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Dogwood Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-10-06 · 1,242 reviewed · 240 listed · Scored from 375 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(375) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Dogwood Animal Clinic
Location
Round Rock
Services
Mobile & House-Call Vets, Low-Cost & Nonprofit Vet Clinics, Holistic & Integrative Vets
Reviews
375
Ranking
#37 in Mobile & House-Call Vets
Best for
Pet owners seeking compassionate end-of-life and serious illness care, families with anxious or stressed pets.

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

Staff and vets consistently go beyond routine care, staying in touch after appointments and remembering pets long after visits. Recent patients praise unhurried exams, clear communication with doctors, and genuine compassion during illness and end-of-life situations; one older complaint about prescription policy and medication pricing transparency persists, though some newer reviews note reasonable pricing.

Praised for
  • caring staff and vets
  • compassionate end-of-life care
  • genuine concern for pet and owner wellbeing
  • knowledgeable doctors
  • direct communication with vets
  • unhurried exams and explanations
Watch-outs
  • prescription refill policy frustration
  • medication pricing not transparent on first visit
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Best for: Pet owners seeking compassionate end-of-life and serious illness care, families with anxious or stressed pets.
Think twice if: Prescription refills require in-person pickup; ask about their online pharmacy discount program upfront to avoid markup surprises.

Where this business shines

  • board-certified surgeons on staff
  • fear-free certified team
  • post-visit follow-up and direct vet communication
  • calm facility design for anxious pets

Worth knowing

  • Named vets: Dr. Riddick, Dr. Allman, Dr. Key, Dr. Hays, Dr. Diaz
  • Vet tech Daniel noted for knowledge and care
  • Fear-free certified staff
  • Board-certified surgeons on staff
  • Sent paw prints and condolence card months after euthanasia
  • Post-appointment follow-up calls/messages common
  • Facility designed to ease pet and owner anxiety

What reviews say by service

General Practice Vets
Vets unhurried, explain findings clearly, offer multiple treatment options without rushing.
Emergency & 24-Hour Vets
Staff provide compassionate, hands-on care during crisis; one review highlighted emergency responsiveness.
Specialty & Referral Vets
Board-certified surgeons handle elective and emergency surgery with care; patients report second-opinion exams were thorough and not rushed.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.65 average across the 84 mobile & house-call vets businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 74% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Score
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 72
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
331
4
15
3
7
2
7
1
15

Common questions

Do you offer online or electronic prescription refills?
Their policy requires in-person pickup of paper prescriptions. However, they offer an online pharmacy program that price-matches competitors like Costco; ask about it at your first visit to avoid markup surprises.
Are your vets board certified?
Yes. Their website lists board-certified surgeons (Dr. Allman and Dr. Key) and fear-free certified staff. Dr. Riddick is USDA certified.
What happens if my anxious pet is stressed during a visit?
Staff are fear-free certified and the facility is designed to ease pet and owner anxiety. Recent reviews note cats and stressed pets remained calm during exams.

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Last updated 2026-10-06