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Animal Hospital

Bixby Animal Clinic

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3938 Atlantic Ave

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43/100
Poor

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Verified September 3, 2026

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Bixby Animal Clinic — Long Beach, California
Bixby Animal Clinic · 3938 Atlantic Ave

What AI says about Bixby.1

We ask the assistants the questions customers actually ask, and record what comes back — quoted verbatim, dated, with the capture kept as evidence.

ChatGPT

Not named

Asked “best animal hospital in Long Beach”

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Bixby Animal Clinic was not mentioned.

Checked September 3, 2026

Perplexity

No answer

We have no answer from Perplexity to show.

Gemini

No answer

We have no answer from Gemini to show.

Named by 0 of 1 assistant as of September 3, 2026. We have no answer on record from 2 more.

Reputation

What they’re known for.2

Drawn from live Google search results — the searches this business surfaces for when people look nearby. What its customers say is a separate read, below.

Bixby Animal Clinic is best known for its heartworm testing and spay/neuter services, providing essential care for pets in Long Beach. Their 24-hour availability adds to their appeal, though some reviews indicate concerns about pricing and upselling.

Heartworm Testing for Dogs
Spay and Neuter Services in Long Beach
Heartworm Test Procedures
24-Hour Veterinary Services
Understanding Heartworm Test Results

What people keep saying.3

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

Bixby Animal Clinic has a mixed reputation, with some customers praising the caring nature of staff like Dr. Sara and Dr. De La Hoya, while others express concerns about high costs and perceived upselling of unnecessary procedures. The clinic's atmosphere is described as friendly, but experiences vary significantly based on individual interactions.

Consistently praised

Dr. De La Hoya's allergy treatment
Dr. Sara's compassionate care
Kylie's quick response to emergencies

Recurring complaints

High prices and upselling of services
Long wait times for appointments
Inconsistent quality of care

The bottom line: Bixby Animal Clinic is known for its caring staff but faces criticism for high costs and inconsistent service quality.

Bixby Animal Clinic — Long Beach, California
Bixby Animal Clinic · 3938 Atlantic Ave

The score, explained

Why 43.4

Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.

59% of animal hospitals in the registry score higher.

Scanned September 3, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites: AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
50
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you: YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
41
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you, and whether they name you for the right service.
0
Reviews & responseThe star average is only one input. We also read volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
81
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
57
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
90
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
92
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
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What’s holding this entry back: off-property attestation and ai visibility — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

4th

of 6 animal hospitals in Long Beach, ranked by AI Score.

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Bixby Animal Clinic — Long Beach, California
Bixby Animal Clinic · 3938 Atlantic Ave

The facts

Address3938 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA
Hours
Today (Fri) · 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Monday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Phone(562) 426-4066
Websitebixbyanimal.com

Typically busiest — Wednesday

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Questions

About Bixby Animal Clinic.

What happens at a first consultation?

During the first consultation at Bixby Animal Clinic, the staff is known for being professional and friendly, answering all questions and treating pets with care.

What should I bring or expect on a first visit?

On a first visit to Bixby Animal Clinic, it is advisable to bring any previous medical records for the pet and expect a thorough examination by the veterinarian.

What do patients say about recovery and follow-up care?

Patients have expressed mixed feelings about follow-up care at Bixby Animal Clinic, with some noting a lack of clear communication regarding future appointments and procedures.

When is Bixby Animal Clinic open, and which days are they closed?

Bixby Animal Clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with no days closed.

How can I get in touch with Bixby Animal Clinic and arrange a visit?

To get in touch with Bixby Animal Clinic, individuals can call them at (562) 426-4066 or visit their website at https://bixbyanimal.com/ to arrange a visit.

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