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Barnes Veterinary Service

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 142 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(142) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary Care
Barnes Veterinary Service
Service
General Veterinary Care
Reviews
142

What recent reviews say

Dr. Barnes and his team earn consistent praise for listening to owners, avoiding unnecessary procedures, and pricing fairly. Patients drive from neighboring towns to return, many for decades. A small minority report he has missed diagnostic details or misread medication side effects, raising questions about consistency.

Praised for
  • honest and straightforward pricing
  • doesn't push unnecessary tests
  • compassionate toward anxious animals
  • thorough explanations
  • long-term patient relationships
Watch-outs
  • occasional diagnostic or calculation errors
  • medication side effect advice questioned
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Best for: Long-term pet owners seeking a vet who listens and avoids unnecessary procedures.
Think twice if: Patients who need detailed diagnostic precision or a second opinion on medication choices should verify advice with another vet.

Strengths

  • Practitioner with 35+ year patient relationships
  • Focused on animal welfare over upselling
  • Gentle handling of fearful or anxious pets

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Barnes has treated multi-generational family pets since the 1980s
  • Dr. Rooks (staff veterinarian) praised for same-day emergency care and compassion toward anxious animals
  • Patients report driving from Bailey despite closer alternatives
  • One reviewer found calculation discrepancy in weight-loss diet guidance

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Praised for listening, clear explanations, and fair approach; one patient reported diagnostic hesitation on medication side effects.
Veterinary Surgery
Positive experience reported with dental extraction under surgical care and kept owner informed throughout.
Veterinary Dentistry
One review mentions successful dental surgery that resolved infection and pain.

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 42% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 79
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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3
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4
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5

Common questions

Do they offer emergency same-day appointments?
Yes, Dr. Rooks accommodated a same-day urgent nail injury visit when contacted directly.
Is the practice open seven days a week?
Yes, they publish opening hours for all seven days.
What does a typical appointment cost?
One reviewer mentioned $100 per appointment; call to confirm current pricing.

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Last updated 2026-07-09