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VCA Park Hill Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 231 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(231) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareDental CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
VCA Park Hill Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Dental Care
Reviews
231

What recent reviews say

Strong clinical team, particularly Dr. Baxter, with genuine follow-up communication and patience with anxious animals. However, reviewers consistently flag high pricing and feel steered toward costly services; some describe front desk rudeness and one reviewer reported a critical misdiagnosis that preceded their dog's decline.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and compassionate vets
  • attentive follow-up care and communication
  • kind staff with anxious pets
  • quick appointment availability
Watch-outs
  • expensive compared to other clinics
  • pushy upselling of unnecessary services
  • inconsistent front desk professionalism
  • missed or delayed diagnoses
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Best for: Pet owners seeking compassionate surgical care and experienced vets willing to explain options at length.
Think twice if: You are price-sensitive or hesitant about upsells; check pricing elsewhere first. Front desk interactions are inconsistent.

Strengths

  • Dr. Baxter and Dr. Pradhan consistently praised for compassion and knowledge
  • Staff proactively text follow-up questions after visits, not automated
  • Flexible same-day or next-day scheduling for many cases

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Baxter named repeatedly for compassion and pragmatic care approach
  • Dr. Pradhan performs soft tissue surgery
  • Chris Strand and Kaleb noted for clear post-operative instructions and care explanations
  • Christopher works front desk, praised for helpfulness
  • One reviewer reported dog left with expired care authorization was turned away
  • Another reported misdiagnosis of Horner's syndrome where underlying lymphoma was not detected
  • Routine vaccinations cost roughly double elsewhere according to one reviewer

What reviews say by service

Surgery & Specialty Care
Praised for soft tissue surgery, clear pre-op and post-op instructions, and recovery follow-up
Dental Care
Website lists advanced dental care; no detailed review evidence of this service
General Veterinary Care
Mixed: strong exams and follow-up by named vets, but reviewers report unnecessary service recommendations and at least one missed serious diagnosis

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 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 49
Review volume 100
Review recency 81
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
157
4
29
3
8
2
9
1
28

Common questions

Can I get an appointment next day?
Yes, reviewers report easy and flexible same-day or next-day scheduling for routine and non-emergency cases.
Do they follow up after my visit?
Yes, staff text follow-up questions after visits and reply with suggestions; not automated messages.
What does a routine annual exam cost?
One reviewer paid $385/year for annual comprehensive care; vaccinations are described as roughly double the price of other clinics.
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Last updated 2026-07-09