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Jefferson Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 551 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(551) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareLow-Cost & Vaccine ClinicsSurgery & Specialty Care
Jefferson Animal Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics, Surgery & Specialty Care
Reviews
551

What recent reviews say

Most visitors experience attentive, knowledgeable care in a clean setting with staff who remember regulars and explain procedures thoroughly. One recent review alleges a fatal medication overdose, a serious complaint that stands apart from the overwhelming positive track record.

Praised for
  • friendly and professional staff
  • knowledgeable vets and techs
  • thorough explanations and follow-up
  • skilled with anxious and difficult pets
  • clean facility
Watch-outs
  • medication error leading to pet death
  • inability to calculate medication correctly
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Best for: Pet owners seeking established, personalized care from staff who know their animals across multiple visits.
Think twice if: One recent review describes a fatal medication error; anyone considering treatment should weigh this serious allegation against the clinic's long history.

Strengths

  • long-established (since 1967)
  • strong staff continuity and remembers patients
  • thorough post-care instructions
  • skilled with behaviorally challenging pets

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Russ named favorably
  • Staff call owners during procedures to provide updates
  • Post-care instructions given verbally and in writing
  • One review alleges medication dosing error resulting in pet death

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Consistently praised for friendly, knowledgeable care and remembering regular patients.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Reviewers report thorough explanations before and after surgical procedures with written care instructions.
Veterinary Dental Care
Positive experience with cat dental cleaning; staff provided detailed recovery instructions.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.58 average across the 170 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 77% 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

5
476
4
33
3
8
2
9
1
25

Common questions

Do they keep you informed during procedures?
Yes. Reviewers report staff call owners during procedures and visits to provide updates on their pet's condition.
Are they good with difficult or anxious pets?
Yes. One reviewer with a severely abused rescue dog and another with a senior rescue reported the clinic handled their challenging animals well.
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Last updated 2026-07-10