and fair pricing
  • prompt appointments and follow-up calls
Watch-outs
  • didn't identify underlying cause of appetite loss in one case
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Best for: Owners of anxious, reactive, or fearful pets who value attentive, unhurried care.
Think twice if: Diagnostic limits: one case shows x-rays and testing didn't identify why a dog stopped eating, so complex cases may still go unresolved.

Strengths

  • Dr. Z and Dr. Coleman highly praised for patience and clear communication
  • specializes in anxious and reactive rescue dogs
  • pricing consistently noted as reasonable or thousands below competitors
  • clean facility with fear-free approach

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Z and Dr. Coleman named repeatedly for exceptional patient interaction
  • Vet tech Jade and Katie praised for treating pets with warmth before procedures
  • Uses voice recording during exams for better AI note-taking, allowing more time with owners
  • Techniques like whipped cream distraction during injections
  • Offered free re-exam when initial visit didn't solve presenting problem
  • Follow-up calls after appointment

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Multiple reviews praise wellness visits, sick visits, and behavioral medication management with thorough communication
Surgery & Specialty Care
One owner's dog had an abscess handled quickly and with excellent follow-up
Dental Care
Listed as service but no direct review evidence of dental work
Exotic & Avian Care
Listed as service but no direct review evidence
Large Animal & Equine
Listed as service but no direct review evidence

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 41% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 96
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
141
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Common questions

Do they take walk-ins or only appointments?
Review mentions arriving without a scheduled appointment and being seen 15 minutes early, suggesting they accommodate same-day visits.
Are prices higher than other vets nearby?
Multiple reviews call pricing reasonable or thousands below other quotes received; one reviewer noted they don't add unnecessary charges.

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Last updated 2026-07-09