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Westwood Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 189 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(189) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryLow-Cost & Affordable Care
Westwood Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Reviews
189

What recent reviews say

Families and long-time clients return year after year for Dr. Baye's skill, integrity, and willingness to squeeze in emergencies. Staff like Lee and Tali know pets by name; the vet diagnoses thoughtfully without pushing expensive procedures, and Saturday appointments are reliably available.

Praised for
  • compassionate, long-standing staff
  • Dr. Baye's expertise and genuine care
  • fair pricing and no unnecessary upselling
  • emergency flexibility and accommodation
  • gentle handling of animals
Watch-outs
  • limited availability, often fully booked
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Best for: Families seeking a trusted, long-term vet who prioritizes animal welfare over profit margins.
Think twice if: Patient list fills quickly; plan ahead for routine appointments rather than walk-ins.

Strengths

  • Dr. Baye's diagnostic skill and compassionate approach
  • Long-standing staff relationships
  • Fair pricing without unnecessary procedures
  • Weekend availability and emergency flexibility

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Baye leads the practice (took over from Dr. Levere)
  • Long-serving staff members Lee and Tali
  • Saturday morning appointments available
  • Dr. Baye has rearranged schedule for emergencies
  • Offers end-of-life services including cremation assistance and paw prints

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Dr. Baye's thorough exams and diagnostic insight prevent unnecessary expensive procedures elsewhere.
Veterinary Surgery
Coordinated emergency surgery same-day with schedule accommodation; trusted for complex cases.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Reviewers praise reasonable prices and refusal to oversell; contrasted favorably to higher-cost emergency clinics.

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 46% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 85
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I get a Saturday appointment?
Yes. At least one reviewer mentioned a Saturday morning slot for a sick pet, and the hospital publishes 7-day hours.
Will the vet push expensive procedures I don't need?
No. Multiple reviewers note Dr. Baye 'doesn't nickel and dime you' and only offers necessary care, contrasting her to other clinics that quoted 5x the cost for exploratory surgery.
Do you take walk-ins?
Not usually, but reviewers report the staff will squeeze in urgent cases if called ahead. The patient list is often full.

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Last updated 2026-07-09