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Westwood Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 189 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(189) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryLow-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Westwood Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Reviews
189

What recent reviews say

Westwood operates as a neighborhood anchor built on Dr. Baye's reputation for genuine care and restraint. Families return across decades, drawn by her refusal to upsell, her ability to diagnose complex cases without expensive surgery, and staff who know each pet by name and keep them calm.

Praised for
  • compassionate, experienced vet (Dr. Baye)
  • knowledgeable staff that doesn't oversell services
  • gentle with animals, calms anxious pets
  • affordable pricing
  • willingness to squeeze in urgent cases
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Best for: Families seeking a vet who won't push unnecessary treatment and keeps older animals calm.
Think twice if: The practice is fully booked; new patients may face a wait to get on the roster.

Strengths

  • Dr. Baye avoids unnecessary procedures and charges only for what pets need
  • Staff members (Lee, Tali) are known by name; customers stay 20+ years
  • Fits in urgent cases same-day despite being fully booked

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Baye (veterinarian) named consistently across 10+ reviews
  • Lee and Tali named as long-standing staff
  • Dr. Baye has taken over from Dr. Levere; some patients have been coming 55+ years
  • Practice accommodates same-day emergency squeezes for critical cases despite full schedule

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Dr. Baye diagnoses complex cases through physical exam; avoids unnecessary procedures.
Veterinary Surgery
Coordinates emergency surgery same-day when needed; described as highly skilled.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Explicitly praised for reasonable pricing and not nickel-and-diming; better value than competitors.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.57 average across the 143 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 45% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 85
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can you fit in an urgent case if I just walk in?
Not usually, but Westwood has squeezed in same-day urgent cases (e.g., infected eye) despite being fully booked. Call ahead to ask.
How long do families stay with Westwood?
Multiple customers report 20+ years and one family reports 55+ years, suggesting strong continuity and trust.
Are prices competitive?
Reviewers praise pricing as reasonable and note Dr. Baye avoids unnecessary procedures, unlike competitors who have quoted $5,000+ for exploratory surgery.
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Last updated 2026-07-07