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Stockton Pet Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 236 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(236) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareDental CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
Stockton Pet Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Dental Care, Exotic & Avian Care
Reviews
236

What recent reviews say

Five-star reviews consistently praise Dr. Byrne's gentle manner, the staff's friendliness, and the clinic's willingness to work with anxious pets and tight schedules. One reviewer noted they finally found their forever vet after trying several practices.

One-star reviews center on two problems: a failure to contact owners about a serious parasite test result for six days, causing additional exposure to other pets, and complaints about pricing markedly above competitors' rates. Some reviewers felt pressured into treatments they questioned or felt were unnecessary, though others accepted higher costs as a trade-off for the personal service. The same veterinarian (Dr. Byrne) appears in both positive and negative reviews, suggesting experience level or fit varies by patient and owner.

Praised for
  • Dr. Byrne's gentleness and patience
  • friendly and welcoming staff
  • thorough explanations and education
  • personal touch versus chain clinics
  • follow-up care and communication
Watch-outs
  • critical test results not communicated promptly
  • pricing significantly higher than competitors
  • pressure toward unnecessary treatments
  • inconsistent quality and care for some visits
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Best for: owners of anxious or reactive dogs seeking personalized, gentle care from a long-term veterinarian
Think twice if: expect premium pricing and may want to confirm treatment recommendations elsewhere; one reviewer's test results were delayed six days without contact

Strengths

  • Dr. Byrne's reputation for gentleness and patience with anxious pets
  • personal, non-chain clinic approach with detailed education
  • multispecialty services including exotics, large animals, and emergency care
  • flexible scheduling and willingness to accommodate difficult cases

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Byrne has a long tenure at the clinic (one reviewer used her for 14 years with their previous dog)
  • staff print articles and create personalized treatment plans for individual pets
  • one fecal test delayed six days before communication; owner did not receive callback despite voicemail claim
  • grooming offered in-house (Cleo mentioned by name)
  • pricing example: annual shots and heartworm meds quoted at $700-$800

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
gentle exams and patience with anxious dogs praised; some reviewers felt pressured into treatments
Dental Care
listed as a service but no review text directly addresses dental care quality
Exotic & Avian Care
listed as a service but no review text addresses exotic or avian care
Large Animal & Equine
listed as a service but no review text addresses large animal or equine care

How it compares

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 48% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 25
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
141
4
24
3
8
2
6
1
57

Common questions

Does Dr. Byrne still work at Stockton?
Yes, multiple recent reviews (within the last two months) reference Dr. Byrne and praise her care.
How much do checkups and vaccines cost?
Annual shots and heartworm meds were quoted at $700 to $800 in one review from 7 months ago, though prices may have changed.
Do they handle anxious or reactive dogs?
Yes. Recent reviews describe staff going to great lengths to keep anxious dogs calm, explaining procedures, and working around owners' tight schedules.

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Last updated 2026-07-09