Do you take walk-ins?

Not usually, but Dr. Baye will see urgent cases if you explain the situation. One reviewer with a swollen-shut infected eye was squeezed in on the spot.

Are you open weekends?

Yes, Saturday morning appointments are available for emergencies.

Is the practice taking new patients?

The practice is fully booked according to a recent review.

Westwood Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 189 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(189) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General & Wellness Veterinary CareVeterinary Surgery

Services: General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews: 189

What recent reviews say

Dr. Baye and her team have earned decades-long loyalty by staying calm under pressure, diagnosing problems others miss, and refusing unnecessary procedures. Reviewers credit the practice with life-saving interventions, weekend availability when other vets said no, and staff who remember your pet's name after 20 years.

Praised for

compassionate, long-term relationships with patients
knowledgeable, skilled veterinarian and staff
reasonable prices and honest recommendations
genuine care for animals and owners
flexible scheduling and emergency accommodation

compassionate-staffknowledgeable-vetsgentle-with-animalscaring-bedside-mannertransparent-pricinggood-with-anxious-pets

Best for: Owners wanting a vet who listens, stays calm in emergencies, and won't push unnecessary expensive procedures.

Think twice if: The practice is fully booked; you may struggle to get your first appointment.

Strengths

Dr. Baye's diagnostic skill and willingness to go beyond standard procedures
long-term patient relationships spanning decades
honest pricing and no unnecessary upsells

Worth knowing

Dr. Baye leads the practice and has long-term relationships with multi-decade patients
Staff members Lee and Tali are described as staples of the office
Saturday morning emergency availability noted
One reviewer noted another vet quoted $5,000 for exploratory surgery; Dr. Baye performed a physical exam, identified the problem, and coordinated emergency surgery the same day
Practice relocated from Dr. Levere's leadership to Dr. Baye's without losing long-term patients

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Thorough physical exams and diagnostics; staff praised for identifying conditions quickly and avoiding unnecessary procedures
Veterinary Surgery: Emergency surgical coordination on same day when needed; reviewers credit Dr. Baye with diagnosing surgical cases others missed

How it compares

Rated 4.8 against a 4.57 average across the 138 general & wellness veterinary care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 44% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric

Star rating 85

Review volume 99

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 81

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

175

Common questions

Do you take walk-ins?: Not usually, but Dr. Baye will see urgent cases if you explain the situation. One reviewer with a swollen-shut infected eye was squeezed in on the spot.
Are you open weekends?: Yes, Saturday morning appointments are available for emergencies.
Is the practice taking new patients?: The practice is fully booked according to a recent review.

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