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Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 828 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(828) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Equine & Large Animal VetGeneral & Wellness Veterinary CareLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet Care
Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic
Services
Equine & Large Animal Vet, General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Reviews
828

What recent reviews say

Nearly all reviewers praise staff patience, especially with nervous pets, and cite long relationships spanning years. One significant complaint describes inadequate disclosure of a senior dog's heart failure severity and end-of-life options, leading to unexpected death hours after discharge and the owner's lasting distress despite a partial refund.

Praised for
  • compassionate, patient staff
  • good with anxious animals
  • knowledgeable and professional
  • long-term loyalty and trust
Watch-outs
  • poor communication on serious prognosis
  • misleading reassurance on end-of-life options
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Best for: Owners of anxious or nervous pets who value patient, unhurried handling and staff who spend time building trust.
Think twice if: Senior pet owners facing critical illness should verify that all treatment options, including overnight admission and realistic prognosis, are fully discussed before discharge.

Strengths

  • AAHA accredited
  • compassionate end-of-life care for departed pets
  • staff named repeatedly and praised across years
  • same-day availability for non-emergency care

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Baxter, Dr. Norberg, Lauren, Lyndsey, and Virginia named positively across reviews
  • 15-year client relationships documented
  • Same-day vaccine appointments available
  • Back room provided for pet farewells; staff clip hair for remembrance
  • Partial refund issued ($200 of $878 charge) in disputed end-of-life case

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Multiple five-star reviews cite routine exams, vaccines, and first-visit experiences with nervous puppies handled patiently.
Veterinary Surgery
Website lists surgical procedures; reviews do not specifically speak to this service.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Website lists emergency care; reviews do not specifically detail emergency-specific outcomes.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
One reviewer noted other places are cheaper; not positioned as low-cost.
Exotic & Avian Vet Care
No review evidence.
Equine & Large Animal Vet
No review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.58 average across the 103 equine & large animal vet businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 84% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
777
4
19
3
5
2
7
1
20

Common questions

Can I get a same-day appointment for vaccines?
Yes. One reviewer obtained a same-day appointment for a CADI shot and was seen by Virginia.
What happens if my pet is cremated through Goldsmith?
Staff provide a back room for farewells, may clip hair as a keepsake, and treat the process with compassion across multiple visits including ashes return.
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Last updated 2026-07-08