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Brentwood Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 166 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(166) 85 composite score See reviews on Google
Veterinary SurgeryGeneral Veterinary CareLow-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Brentwood Animal Hospital
Services
Veterinary Surgery, General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Reviews
166

What recent reviews say

Dr. Brown and her team earn consistent praise for avoiding unnecessary tests, offering reasonable prices, and treating pets with genuine care. The clinic is known for creative problem-solving, such as recommending dietary adjustments alongside medication, and for staff who make anxious animals comfortable. A few reviewers encountered dismissive phone manners or regretted not seeking a second opinion on difficult decisions, but these are exceptions in a pattern of loyalty spanning decades.

Praised for
  • Dr. Brown's judgment and avoided unnecessary tests
  • affordable pricing
  • caring and knowledgeable staff
  • willingness to try alternative care approaches
Watch-outs
  • receptionist rudeness when turning away non-patients
  • questionable end-of-life counseling judgment
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Best for: Pet owners seeking conservative, affordable vet care with staff who know their animals by name.
Think twice if: Phone reception can be brusque with non-established patients; consider calling ahead if seeking same-day care for an animal not yet on record.

Strengths

  • Dr. Brown's conservative approach to testing
  • staff familiarity with both dogs and cats
  • willingness to try alternative or supplemental approaches
  • reasonable pricing

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Kathleen Brown named as lead veterinarian with 20+ years of client loyalty
  • Soft-tissue surgery offered
  • Anesthetic dentals and extractions available
  • In-house blood work, fecal, urinalysis, and radiographs
  • Dog behavior and training services (including deaf dog training) offered
  • Staff have knowingly recommended referral to emergency or specialist vets when appropriate

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Reviewers praise Dr. Brown's judgment on wellness decisions and avoidance of unnecessary testing.
Veterinary Surgery
Soft-tissue surgery mentioned in website services; no complaint-specific detail in reviews.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Multiple reviewers cite affordable or reasonable pricing compared to alternatives.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.6 average across the 126 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 43% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 79
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Are they open Saturdays?
Their website lists 7 days of opening hours. Contact them directly for exact Saturday availability since one reviewer found them closed on Saturday.
Do they see new pets the same day?
One reviewer was turned away because their dog was not an existing patient, suggesting established-patient preference. Call ahead if you are new to the clinic and need urgent care.
Do they offer training services?
Yes. Their website lists puppy training, dog behavior training, service animal training, and deaf dog training.
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Last updated 2026-07-07