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Westwood Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 189 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(189) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareLow-Cost & Vaccine ClinicsSurgery & Specialty Care
Westwood Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics, Surgery & Specialty Care
Reviews
189

What recent reviews say

Westwood has kept loyal clients for 55+ years through Dr. Baye's hands-on care and staff who know pets by name. Reviewers consistently praise transparent pricing, skilled diagnosis that avoids costly surgery, and willingness to fit in urgent cases. The main caveat: Dr. Baye is fully booked and difficult to get on the schedule.

Praised for
  • compassionate, attentive vet and staff
  • knowledgeable diagnostics and treatment
  • reasonable pricing, no unnecessary upsells
  • personal relationships over decades
  • willing to accommodate emergencies and walk-ins
Watch-outs
  • waitlist full, hard to get appointments
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Best for: Long-term pet owners seeking relationship-based care from a vet who listens and doesn't oversell.
Think twice if: You need urgent appointments soon; the practice is fully booked and hard to get on the patient list.

Strengths

  • Dr. Baye's diagnostic skill and surgical judgment
  • no nickel-and-diming, only recommends what pets need
  • established relationships spanning decades
  • accommodates emergencies despite full schedule

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Baye leads the practice; named staff members Lee and Tali are fixtures
  • performed hands-on abdominal exam that identified need for emergency surgery, avoiding unnecessary 5k exploratory procedure
  • accepts Saturday morning walk-ins for urgent cases when other vets turned patients away
  • some clients drive over an hour to see Dr. Baye

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Reviewers praise Dr. Baye's physical exam skills and ability to diagnose without pushing expensive tests.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Highly trusted for surgical decisions; one client credits her judgment with avoiding unnecessary 5k exploratory surgery.
Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
Described as 'reasonable prices' and transparent about what's needed versus unnecessary.

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 43% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 85
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does Westwood take walk-in appointments?
Not usually, but they will squeeze in urgent cases (like infected eyes) if you explain the situation at the desk.
How long have people been going to Westwood?
Some clients have visited for over 55 years; one regular has gone for 20+ years and drives over an hour.
Are prices transparent here?
Yes. Reviewers note Dr. Baye recommends only what pets need and avoids unnecessary or expensive procedures.
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Last updated 2026-07-10