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Wadsworth Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 472 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(472) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Veterinary DentistryVeterinary SurgeryExotic & Avian Vet Care
Wadsworth Animal Hospital
Services
Veterinary Dentistry, Veterinary Surgery, Exotic & Avian Vet Care
Reviews
472

What recent reviews say

Owners consistently describe feeling their pets receive attentive, personal care paired with clear explanations that leave them confident in decisions. Staff are known for patience with nervous animals, and Dr. Graziano and Dr. Olson earn particular praise for meeting pets at their level and offering alternative treatments like acupuncture.

Dental and surgical work are standout services, with patients willing to drive distances to return. Most acknowledge occasional waits as normal for a busy hospital, though one owner experienced a refused exam, unsolicited consultation charge, and prescriptions given without full consent after their dog's anxiety during a visit.

Praised for
  • caring and compassionate staff
  • thorough explanations and education
  • gentle with anxious or shy pets
  • experienced with dental and surgical care
  • clean facility and good location
Watch-outs
  • occasional wait times past appointment
  • cash-only payment at some point
  • one incident of inflexible care refusal and unclear consultation charge
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Best for: Pet owners seeking compassionate, educational care and willing to drive for quality; anxious or shy pets
Think twice if: One owner reported a refused exam, unsolicited consultation charge, and prescriptions given without clear consent during a behavioral incident.

Strengths

  • Named vets (Dr. Graziano, Dr. Olson, Dr. Bob) praised for personal, attentive style
  • Dental surgery and surgical care highlighted as excellent
  • Acupuncture and alternative therapies available
  • Staff work patiently with anxious or shy animals

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Danielle Graziano, Dr. Erika Olson, and Dr. Bob named and praised individually
  • Dental surgery specifically praised for quality work
  • Acupuncture and red light therapy offered
  • Staff noted for meeting pets on the floor during exams
  • AAHA accredited
  • Operating since 1975
  • One review mentions cash-only payment policy at time of review

What reviews say by service

Veterinary Dentistry
Dental surgery praised for quality work and gentle handling of nervous pets.
Veterinary Surgery
Surgical care, particularly dental surgery, noted as excellent by owners driving long distances to return.
Exotic & Avian Vet Care
Limited review evidence; not clearly addressed in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.57 average across the 95 exotic & avian vet care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 70% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you accept walk-in visits for sick or emergent issues?
One review mentions being able to "usually see you fast if a sick or emergent issue comes up," but specific walk-in or same-day policy is not detailed in the inputs.
What payment methods do you accept?
One review from 9 months ago mentions a cash-only policy, but current payment methods are not specified in the inputs.
Does the vet offer alternative treatments like acupuncture?
Yes; acupuncture and red light therapy are offered, with Dr. Olson specifically praised for offering these alternative healing treatments.

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Last updated 2026-07-08