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Animal Medical Clinic

Veterinarian · Grand Island, NE · reviewed since 2010

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%64+34.9Reliability 24%37+9Value 14%75+10.6Replies to reviews 7%8+0.6Craft & service penalty90−1Momentum penalty81−1.9Experts Score= 52Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.52SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#32 of 36 pet nutritionistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 11%
4.7 ★★★★★ 262 Google reviews · 23 photos
87%five-star reviews
4.53★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
14.3%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Animal Medical Clinic at a glance

Google reviewers rate Animal Medical Clinic 4.7 out of 5 based on 262 reviews, with the owner not replying to any. Customers frequently praise the staff's compassion, knowledge, and timely communication during surgeries, euthanias, and routine care. Recurring criticisms in low-star reviews include high costs, perceived upselling of unnecessary visits, and inconsistent front-desk service regarding patient status or appointment availability.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 262 reviews (87% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 261 Google reviews (142 with written comments, 18 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 28, 2026.
  • Service: Pet Nutritionist serving Grand Island, Nebraska.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other pet nutritionists

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction64Reliability37Craft & service90Value75Momentum81Replies to reviews8Satisfaction: 64 (median 82)Reliability: 37 (median 75)Craft & service: 90 (median 90)Value: 75 (median 88)Momentum: 81 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 8 (median 52)
Animal Medical ClinicPet Nutritionists median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Animal Medical Clinic: 64/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.B
64
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Animal Medical Clinic: 37/100 on this factor. Category median: 75.D
37
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Animal Medical Clinic: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
90
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Animal Medical Clinic: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.B
75
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Animal Medical Clinic: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
81
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Animal Medical Clinic: 8/100 on this factor. Category median: 52.F
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Star ratings

261 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars22687%
  • 4 stars145%
  • 3 stars42%
  • 2 stars21%
  • 1 star156%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 142 written reviews

  • Praise9593%
  • Complaints77%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price327%
  • Reasonable655%
  • Overpriced218%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude5958%
  • Would recommend1212%
  • Quality & results99%
  • Price & value88%
  • Speed & response77%
  • Honesty & trust55%
  • Communication22%

What customers talk about

We read 142 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “…a very difficult and worrying experience for me, but thanks to their professionalism, dedication, and the loving care they gave Cora, everything went…”
    “Very rude”
  • “I am deeply grateful and recommend them wholeheartedly.”
  • “Super thorough and caring and going the extra mile to be sure he was well taken care of before the holiday weekend.”
    “The front desk on the other hand is the absolute WORST, we called twice trying to get him (his urn) essentially long story short they all but lost him…”
  • “They were able to get us an appointment at last second and a very affordable visit!”
  • “It was cost efficient and they reached out in a timely manner for it being during the holiday season.”
  • “We have bulldogs and I wouldn’t trust them with any one else.”
  • “Everyone was so nice and answered all of our questions.”

People customers mention

  • Missy 13 reviews
  • Jen 5 reviews
  • Vet 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Animal Medical Clinic for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Jessica2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

I had the unfortunate experience of having to put my dog down. I randomly googled and this place came up first. Words can't explain how kind and caring they were. I got so many hugs and condolences. The room where they perform euthanasia provides comfort and kisses (literally) and the staff is so helpful and kind.…

Corey4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Awesome family. That’s the way they treat my fur babies as if they were their own family. Thank you for all you have and will do for us.

Ernesto6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Animal Medical Clinic, especially to Dr. Karla Huneke and her entire team. My dog ​​Kora's C-section was a very difficult and worrying experience for me, but thanks to their professionalism, dedication, and the loving care they gave Cora, everything went perfectly. They…

Customer photo from Ernesto's reviewCustomer photo from Ernesto's review
Great priceExotic animals
RussLocal Guide · 127 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Why are you kidding? Staff is so knowledgeable and here too help! Dr. Melissa performed a couple of procedures on my wife's French bulldog. Everything went extraordinarily well!

Reasonable priceService not listed
Amber7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

!!Highly recommend!! Throughout our tough process of taking in our 15 year old dog to be cremated, the staff were so compassionate and truly made us feel comforted during this difficult time! Although we were not regular patients and have never been to the clinic prior to this, they were all very professional,…

Great priceService not listed
Cassandra4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Amazing vets! We have bulldogs and I wouldn’t trust them with any one else. Always a phone call away for any emergency we have had. All the staff is very caring and gets back to you in a timely manner.

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 262 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Janet CordleLocal Guide · 28 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Janet has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Wonderful staff and doctors! My furbaby loves it there!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Jessica Rose2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had the unfortunate experience of having to put my dog down. I randomly googled and this place came up first. Words can't explain how kind and caring they were. I got so many hugs and condolences. The room where they perform euthanasia provides comfort and kisses (literally) and the staff is so helpful and kind. They offered hugs and condolences when I needed it the most.

Clarissa Hack8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Clarissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Extremely poor!!!!! Do not recommend!!!!

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Services: Large animals
Nick BoydLocal Guide · 35 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Best vet on earth

Corey Janulewicz4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Corey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Awesome family. That’s the way they treat my fur babies as if they were their own family. Thank you for all you have and will do for us.

Cathy Denman2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cathy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They were good with my nervous dog.

Kara ArrantsLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great staff and doctors!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Ernesto Santana6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ernesto has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Animal Medical Clinic, especially to Dr. Karla Huneke and her entire team. My dog ​​Kora's C-section was a very difficult and worrying experience for me, but thanks to their professionalism, dedication, and the loving care they gave Cora, everything went perfectly. They made me feel calm and confident throughout the entire process. Today, Kora is recovering and caring for her puppies, and that's all thanks to you. It's clear they love what they do and truly care for every animal. I am deeply grateful and recommend them wholeheartedly. Thank you for taking care of my family! 🐶❤️

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Exotic animals
Russ BloomLocal Guide · 127 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Russ has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Why are you kidding? Staff is so knowledgeable and here too help! Dr. Melissa performed a couple of procedures on my wife's French bulldog. Everything went extraordinarily well!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Terry SchweitzerLocal Guide · 51 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Terry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They are very friendly and answer every question you ask.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed

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