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Dr. Bob's Vet Shop

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 104 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(104) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareLow-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
Dr. Bob's Vet Shop
Services
General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
Reviews
104

What recent reviews say

A decade-strong neighbourhood vet with loyal patients and a 4.8 rating, Dr. Bob wins trust through personal attention and affordability, but recent complaints reveal serious gaps: blood work results go unexplained, follow-up concerns are dismissed, and staff rudeness has left families feeling betrayed during emergencies.

Praised for
  • thorough exams and diagnostics
  • caring and attentive to pets
  • knowledgeable staff and vet
  • affordable pricing
  • friendly and kind approach
Watch-outs
  • poor follow-up on blood work results
  • rude front desk staff
  • dismissive of follow-up concerns
  • lack of proactive health recommendations
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Best for: families with pets seeking affordable care from an experienced vet
Think twice if: front desk staff rudeness and failure to communicate test results are significant concerns; follow-up care and communication require careful attention

Strengths

  • personal attention from a long-serving vet
  • affordable pricing via cash-only model
  • thorough diagnostic workups
  • experienced with long-term pet care

Worth knowing

  • DVM Robert Howland (owner)
  • staff members Dana and Natalie mentioned positively
  • cash-only business model keeps prices lower
  • dental cleaning with extractions quoted lower than competitors
  • has served some families for 20+ years

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
thorough exams and long-term care praised, but communication gaps on test results and follow-up diagnostics cited as serious failures
Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
pricing described as affordable; vaccination services mentioned but not extensively reviewed

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.58 average across the 170 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 35% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 84
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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2
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4

Common questions

Does Dr. Bob's take insurance?
The business operates on a cash-only model, which reviewers say keeps prices down.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
The inputs do not specify appointment wait times.
Does Dr. Bob do dental work?
Yes; one reviewer noted cat dental cleaning with extractions cost less than quoted elsewhere.
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Last updated 2026-07-10