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Urban Paw Veterinary Health and Rehabilitation

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 261 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(261) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet
Urban Paw Veterinary Health and Rehabilitation
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
261

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently experience warm, unhurried care from vets who listen and explain thoroughly. Dr. Dick and Dr. Fitzpatrick lead a team that remembers pets by name, prioritizes comfort, and goes far beyond routine appointments, including emergency accommodation.

Standout services include dental work, spay/neuter surgery, and acupuncture. Rehabilitation and underwater treadmill therapies are available. Concerns centre on high costs, expensive in-house pharmacy prices, and isolated reports of unnecessary extractions or poor procedure protocols; one reviewer reported risk from inadequate temperature management during dental work.

Praised for
  • compassionate, attentive vets
  • genuinely gentle with animals
  • thorough exams and communication
  • handles emergencies with exceptional care
  • staff remembers pets and builds trust
Watch-outs
  • high prices and expensive pharmacy markups
  • unnecessary procedures recommended
  • poor post-procedure protocols in some cases
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Best for: Pet owners seeking unhurried, emotionally engaged vet care and willing to pay premium prices for it.
Think twice if: Those on tight budgets or uncomfortable with high costs and mandatory use of the clinic's own pharmacy.

Strengths

  • Vets spend unhurried time with each pet and owner
  • Emergency flexibility and rapid accommodation
  • Rehabilitation and specialized therapies (acupuncture, underwater treadmill, laser)
  • Staff recall individual pets and build lasting relationships

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Steve Dick and Dr. Stacie Fitzpatrick named as standout vets
  • Staff members Beckie, Megan, Kelly, and Leslie specifically praised for care and responsiveness
  • Dental cleaning and extractions, spay/neuter surgery, acupuncture, and underwater treadmill therapy mentioned in reviews
  • Emergency accommodations: one reviewer's dog was kept for several hours post-accident for monitoring
  • One reviewer reported dog's body temperature dropped significantly during a dental procedure without warmers; another vet later questioned the need for extractions recommended

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Praised for thorough exams and attentive listening; vets spend unhurried time.
Veterinary Surgery
Spay and emergency stitches noted as well-handled; one report of questionable extractions.
Veterinary Dentistry
Highly praised for care and updates during procedures; one complaint about unnecessary extractions and inadequate temperature management.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Exceptional accommodation during post-accident emergency; staff rearranged schedule and monitored pet for hours.
Exotic & Avian Vet
Category listed on website and business record but no direct 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 52% 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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Common questions

Do you take emergency walk-ins?
Yes. One reviewer's dog was fit in on short notice after a car accident; staff rearranged schedules and monitored the pet for several hours.
Can I use my own pharmacy or Chewy for medications?
No. Reviewers report the clinic requires use of its own pharmacy, which carries higher prices than third-party sources.
What rehabilitation services are available?
Their website lists underwater treadmill, acupuncture, Class IV laser therapy, canine massage, extracorporeal shockwave treatment, and fitness camps.
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Last updated 2026-07-09