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The Center for Animal Wellness

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 897 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(897) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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The Center for Animal Wellness
Services
General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care, Mobile & House-Call Vet
Reviews
897

What recent reviews say

The Center for Animal Wellness stands out for vets who listen carefully, brainstorm affordable diagnostics, and genuinely connect with nervous or chronically ill pets. Dr. Jeanne Herz, Dr. Sarah Llewellyn, Dr. Bleakley, Dr. Courtney, and Dr. Andy are named for patience and follow-up outside paid visits. One recent customer flagged repeated record errors and delayed test results, a shift from the practice's earlier reputation for close communication.

Recent shift: One recent 3-star review (3 months ago) signals a decline in record-keeping accuracy and communication speed compared to the clinic's earlier reputation, though the broader sample remains overwhelmingly positive.

Praised for
  • compassionate, communicative vets
  • knowledgeable, willing to brainstorm
  • transparent pricing and cost-conscious options
  • staff friendly and kind across all roles
  • available for urgent/flexible scheduling
  • follow-up care and additional support
Watch-outs
  • record-keeping errors (age, name)
  • delayed communication on test results
  • scheduling/timing uncertainty on procedures
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Best for: Owners of chronically ill or anxious pets who value thorough listening and realistic cost conversations.
Think twice if: Record-keeping has slipped recently (age and name errors); communication on test results can be slow.

Strengths

  • Vets spend time brainstorming cost-effective diagnostics
  • Multiple named vets with consistent compassionate approach
  • Flexible emergency scheduling (same-day Saturday slots)
  • Follow-up via email and calls outside visits

Worth knowing

  • Named vets: Dr. Jeanne Herz (chronically ill cats), Dr. Sarah Llewellyn (anxious dogs), Dr. Bleakley (after-hours follow-up), Dr. Courtney (pancreatitis cases), Dr. Andy (options-focused consultation)
  • AAHA-accredited facility
  • Vets email updates and call outside visits for complex cases
  • Saturday emergency appointments available
  • Some customers have used for 20+ years and drive across town to return

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Routine and chronic illness care praised for listening and avoiding unnecessary expensive diagnostics.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day Saturday emergency appointments; vets rearrange schedules for last-minute urgent issues.
Veterinary Surgery
CCL tear repair handled quickly and compassionately; no negative mentions.
Veterinary Dentistry
Listed as service but no review evidence of dental work specifics.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Praised for transparent pricing and cost-conscious diagnostic choices to maximize value.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.57 average across the 99 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 88% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 93
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 69
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I get a Saturday appointment?
Yes, reviewers describe same-day Saturday appointments for urgent issues; one customer was accommodated for an ongoing ear infection.
Do vets explain why they recommend certain tests?
Yes, reviewers report vets spend time discussing which lab work is necessary versus optional, with cost in mind.
Will the vet follow up outside of my paid visit?
Yes, vets email updates, call with complex case details, and discuss issues by phone to help you decide on next steps.

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Last updated 2026-07-08