Avoid this clinic at all costs. Reviews mentioning that Quakertown Veterinary Clinic is now in partnership with Community Veterinary Partners and TerraVet Real Estate solutions are accurate. These companies acquire clinics and expand the services "to be state of the art," but those upgrades come with a significant price premium compared to before the acquisition.
Be prepared for sticker shock. The low and high estimates presented are substantial, and full payment of the low-end estimate is required before treatment begins.
The demeanor of the veterinarians felt hardened and uncaring. Phrases like "I just work here and I don't set the prices" are common. There appears to be high staff turnover, as veterinarians we previously worked with are no longer there. We also did not receive follow-up calls regarding our pet, despite the high cost of care.
In the last year alone, I spent over $3,000 here to remove a blockage in my dog. More recently, a 10-year old Lab/Shepherd mix in my immediate family was brought in for a foreign body obstruction.
- Estimated cost for a 2-day stay: ~$3,000+
- Extended to 3 days: ~$6,000+
- Surgery estimate: $7,000+ - $10,000+
Despite the dog also having pneumonia, and other pre-existing conditions documented by a prior veterinarian, surgery was aggressively pushed as the primary option. Given the overall health outlook and financial burden, we declined treatment and took the dog home.
Pet owners beware!
1/31/26 - Response to owner
We disagree with the characterization of our interaction. We were emotional, but not verbally harassing staff. During the second consultation—after refusing treatment due to cost—no alternative payment options were presented, nor was speaking with management offered. The estimate felt very much “take it or leave it.”
There was also a clear discrepancy between the prior veterinarian’s recommendation (treat pneumonia before surgery) and your clinic’s approach, which strongly pushed immediate surgery—the most expensive option.
While you state pricing reflects the level of medicine practiced, emergency veterinary clinics increasingly operate with corporate pricing models, without the same ethical or legal obligation to treat when clients cannot afford care. ROI for corporate partners is clearly built into pricing.
We were asked to sign a liability release before leaving with our dog. We refused and were still allowed to leave, which underscores how one-sided the process felt.
Prices aren’t based on affordability. They’re based on what the public is willing to pay.
A double-edged sword.
