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Buttercup Veterinary Hospital

Updated 2026-10-06 · 1,242 reviewed · 240 listed · Scored from 559 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(559) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Buttercup Veterinary Hospital
Location
Cedar Park
Services
General Practice Vets, Specialty & Referral Vets, Emergency & 24-Hour Vets
Reviews
559
Ranking
#75 in General Practice Vets
Best for
Families seeking long-term preventive and routine care with familiar staff.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-10-06. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-10-06.

What recent reviews say

Buttercup has earned fierce loyalty from many families over decades with warm, attentive staff and clean facilities. However, recent reviews reveal serious concerns: misdiagnosis delayed critical treatment for cats, and a doctor's condescending manner caused distress to clients. The hospital's strong reputation sits alongside documented gaps in diagnostic accuracy and isolated but sharp professional lapses.

Praised for
  • long-term client loyalty
  • friendly and welcoming staff
  • clean facility
  • thorough diagnostic approach
  • compassionate care
Watch-outs
  • recent unprofessional staff behavior from one doctor
  • misdiagnosis history and delayed treatment in past cases
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Best for: Families seeking long-term preventive and routine care with familiar staff.
Think twice if: Misdiagnosis has been a documented issue; request detailed explanation of diagnostic findings before pursuing treatment.

Where this business shines

  • Decades of family client relationships
  • Saturday appointments available
  • Clean facility and friendly reception

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Jensen praised for international pet travel guidance
  • Dr. Schmidt noted for attentive bedside manner
  • Dr. Samantha Will received recent complaint about condescending communication
  • Saturday appointments offered
  • Clean exam rooms with cat-specific areas
  • Bloodwork and urinalysis offered; discusses treatment options without pressure for expensive protocols

What reviews say by service

General Practice Vets
Strong loyalty among long-term clients; recent misdiagnosis complaint suggests diagnostic accuracy gaps worth clarifying.
Emergency & 24-Hour Vets
Urgent care offered; responsive phone follow-up on appointment timing reported.
Specialty & Referral Vets
Dr. Jensen recognized for international travel medicine support.
Mobile & House-Call Vets
No review evidence speaks to this service.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.62 average across the 214 general practice vets businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 85% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Score
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 57
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
500
4
25
3
12
2
4
1
18

Common questions

Are weekend appointments available?
Yes; reviews mention Saturday appointments with results available Monday.
Does Buttercup help with international pet travel?
Yes; Dr. Jensen is noted for guidance on international pet travel requirements and preparation.
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Last updated 2026-10-06