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Barker Road Spay and Neuter

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 55 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(55) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary Surgery
Barker Road Spay and Neuter
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
55

What recent reviews say

Dog owners and cat owners consistently praise Barker Road for pricing that undercuts standard clinics by more than half, paired with staff who remember pets by name and call after procedures. Dr. Wenkheimer's team handles spays, neuters, and dental extractions with transparent all-in-one cost sheets; the tradeoff is a required separate wellness exam visit beforehand, though a handful report injury concerns that deserve investigation.

Praised for
  • affordable pricing
  • compassionate and caring staff
  • kind and attentive service
  • follow-up care
  • transparent pricing and honest estimates
Watch-outs
  • unclean facility
  • alleged harm to animals
  • requires separate pre-surgery wellness visit
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Best for: Pet owners seeking affordable spays, neuters, and dental work with genuine staff care.
Think twice if: Small number of one-star reviews allege injury and poor cleanliness; verify current facility conditions before your first visit.

Strengths

  • substantially lower prices than large clinics or hospitals
  • all-inclusive dental packages with bloodwork and X-rays included
  • compassionate, named veterinarian and team
  • post-operative follow-up calls

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Sara Wenkheimer is the named veterinarian
  • staff member Kara fields calls with patience
  • dental cleanings start at $600 all-inclusive (bloodwork, sedation, X-rays, exam, cleaning, take-home meds)
  • additional $25-75 per tooth extracted
  • pre-surgery wellness check is $35 and requires a separate visit
  • staff provide daily updates during procedures
  • post-operative follow-up calls standard practice

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Praised for affordable vaccines, wellness checks, and general exams with unhurried vet communication.
Veterinary Surgery
Repeatedly praised for spays and neuters at substantially lower cost than standard clinics; post-op care and follow-up calls noted.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.58 average across the 148 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 31% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 78
Review volume 76
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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3
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2
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4

Common questions

Do I have to schedule two separate appointments for a dental procedure?
Yes. A pre-surgery wellness check ($35) is required on a separate date before dental work; the dental procedure itself is all-inclusive.
What's included in the dental cleaning price?
The $600+ base price includes a 10-panel bloodwork, sedation, X-rays, exam, cleaning, and take-home medications. Additional teeth extractions are $25-75 each.
Is the clinic open seven days a week?
Opening hours are published for all seven days; call to confirm holiday closures.

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Last updated 2026-07-09