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    Smith Veterinary Hospital

    3.5 (53 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Pet physical or wellness exam

    Pet vaccinations

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    Harmony D.

    I have been taking my animals here for the past 20 years. Different vets have come and gone, but I've always gotten good treatment. The staff and vets have always been very friendly and knowledgable. The current vet, Dr. Garha, diagnosed my dog with an ear infection and my cat with an abscess. I knew this going in, but needed the antibiotic treatments. I also paid for blood work for a future dental appointment. The total cost for the treatment was expensive, $575 with the 10% off senior discount. I have found that the price is comparable to most vets that I have been to. I appreciate the good service I receive here and will continue to bring my pets here in the future.

    My healthy babies thanks to smith veterinary hospital :)
    Amy R.

    Love this place!!! Best veterinary business in the AV :) Great place for my two doggies I have been taking them both since they were babies and everyone is always so amazing with them. Thank you for everything. Anything you want done from simply a doggy exam or shots to surgery they will get you and your doggies in and out with the greatest care and customer service don't go anywhere else.

    Roxie P.

    I like the way Dr. Flynn works with my older kitty. Today we got bloodwork and she also has an upper respiratory infection. If the blood work is good we will probably have her teeth cleaned and maybe if you pulled.since my kitty is a rescue cat I have no idea about the first 10 years of her life. I do know that now the doctor is very gentle and thorough with her. Thank you Dr. Flynn. Thank you to the people at the front desk and the tech!

    Surgery on right hind leg...purple cast.  Smith Vet. has never let our Sasha Fierce down!

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    11 years ago

    They are the BEST. The ladies at the front desk are Great and the Vet really cares about your Pet.

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    Got my baby vaccinated here. They did great and the ladies were so helpful.

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    Flynn and Gara are wonderful, caring vets and have been with me every step of the way through some pretty difficult times.

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    This is my first visit to Palmdale Veterinary hospital. I just moved in the area and saw all the…read moregreat reviews. And I must say they were right everyone was super friendly and accommodating.

    I recently moved to the Antelope Valley and was looking for a veterinarian closer to home. After…read morereading Yelp reviews, Palmdale Veterinary Hospital seemed like the best choice based on its high ratings and positive feedback. Over the past two months, I've been here approximately 6-7 times with our three dogs for exams, vaccines, and an unexpected surgery for my mom's dog, whom I also recommended to this hospital. The surgery itself went well, and the cost was actually very reasonable considering the procedure. Unfortunately, my experience with the customer service has been consistently disappointing. The wait times have been long at nearly every visit. I understand that emergencies happen, but what concerns me more is how clients are treated by the front office staff and office manager. They often come across as dismissive, lacking compassion, and sometimes even condescending. Instead of simply relaying information, they sometimes seem to offer medical explanations that should really come directly from the veterinarian. When I asked to speak with the veterinarian to clarify questions about my dog's care, I was repeatedly routed through several staff members before getting any answers. That process was frustrating and unnecessary. After my mom's dog's surgery, I expected a little more compassion and guidance. Instead, it felt like we were rushed out the door. We received only limited explanations about medications, dosing schedules, and post-operative care. The focus seemed to be on scheduling the next appointment rather than making sure we understood how to care for our pet at home. When we asked why another appointment was necessary, the only explanation given was, "The doctor said so." During one visit, while waiting for my pet, there were three employees at the front desk, yet no one acknowledged me for about 20 minutes. Even after finally checking in, I continued waiting without any updates. Because this has happened repeatedly over multiple visits--not just once--I don't believe these are isolated incidents. The veterinarians appear knowledgeable, and the pricing has been fair. However, the front office is often the first and last interaction clients have, and unfortunately, it leaves a negative impression. I genuinely hope management addresses the customer service experience because I would like to continue bringing my pets here. As it stands, though, I am considering taking my business elsewhere unless I see meaningful improvement.

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