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Blue Ridge Animal Hospital

Animal hospital · Warrenton, VA · reviewed since 2015

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%91+49.6Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%69+9.8Replies to reviews 7%54+3.8Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#7 of 40 veterinary techniciansPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 85%
4.9 ★★★★★ 661 Google reviews · 24 photos
93%five-star reviews
4.93★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.8%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.
28%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Blue Ridge Animal Hospital at a glance

Google reviewers rate Blue Ridge Animal Hospital 4.9/5, frequently praising friendly staff, efficient communication, and convenient on-site prescription services. Many note that the multiple veterinarians collaborate effectively to provide attentive care for both routine and emergency visits. However, lower-rated reviews criticize high billing amounts for basic procedures and a perceived decline in personalized attention following corporate acquisition, with some patients feeling rushed or poorly informed.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 661 reviews (93% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 661 Google reviews (462 with written comments, 51 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 28% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 20, 2026.
  • Service: Veterinary Technician serving Warrenton, Virginia.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other veterinary technicians

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: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction91Reliability92Craft & service96Value69Momentum100Replies to reviews54Satisfaction: 91 (median 83)Reliability: 92 (median 78)Craft & service: 96 (median 90)Value: 69 (median 87)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 54 (median 49)
Blue Ridge Animal HospitalVeterinary Technicians 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.Blue Ridge Animal Hospital: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
91
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.Blue Ridge Animal Hospital: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 78.A
92
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.Blue Ridge Animal Hospital: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
96
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.Blue Ridge Animal Hospital: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.B
69
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.Blue Ridge Animal Hospital: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Blue Ridge Animal Hospital: 54/100 on this factor. Category median: 49.C
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Star ratings

661 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars61393%
  • 4 stars264%
  • 3 stars71%
  • 2 stars41%
  • 1 star112%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 462 written reviews

  • Praise46198%
  • Complaints102%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price2415%
  • Reasonable12375%
  • Overpriced96%
  • Not sure74%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude24051%
  • Quality & results5712%
  • Speed & response5211%
  • Would recommend4710%
  • Price & value306%
  • Communication296%
  • Honesty & trust163%

What customers talk about

We read 462 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The staff is as friendly and efficient as they come.”
    “Completely unprofessional and they just don’t care like they used to!”
  • “I have been taking my pets to Blue Ridge Animal Hospital for a long time, and the entire staff at Blue Ridge Animal is top notch.”
    “This place is horrible and that is putting it nicely, they diagnosed my cat and determined she had cancer and needed to be put down.”
  • “I had a small emergency and they were able to treat the problem immediately so my dog felt much better.”
  • “Highly recommended for anyone looking for a referral.”
  • “Their prices are higher than other vets, but I feel the level of care is well worth it.”
  • “Blue Ridge Animal Hospital has been great to schedule, be seen, and have things explained.”
  • “I called every vet in my area and after being honest about his behavior, each one referred me to another vet.”

People customers mention

  • Miller 45 reviews
  • Young 43 reviews
  • Rushing 35 reviews
  • Narbonne 17 reviews
  • Vets 7 reviews
  • Culpeper 7 reviews

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

Recent reviews

NinaLocal Guide · 21 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. · Edited 4 days ago★★★★★

The staff is as friendly and efficient as they come. Great follow through and customer communication. You get your prescription right there. Very convenient!

Reasonable priceService not listed
DaveLocal Guide · 117 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. · Edited a week ago★★★★★

Another great visit, everyone is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The advantage of this place is they have multiple veterinarians and they work in concert with each other. There is a great deal of experience in one place ! Dr Narbonne was great ! Thank you!!

Great priceService not listed
KevinLocal Guide · 12 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 week ago★★★★★

A checkup with our 15 yo geriatric terrier, all went well. Staff could not possibly be more helpful. Dr. Rushing was fantastic as always. Thanks guys!

Customer photo from Kevin's review
Great price
Frankie12 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. · Edited a week ago★★★★★

EVERYONE at Blue Ridge has been wonderful! They have gone over and above what was expected, Thank You!!

David7 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. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★

I have been taking my pets to Blue Ridge Animal Hospital for a long time, and the entire staff at Blue Ridge Animal is top notch. They are very attentive to the needs of your pet and listen and answer any questions you may have. Highly recommended.

Great priceService not listed
MaryLocal Guide · 25 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. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. I had a small emergency and they were able to treat the problem immediately so my dog felt much better.

Reasonable priceService not listed

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 661 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Team members customers mention
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Nina Radspinner JohnsLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The staff is as friendly and efficient as they come. Great follow through and customer communication. You get your prescription right there. Very convenient!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Brian Ziff4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My first visit. Kind and considerate. I'll continue to use them

DaveLocal Guide · 117 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dave has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Another great visit, everyone is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The advantage of this place is they have multiple veterinarians and they work in concert with each other. There is a great deal of experience in one place ! Dr Narbonne was great ! Thank you!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 8 years ago

Thank You so much Mr. Autry!

Kevin RichardsLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

A checkup with our 15 yo geriatric terrier, all went well. Staff could not possibly be more helpful. Dr. Rushing was fantastic as always. Thanks guys!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Frankie Gilmore12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Frankie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

EVERYONE at Blue Ridge has been wonderful! They have gone over and above what was expected, Thank You!!

Karen SparksLocal Guide · 48 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great staff and service.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Thank you for the great review.

James Mayfield11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Good professional staff helping keep our pups in top flight condition!

  • Services: Service not listed
David Carpenter7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I have been taking my pets to Blue Ridge Animal Hospital for a long time, and the entire staff at Blue Ridge Animal is top notch. They are very attentive to the needs of your pet and listen and answer any questions you may have. Highly recommended.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Mary Beth CalioLocal Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. I had a small emergency and they were able to treat the problem immediately so my dog felt much better.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
MaryAnne Everett5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews MaryAnne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We were treated professionally with an extra dose of love and caring….

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price

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