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Cherrelyn Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 512 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(512) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Veterinary SurgeryGeneral Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareExotic & Avian VetVeterinary DentistryLarge Animal / Equine Vet
Cherrelyn Animal Hospital
Services
Veterinary Surgery, General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviews
512

What recent reviews say

Most visits feel straightforward and warm. Staff know pets by name, get large or anxious animals comfortable, and get people in within days. Doctors explain options before jumping to surgery and listen to questions.

But two serious concerns stand out: one dog owner reports being turned away without their animal being seen, and another describes a major surgery where post-op instructions were dangerously sparse, the dog was sent home rather than kept overnight despite complexity, and the vet dismissed signs that later may have mattered. These are isolated but sobering.

Praised for
  • friendly and caring staff
  • thorough veterinarians
  • quick appointment access
  • good with anxious or difficult pets
  • fair pricing
Watch-outs
  • post-operative care instructions inadequate
  • poor communication about surgery complexity and risk
  • turned away a patient without examination
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Best for: Owners of large, anxious, or reactive dogs who need calm handling and accessible appointment slots.
Think twice if: Major surgery patients should ask detailed post-op protocols, overnight monitoring options, and emergency support in writing beforehand.

Strengths

  • appointments usually available within days
  • staff build rapport with nervous or reactive pets
  • vets explain treatment options plainly
  • spacious and clean facility

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Jerry and Dr. Waznik named by reviewers
  • handled two Bernese Mountain Dogs and a reactive dog without sedation
  • one reviewer reported being turned away without examination
  • one post-operative case resulted in death; reviewers report inadequate discharge instructions and vet dismissing clinical signs
  • Boxer brought in overheated was quickly cooled down
  • same-day urgent appointment mentioned

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Wellness and routine checkups praised for thoroughness and staff warmth; long-term clients report confidence in care.
Veterinary Surgery
Elective surgery described positively (ACL tear managed conservatively first); major abdominal surgery had poor post-op communication and outcome.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Urgent same-day visits mentioned positively; but one case turned away without examination.
Large Animal / Equine Vet
Handled large breed dogs calmly and well during routine visits.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.6 average across the 126 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 72% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 61
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
409
4
32
3
13
2
7
1
51

Common questions

How quickly can I get an appointment?
Most reviewers report appointments available within a few days of calling.
Do they keep a 24-hour post-operative monitoring facility?
Their website lists a 24-hour care facility on-site, but one reviewer reported being told it was not needed after major abdominal surgery.
Are they good with anxious or large dogs?
Yes. Multiple reviewers report the staff quickly calmed nervous or excited large-breed dogs and made the visit stress-free.
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Last updated 2026-07-07