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Goodheart Animal Health Center

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 564 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(564) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost & Affordable Care
Goodheart Animal Health Center
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
564

What recent reviews say

From routine checkups to dental cleanings and surgery, patients describe an approach that never feels rushed or profit-driven. Reviewers consistently report being on the floor with their animals during exams, receiving detailed explanations and free follow-up visits, and witnessing staff who stay present and involved throughout appointments.

Their Fear Free certification shapes everyday practice: blood draws happen in front of you, waiting room stays quiet, and even anxious or reactive dogs leave feeling handled with patience. Named staff including Dr. Powers, Dr. Jensen, Dr. Williams, and technicians like Haley and Jordyn appear repeatedly in praise for their gentleness and attentiveness to both pets and owners navigating behavioral or medical complexity.

Praised for
  • thorough exams and patient education
  • calm handling of anxious animals
  • staff genuinely cares
  • clear communication about costs and care plans
  • Fear Free techniques reduce stress
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Best for: Dog and cat owners with anxious or reactive pets who value transparency and hands-on, patient-centered care.

Strengths

  • Fear Free certified handling reduces animal stress
  • exams happen on the floor, not exam table
  • blood draws and procedures in front of you
  • staff stays present and hands-on throughout visit

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Powers, Dr. Jensen, Dr. Williams, Dr. Spencer, Dr. Giron (veterinarians)
  • Technicians Haley, Yesenia, Jen named in praise
  • Front desk staff Jordyn provides text updates during procedures
  • Free 'happiness visits' offered to anxious pets
  • Historic brick building with open concept and windows in downtown location
  • Blood draws performed in exam room with owner present (Fear Free method)
  • No standard exam tables, animals examined on floor

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Thorough exams with hour-long appointments, patient education, and clear discussion of next steps praised consistently.
Veterinary Surgery
Neutering and dental surgery with strong communication and post-op updates; described as top-tier care.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental cleanings and disease diagnosis handled gently with pre-procedure consultation and anxiety management.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Reviewers note care does not feel profit-driven; treatment plans listen to symptoms rather than upsell tests.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.58 average across the 148 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 79% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you have exam tables?
No. They examine animals on the floor to reduce anxiety.
Can I watch my pet's blood work or procedure?
Yes. Blood draws and procedures happen in the exam room with you present (Fear Free technique).
What happens if my pet is very anxious?
They offer free 'happiness visits' to help pets get comfortable, and stay hands-on and patient throughout appointments.
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Last updated 2026-07-09