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Sploot Veterinary Care - Central Park

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 417 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(417) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
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Sploot Veterinary Care - Central Park
Services
General Veterinary Care, Holistic & Alternative Medicine, Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviews
417

What recent reviews say

Staff treat anxious and nervous animals with genuine care, explaining procedures clearly and keeping pets calm throughout appointments. The team responds quickly to urgent needs and charges less than competing clinics. Some reviewers encountered billing surprises when additional exams were charged on top of advertised services, and a few had appointments confirmed then cancelled or lost from the schedule.

Praised for
  • gentle and comfortable with anxious pets
  • staff genuinely care and explain care well
  • fast same-day appointments
  • affordable compared to other clinics
  • compassionate and proactive vets
Watch-outs
  • surprise charges beyond quoted service
  • appointment scheduling errors and cancellations
  • pricing inconsistency and billing confusion
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Best for: Pet owners with anxious or fearful animals seeking same-day care at transparent pricing
Think twice if: Ask exactly what you will be charged before the appointment; some reviewers found unexpected exam fees added to quoted services

Strengths

  • Fear-Free handling for anxious animals
  • same-day urgent appointments
  • clear explanations and communication
  • lower costs than traditional vets

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Schneider praised for spay care and post-op instruction
  • Dr. Liv noted as knowledgeable for urgent senior care
  • Dr. Ramirez recognized for going above and beyond during difficult treatments
  • Fear-Free certified
  • Free treats available for pets
  • Membership plan available for pets needing frequent care
  • Same-day appointments available for urgent cases

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Staff handle routine exams with care and clear explanation; one reviewer disputed billing when a nurse exam was charged alongside a booked tech appointment.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day urgent care praised for speed and lower cost than alternatives; one reviewer noted appointment was confirmed but then cancelled.
Veterinary Surgery
Spay surgery handled with comfort and thorough post-care instruction; senior emergency surgery managed with proactive follow-up.
Veterinary Dentistry
Nail trim service offered; one reviewer reported surprise charge for exam beyond the quoted service.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Costs noted as substantially less than traditional clinics; one reviewer called pricing unfair.
Exotic & Avian Vet
No clear evidence in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.57 average across the 104 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 64% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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30

Common questions

Can you accommodate anxious or fearful dogs?
Yes. Staff are trained in Fear-Free handling and reviewers consistently report that anxious pets feel calm and safe during visits.
Do you offer same-day urgent appointments?
Yes. Several reviewers were seen the same day for urgent issues like IVDD flare-ups and illnesses.
What does an appointment actually cost?
Confirm the total before arrival. New members get $50 off first appointments. One reviewer found that a quoted nail trim ($39) included an undisclosed exam charge, doubling the final bill.
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Last updated 2026-07-07