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Tender Touch Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 866 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(866) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareMobile & House-Call VetVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost & Affordable Care
Tender Touch Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Mobile & House-Call Vet, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
866

What recent reviews say

Over 15 years, loyal clients return to this Baker clinic for vets who sit on the ground with rescue dogs and remember patients by name. Staff anticipate pet anxiety, offer peaceful end-of-life care, and recommend only necessary treatments, earning trust across spay/neuter, soft tissue surgery, and dental work.

Most reviewers call pricing fair or reasonable, though a few flag it as steep; one disputed the estimate process. The clinic holds AAHA accreditation and lists acupuncture alongside conventional care. Dentals, microchipping, and diagnostic imaging round out a full-service practice that feels more like family than transaction.

Praised for
  • attentive and kind staff
  • experienced vets who work with anxious pets
  • no unnecessary upselling
  • clean facility, welcoming environment
  • skilled surgical and dental care
Watch-outs
  • high prices for some
  • private equity ownership concerns
  • lack of transparent cost estimates
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Best for: Pet owners who value long-term relationships and calm, unhurried exams.
Think twice if: Those seeking the lowest possible prices may find this clinic more expensive than budget alternatives.

Strengths

  • experienced team skilled with anxious pets
  • only recommends necessary care
  • end-of-life support and compassionate handling
  • offers both conventional and acupuncture therapy

Worth knowing

  • Named vets: Dr. Audrey Barnett, Dr. Barr, Dr. Koster, Dr. Howard, Dr. Theissen, locum Dr. Hedlin
  • Vet tech Toya praised for creative post-op care
  • Vet tech Brianna noted for clear instructions and confidence-building
  • Long-term clients: some 15-20+ years, clients continue using clinic after relocating
  • End-of-life care and peaceful passing support
  • Dr. Barr brings blankets to anxious pets waiting outdoors
  • Lipoma removal and soft tissue surgery performed in-house

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Vets sit on ground with rescue dogs, take time with anxious pets, thorough exams praised.
Veterinary Surgery
Soft tissue and spay/neuter surgery performed in-house; post-op care highlighted as creative and thorough.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental exams and cleanings listed; no specific complaint or praise in reviews.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Most call pricing reasonable or fair; one reviewer said prices are wonderful; one disputed estimate transparency.
Mobile & House-Call Vet
No clear evidence in reviews that this service is offered.

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 87% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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25

Common questions

Do they have named veterinarians I can request?
Yes. Named vets include Dr. Barr, Dr. Audrey Barnett, Dr. Koster, Dr. Howard, and Dr. Theissen. Clients often develop relationships with individual doctors over years.
Are prices transparent upfront?
Most reviewers report clear conversations about treatment costs and say pricing is fair. One recent review disputed the clarity of estimates, so it may help to confirm costs before procedures.
How do they handle anxious pets?
Staff ask if pets need a quieter waiting area, vets sit on the ground during exams, and one vet brings blankets for pets waiting outdoors. Dogs and cats with fear responses are handled with patience.

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Last updated 2026-07-09