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Downtown Animal Care Center

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 1,266 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(1266) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
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Downtown Animal Care Center
Services
General Veterinary Care, Mobile & House-Call Vet, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
1266

What recent reviews say

Most visits go smoothly: staff are kind, appointments book fast, and first exams cost just $25. Weekend walk-ins make it convenient for working owners. The weakness is consistency, especially at the front desk. Some patients report friendly, compassionate care; others encountered rude technicians or contradictory handling of policies. This place shines with experienced vets like Dr. Molloy but stumbles on follow-through and tone during stressful moments.

Recent shift: Mixed signals on staff attitude: some recent reviews praise professionalism and compassion; others report rudeness or indifference within the same timeframe. No clear trend, but consistency is the underlying issue.

Praised for
  • compassionate care during euthanasia
  • friendly and professional staff
  • easy appointment scheduling
  • fair pricing
  • clean facility
  • weekend walk-in availability
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent front desk execution
  • staff attitude issues
  • poor communication on policies
  • lack of empathy in difficult moments
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Best for: Busy owners needing flexible scheduling or affordable first exams.
Think twice if: Front-desk consistency and phone communication are gaps; call ahead for policy details if booking an appointment.

Strengths

  • weekend walk-in clinic for working owners
  • experienced vets praised by name (Dr. Molloy)
  • quick appointment availability
  • low-cost first exam ($25)

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Molloy specifically praised for kindness and skill
  • weekend walk-in clinic available
  • $50 deposit policy for appointment no-shows (enforcement reportedly inconsistent)
  • first exam price $25
  • in-house lab and senior pet care mentioned on website

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine appointments praised as friendly and efficient; front desk communication gaps reported.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Weekend walk-in clinic praised for availability; same-day sick appointments achieved.
Veterinary Surgery
Spay/neuter and surgical euthanasia services available; euthanasia experience highly variable (compassionate in some cases, distressing in others).
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental care listed on website; no specific review detail provided.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
First exam at $25 is affordable entry point; fair pricing noted by reviewers.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.59 average across the 118 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 52
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
932
4
117
3
41
2
38
1
138

Common questions

Do you offer weekend appointments?
Yes. They publish a weekend walk-in clinic and same-day availability is mentioned by reviewers.
What is the cost of a first exam?
Their website lists the first exam at $25.
Do you have a deposit policy?
Yes, they enforce a $50 deposit for appointments to prevent no-shows; reviewers report this policy exists but front-desk communication about it varies.

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Last updated 2026-07-09