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Parkway Animal Hospital

Veterinarian · St. Martinville, LA · reviewed since 2012

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%75+40.9Reliability 24%62+15Value 14%81+11.5Replies to reviews 7%71+5Momentum penalty53−4.7Experts Score= 68Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.68SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#50 of 74 veterinariansPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 33%
4.8 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · 10 photos
90%five-star reviews
4.44★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
8.3%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.
34%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Parkway Animal Hospital at a glance

Google reviewers rate Parkway Animal Hospital 4.8 out of 5 based on 154 reviews, with the owner responding to 34% of them. Customers frequently praise the staff's friendliness, thorough examinations, and ability to handle urgent or complex procedures like spays and dental work. Recurring themes highlight compassionate care and easy scheduling, though some low-star reviews criticize high costs and specific handling during euthanasia.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 154 reviews (90% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 154 Google reviews (97 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 34% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 22, 2026.
  • Service: Veterinarian serving St. Martinville, Louisiana.

Data from Google, last updated October 31, 2026.

Score profile vs other veterinarians

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: value and satisfaction; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction75Reliability62Craft & service–Value81Momentum53Replies to reviews71Satisfaction: 75 (median 81)Reliability: 62 (median 74)Value: 81 (median 84)Momentum: 53 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 71 (median 46)
Parkway Animal HospitalVeterinarians 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.Parkway Animal Hospital: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.B
75
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.Parkway Animal Hospital: 62/100 on this factor. Category median: 74.B
62
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 93.–
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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.Parkway Animal Hospital: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
81
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.Parkway Animal Hospital: 53/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.C
53
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.Parkway Animal Hospital: 71/100 on this factor. Category median: 46.B
71

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Star ratings

154 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars13990%
  • 4 stars85%
  • 3 stars21%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star53%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 97 written reviews

  • Praise8490%
  • Complaints910%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price111%
  • Reasonable889%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude5256%
  • Quality & results1314%
  • Would recommend1011%
  • Price & value66%
  • Honesty & trust55%
  • Speed & response44%
  • Communication33%

What customers talk about

We read 97 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Everyone is friendly and both my wife really like this place and is a pleasure to work with this facility.”
    “I will never bring my dogs back there you never see the same vet the vets have no compassion what so ever!”
  • “…took the time to answer all of my questions and explained everything thoroughly for me ,…”
    “*This place is horrible I am very observed right now I had to put down my 15 year old chihuahua last Saturday mine you the girl that brought me back t…”
  • “Thanks and well see you again, oh yes, I truly recommend this place, you would be disappointed.”
    “I cannot recommend a better place or better person to bring the animals you care about.”
  • “If you are looking for great care for your pet at a reasonable price this is the place for you!”
  • “Mike saved my girl and maintained a genuinely caring relationship.”
  • “I appreciate how quickly my pets were seen and treated.”
  • “…etter faster and they took the time to answer all of my questions and explained everything thoroughly for me ,…”

People customers mention

  • Mike 5 reviews
  • Venable 3 reviews

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

Recent reviews

Grace10 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

A caring and compassionate Clinic. Fast and efficient. They are also very thorough. Thank you!

Great priceService not listed
Dwayne5 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Everyone is friendly and both my wife really like this place and is a pleasure to work with this facility.

John7 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Personel at Parkway very friendly and helpful plus my dog loves them, especially the treat after the visit.

Reasonable price
Robert11 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★★★★★

Well it was time to get my male fixed, so that I did not have a bunch of kittens, and having already been to parkway, I really enjoyed the service and staff there. Freddy Cat is doing fine, and I'm so impressed with the quality of the procedure. Dropped him off early and picked him up early, I still got a little gal…

GLocal Guide · 81 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

They took great care of my little dog during his dental appointment. He had infection in his molars and had to have some teeth removed. Parkway Animal Hospital did a great job. Peanut is much better.

Reasonable priceService not listed
Scottie7 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Great team. Great facility, great DR. All around great place. They make my boy Charlie's visit so very easy.

Reasonable priceService not listed

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 154 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Grace10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Grace has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

A caring and compassionate Clinic. Fast and efficient. They are also very thorough. Thank you!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Dwayne Voiselle5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dwayne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Everyone is friendly and both my wife really like this place and is a pleasure to work with this facility.

John Meaux7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Personel at Parkway very friendly and helpful plus my dog loves them, especially the treat after the visit.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Robert Lamphere11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Well it was time to get my male fixed, so that I did not have a bunch of kittens, and having already been to parkway, I really enjoyed the service and staff there. Freddy Cat is doing fine, and I'm so impressed with the quality of the procedure. Dropped him off early and picked him up early, I still got a little gal to so, I i'll be coming back for her to be done. Thanks and well see you again, oh yes, I truly recommend this place, you would be disappointed.

Sheila Johnson1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Sheila has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Vet was very knowledgeable and treated our dogs well. Staff very nice also.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Brandie Martin6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brandie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I love this place!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
G M ALocal Guide · 81 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews G has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They took great care of my little dog during his dental appointment. He had infection in his molars and had to have some teeth removed. Parkway Animal Hospital did a great job. Peanut is much better.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Scottie Louviere7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Scottie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great team. Great facility, great DR. All around great place. They make my boy Charlie's visit so very easy.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Kenny LandryLocal Guide · 144 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kenny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Small town feel with great food. Old school feels.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Christina DzindzioLocal Guide · 55 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Friendly, helpful staff and Vet. Good with my energetic Rhodesian mix.

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