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Helping Paws Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 57 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(57) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Veterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryGeneral Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet
Helping Paws Animal Hospital
Services
Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Dentistry, General Veterinary Care
Reviews
57

What recent reviews say

Pet owners consistently describe staff who treat animals like family, listen without rushing, and quote prices well below other clinics without hidden fees. Reviewers specifically praise Dr. Kappel, Jade, and Stevie, noting surgeries from mass removals to intestinal blockages were handled with genuine care, post-op photos, and next-day follow-ups.

The clinic specialises in dental work and surgery at flat rates that include labs, X-rays, and nail trims on the same day. One owner paid $800 for dental work instead of $1,600 quoted elsewhere; another paid $300 for a mass removal instead of $1,800-$2,400. The single complaint notes the hospital closes at night, which caused a delay when a cat hit by a car arrived after hours.

Praised for
  • compassionate staff and gentle handling
  • fair and transparent pricing
  • clear communication and answering questions
  • thorough pre-surgery care and follow-up
  • emergency life-saving surgery
Watch-outs
  • not open for after-hours emergencies
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Best for: Pet owners needing affordable surgery or dental work without time pressure
Think twice if: Not staffed for after-hours emergencies when facilities are closed

Strengths

  • transparent flat-rate pricing significantly below market
  • same-day dental surgery with labs and radiographs included
  • compassionate, unhurried approach with animals and owners
  • experienced surgery team (Dr. Kappel, Dr. Mack named repeatedly)

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Kappel and Dr. Mack named as surgeons in multiple reviews
  • Staff members Jade, Stevie, and Savannah mentioned for support and communication
  • Flat-fee pricing includes labs, radiographs, nail trim, anal gland expression
  • Same-day dental surgery completion common
  • Post-op follow-up phone call standard
  • Surgeons take photos during procedures with animals

What reviews say by service

Veterinary Surgery
Reviewers praised quick turnaround on emergency surgeries (foreign body removal, mass removal) and affordable pricing well below other clinics
Veterinary Dentistry
Multiple owners noted flat-rate same-day dental surgery including labs and extractions at half typical cost elsewhere
General Veterinary Care
Staff thorough with questions and pre-procedure consultations, though reviews focus mainly on surgical and dental services
Emergency & Urgent Care
One review noted the clinic was closed when a cat hit by a car arrived after hours, creating a gap in care

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.59 average across the 118 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 33% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 87
Review volume 77
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you offer same-day dental surgery?
Yes. Reviews describe same-day completion of labs, radiographs, cleaning, extractions, nail trim, and anal gland expression with a single flat fee.
How much does surgery cost compared to other vets?
Reviewers report pricing significantly lower. A mass removal quoted at $1,800-$2,400 elsewhere cost $300 here; dental cleaning quoted at $1,600 cost $800. Spay and gastropexy are flat-rate regardless of dog size.
Are you open for emergencies after hours?
The facility closes at night. One review noted a cat hit by a car could not be seen because the clinic was not open.

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Last updated 2026-07-09