University of Florida: Small Animal Clinical Sciences

UF Small Animal Hospital, using novel procedures, no doubt extended the life of my little dog 'Nyko'. He is gone now, and I miss him everyday. But I am thankful for all of the extra time we had him. Many young UF vet students helped my Nyko boy during his numerous hospitalizations over the years. My hope is they will use their learned techniques when running their future local vet office to prolong the lives of more family pets.

posted: 07/09/2023

Had a really good experience dropping off a hawk that had been hit on the interstate. Wasn't even aware that UF took wild birds, but someone from an avian rehabilitation center directed me since I was only 5 mins away. Staff was very friendly!

posted: 07/15/2023

Everyone knows the stress when your beloved companion is diagnosed with a serious ailment. Looking everywhere to find the right medical care because she needed care only found in one place in Florida. Thankfully, within a week we were doing a consultation on a Monday and surgery on Tuesday. The staff at the University of Florida acted quickly, professionally and compassionately in providing the best care for my Boudica. They clearly informed me of her diagnosis, options and risks involved with surgery, but I was confident enough to proceed with her treatment. The student, Julia, and surgeon, Doctor Lee, stayed in constant contact with me leading up to her surgery and called me immediately after her procedure. Times like this are so stressful when caring for your best friend who doesn't understand what she is facing. She has to rely on me to do the best and everyone at the University Small Animal Clinic was amazing. I would highly recommend the professionals at the University of Florida.

posted: 09/30/2023

Doctors and staff are absolutely great. From the time we walked through the door til we left. They're personable and professional. Most of all they care and it shows. Thank you.

posted: 09/20/2023

Actually I rate this zero Stars. It just wasn't available. They accepted a sick cat, accepted the treatment of a sick cat and sent home a sick cat just so a couple days later they could kill the sick cat that they sent home anyways. Worst veterinary experience ever. They pretended to exhaust every option and yet did the minimum. Now a cat that I spent weeks saving is dead by their hands because they didn't do what they promised they would. In my entire life I have never, ever had a veterinarian send home a still sick animal. Horrible experience. I recommend Blue Pearl or any other veterinary care facility in Gainesville. Just to be clear this was not a terminal case. This was not a reasonable decision. Never, ever again will me or my fiance use their services. I had a cat with The same exact problem, plus anemia, cost $1,200 less dollars at blue Pearl. Only difference other than money is blue Pearl actually saved my cat. Unlike shands vet care. PLEASE TAKE YOUR PETS TO BLUE PEARL OR OTHER VET CARE. I've never been this disgusted at a veterinarian clinic.

posted: 06/14/2023