The Best Veterinary Surgeons
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 3,570 Google reviews of 10 top-rated veterinary surgeons nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best veterinary surgeons for large animals
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River Road Veterinary HospitalHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Large animals”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%14Overall Experts Score 20%77Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.91
Levy Veterinary HospitalHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Large animals”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%62Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.83
East Riverside Veterinary HospitalHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Large animals”:Stars on this job 55%4.82★Number of such jobs 25%11Overall Experts Score 20%11Job match= 67Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.67
Clearview Veterinary HospitalHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Large animals”:Stars on this job 55%3.67★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%32Job match= 37Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.37Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Large animals” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about large animals
Levy Veterinary HospitalDr. Levy and his staff provide excellent care for our 2 dogs, Twizzler ad Buddy. We appreciate their services.
Clearview Veterinary Hosp…Great caring staff.. dog causing us to take out a loan with these ear infections though.
East Riverside Veterinary…I came in with my senior dog who was having some serious issues. I was actually at the wrong vet I was so flustered I had put the wrong address into my GPS. My pup was having a bit of an emergency and they were so kind and helpful with her in her moment of need even though I had been at the wrong place. The entire…
River Road Veterinary Hos…The entire staff is the sweetest and most professional ever. I’ve been going to RRVH for almost 25 years. Dr Kelly Chapman was the Vet /Proprietor. Now Dr his niece and husband, Dr Courtney & Chase Wheeler are following in his footsteps. Dr Courtney is a Vet and Chase runs the day to day practice, .You will…
Clearview Veterinary Hosp…Save yourself a bunch of money AND get better treatment for your pet. GO ANYWHERE ELSE! They will nickle and dime you and insist on unnecessary treatments especially x-rays and ultrasound. It's like buying a car from a dealership. They will push the money making procedures but don't understand that some people have…
River Road Veterinary Hos…Great place to bring your pet. We have always received the best needed care for Bubba Ray...I love it that they contact me to let me know when Bubba Ray needs any kind of well check up care.
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of veterinary surgeons).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (35%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Value (10%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Momentum (8%): Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Track record (7%): Review volume and years with reviews.Accountability (5%): Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 | River Road Veterinary HospitalKenner, LA | B 77How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%85+29.7Reliability 15%65+9.8Craft & service 20%94+18.8Value 10%65+6.5Momentum 8%65+5.2Track record 7%45+3.2Accountability 5%85+4.3Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABABBCA | 4.90 | — |
| 2 |  Healthy Paws Animal Hospital LLCKenner, LA | B 72How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%95+33.3Reliability 15%95+14.3Craft & service 20%44+8.8Value 10%75+7.5Momentum 8%55+4.4Track record 7%5+0.4Accountability 5%65+3.3Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AACBCFB | 4.92 | — |
| 3 |  Harahan Veterinary HospitalKenner, LA | B 63How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%35+12.3Reliability 15%55+8.3Craft & service 20%81+16.2Value 10%95+9.5Momentum 8%85+6.8Track record 7%95+6.7Accountability 5%75+3.8Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | DCAAAAB | 4.83 | — |
| 4 | Levy Veterinary HospitalKenner, LA | B 62How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%75+26.3Reliability 15%75+11.3Craft & service 20%56+11.2Value 10%25+2.5Momentum 8%75+6Track record 7%25+1.8Accountability 5%55+2.8Experts Score= 62Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBCDBDC | 4.87 | — |
| 5 |  Chateau Veterinary HospitalKenner, LA | C 58How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%65+22.8Reliability 15%85+12.8Craft & service 20%19+3.8Value 10%55+5.5Momentum 8%95+7.6Track record 7%55+3.9Accountability 5%35+1.8Experts Score= 58Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BAFCACD | 4.83 | — |
| 6 |  Animal Hospital of Old MetairieKenner, LA | C 53How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%45+15.7Reliability 15%15+2.3Craft & service 20%69+13.8Value 10%85+8.5Momentum 8%45+3.6Track record 7%65+4.6Accountability 5%95+4.8Experts Score= 53Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CFBACBA | 4.91 | — |
| 7 |  Prytania Veterinary HospitalKenner, LA | D 37How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%55+19.3Reliability 15%35+5.3Craft & service 20%6+1.2Value 10%15+1.5Momentum 8%25+2Track record 7%85+6Accountability 5%45+2.3Experts Score= 37Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CDFFDAC | 4.86 | — |
| 8 | Clearview Veterinary HospitalKenner, LA | D 32How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%25+8.8Reliability 15%45+6.8Craft & service 20%31+6.2Value 10%35+3.5Momentum 8%5+0.4Track record 7%75+5.3Accountability 5%25+1.3Experts Score= 32Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | DCDDFBD | 4.89 | — |
| 9 |  Hickory Knoll Veterinary HospitalKenner, LA | D 21How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%15+6.6Reliability 19%5+0.9Value 13%45+5.6Momentum 10%35+3.5Track record 9%35+3.1Accountability 6%15+0.9Experts Score= 21Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | FF–CDDF | 4.86 | — |
| 10 | East Riverside Veterinary HospitalKenner, LA | F 11How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%5+2.2Reliability 19%25+4.7Value 13%5+0.6Momentum 10%15+1.5Track record 9%15+1.3Accountability 6%5+0.3Experts Score= 11Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade F: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | FD–FFFF | 4.80 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Price verdicts by year
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How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.