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Wellshire Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 351 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(351) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
Surgery & Specialty CareGeneral Veterinary CareDental CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
Wellshire Animal Hospital
Services
Surgery & Specialty Care, General Veterinary Care, Dental Care
Reviews
351
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What recent reviews say

Reviewers across three decades return to Wellshire for its named doctors-Monica, Molly, and Rachel-who catch what other vets miss and explain each step carefully. Staff know each pet by name, handle nervous and aggressive animals without rushing, and make first-time owners feel supported rather than sold to.

The hospital handles surgery, dentistry, exams, and even end-of-life care under one roof. Prices are described as reasonable, online booking works smoothly, and follow-up communication is routine. Most reviews spotlight one consistent thread: feeling heard and cared for, not just as a customer.

Praised for
  • thorough, knowledgeable vets
  • compassionate and gentle care
  • kind, professional staff
  • transparent communication
  • long-standing trust
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Best for: Owners of nervous, aggressive, or medically complex pets seeking continuity of care.

Strengths

  • Named vets (Dr. Monica Watterud, Dr. Molly Cominsky) with 10+ year patient relationships
  • Thorough diagnosis-catch problems missed elsewhere
  • Gentle handling of anxious and aggressive animals
  • Transparent pricing and vaccine cost breakdowns

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Monica Watterud, Dr. Molly Cominsky, Dr. Rachel, Dr. Frost-named and praised individually
  • Vet tech Liz mentioned for senior pet education
  • Front desk staff including Maria praised for transparency on vaccine costs and splitting treatments by importance
  • Follow-up emails with specific recommendations standard practice
  • Laparoscopic abdominal surgeries and endoscopic foreign body removal performed on-site
  • Online appointment booking available

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Catches diagnoses missed by previous vets; thorough exams and long-term care praised.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Laparoscopic and mass-removal surgeries handled with no complaints; early-stage cancer found and treated.
Dental Care
Gentle nail trimming and dental work for anxious cats noted specifically.
Exotic & Avian Care
Limited direct evidence; not mentioned in reviews provided.
Large Animal & Equine
Limited direct evidence; not mentioned in reviews provided.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.61 average across the 108 surgery & specialty care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 59% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 92
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How much is a new client exam?
$50 according to their website.
Do they offer vaccine packages for puppies?
Yes; staff are reported to explain vaccine types, cost breakdowns, and to split treatments by importance if budget is tight.
Can I book online?
Yes, online appointment booking is available and described as easy.
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Last updated 2026-07-09