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Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 828 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(828) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian VetVeterinary DentistryLarge Animal / Equine Vet
Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Reviews
828

What recent reviews say

Fifteen years of loyalty and a 4.8 rating reflect staff who spend time calming nervous pets and answering owner questions. One grave case of end-of-life communication breakdown stands out: a senior dog owner felt misled about prognosis severity and overnight admission options, resulting in the dog's death at home and lasting regret.

Recent shift: One grave critical-care communication failure (1 star, a month ago) stands sharply against 28+ five-star reviews, but the business proactively refunded the meds portion ($200), suggesting some response. No pattern of recent decline.

Praised for
  • compassionate staff
  • patient with anxious animals
  • knowledgeable and professional
  • clear communication about care
  • same-day availability
Watch-outs
  • poor communication on prognosis
  • gap between documented options and what patient recalls being offered
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Best for: Pet owners with anxious animals needing gentle, patient handling and same-day care options.
Think twice if: Owners of senior pets with complex conditions should seek explicit discussion of all prognosis options and overnight admission availability.

Strengths

  • staff patience with nervous pets
  • knowledgeable vets (Dr. Baxter, Dr. Norberg named)
  • same-day appointment access
  • AAHA accredited

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Baxter and Dr. Norberg named positively; Lauren and Lyndsey noted for 15-year loyalty
  • same-day appointments available (e.g., CADDI shot)
  • staff clipped hair and allowed private time for farewell after pet death
  • reimbursed $200 for unused meds in disputed case

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Staff patiently guide nervous pets through exams and follow up with owner education.
Emergency & Urgent Care
One critical case of poor communication on senior dog's prognosis and end-of-life options availability.
Veterinary Dentistry
Same-day CADDI shot appointment described positively.
Veterinary Surgery
Surgical care mentioned as quick and quality without detail.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.6 average across the 126 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 84% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
777
4
19
3
5
2
7
1
20

Common questions

Can I get a same-day appointment?
Yes; at least one reviewer received same-day CADDI shot availability, though scheduling depends on the clinic's load.
How does the staff handle anxious or nervous pets?
They spend extra time at the pet's pace, showing the animal it is safe, and do not rush through exams or vaccines.
Does Goldsmith offer cremation and farewell time for deceased pets?
Yes; they allow owners private time to say goodbye, clip hair as keepsake, and handle cremation.

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Last updated 2026-07-07