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Goodheart Animal Health Center

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 564 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(564) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Equine & Large Animal VetGeneral & Wellness Veterinary CareLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareVeterinary DentistryVeterinary Surgery
Goodheart Animal Health Center
Services
Equine & Large Animal Vet, General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Reviews
564

What recent reviews say

From first appointment onward, people describe vets and techs who genuinely listen, get on the floor with nervous dogs, and build treatment plans around what the animal needs rather than maximum revenue. The team practices Fear Free techniques, keeps you in the exam room throughout, and staff members like Dr. Powers, Dr. Jensen, Dr. Williams, Haley, and Jordyn earn specific trust for their patience with anxious or reactive pets.

Surgery, dental care, and wellness visits all draw consistent praise. Reviewers appreciate the calm, historic downtown space, quick appointment flow, and willingness to offer "happiness visits" to desensitize scared animals. Multiple people mention switching from other vets because they felt heard and their pet was genuinely advocated for here.

Praised for
  • anxious-pet care
  • staff knowledge and attentiveness
  • cost-conscious treatment planning
  • Fear Free techniques
  • individual staff named and praised
compassionate-staffgentle-with-animalsknowledgeable-vetsgood-with-anxious-petscaring-bedside-mannerclean-facilityfollow-up-care
Best for: Owners of anxious, reactive, or behaviour-challenged pets seeking compassionate, patient primary care.

Strengths

  • Fear Free low-stress exam approach
  • Named vets and techs who build individual trust
  • Treatment plans weighted toward animal need, not profit
  • Calm downtown facility with strong surgical and dental skill

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Powers, Dr. Jensen, Dr. Todd, Dr. Giron, Dr. Williams, Dr. Spencer, Dr. Laura named and individually praised
  • Techs Haley, Yesenia, Vivian, and Jordyn (front desk) named and trusted
  • Exam approach avoids tables; vets work on floor with nervous animals
  • Patients present during procedures like blood draws (Fear Free practice)
  • Free 'happiness visits' offered to desensitize scared pets
  • Neutering and dental cleaning specifically praised for surgical care
  • Fast room turnover reported
  • Text updates sent to owners during procedures

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Routine wellness and vaccine visits praised for patience with anxious animals and thorough, owner-involved care.
Veterinary Surgery
Neutering and dental cleaning praised for detail, gentleness, and communication throughout.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental cleaning cited as careful, stress-minimized procedure with attentive post-care.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Reviewers explicitly note treatment plans prioritise animal need over bill maximisation, avoiding unnecessary tests.

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 77% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can my anxious dog stay calm during a vet visit?
Yes. Goodheart uses Fear Free techniques, avoids exam tables, works with pets on the floor, and offers free 'happiness visits' to help anxious animals get comfortable before real appointments.
Will I see my pet during procedures like blood work?
Yes. They do procedures in the exam room with you present, rather than taking the pet to a staff-only area.
Can I get updates during surgery?
Yes. Owners report receiving text updates throughout procedures.
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Last updated 2026-07-08