iHow 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%69+9.8Replies to reviews 7%53+3.7Craft & service penalty90−1Momentum penalty86−1.4Experts Score= 67Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.67SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#27 of 58 veterinary emergency servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 54%
4.8★★★★★672 Google reviews · 24 photos
90%five-star reviews
4.70★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
6.6%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Willakenzie Animal Clinic 4.8 out of 5 based on 672 reviews, noting that the owner responds to 69% of feedback. Clients frequently praise the staff’s friendliness, punctuality with urgent appointments, and thorough communication regarding diagnoses and treatment plans. Services range from routine exams and nail trims to emergency care and surgeries. However, lower-rated reviews cite high costs compared to other local clinics, occasional diagnostic inaccuracies, and a lack of convenience in prescription delivery methods.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 672 reviews (90% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 672 Google reviews (514 with written comments, 72 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 69% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 28, 2026.
Service: Veterinary Emergency Service serving Eugene, Oregon.
Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.
Score profile vs other veterinary emergency services
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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.
Willakenzie Animal ClinicVeterinary Emergency Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Willakenzie Animal Clinic: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 72.B
75
ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Willakenzie Animal Clinic: 62/100 on this factor. Category median: 60.B
62
Craft & serviceiCraft & 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.Willakenzie Animal Clinic: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
90
ValueiValue · 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.Willakenzie Animal Clinic: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.B
69
MomentumiMomentum · 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.Willakenzie Animal Clinic: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
86
Replies to reviewsiReplies 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.Willakenzie Animal Clinic: 53/100 on this factor. Category median: 53.C
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Star ratings
672 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars60890%
4 stars284%
3 stars61%
2 stars71%
1 star233%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 514 written reviews
94%praise
Praise62494%
Complaints376%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
90%fair
Great price1416%
Reasonable6069%
Overpriced89%
Not sure56%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude28844%
Would recommend8713%
Speed & response7812%
Quality & results7211%
Communication497%
Price & value477%
Honesty & trust406%
What customers talk about
We read 514 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“We’ve been going here for a few years now and currently Heidi, our German Shepherd, is a patient.”
“This is nothing short of unprofessional, unethical and a money grab.”
“I would definitely recommend coming here, they will make sure you and your animal are taken care of!”
“4 years ago, this clinic would have gotten 5 stars from me.”
“They are all very accommodating if she needs to be seen urgently and get her in quickly for a checkup.”
“They are very thorough and ask follow up questions to ensure they can correctly diagnose your pet's ailment.”
“The communication is horrible and very hard to get an appointment.”
“Doctor spent a good amount of time with me explaining my cats conditions and staff were very kind.”
“Professional, affordable, no pressure to buy services or products that were optional.”
“I’m not sure what happened but their prices are well above other vets in the area.”
“In the past, I’ve been skeptical of other vets - sometimes it’s hard to trust that they truly have your pet’s best interest at heart.”
“She even wrote me that I was trying to attempt insurance fraud.”
People customers mention
Brandt29 reviews
Duncan14 reviews
Poquette10 reviews
Sutthill10 reviews
Vet8 reviews
Lisa6 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Willakenzie Animal Clinic for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
TTeresa6 reviewsiTotal 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. · 9 hours ago★★★★★
We’ve been going here for a few years now and currently Heidi, our German Shepherd, is a patient. They are all very accommodating if she needs to be seen urgently and get her in quickly for a checkup.
Reasonable priceLarge animals
PPaula3 reviewsiTotal 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 day ago★★★★★
They are all very friendly and helpful. Answered all my questions. Didn’t rush. They’re great!
Reasonable priceLarge animals
SShauna7 reviewsiTotal 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
We are brand new patients at Willakenzie. Both my pups needed to be seen right away for care. I called each time and they fit my pups in. Great care for my pups. I like that they did a blood draw with us in the room. Hands on vet care and knowledgeable, kind and loving with my pups. The vet assistants are fantastic as well. Very thankful!!!!!
MMatthew3 reviewsiTotal 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Excellent service. Treated my kitten. I would recommend taking you pet there. Very personal and very professional.
Reasonable priceService not listed
RRose7 reviewsiTotal 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Vet tech handled Penny my doggie with much patience and care. Safely cut long nails without any injuries. Will ask for her again
OverpricedService not listed
PPiperLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal 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 weeks ago★★★★★
I called with concerns about my cat and they were able to get me in within 2 days, Dr.Lisa was so polite, well informed and reassuring. The staff there was all friendly and made sure me and my cat felt comfortable and welcome. I got results and a prescription back the next day. I would definitely recommend coming…
We’ve been going here for a few years now and currently Heidi, our German Shepherd, is a patient. They are all very accommodating if she needs to be seen urgently and get her in quickly for a checkup.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Large animals
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Paula Rix3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Paula has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We are brand new patients at Willakenzie. Both my pups needed to be seen right away for care. I called each time and they fit my pups in. Great care for my pups. I like that they did a blood draw with us in the room. Hands on vet care and knowledgeable, kind and loving with my pups. The vet assistants are fantastic as well. Very thankful!!!!!
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Hi, Shauna. We are thrilled to learn that you had a positive experience with us!
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Matthew Kruzich3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Matthew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I called with concerns about my cat and they were able to get me in within 2 days, Dr.Lisa was so polite, well informed and reassuring. The staff there was all friendly and made sure me and my cat felt comfortable and welcome. I got results and a prescription back the next day. I would definitely recommend coming here, they will make sure you and your animal are taken care of!
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · Edited 3 weeks ago
Glad to hear that you had a great experience at Willakenzie Animal Clinic. We appreciate your business and your review!
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Frank1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Frank has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Friendly atmosphere, attention to details to what I needed and questions that I have related to vaccination of my pet.Good follow up for the things that needed caring about
my dog.
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much for your kind words, Frank. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
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Steph Stainback4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Steph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
These folks love our dogs as much as we do. From the office crew to the vet techs to the vets, the care
our pets receive is loving and intelligent. And don’t even get me started about Dr. Brandt. She walks on water! Thanks y’all!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Hi, Steph. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!