Can I get a same-day appointment if my pet has an urgent issue?

Yes. A reviewer with an anxious dog's nail injury received same-day care after calling Dr. Rooks.

What are typical appointment costs?

Around $100 per appointment, according to one reviewer.

Do they do dental work and surgery?

Yes. They perform spay/neuter, dental surgery, and other surgical procedures in-house.

Barnes Veterinary Service

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 142 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(142) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General & Wellness Veterinary Care

Service: General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Reviews: 142

What recent reviews say

Patients report Dr. Barnes as a trustworthy, unhurried vet who listens and avoids upselling needless procedures. His long-term loyalty base reflects decades of candid advice; staff move with genuine care, and same-day slots appear available for distressed pets.

One reviewer raised concerns about medication side-effect knowledge and diet calculation accuracy, though the core feedback remains overwhelmingly positive and grounded in routine care.

Praised for

honest and practical care
skilled clinician with strong bedside manner
doesn't push unnecessary treatments
staff genuinely attentive and compassionate
same-day care for urgent needs

Watch-outs

inconsistent clinical judgment on specific cases
medication side-effect awareness questioned

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Best for: Owners seeking honest, long-term relationships without pressure to overspend.

Think twice if: One recent reviewer noted inconsistencies in medication guidance and diet calculations.

Strengths

owner vet with 35+ year patient relationships
avoids unnecessary procedures and upselling
compassionate approach to anxious pets
accessible pricing and straightforward care decisions

Worth knowing

Dr. Barnes and Dr. Rooks on staff
same-day emergency appointments available
dental surgery performed in-house
appointments around $100
clients drive from surrounding areas despite closer alternatives

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Praised for listening-focused exams and practical wellness guidance without upselling.
Veterinary Surgery: Dental surgery and spay/neuter mentioned positively; patients report clear communication through procedures.
Veterinary Dentistry: Cat dental surgery resolved infection; patient kept informed throughout.

How it compares

Rated 4.7 against a 4.57 average across the 138 general & wellness veterinary care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 41% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric

Star rating 79

Review volume 94

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 70

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

126

Common questions

Can I get a same-day appointment if my pet has an urgent issue?: Yes. A reviewer with an anxious dog's nail injury received same-day care after calling Dr. Rooks.
What are typical appointment costs?: Around $100 per appointment, according to one reviewer.
Do they do dental work and surgery?: Yes. They perform spay/neuter, dental surgery, and other surgical procedures in-house.

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