I called early with an urgent request to examine our new Maltese and cat for FLEAS! The gracious…read morelady who answered the phone and squeezed us in that day turned out to be Dr Nelson herself! We have always taken our pets to local Schools of Veterinary Medicine, but U of Florida is FAR away! So after reading studying Yelp carefully I picked Dr Nelson-- a single Practioner practice, small / personal. A graduate of Ohio University School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr Nelson is thorough, HIGHLY informative with depth, knowledge and years of experience. We took the opportunity ( very relaxed examination with her) to ask many many questions on a myriad of topics-- diet/ pros-cons of diff flea treatments/ raw pet food pros-cons, etc etc etc. I was very impressed. It is important to note that when driving up to her office, that you should not judge this book by its cover. Having established this location's practice in 1974, she has grown comfortable with her surroundings like most physicians. It is not modern elegant nor " swanky". It is simply Dr Nelson's comfortable practice. Her $39 examination basic fee is rare especially for the quality of her training and experience. Her prices for heart guard, flea treatments are excellent and lower than Costco, et. al. We shall DEFINITELY be back!

Dr Nelson is a wonderful vet. The concern and caring attitude of her and staff assistant Wayne…read moreare a refreshing change from the corporate, cold veterinary factories that dominate today. Dr Nelson has that sixth sense that only an experienced professional can possess. Sometimes your pet can tell you by the way they act and respond to a great Doctor. THANKS Dr Nelson for being our trusted hometown vet.

AMAZING VETERINARIAN!!!!…read more Our beloved old English bulldog suffered a spiral fracture of her femur when she riding in the car with us and we hit a pothole. We took her to Dr. T. at the advice of our local Vet and we are so beyond thrilled with the care they provided. The staff treated us with empathy and efficiency throughout the process. Dr. T. spent a lot of time explaining the surgery and the recovery process and thoroughly answered all of our questions. There are no words to express our gratitude to everyone at Island Animal Hospital!!!!!

On behalf of my husband and our fur babes (Barley & Gypsy), we cannot thank Dr. T and his team…read moreenough for the urgency, expertise, compassion, love and transparency to which they cared for and treated both of our doodles. I mean we could go on and on about our blessed experience from the moment we called, to coming into the clinic, to receiving the most incredible treatment and care, to the follow up and support. We are moving to the area and have HANDS down found our Vet and practice! Dr.T and team, welcome to our family!!

Dr. Kirsch and his staff from the front desk to his assistance are amazing! Our red Fox lab needed…read moreACL surgery and they took such great care of him from the beginning of the process through surgery and all of the follow up. We've had a couple questions and called Suzanne at the front desk and everything has been answered promptly and professionally. We highly recommend, very knowledgeable and sympathetic. Such a quiet Homey clinic where our fur baby felt extremely welcome!!

We were referred to Dr. Kirsh by our Vet Dr. Teed in Bradenton. We had a great consultation first…read morewith Dr. Kirsh and then proceeded later with the TPLO surgery. Suzanne at the front desk was very pleasant and helpful with everything from appointment to some instructions before appt. Dr. Kirsh is so kind and gentle and our Rocky took to him immediately. He called us right after the surgery to tell us it went good and when to pick him up. We got very detailed typed up instructions on all medications they gave us and tips on what to feed him. It was amazing. They put him in the car for us. On second day now and his incision looks great!! He is eating and walking lightly. We are so pleased! No pain or discomfort! I highly recommend Dr. Kirsh! Dr. Kirsh called us the very next day to ask us how his first night went and if we had any concerns. Thank you so much Dr. Kirsh and staff!!!!

Soooo happy to have found this fantastic practice... After…read moreyears of being overcharged by a vet closer to me for years, a neighbor suggested Dr Landis..Called him old school... We have been thrilled by his entire, knowledgeable and caring staff... Always suggests different options to cure your problem, but with the least expensive option first... Best of kind for us!

Best vet for exotics, and cats, in the area! Entire staff is excellent, very caring. Dr. Landess…read moreis qualified, patient, takes his time with each pet and pet parent, and knows animals other than dogs and cats. One of the few vets in the area who knows rabbits. Our 42 year old turtle is a patient as well. Our cats love going there. We wouldn't go anywhere else!

They were so loving and compassionate at a very difficult time. I would highly recommend them.read more

Dr Walker and Rhys were extraordinary They were…read moreprofessional yet compassionate. They were kind, explained every detail and told me she was ready. I can't thank them enough for what they do She went to sleep in her favorite spot surrounded by love

I've been going to Palmer Ranch for 18 + years. They can be trusted and don't use aggressive…read moreactions. I highly recommend....I'm on my third dog with them.

After experiencing an awful vet (as a new pet owner), I was so thankful to have found Palmer Ranch…read moreAnimal Clinic. I thought I was going to have to keep my guard up from the last place but Bryan, a nurse there, was the first person my cat, Oscar, and I met and he was so warm-natured towards animals and so present and ready to meet my cat that I knew I was in good hands. Then we met Dr. Retean. What a blessing and fresh breath of air she was/is. I was so nervous and anxiety ridden and her demeanor and softness towards Oscar was reassuring. She noticed the details about him, asked questions, presented options (specific to his best needs), corrected a previous poor diagnosis regarding a bump on his tail... and on. I thought Oscar and I scored between her and Bryan... but upon leaving, the front desk women humored me by giving him SO much personal attention. It was so fun, funny, and such a great experience. Taking our pets in can be so high-stress... we don't want them to be scared or in unloving or uncompassionate hands, right? This staff will settle those nerves. They are right up there with the best you can ask for, making sure an uneasy trip to the vet is as least stressful and most-loving as possible. THANK YOU all. We'll see you soon!

We have had the privilege of Dr Lantry caring for our dogs for over 12 years. Far before our we had…read morehuman children. She's busy because she is so good, most importantly she cares. I highly recommend her. My dogs loved her instantly. If you have an emergency contact Blue Pearl. They are wonderful and keep your vet apprised of everything.

We just moved here 4 months ago from Texas and we're in search of a new vet. We found this place on…read moreGoogle Maps. It had 108 reviews and a 4.8 star average. Although that's not that many reviews, we chose to give it a try because of the star average, the close proximity to our home and because out of the 10 different veterinary offices nearby, this was the only one what offered a pet plan. Upon arriving, the building looked kind of dated and it's easy to pass by, so be careful you don't miss it. When we walked in, all their merchandise and pet supplies looked well organized. There was even a white board that welcomed my miniature poodle, Rupert, for his first visit, which was very thoughtful of the staff. One of the ladies behind the counter asked how she could help us, but her disposition was very unwelcoming and unmannerly. We later found out from the doctor that her name was Brenda. As we were filling out the forms Brenda gave us, our dog was getting pretty nervous (which he does when he notices a shift in our regular routine or feels like he's in danger). He was whining and shaking a lot. Then I heard Brenda tell the other receptionist with annoyance, "Can you please get them into a room, so I can get my work done!" That was rude! If sounds that animals make bother you so much, you should not be working at a veterinarian office. One bad apple has the potential to sour the whole experience, so I have a few suggestions for this. Brenda should try smiling, adding some cheerfulness to her tone of voice, and being friendly with the animals and their owners. She has to 'act' like her job is enjoyable even if it isn't. Or she should work in the back, where there's no interaction with the customers. Once we were in a room, we let our dog down onto the floor, and I immediately noticed there was pee on the floor from a previous dog under the examination table. I also noticed the calendar still on December 2022, but that's besides the point. Autumn entered the room and greeted us with a smile. She was very jovial and bubbly! She started off with some friendly small talk, which made us feel like she was showing personal interest in us and our pup, and we even shared a few laughs. Then she asked some thorough questions about Rupert's health history. She really tried to help Rupert feel comfortable. She took him to the back for some blood work and returned with Dr. Kurtz. Dr. Kurtz was also very kind and sweet. She was gentle and patient with Rupert, which is important to us and she was very knowledgeable. She answered all of our questions and we definitely trust her with Rupert's care. As we were checking out, we paid for our visit with Stephanie. Stephanie was also very pleasant and had a friendly demeanor. She was concerned about how our visit went and she explained in detail what we would be charged for. We ended up signing up for the pet plan and had all of Rupert's semi annual tests done, along with some take home medication. Everything came up to about $405. Our only qualm was that at no time over the phone or in person were we told about a $99 plan startup fee for the Silver Plan. But that's fine. Overall, it was a good experience. And obviously we will be back since we live here now.

Amazing new doctor Isabelle Manola joined the practice in late 2025…read more A very conscientious and caring person with excellent skills.

I had a great experience at this vet - they are very quick to answer text/email questions and were…read morevery nice to me and my kitty!

My pup broke his arm on a Friday evening and I called first thing Saturday morning and they were…read moreable to see him asap. The vet stayed late on Saturday to ensure waffles had proper X-rays, pain medication, a cast with a stint and some chew toys to take home too. He needed to be seen every week to check his cast and have a new cast on every 2 weeks. It was a long process to recovery but I was so relieved to have waffles seen here and have the best care. Thank you!

We moved here last year and we're having a hard time finding a vet we liked, and found the medical…read moretreatment to be lackluster in comparison to what we were used to. I saw Gulf Gate Animal Hospital driving by and read the reviews online to see if we should try them next. Dr Cole took the time to go through my dogs medical records (they're special needs), he thoroughly answered all my questions and provided great medical care. I am very happy with this practice and will be back for my dogs future medical needs.