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The Neighborhood Vets

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 136 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(136) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Veterinary Dental CareGeneral Veterinary CareLow-Cost & Vaccine ClinicsEmergency & Urgent CareSurgery & Specialty CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
The Neighborhood Vets
Services
Veterinary Dental Care, General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
Reviews
136

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently describe a neighborhood practice where vets and staff remember their pets by name, explain treatment options without rush, and charge fairly for routine and surgical work. Dr. Davies, Dr. Schroeder, and Dr. Engmark earn specific trust for handling fearful animals and geriatric patients; a surgical spay and urgent same-day visits are cited as particularly good value. One significant complaint: a $982 diagnostic visit for a sick dog left without medication or clear next steps, which the owner resolved elsewhere. The recent ownership change (over a year ago) appears transparent to long-term clients.

Their website lists low-stress handling certification and services spanning wellness, dentistry, surgery, advanced imaging, urgent care, acupuncture, and specialty work. The practice claims over 40 years of operation in Washington Park.

Praised for
  • skilled diagnostic work
  • clear communication and price transparency
  • compassionate and patient staff
  • gentle with anxious or fearful pets
  • continuity of care across multiple staff members
Watch-outs
  • expensive diagnostic workup without follow-up treatment plan
  • felt dismissed after large bill when seeking second opinion
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Best for: owners with anxious pets, older dogs needing specialized geriatric care, families seeking same-day urgent visits without travelling far
Think twice if: high diagnostic costs can feel steep without clear treatment direction; get a second opinion if unsure about recommended testing or next steps after a large bill

Strengths

  • All-female staff with reputation for patient, thorough explanations
  • same-day urgent care available even during full schedules
  • experienced surgical team (laparoscopic spay, orthopedic follow-up)
  • fair pricing relative to diagnostic and surgical services

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Davies known for rapid diagnosis (e.g., foxtail detection on exam alone)
  • Dr. Schroeder specializes in geriatric dogs
  • Dr. Engmark on staff
  • Shannon (support staff) cited for quick action on urgent cases
  • Laparoscopic-assisted spay with gastropexy offered
  • Lebrella shot protocol for chronic conditions
  • recent facility renovation completed
  • all-female staff model emphasized by long-term clients

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
patients and their owners feel listened to; vets explain options thoroughly and remember individual pet needs over years
Emergency & Urgent Care
same-day appointments accommodated even during full schedules; staff respond quickly to urgent cases
Surgery & Specialty Care
laparoscopic spay and orthopedic post-op support praised for smooth recovery and skilled execution
Veterinary Dental Care
monthly preventive shots (Lebrella) and routine dental work mentioned positively in context of affordable ongoing care
Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
affordable vaccines and routine shots; one reviewer called it 'great affordable place'

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.57 average across the 110 veterinary dental care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 38% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 93
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I get same-day urgent appointments?
Yes. Reviews describe Dr. Davies fitting in an allergic reaction case during a full schedule, and same-day urgent care for a sick cat, though availability depends on current load.
What surgical procedures do they offer?
The practice performs laparoscopic-assisted spay with gastropexy and has experience with orthopedic follow-up (e.g., TPLO recovery management). Their website lists surgical care and advanced imaging.
Is this place affordable compared to other vets?
Multiple reviewers call pricing 'affordable' and 'reasonable.' One noted same-day urgent care and hospitalization cost half their previous practice. However, diagnostic workups (bloodwork, x-rays, ultrasound) can total $800-1200.
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Last updated 2026-07-10