I was looking for a new veterinary clinic for our new family member, and after some research chose New Hope Animal Hospital. Seemed to have good reviews and they offered a special $25 initial examination, so I scheduled an appointment and registered online. I spent a fair amount of time researching and considering because this is an important decision and commitment over the course of 10 or more years. They called me the next morning and told me I needed to pay $100 up front, weeks before the appointment, to cover the initial examination. I told the woman I had never heard of such a policy and I have been a dog owner, having had many veterinarians for some 40 years. The woman acknowledged that it's an unusual practice but that's simply what they do, and then asked me if I wanted to cancel the appointment. She couldn't really explain to me why they wanted to collect $100 from me up front, particularly considering the initial examination is supposed to be $25, or why they were trying to collect it weeks before the appointment when we didn't even know what services would be used. She told me the average initial visit was about $100 and I guess they wanted to make sure they got their money? I'm very leery of all of the positive reviews here, I can't believe other people haven't also had an issue with this pay ahead policy without ever having even been to the clinic. I understand that other things could be performed and the initial visit could easily end up costing more, but why would someone pay some random dollar amount weeks before the appointment just in case?? It does seem there's new management at the clinic in the last year and I see a higher number of negative reviews as I look closer now. I need to be able to trust my provider in every area, and this just doesn't feel right. I'll be looking for a different clinic, there are many choices and I have no doubt better ones.
Mandy Grant
Feb 2026
Been taking fur babies here for a couple of decades. Great treatment and service in both the tough and hard situations as well as the routine and positive. Thank you!
Heather Storey
Feb 2026
Everyone at New Hope is fantastic! They have always treated my pets and myself with kindness and respect.
Anna S
Jan 2026
They take excellent care of my cats, and are willing to fit them into their schedule even when they are full when they have urgent care issues that come up! Very grateful to the staff and the vets at New Hope Animal Hospital!
Christine Zene-Garces
Jan 2026
I love it here
Sam K
Jan 2026
Thank you for taking such great care of my animals!
Bob Sierra
Jan 2026
They were so concerned about Abby, and took such good care of her, I think she likes them more than me. Great care.
Justin Carlson
Oct 2025
The vets and techs here are great. My dog is so excited to visit. Staff is Informative, efficient at getting you through your appointment and great to my pet
Mark Twomey
Oct 2025
Very friendly,very professional, wonderful staff. Vet was very thorough telling me about my dogs issues,gave me options,price quotes. Will be out vet from now on !!!
Ruth Relo
Oct 2025
Our first visit was great! Dr. Miller and technician Alea were wonderful and kind. Very thorough and made my pup feel at ease. Highly recommend!
Craig Smith
I was looking for a new veterinary clinic for our new family member, and after some research chose New Hope Animal Hospital. Seemed to have good reviews and they offered a special $25 initial examination, so I scheduled an appointment and registered online. I spent a fair amount of time researching and considering because this is an important decision and commitment over the course of 10 or more years. They called me the next morning and told me I needed to pay $100 up front, weeks before the appointment, to cover the initial examination. I told the woman I had never heard of such a policy and I have been a dog owner, having had many veterinarians for some 40 years. The woman acknowledged that it's an unusual practice but that's simply what they do, and then asked me if I wanted to cancel the appointment. She couldn't really explain to me why they wanted to collect $100 from me up front, particularly considering the initial examination is supposed to be $25, or why they were trying to collect it weeks before the appointment when we didn't even know what services would be used. She told me the average initial visit was about $100 and I guess they wanted to make sure they got their money? I'm very leery of all of the positive reviews here, I can't believe other people haven't also had an issue with this pay ahead policy without ever having even been to the clinic. I understand that other things could be performed and the initial visit could easily end up costing more, but why would someone pay some random dollar amount weeks before the appointment just in case?? It does seem there's new management at the clinic in the last year and I see a higher number of negative reviews as I look closer now. I need to be able to trust my provider in every area, and this just doesn't feel right. I'll be looking for a different clinic, there are many choices and I have no doubt better ones.
Mandy Grant
Been taking fur babies here for a couple of decades. Great treatment and service in both the tough and hard situations as well as the routine and positive. Thank you!
Heather Storey
Everyone at New Hope is fantastic! They have always treated my pets and myself with kindness and respect.
Anna S
They take excellent care of my cats, and are willing to fit them into their schedule even when they are full when they have urgent care issues that come up! Very grateful to the staff and the vets at New Hope Animal Hospital!
Christine Zene-Garces
I love it here
Sam K
Thank you for taking such great care of my animals!
Bob Sierra
They were so concerned about Abby, and took such good care of her, I think she likes them more than me.
Great care.
Justin Carlson
The vets and techs here are great. My dog is so excited to visit. Staff is Informative, efficient at getting you through your appointment and great to my pet
Mark Twomey
Very friendly,very professional, wonderful staff. Vet was very thorough telling me about my dogs issues,gave me options,price quotes. Will be out vet from now on !!!
Ruth Relo
Our first visit was great! Dr. Miller and technician Alea were wonderful and kind. Very thorough and made my pup feel at ease. Highly recommend!