We lived in Williamsburg for three years, and for the duration of that time, we took our rescue here for all of our needs. From the very first visit after she was adopted, to the very last time she went to play care three years later, we received excellent care from Godspeed. One of the things I miss most about Williamsburg is having such a reputable, friendly place to take our dog. Everyone knew Summer by name. You could tell they loved her, and gave her plenty of attention, as quirky and anxious as she can be. We also boarded our dog here on numerous occasions, sometimes for longer than a week. It was so nice to know our dog was in good hands, and that the vet was next door if anything did happen. read more

We have been going here for 2 years ever since we moved to the area. We recently had to say goodbye to our 14 year old Yorkie who has been part of our family since she was a few months old. DR. PAN was wonderful and was there every step of the way. She kept us posted every couple of hours on her condition. Dr. Pan was very compassionate with what we were going through and explained what to expect. The other staff we would like to give special thanks to during that very emotional and devastating time is TERRI. She has always been wonderful during every visit and her hugs that day really helped. Thank you! read more

Finding the best vet for your pet is not as simple as choosing a restaurant or a mechanic--everyone has different needs. But in the spirit of helping neighbors, I provide a summary of my recent experience with Godspeed, where my dog has been a client for 6 years. He had a stricture in his colon which was resulting in pooping-problems for about 5 months. It was a complicated case that looked like constipation + diarrhea. Dr. Hale and his team treated my dog over the course of 3 weeks for this condition--with kindness, thoughtfulness, good care, and communication. The stricture is now functionally repaired, and we very likely avoided surgery. Thus, not only did they provide a successful treatment, but they saved me thousands of dollars in the cost of surgery. My advice? Get pet insurance, as Dr. Hale advised me a couple of years ago! And take your dog to Godspeed Animal Care in Williamsburg if you can. read more

Front office staff are amazing. Always friendly and helpful. Vet assistants always great. Dr Hale sees my girls and genuinely cares and checks them over very well. My oldest has a large inoperable mass and he has made sure she is comfortable and so far so good she's living her best life to the fullest. read more

Godspeed Animal Care - Veterinarians Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

We booked an appointment online for a wellness visit after seeing wonderful reviews and noting that new pets could establish care for $25. Our pet had been experiencing behavioral concerns but we wanted to rule out the possibility of any medical/wellness issues. When the exam concluded, we were told it would be $88 because the visit had been classified as a "consultation," because we described an issue (despite booking the exam to rule out wellness concerns). When we called to raise the concern (given that our appointment confirmation said "wellness visit"), the office admitted the appointment should never have been confirmed that way and that the doctor should have informed us of the cost difference -- which did not happen. They offered no resolution and no concrete explanation for why the visit was misclassified (despite having multiple phone calls before the exam). I hope management takes appropriate steps toward greater transparency for future clients. Unfortunately, we will be seeking care elsewhere for all of our household pets. read more

God speed is really God speed your money all of your money to God speed. God speeds main mission is to see just how much of Your money will you tolerate in letting them suck out of your wallet. If you ask questions, and you should ...the older females treat you like a convict. I had one veterinarian named Ben a few years ago and he had me waiting 3 hours as he was darting from to room trying to see how many hundred's he could stoke and clean out peoples wallets. What ever happened to decency and morals of these places called vet shops. Our pets deserve much better than these money snatchers. I am not talking about a hundred or two. I am talking at least 500.00 a pop if not more. Thinking about going to God speed your money away? Just don't. read more

The front office staff are great. I've only interacted with Dr. Cohen and Dr. Robb so far, both are very nice and helpful, as are the vet techs. I also like that they don't add unnecessary charges and are to the point while being very kind, caring and helpful. 100% recommend! read more

I am incredibly happy with how all staff speaks to the customer and treats my pets. I have had multiple great experiences with them. They even worked to get one of my pets in the same day who was not an established patient in an emergency after not being able to get into the emergency vet nearby. I highly recommend them for great care. The veterinarians were top-notch and caring! I did not find this to be the case at Williamsburg Veterinary Clinic nor VCA Merrimac Animal Hospital, a regular vet clinic. Their staff in the front and vet tech at Williamsburg Vet Clinic treated me poorly and failed to do their job or care for my pets. The drive to Godspeed in Williamsburg is well worth it if you want to work with compassionate, caring, reliable staff who take care of your pets needs. read more

I'm so grateful we found this clinic! Based on Yelp reviews, we scheduled vet appointments for our dog and cat (we're new to the area). Terri was so friendly and helpful with scheduling appointments. The clinic has instituted strict safety measures, which we respect and appreciate. Even without being in the clinic with our pets, we were able to consult with Dr. Cohen via phone. He patiently answered all questions and provided helpful advice and suggestions. The entire staff were friendly and kind. We had a pet emergency last week and Terri (again) was so kind and patient when I called in a panic. We took our dog straight to the clinic and she was immediately cared for by Dr. Cohen and his team. She's back to her normal spunky self now! The clinic called the next day to check on Sansa. They truly care and it shows! Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Dumont and her team are working in conjunction with Bayside Animal Hospital in Texas to make sure Windy is getting the best care possible. She is a difficult senior case. Cushings and digestive issues (she ate a cake!) results in alot. ALOT! of visits.! They are always friendly and professional even under the last year of difficult circumstances! Thanks for caring for our baby! read more

My dog stayed for 5 days and it was his first time. The recommendation was my from my dear friend. I was across the country and she was able to pick him up for me. When I got back very late from my trip and came to get my dog his was limping. He Huey both his front paws very badly while read more

Dogs were always happy there. We moved and use another facility due to closeness of facility.

Their prices are $10.00 more on Exams and vaccines. They are not friendly. They don't put your pet first. They start out telling how much everything will cost. Their number one concern is money. I treated like criminal because I questioned the cost of the exams and vaccines. Then the hospital administrator kicked out of the office. I requested my pet's record and she Threw it across the front desk and told me to get out and never come back again! she refused to give me the record and yelled at me! she threatened to call the cops on me. Me and my dog were very scared of this crazy lady. If anyone needed to call the cops it was me. read more

Wonderful practice, with wonderful, caring, and loving staff. Dr. Dumont is fabulous and thorough. Animal hospital is clean and bright, clutter free, with a comfortable waiting area. Also, easy parking and location. read more

Two out of their five vets are excellent but the technicians have a lot to be desired. We have been going there for over six years and the past two years have been downhill. You are nickeled and dimed for everything; we have also been charged for services that never occurred. They fixed the incorrect charges but it's happened more than once. read more

Took my cat to GodSpeed when we found out she had a broken femur. What a joke of a practice they run. They pull prices out of there head based on the patient they have. My vet bill for my cat was more than when I took my huge shepherd in for an appointment. They gave her x rays and a splint and it fell off the night we brought her home. Talked to the lovely and unsympathetic lady after writing and sending in an email and GodSpeed cannot take any responsibility for anything wrong that happened with our appointment. Has an excuse for everything. They show no sympathy towards the emotions you may have during troubling times with your pet and shows no sympathy for the pain your pet is in. I recommend to keep on searching for a new vet, becuase this is not the one. Everytime you call, there is a new person on the phone too. Ended up finding a new vet to complete the amputation my cat needed for less than a third of the price that GodSpeed's surgery place recommended going to. They kept blaming the cat for the reason why the splint came off too. Do you and your animals a favor and transfer to a different vet. They couldn't offer anything to me a partial refund for gods sake! All they want is the money and they clearly do not care about the animals the most. They have lost me as a customer and neither of my animals will ever step foot into that office ever again. read more

I am not pleased with Godspeed in Williamsburg. About 3 weeks ago I called to make an appointment for two cats to be groomed. I was told that they would need a 'physical examination' prior to grooming, in case they needed to be 'sedated'. They are about ten years old, they get groomed once a year, and neither have ever required sedation. They are current on all vaccinations and are current clients of this facility. They were groomed elsewhere, without mandatory physicals, and did not require sedation. Most recently I took one of my cats in for GI problems. Of course, labs were necessary and I was told that I would be contacted with the results within 24 hours. After numerous calls from me and 48 hours later, I was contacted by a 'technician' and told that the results were negative. She (technician) recommended that I continue with the probiotics (even after I explained that my pet's symptoms were escalating) for another few days, and bring him back in for further consultation if he wasn't better. I will be transferring care..... read more

Dr Marr is probably one of the greatest vets I've ever encountered in terms of care and patience. I' m from NYC where every vet brags about his/her resume. She is beyond thorough and I'm beyond OCD in terms of my pets care. She is beyond cerebral in the questions she asks in terms of your pets habits and behavior. I'm so happy to have finally found a vet I'm confident in. read more

I'd give more stars for their friendly demeanor and speedy response, but I don't appreciate their vaccination policies that are not listed on their website. Our dog is fully vaccinated through another local vet (within the last year) but yet Godspeed required our dog get shots from them she didn't need or due, simply to use their boarding facilities. This would have also incurred an additional $95 vet "wellness" visit, of course through their vet. They wanted a worm test just to stay and none of this information is on their website that I can find. Nickel and dime their clients. I have no problem paying for great care for my dog and will only board her at an exceptional place. But I have kenneled her at many places that were exceptional without hidden fees or exuberant costs or compulsory vet visits that aren't needed. I'm sure Godspeed or St Francis or whatever it's called is a quality pet resort and it's great there are vet services on site. However, the veterinary industry has become as bad as the human medical industry, recommending only expensive procedures that aren't actually needed in an effort to make more bucks. No thanks. My dog is healthy and will just stay with us on our trip. read more

This is a very well run, caring and professional operation. We had to board our dog while we stayed at a nearby resort in Williamsburg. The kennel required a brief examination and boardatella shot before admission. Dr. Pam and her assistant were very thorough and gentle with our dog. Even though we were only passing through, the vet made several key observations which we will pass on to our home vet. I highly recommend this facility. read more

This is not as good as it sounds. I took my dog there for several years. I stopped because the attitude seems to be that the owners and pets are irritants. I made an appointment, arrived early and was fine waiting. When I was taken to an exam room I waited over 25 minutes with NO ONE coming. I went out to find someone and tell them I was still sitting. 10 minutes later Dr. Hale comes in looking like he'd just woken up, unshaven. He was rough with my dog who was very timid and he just pushed her around, pulled open her mouth and in less than 10 minutes charged me well over $100 for what? His technician was no better. She came in with my dog's records on her clip board -- she didn't know the dogs name or gender and asked me what I was in there for -- notwithstanding they had contacted me for the needed medical workup. I had a similar problem getting a prescription for heartworm I was told to use their on-line pharmacy and took all the time and energy that required. When I did not receive the medicine after 10 days I called them, they told me I had to call the pharmacy -- which is not easy. I finally talked with them and was told that Godspeed had cancelled my order -- the one they had told me to place!!! I was never called by Godspeed, never informed it was cancelled by Godspeed or their pharmacy. When I called Godspeed back, it was, "Well, I don't know anything, I'll have to check." Then another phone call to have them tell me, yep, it was cancelled, so just go back online and re-do the order, which I refused to do and asked for a written script. This seemed like a huge challenge, but several days later received one via email. Only received a hard copy several weeks later -- well after I had found another source for the medicine. Not worth my time and certainly not worth my money. read more

I have been coming to Godspeed for 22 years now. They have seen me through the passing of 3 of my dogs and the welcoming of 2 others. We have had some health scares and problems and some excellent check ups. Through it all, I have been given good advice, listening ears, and excellent support - both medical and emotional. I feel like my dogs are known but staff and doctors alike and they are treated VERY well. We have been through a lot over the years and they are #1 in my book! read more

I cannot in good conscience recommend a vet practice that "fires" a client in the middle of the treatment of their pet. Dr. Dudley could not seem to explain what an issue with some test results was in terms that a layman could understand. I spoke to another practice about the results and was able to understand exactly what the issue was. That I was told I was rude to the vet and the staff because of their lack of compassion and that this dog now has to suffer thru more tests by another vet is ridiculous and cruel. read more

Godspeed Animal Care has gone above and beyond for our newly diabetic dog. We live over 200 miles away and were here visiting family. Our dog is newly diabetic and was out of his food needed for him to be able to have his insulin. Godspeed went out of there way to track down the correct food for him and did everything they could to help us make sure he had everything we needed. In a time as uncertain as this, Godspeed Animal Care deserves more than 5 stars. Thank you to the staff, Dr. Marr and Terry for being so kind to our dog Jack. read more

The vets here are very good but I do feel they are more expensive than most. For example, they charge 23 dollars for a rabies shot when the vaccination only runs 15 at most places in town. That is not a huge difference in cost but it does add up quickly and the cost inflation is larger with more specialized services. Update on Nov. 13 - I recently changed vets. Again, the vets here are nice but you don't get a timely call back. My dog has cancer and is having some breathing issues. I called on Thursday, I called in Friday. I left several messages. On Monday, still no call back. It is the same with reporting lab results. You just don't find out the results unless you initiate contact. I'm switching to a smaller practice that can give me more responsive end of life care for my sweet dog. read more

Terrific. Basil is a mature little shi tzu. A bit nervous at times. They were wonderful and his tail was wagging like crazy when they brought him out to me. The groomer took time to explain her concern over Basils front paw. Well things got pretty bad this morning when I called in about my sick dog. They told me I could bring him in and they would fit him in but there would be a special charge of 38$ for fitting basil in. Our family physician doesn't charge extra to fit us humans in! Why would a vet? So the receptionist check the symptoms I had listed with the vet and she came back and told me the vet was not concerned only if I was concerned should I bring in basil earlier than the 11:15 slot they gave me. So I made sure basil was comfortable and after using up an hours time at home I went over to his bed and found he had suffered a seizure had hemorrhages and died. So it would seem Godspeed prefers money over providing pet care. We have had several pets in our household and recently relocated to Virginia. Never before did we ever experience the policy of fitting in fees. I find this to be deplorable. When we adopt a new pet we certainly won't use Godspeed. They should be ashamed. read more

Our family adopted a rescue and selected Godspeed as our vet. We have been extremely please with the care that he has received. One of his favorite things is to attend playcare! As soon as we enter the parking lot, he is filled with excitement. Our dog recently required emergency services and the staff made sure that we were comfortable as we waited for the results. They called once we left to check on our daughter, who was deeply concerned about the state of of dog's condition. We even saw one of the staff members while out shopping and she asked about both our dog and daughter. A member of the playcare staff come over to the vet to check on him. The concern shown by Godspeed meant a lot to us and our little buddy cannot wait to get back to see his friends at playcare! read more

Shameless nickel and diming in billing practices. While I understand this is a business, being overcharged for every possible thing short of paper and ink for the printed receipt does not inspire customer loyalty or make me feel like my pet's care is a priority. read more

Godspeed is a caring, professional & comforting place to take your pet. My last visit with my cat was for injuries he sustained and Dr. Dudley was thorough yet gentle while examining him. I need help getting our carrier to & from the car & someone quickly brings him in. I would give them five stars except for the cost; they are on the expensive side. However when I look at my cat & know he got the best care & feels great, I just get out the credit card. They also have an Open House & friendly staff so it's worth it to me. Alissa N. read more

Sadly, it has changed. My last dog and I were some of the first patients years ago. Loved them. They were confident, competent and caring. Now? They are in it for the $$. And thru an unfortunate spread of highly infectious airborne illness at their play care and boarding facility, they have been inconsistent and confused. 'Your Dog can board if we do a swab test and it's clear. We are swabbing all dogs now. ' (The boarding side). 'We don't swab all dogs and forgot to swab yours. But a clear swab is not the deciding factor in who we can board' (the vet side on the SAME day). Oh and did I mention over $600 for initial healthy dog exam and shots, then $125 more a few weeks later for boosters? Just truly sad to see the place change this way. But save yourself, your dog and your wallet the trouble. read more

I have worked for a vet before and it can be hard for me to find a vet I trust as much as the one I worked for in GA. I went in yesterday with my cat who had eaten a ribbon the day before Thanksgiving. Dr. Cohen was very nice and answered all my questions. He told me the options and was very good to my cat. We decided to give it another day and luckily the ribbon passed through this morning. I Will definitely continue to use Godspeed! Office was also clean and well kept and the staff were all very nice. I called this morning to let them know he passed the ribbon and they were excited too. read more

Staff extremely helpful and caring when we had an out of town emergency for our beloved pet. Fortunately we didn't have to utilize their services but the assistance in getting all required information and the care they had for an animal they never even met was above and beyond. Thank you again Godspeed animal care! Bella thanks you! read more

I had just traveled 1500 miles from Texas to Williamsburg to start a new job; in tow were my 2 dogs, Dixie and Rory. In the hotel on our 2nd night after arriving, my older dao Dixie began having a lot of confusion which later turned into non-stop seizures. I took her to another emergency vet at 3am, but was given a bottle of pills and sent home. My sweet 13 year old pom/chi continued to have seizures and began crying out in pain. At 9am we made a trip to Gosspeed because of all the wonderful reviews. They were so kind and compassionate. We chose to allow my best friend to no longer suffer. I cried as if one of my children had died! The staff there went above and beyond to make us bother comfortable. I will be forever their customer. Thank you Godspeed! read more

Wonderful vet. I live permanently in DC, but am down in Williamsburg for the week for my graduate studies. Godspeed has been great in working with my main vet when my puppy has been sick in Williamsburg and needs medication. The docs are super friendly and knowledgeable, and I've had a great experience with all the staff I've interacted with so far. Very happy. read more

My favorite Vet!! I have taken Butter (my pup) to a few different vets but decided the 30-45 min drive to the vet is worth it with this place! They are so friendly and definitely care about your pet. It's also worth the extra money to come here. My dog got fixed here and had a bad reaction to the medication and they worked with my schedule to get her seen immediately. Whenever I hit traffic, I call and they make time available. read more

We take our Toy Poodle and 2 Persian kittens to Godspeed. Drs. Dumont, Dudley and Mulllin all are wonderful. They take their time and explain everything and make sure we are comfortable with everything. The technicians are also great as well as the office staff. We recently had a kitten with a lot of congenital problems and after many visits we finally had to euthanize her. The caring and compassion from everyone at Godspeed helped us through this very difficult time. I would highly recommend them to take care of your precious furr-babies. read more

Godspeed is a wonderful veterinary practice! I first became acquainted with them when my wonderful 19 year old kitty needed to put to sleep and I wanted it to be as peaceful as possible. I had heard that Godspeed made house calls, and even though they weren't my usual vet, the doctor came to my house and handled an awful situation as thoughtfully as I ever could have wanted. Since then I have taken all my pets there, including my retired greyhound who had cancer. Dr. Dumont took care of my greyhound as if she were her own. I can't say enough wonderful things about the doctors and staff at Godspeed. read more

New in town and just went to Godspeed to get a bordetella vaccine to so my dog could attend day care. My dog had a physical one week prior to us moving here but I forgot to request the bordetella. Office staff was friendly and efficient but once I got back to the examination room I was bombarded with excessive information by the vet's assistant and painted a fearful picture of what would happen to my dog who is now living in mosquito infested Virginia and every worm know to mankind on the attack. Of course, I'm exaggerating, but not by much. Set them in and re-iterated everything his assistant had said and they even talked over each other. They were spewing out so much information it was impossible to process it all. I felt like I was on a used car lot with the salesman and the sales manager. My inclination was to get up and walk out and I should have before I spent another $250. It was such an obvious push for dollars. I wonder if the vet assistant works on commission. I'm mad at myself for allowing myself to be manipulated. read more

We were visiting Williamsburg, VA and needed a daycare for our pug at the last minute. They were very accommodating and friendly. I would definitely use them again. read more

I board my diabetic cat at St. Francis Pet Resort where he is treated like a valued guest. The cat condos are spacious and designed from a cat's point of view. Vertical space is as important as horizontal space and, in some, porthole-like windows provide views of the bird feeders. Every cat gets time outside his or her condo to wander around the room and play or simply explore. On the day before Chistmas Eve, my cat suffered a diabetic seizure while boarding. The staff immediately gave him the sugar he needed and then he was quickly seen by the vet on call. My cat is doing well, and because he is older and at risk, I am comfortable paying a little more at St. Francis than I would at other boarding facilities. read more