[Aleita fay]

Veterinarians around the villages

I would love to hear peoples advice on local veterinarians that they have trust in. My veterinarian has moved out of the area. Any input would be welcomed.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by Aleita fay

Veterinarians around the villages

I would love to hear peoples advice on local veterinarians that they have trust in. My veterinarian has moved out of the area. Any input would be welcomed.

I use Buffalo Ridge off of 466 and I am 100% satisfied. They have a vet on site 24 by 7 for emergencies. Dr Vernon and Dr Saxton are wonderful.

[sallybowron]

I use Dr Ross Valdez at Park Animal Veterinarians on 441/27 in Fruitland Heights 352 326 9116. Very pleased

Originally Posted by JSR22

I use Buffalo Ridge off of 466 and I am 100% satisfied. They have a vet on site 24 by 7 for emergencies. Dr Vernon and Dr Saxton are wonderful.

I second that. We started at Paws Animal Hospital and did not like their attitude or prices. We have been very happy with Buffalo Ridge.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by fw102807

I second that. We started at Paws Animal Hospital and did not like their attitude or prices. We have been very happy with Buffalo Ridge.

I agree. Am following. I think it will be need to be off campus. We are getting gouged.

[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I agree. Am following. I think it will be need to be off campus. We are getting gouged.

I agree about the prices! We like and trust Buffalo Ridge Animal Hospital. However I think they are expensive. After the last checkup, BCBS rejected our claim...

[billethkid]

We use Buffalo Ridge and are satisfied for the "basics" i.e. annual check ups/immunization/earache/etc.

For anything major or of significant consequence we use UF Pet Hospital in Gainesville.

After being there the first time my comment was....if I ever need significant care of any type...I am going there.

The facility is gorgeous. 20 exam rooms...delightful waiting area (very hotel lobby like)....snack bar.

Competent multiple disciplined vets and students.

Reasonable pricing.

This is not intended as a negative remark....their staff and capability has no equal any where in TV or near by!!

Our dog has a heart mur mur and we go there every 6 months.

[jimbo2012]

We use Dr Drumm, he has a great touch for not stressing our dog as he approaching initially.

The staff is the same for several years.

Fees were lower than most.

Doesn't push services

Nice place very caring

Across from Colony


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[JGVillages]

Mulberry Grove Animal Hospital. Dr Vance is whom we use but all three female Vets are excellent. Also more kudos for the UF (University of Florida) Animal Hospital in Gainesville. They have an Emergency Clinic in Ocala whic is only nopen M-Th 5:30 pm to 7:30 am and 24 hrs Fri - Sun. Our cat stopped eating after vomiting 2 days in a row. First to UF Ocala Clinic then transferred to UF Gainesville. Three months of home tube feeding after being diagnosed with IBS (Irratable Bowel Syndrome) after biopsy surgery. Long story short our “Boots” is now back to normal thanks to our initial care at Mulberry Grove, then their partnered referral to UF in Gainsville. Dr Cook at UF has been with us through the entire process and is still helping us regulate Boots medication. Our Pets are part of our family and we are very happy these exceptional services were and continue to be available.

[Bonnevie]

My vet is Dr. Timothy Porter at Animal Clinic of Wildwood. not a fancy office but a great vet who will not gouge you. recommendations come when people have had a good outcome. I, unfortunately, have not had good experiences with Buffalo Ridge.

[GeoGeo]

Agree about University of Florida in Gainesville. Wonderful place. Specialists, nice facility, treat you so nice, they take good care of your pet when they are there.

[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by GeoGeo

Agree about University of Florida in Gainesville. Wonderful place. Specialists, nice facility, treat you so nice, they take good care of your pet when they are there.

Do the pet have to be “referred” there or can you call and make an appointment?

[Jenny1326]

I go to Buffalo Ridge and see Dr. Sexton for many years. I cannot say enough about him. I trust him totally . And the staff are all awsome .

[CFrance]

I'm going to get a lot of backlash about this, but be cautious with UF. They love research and like to do a lot of testing. I have personal experience of what all else they wanted to put our golden through to "maybe" come up with a diagnosis (after $1000 of tests already done) when he seemed to have some kind of muscle wasting problem and was losing weight. Our vet at Park Heights on 441, Candice Manganaro, did extensive research on the issue and came up with four things it could be. We could test for two, not treat for one without a muscle biopsy done by UF that would only diagnose if they hit the right spot of the right muscle. There was a fourth option that could be treated with a month of serious antibiotic.

One of the two tests was negative, we refused the muscle biopsy at UF because of the chancy outcome ($2500, no guarantee of a diagnosis), and Dr. M said the antibiotic treatment wouldn't cause any harm if that condition wasn't the cause. We went with that.

We have a happy, healthy 10-yr-old dog who has regained all his weight and muscle mass. We have been with Dr. Manganaro for six years, with our guy and two fosters. She's the best in my book.

[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I'm going to get a lot of backlash about this, but be cautious with UF. They love research and like to do a lot of testing. I have personal experience of what all else they wanted to put our golden through to "maybe" come up with a diagnosis (after $1000 of tests already done) when he seemed to have some kind of muscle wasting problem and was losing weight. Our vet at Park Heights on 441, Candice Manganaro, did extensive research on the issue and came up with four things it could be. We could test for two, not treat for one without a muscle biopsy done by UF that would only diagnose if they hit the right spot of the right muscle. There was a fourth option that could be treated with a month of serious antibiotic.

One of the two tests was negative, we refused the muscle biopsy at UF because of the chancy outcome ($2500, no guarantee of a diagnosis), and Dr. M said the antibiotic treatment wouldn't cause any harm if that condition wasn't the cause. We went with that.

We have a happy, healthy 10-yr-old dog who has regained all his weight and muscle mass. We have been with Dr. Manganaro for six years, with our guy and two fosters. She's the best in my book.

A very informative post and worthy of trying Dr. Manganaro if you are unhappy with your current vet or are new in the area and looking for a vet.