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Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 828 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(828) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian VetVeterinary Dentistry
Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Reviews
828

What recent reviews say

Goldsmith earns high marks for patient, attentive care across routine and complex cases. Staff excel at calming anxious animals and spending unhurried time with owners, though one serious complaint alleges inadequate disclosure of a senior dog's grave prognosis and treatment options before her sudden death.

Praised for
  • compassionate, patient staff with nervous animals
  • knowledgeable, skilled vets
  • friendly, professional team
  • end-of-life care and compassion
  • same-day availability
Watch-outs
  • poor end-of-life communication and prognosis clarity
  • critical information withheld from medical records discussion
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Best for: Owners of anxious pets and those seeking unhurried, compassionate care.
Think twice if: Anyone with a senior pet facing serious health decline should seek explicit, detailed prognosis and all available treatment/comfort options upfront.

Strengths

  • AAHA accredited
  • same-day appointments available
  • attentive to anxious or nervous pets
  • compassionate end-of-life support
  • over 20 years in practice

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Baxter, Dr. Norberg named as praised vets
  • Staff members Lauren, Lyndsey, Virginia specifically mentioned
  • One reviewer reported $878 charge for exam/labs/meds; partial $200 reimbursement given
  • One account of same-day CADI shot appointment
  • Cremation services offered with private goodbye room
  • Long-term clients report 15-year loyalty

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Staff praised for patience during annual exams and nervous first visits.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day availability noted; however, one grave complaint about inadequate communication of life-threatening urgency in a senior dog case.
Veterinary Dentistry
CADI shot vaccination mentioned as available same-day.
Veterinary Surgery
Surgical procedures listed on website; no detailed review evidence.
Exotic & Avian Vet
Listed as offered category; no detailed review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 118 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 85% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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19
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5
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7
1
20

Common questions

Can I get a same-day appointment?
Yes. One reviewer was able to book their dog in same-day for a CADI vaccination.
Do you offer cremation services?
Yes. The clinic facilitates cremation and provides a private room for owners to say goodbye before pickup.
How long have you been in business?
Goldsmith has operated since 1997, more than 25 years. Long-term clients report 15-year relationships.
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Last updated 2026-07-09