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Tender Touch Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 866 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(866) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Tender Touch Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, House Call & Mobile Vet
Reviews
866

What recent reviews say

Longtime Baker clinic trusted across 15-20 year relationships for gentle exams and surgery. Reviewers consistently praise named vets (Dr. Barr, Dr. Koster, Dr. Theissen, Dr. Audrey Barnett, Dr. Hedlin) and techs (Brianna, Toya) for patience with fearful pets and thoughtful care. Staff accommodates anxious animals and one client was offered an exam on the lawn during end-of-life care. Most report fair pricing relative to quality, though one dissenter cited opacity on estimates and private equity ownership as concerns.

Their website lists dentistry, spay/neuter, soft tissue surgery, diagnostics, and wellness care. AAHA accredited since 1999. Minor friction on cost transparency and one complaint about fee structure, but 94% five-star rating reflects sustained loyalty and minimal service complaints across hundreds of reviews.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and compassionate vets
  • skilled, caring staff
  • good with anxious pets
  • clean, welcoming facility
  • fair pricing for quality care
Watch-outs
  • expensive for some clients
  • ownership by private equity firm JAB Holdings
  • refuses clear estimates
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Best for: Families with anxious or rescue pets seeking long-term trusted care.
Think twice if: Cost transparency on estimates before treatment; one reviewer cited unclear pricing and private equity ownership.

Strengths

  • long-term client relationships (15-20 years common)
  • named vets known for patience with fearful pets
  • thoughtful end-of-life and hospice care
  • AAHA accredited, Cat Friendly Practice certified

Worth knowing

  • Named vets: Dr. Barr, Dr. Koster, Dr. Theissen, Dr. Audrey Barnett, Dr. Hedlin
  • Named techs: Brianna, Toya
  • Offered exam on clinic lawn for anxious end-of-life patient
  • Vet tech Toya provided creative post-surgical care (custom supply bag)
  • Waiting area with lawn for anxious pets
  • Staff will call back with doctor recommendations

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Wellness exams praised for thoroughness; staff patient with anxious pets.
Dental Care
Website lists dentistry and cleanings; no review text details.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Soft tissue surgery including lipoma removal praised; recovery care thoughtful.
House Call & Mobile Vet
Clinic offered exam on lawn for anxious end-of-life pet, but no dedicated mobile service evidenced.

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 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they accommodate anxious or fearful pets?
Yes. Staff will move anxious pets to a quieter waiting area, and one reviewer's anxious senior dog received his final exam on the clinic's lawn at the vet's suggestion.
Can I see a specific vet?
Named vets include Dr. Barr, Dr. Koster, Dr. Theissen, Dr. Audrey Barnett, and Dr. Hedlin. Reviews indicate all are knowledgeable and compassionate.
Do they offer surgery?
Yes. Website lists spay/neuter and soft tissue surgery. A recent review mentions lipoma removal with post-operative care.

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Last updated 2026-07-09