Data Sources

Transparency is at the core of FindLocalVets. Here is how we gather and verify the information you see on our platform.

Clinic Information

Basic clinic details such as business names, addresses, phone numbers, and operating hours are aggregated from publicly available sources, including:

• Google Maps Business Listings
• Official Clinic Websites
• State Veterinary Board Registries (where applicable)

Review Analysis

To provide our "AI Insights," we analyze public reviews from major review platforms. We do not display individual reviews to protect user privacy and avoid bias. Instead, we look for patterns in hundreds of reviews to identify:

• Common praise (e.g., "friendly staff", "clean facility")
• Recurring concerns (e.g., "long wait times", "billing transparency")
• Specific strengths (e.g., "great with nervous dogs", "urgent care availability")

Data Freshness

We strive to update our database regularly. Check the "Last Updated" badge on our location pages to see when the data was last refreshed for your area.