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Wellshire Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 351 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(351) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
General & Wellness Veterinary CareVeterinary DentistryVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet CareEquine & Large Animal Vet
Wellshire Animal Hospital
Services
General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Veterinary Dentistry, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
351

What recent reviews say

Wellshire stands out for veterinarians who combine surgical expertise with genuine rapport. Dr. Monica Watterud and Dr. Molly Cominsky are named repeatedly for catching missed diagnoses, explaining treatment steps clearly, and handling fearful or aggressive dogs without drama. Staff treat new families like friends, not transactions, and the front desk handles anxious pet owners with patience and cost transparency.

The clinic handles everything from puppies to senior care, spay-neuters to laparoscopic surgery. Exam rooms let cats decompress before appointments. Prices are described as reasonable for the caliber of care. Reviewers span three decades of loyalty and recent relocations alike, suggesting consistent quality that builds trust.

Praised for
  • deeply knowledgeable vets
  • gentle, calm approach with anxious pets
  • compassionate, caring staff
  • thorough exams and follow-up
  • transparent pricing and communication
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Best for: Pet owners seeking thorough diagnosis, anxious or aggressive dogs, families relocating with puppies or seniors.

Strengths

  • Dr. Monica Watterud and Dr. Molly Cominsky consistently praised by name
  • Catches missed diagnoses and early-stage health issues
  • Calm, professional handling of anxious and aggressive pets
  • Front desk known for transparent cost breakdowns and vaccination planning

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Monica Watterud has treated the same patient for nearly ten years and recalled full care history
  • Dr. Molly Cominsky and vet tech Liz named for senior dog education
  • Maria at front desk consulted new family on vaccine prioritization and budget splitting
  • Detected early-stage cancer and yeast infection missed by previous clinic
  • Exam rooms allow cats to acclimate before appointment
  • Laparoscopic surgery offered

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Multiple reviewers credit doctors with detailed exams, diagnosis of missed conditions, and recall of long-term patient history.
Veterinary Surgery
Laparoscopic and mass-removal surgeries praised; early cancer detection led to successful surgical intervention.
Veterinary Dentistry
Nail trims and dental work described as gentle, staff attentive to comfort of anxious pets.
Emergency & Urgent Care
No emergency-specific incidents detailed in reviews; general responsiveness and quick service noted.
Exotic & Avian Vet Care
No exotic-specific reviews provided.
Equine & Large Animal Vet
No equine or large-animal reviews provided.

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 60% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 92
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What is the new client exam price?
The website lists $50 for a new client exam.
Can my anxious cat wait in the exam room before appointment?
Yes, reviewers note the clinic allows cats to explore and acclimate in the exam room ahead of the visit.
Does Wellshire offer laparoscopic surgery?
Yes, the website lists laparoscopic surgery among their surgical services.

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Last updated 2026-07-08