How long does it usually take to get an appointment?

Within a few days, and visits typically last under 30 minutes.

Does this clinic handle nervous or reactive dogs?

Yes. Staff are experienced calming anxious animals, including large breeds like Bernese Mountain Dogs and reactive dogs.

Do they offer same-day urgent care?

Yes. At least one reviewer reported getting in the same day for an acute injury.

Cherrelyn Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 513 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(513) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Veterinary SurgeryGeneral Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian VetVeterinary Dentistry

Services: Veterinary Surgery, General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviews: 513

What recent reviews say

Most visitors describe staff who genuinely care about animals and their owners, answer questions thoroughly, and get appointments scheduled within days. Nervous or reactive dogs settle quickly under the team's care.

Specific strengths include Dr. Jerry and Dr. Waznik, fast checkups with minimal wait, fair prices, and a clean facility. One isolated complaint alleged refusal to examine a dog, though this contrasts sharply with the overwhelming pattern.

Praised for

friendly and caring staff
thorough exams and good advice
quick appointments and minimal wait
handles anxious animals well
fair pricing

Watch-outs

turned away a dog without examination

compassionate-staffgentle-with-animalsknowledgeable-vetsfair-pricingclear-communicationclean-facilityemergency-availabilityfriendly-front-desk

Best for: Families with anxious or large dogs needing regular care and quick scheduling.

Think twice if: One review reported being turned away without examination; ask about intake policies before your first visit.

Strengths

established trust over years of care
staff trained with anxious animals
appointments available within days
named vets Dr. Jerry and Dr. Waznik

Worth knowing

Dr. Jerry and Dr. Waznik named by reviewers
same-day appointments reported
suited for large and reactive dogs
under-30-minute visits mentioned
business claims over 65 years operating

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care: Routine checkups praised for thoroughness and fair value.
Veterinary Surgery: Dr. Jerry offered conservative options (vitamins and prescriptions) before recommending X-rays or ACL surgery.
Emergency & Urgent Care: Same-day urgent visits and after-hours emergency care reported by long-term clients.
Exotic & Avian Vet: No review text evidenced this service.
Veterinary Dentistry: No review text evidenced this service.

How it compares

Rated 4.4 against a 4.59 average across the 118 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 74% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 61

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 75

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

410

Common questions

How long does it usually take to get an appointment?: Within a few days, and visits typically last under 30 minutes.
Does this clinic handle nervous or reactive dogs?: Yes. Staff are experienced calming anxious animals, including large breeds like Bernese Mountain Dogs and reactive dogs.
Do they offer same-day urgent care?: Yes. At least one reviewer reported getting in the same day for an acute injury.

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