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Livewell Animal Hospital of Sloan Lake

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 141 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(141) 92 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Livewell Animal Hospital of Sloan Lake
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
141

What recent reviews say

Every review is five stars, and across 141 reviews the pattern is consistent: staff treat anxious and reactive dogs with genuine patience, vets explain procedures clearly, and prices undercut quotes from other clinics by thousands. Dr. Z and Dr. Coleman earn repeat mentions for compassion; vet techs like Katie, Greta, and Jade are praised for calming nervous pets before procedures. The clinic feels like family to long-term clients, even those who drive 30+ minutes to return.

Praised for
  • compassionate, attentive staff
  • clear communication and thorough explanations
  • fear-free, anxiety-friendly handling
  • affordable pricing compared to competitors
  • clean, well-organized facility
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Best for: Owners of anxious, reactive, or senior dogs needing gentle, thorough care at fair prices.

Strengths

  • Fear-free, anxiety-aware handling techniques
  • Transparent pricing with no surprise fees
  • Named vets and techs known for patience and skill
  • Next-day emergency appointments available

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Z and Dr. Coleman named as vets; known for patient explanations and anxiety management
  • Vet techs Katie, Greta, and Jade praised for pre-procedure calming (treats, distraction techniques)
  • Uses voice recording during exams to allow vets to listen back and engage better with owners
  • Pain management shot for senior dogs reported to restore mobility within hours
  • Next-day urgent appointment availability mentioned
  • Prices reported thousands less than competing clinics
  • Fear-free environment emphasized across reviews

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Wellness and sick visits praised for thoroughness, clear communication, and compassionate handling.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Next-day urgent appointments and same-day abscess care enabled continuity; no wait-time complaints.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental services listed on website; no specific review evidence.
Exotic & Avian Vet
Exotic/avian services listed on website; no specific review evidence.
Large Animal / Equine Vet
Large animal services listed on website; no specific review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.57 average across the 104 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 41% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 96
Review volume 93
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
141
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Common questions

Do they take walk-ins or accept urgent cases same-day?
One reviewer obtained a next-day appointment for an abscess; another received a physical and health certificate the day after adoption. No explicit walk-in policy stated.
Are their prices transparent?
Multiple reviewers report prices thousands less than competing quotes and note no surprise fees. One states 'I never feel like charges are being unnecessarily added.'

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Last updated 2026-07-07