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Dr. Tarlton Vet

Updated 2026-10-06 · 1,242 reviewed · 240 listed · Scored from 72 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(72) 82 composite score See reviews on Google
General Practice Vets
Dr. Tarlton Vet
Location
Georgetown
Service
General Practice Vets
Reviews
72
Best for
long-term pet owners and rural/ranch clients seeking fair pricing without sales pressure

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-10-06.

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently describe a straightforward, animal-loving vet practice where Dr. Tarlton and his team prioritise caring relationships over profits. Many have been clients for over a decade, praising the lack of unnecessary procedures, fair pricing, and a welcoming office where staff visibly care about each pet.

Dr. Tarlton (now joined by his veterinarian son) runs a simple, no-frills operation that keeps costs low while delivering fast, experienced diagnosis. Some reviewers note he formulates his own prescription mixtures on-site. One recent complaint regarding end-of-life care availability signals something worth planning for if that service matters to you.

Praised for
  • friendly and caring staff
  • no unnecessary upsell
  • affordable pricing
  • long-term relationships
  • fast, experienced diagnosis
Watch-outs
  • end-of-life care availability
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Best for: long-term pet owners and rural/ranch clients seeking fair pricing without sales pressure
Think twice if: end-of-life and euthanasia services may have availability constraints

Where this business shines

  • no unnecessary upsell
  • formulates own RX on-site
  • treats ranch and farm animals
  • family vet tradition with multiple generations

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Tarlton and his veterinarian son both practise at the clinic
  • Dr. Tarlton formulates proprietary prescription mixtures on-site
  • clinic offers mobile service at discounted rates
  • many clients have remained for 10+ years, some for over 17 years
  • clinic kept mobile clinic pricing during COVID shutdowns

What reviews say by service

General Practice Vets
no unnecessary procedures; affordable; experienced diagnosis; long-term client retention suggests consistent quality

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 37% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Score
Star rating 83
Review volume 81
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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69
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
3

Common questions

Does Dr. Tarlton treat large animals or just pets?
Yes. Reviewers describe him as a ranch vet who cares for both family pets and farm/ranch animals, and handles clinics in the area.
Is there a mobile clinic service?
The clinic offers mobile services at discounted rates. During COVID, they kept mobile clinic pricing when patients came to the clinic instead.
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Last updated 2026-10-06