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5280 Veterinary Care

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 639 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(639) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
Veterinary Dental CareGeneral Veterinary CareLow-Cost & Vaccine ClinicsVeterinary PharmacySurgery & Specialty CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
5280 Veterinary Care
Services
Veterinary Dental Care, General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
Reviews
639

What recent reviews say

Staff are repeatedly praised for warmth, patience, and competence, particularly Dr. Leach, who reviewers say takes time to explain and genuinely cares. The clinic handles everything from routine visits to surgery and emergency care in a clean, low-stress environment. One severe complaint: a reviewer's dog was misdiagnosed with a tooth issue when the real problem was cancer; the clinic's response to the complaint was dismissive, and the dog died shortly after.

Praised for
  • compassionate and patient staff
  • knowledgeable veterinarians (Dr. Leach named)
  • clear communication and explanation
  • clean, calm facility
  • strong care for anxious or nervous pets
Watch-outs
  • missed serious diagnosis (cancer mistaken for tooth issue)
  • reluctance to acknowledge error
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Best for: Pet owners seeking compassionate care and clear communication, especially those with anxious or senior pets.
Think twice if: One reviewed case of missed serious diagnosis with a dismissive follow-up response; consider a second opinion for concerning symptoms.

Strengths

  • Dr. Leach specifically noted for expertise and attentiveness
  • low-stress environment praised by multiple reviewers
  • locally owned and operated
  • handles complex cases (tumor diagnosis and surgery, senior care)

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Leach named repeatedly as a key strength; multiple reviewers mention years of continuity with her
  • handled mast cell tumor diagnosis, surgical removal, and follow-up care
  • senior dog care and pain management specifically mentioned
  • quick appointment scheduling for emergency (same-day availability noted)
  • quick bloodwork result turnaround

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Consistently praised for preventative care, diagnostics, and routine wellness visits
Veterinary Dental Care
Dental services noted positively for cats and dogs, though one case of misdiagnosis involved a tooth issue that was not the actual problem
Surgery & Specialty Care
Mast cell tumor removal and other surgical procedures handled with good post-operative support
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day emergency appointment secured for acute groin injury case
Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
Puppy care and kitten care services mentioned; new exam price is $39

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.57 average across the 110 veterinary dental care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 80% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 57
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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569
4
15
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4
2
8
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43

Common questions

What is the cost of a first visit?
New client first exam is $39 according to their website.
Can I get an emergency appointment quickly?
Yes; one reviewer reported securing a same-day appointment when their pet developed acute symptoms.
Do they handle senior pet care?
Yes; multiple reviewers mention brainstorming pain management and care strategies for older dogs.
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Last updated 2026-07-10