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Sploot Veterinary Care - Central Park

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 417 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(417) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
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Sploot Veterinary Care - Central Park
Services
General Veterinary Care, Holistic & Alternative Medicine, Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviews
417

What recent reviews say

Sploot Central Park wins strong loyalty for animal care that calms even anxious pets and for staff who genuinely invest in each pet's comfort. Vets explain thoroughly and get animals back on track quickly. However, some customers hit friction over billing transparency-nail trim appointments charged as exams, extra fees not explained upfront-and occasional scheduling mix-ups have frustrated people booking appointments.

The membership discount and same-day urgent care draw switchers from other practices. Named staff including Dr. Schneider, Dr. Liv, Dr. Ramirez, and techs Rachel and Devon earn specific praise. Fear-Free certified, they handle senior and nervous animals with particular skill.

Praised for
  • gentle-with-anxious-animals
  • staff genuinely care about pets
  • clear communication and explanation
  • compassionate and supportive team
  • quick and same-day care
Watch-outs
  • unclear billing practices
  • appointment scheduling issues
  • surprise charges for services
  • inconsistent staff communication
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Best for: Owners of anxious or senior pets who value calm, attentive handling and same-day urgent visits.
Think twice if: Ask about service codes and fees in advance if booking routine care; scheduling accuracy has occasionally slipped.

Strengths

  • Fear-Free certified handling of anxious animals
  • same-day urgent care availability
  • membership plans offering 10% discount
  • named veterinarians with strong patient connections

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Schneider, Dr. Liv, and Dr. Ramirez named and praised in reviews
  • Fear-Free certified
  • Nail trim charged as nurse visit caused billing confusion (Review 12)
  • Appointment cancellations and scheduling mix-ups documented
  • Membership plan mentioned as popular among customers needing frequent care
  • Free treats provided at clinic

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Thorough exams and clear communication on findings; one appointment/billing code confusion incident
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day care for urgent issues; customer switched practices after positive emergency IVDD flare-up visit
Veterinary Surgery
Spay procedure praised for comfort and post-care instructions; patient made comfortable throughout
Veterinary Dentistry
Nail trim appointment led to billing dispute over unexpected exam charge

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.58 average across the 92 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 65% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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370
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10
3
1
2
6
1
30

Common questions

Do you offer same-day urgent care?
Yes. One reviewer brought in a senior dachshund for an IVDD flare-up on a weekend when their regular vet was closed and was seen same-day.
What's the membership discount?
The business website states membership plans offer 10% off everything, and reviewers mention it's popular for pets needing frequent care.
Do you handle anxious animals well?
Multiple reviewers report staff go out of their way to comfort nervous pets, accommodate their triggers, and play/snuggle with them to ease stress.

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Last updated 2026-07-09