Doctor Gabe Young is the most knowledgeable and compassionate doctor I have met so far! I have been…read moregoing to the Ocean Animal Hospital more than a year and I can say that I had the most wonderful experience In probably the last 20 plus years ... The caring and loving stuff is just an icing on the cake. I have a Bernese Mountain Dog and French Bulldog and I can share that thanks to Dr. Young my Berner is alive and healthy today after being in the very bad condition ... I am so grateful to have Dr.Gabe and his staff in our pet life. This practice is a top of the line and every animal deserves to have a compassionate, experienced and knowledgeable doctor who will treat your animals and guide you at the same time. I recommend this veterinary practice to all who love and care about their animals. Lisa G

Nicest folks around with complete and trustworthy care. Highly recommend. I drive from Rockledge,…read morepassed many other practices, because these folks are worth it!

Dr. Ballard and his staff are absolutely the finest. Very well versed in veterinary medicine, kind…read moreand compassionate. We here in Cocoa Beach and surrounding communities are fortunate to have such a dedicated team here at Island Animal Hospital. Thank them for all they do

We came here recently to get our puppies shots and it was such an amazing experience. It was very…read moreeasy to make an appointment. The check in process was seamless. We were brought back to our room very quickly. Chelsea took care of us in preparation for the vet and she was a delight. She was so gentle with our puppy and made him feel safe. Chelsea took his weight first. Next we did the shots, our little boy was very scared but Chelsea held him securely. The vet was also very nice and listened to my concerns. She even took time to help me trim his nails. They gave him treats when he was finished and he loved it. When we were checking out the lady at the front desk coordinated with our rescue and squared away the payment. They gave us clear instructions for his medicine and worm prevention. We also got a bag with goodies for our Astro. It was a great experience and we are grateful for our new lifetime vet for Astro.

I'd give Dr. Brady and the entire team at Island Animal Hospital in Merritt Island my highest…read morerecommendation. They truly are unmatched. My young, large dog tore his ACL, and we initially had surgery performed at another veterinary clinic on the Space Coast. Unfortunately, the surgery didn't go well, he never fully healed, and just a few months later he tore his other ACL. When we came to Dr. Brady for the second injury, everything changed. Not only did she do an incredible job repairing the newly torn ACL, but she was also able to correct issues from the first surgery. Throughout the entire process, Dr. Brady was compassionate, knowledgeable, and always willing to take the time to explain our options and answer our questions. She guided us every step of the way, providing insight that was invaluable during a very stressful time. Most importantly, she gave our dog the chance to run, play, and enjoy life again. The quality of care we received was exceptional, and the pricing was more than fair. We are beyond grateful to Dr. Brady and her amazing staff for everything they did for our family. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my pets. Thank you for giving our boy a second chance.

Can't say enough positive things about Island Animal Hospital and Dr. Brady. She performed TPLO…read moresurgery on our cattle dog mix, and we were so nervous throughout the whole experience, especially because our dog is older (almost 11). The whole team was so patient with all our questions and concerns and the surgery went great. It was a long recovery (3-4 months total) but Hilo healed great. In fact when we recently took him to another vet back in California (5 months post op) the orthopedic vet surgeon was really impressed at the X-rays and how the bone healed and how Dr. Brady got the plate so flat. Apparently post surgical complications can arise if the plate is tilted. Anyway, just wanted to share that our dog was back to his old wild ways of running and jumping and playing with our other dog and we can't thank Dr. Brady and the team at Island enough!

Tech was nice and got to know my dog. Vet was nice and spent time understanding our needs. Front…read moredesk team were super nice. Making an appointment was easy!

Took our four animals there for over three years. Monica, receptionist, has lost them business. If…read moreemployees can't be polite to customers because they are having a bad day, the customer leaves. Sadly, there was no reason for this to happen. Simply someone behaving badly and refusing to apologize when called out.

Let me start by saying that this review of Premier Vet, Dr. Roger Melton, and his excellent staff…read moreis 5 out of 5 stars. My dog Bandit tore his CCL the last week of July 2025. Bandit is an allergy dog, so I'm very aware of his ailments and what to do. A CCL tear was not on my radar. I went to my local vet because I initially thought it was a sprain or possibly something was in his foot. The local vet diagnosed him with a CCL tear and told me the "GOLD STANDARD" is a TPLO. I conducted my research and came across a TikTok video titled, "Why I regret my dog's TPLO surgery." I began to explore alternatives and came across Dr. Melton and the Tightrope Method. I narrowed my search to two vets--a practice just north of Boston and Premier Vet. I contacted both practices, and Dr. Melton got on the phone with me to explain the procedure and the pros and cons of the other methods (there are several, including TPLO, MMP, Tightrope, Zlig, etc.). A doctor willing to speak to you before you become a patient is rare, and it was the deciding factor for my dog, Bandit. I agreed to have Dr Melton perform surgery on my 8-year-old Parson Terrier. We arrived for surgery, met Dr. Melton, and over several hours, Dr. Melton's team prepped Bandit for surgery. Bandit went in at 12 p.m. and by 3 p.m., he was ready to go home. Dr. Melton discovered another issue during surgery on Bandit that could have led to a future knee problem. Overall, Dr. Melton and his team are professional and courteous, taking the extra time to explain everything to you, and his prices are more than reasonable and fair for a surgery (plus follow-up). The recovery time for a TPLO is 12 weeks, and it requires sedation for the majority of that time. Bandit was up and walking the next day. It's been two months, and he's running around with his brothers, going for walks, and being his usual happy self. I went back to Dr. Melton for another procedure for Bandit, and that went wonderfully as well. Dr. Melton is not only a great veterinarian, but he also speaks to you, allowing you to ask questions, challenge him, and I appreciate him (and his team). Thank you, Premier Vet, Dr. Melton, Sharon, and your entire team. David G (and Bandit)

Dr Welton did a follow up check after seeing Lexi at the Emergency clinic. This was my first visit…read moreand I found the Dr and his staff to be very thorough, caring and very patient. We went over Lexi's condition, he asked quite a few questions and appeared to be generally concerned. Granted, this was our first visit, I felt very comfortable with the Dr, enough to transfer Lexi's records from the Rockledge Assembly Line vets. Thank you Dr Welton and staff.

These folks are professional, compassionate, and extremely kind. They take extremely good care of…read moreour dogs, Butchie & Cassias. We highly recommend them for your veterinary needs!!

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Natali and her staff. We have a shih tzu who has…read moreunfortunately spent a lot of time at the vets. She gets into things she shouldn't, she reacts to dog foods that other dogs wouldn't, and she recently had 4 seizures. Natali and her staff are amazingly compassionate and helpful with our little Pixie. I honestly don't know what we would do without them. Because of them, Miss Pixie is going strong now and at 13+ years she is as hungry and playful as ever. I couldn't ask for better care!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Rockledge Specialty & Emergency Hospital and the care…read morethey have given our baby cat, Eddie!!! His journey has NOT been simple, and they have supported us medically and emotionally every step of the way. Eddie came in very sick, and instead of guessing or rushing, the team took a very thoughtful and thorough approach. He had so many things done, including staying overnight multiple times, an echocardiogram, ultrasounds, blood work, PCV checks, and multiple rounds of testing to try to understand what was happening. It was all soooo confusing as to what was wrong with him, but the team never gave up. They carefully ruled things out, explained results clearly, and never made us feel rushed or like our questions were a burden. Eventually, the doctors shared that Eddie might be facing FIP or lymphoma which was so scary to hear - but they walked us through what that meant, what treatment options existed, and what to expect. They were honest, compassionate, and hopeful in all the right ways. We had the FIP medication overnighted and started it immediately, and have seen amazing results! This would not have been possible without Dr. Smith's intellect and dedication. Along the way, the staff constantly reminded us how much they loved Eddie and how sweet he is, which meant so much especially on the hard days. He has always been treated like a loved patient, not just "another cat." We were especially touched when Dr. Smith came in during his Thanksgiving break to care for Eddie when he needed treatment. That kind of commitment is rare, and we will never forget it!! Today, Eddie is gaining weight, healing, and slowly getting stronger, and we truly believe we wouldn't be here without the careful, dedicated care from this hospital. We are deeply grateful for the doctors, technicians, and staff at this hospital. If you are looking for a veterinary team that combines outstanding medical knowledge with genuine compassion and heart, this is the place to go!!! Thank you to everyone who works there! Love EDDIE, Mom Frankie, & Dad Joe

I'll start off by saying, kudos for being open on Christmas for emergencies like our car accident…read moresituation. But that's about all I'll say positive about our experience here. The front intake staff was good and friendly. The facility was clean and safe. If your pet has diarrhea or vomiting, this so called "hospital" can probably help you in an emergency with fluids and pills. It seems that's where their "hospital" supplies and support end. We sat in the front lobby for 3-1/2 hours because the "triage" nurse had our dog with a fully broken leg from a car accident listed as "stable and ok". We got pushed back for 2 other pets that came during that wait time. One did seem to be real emergency and needed help ASAP.Once we got in a room, the nurse spent a few minutes checking heart rate, eyes, tummy, then the leg. Also made us check weight a second time because someone forgot to write 34.7 kg down. No other body checks for a dog who was in a car accident. Doctor vet finally came in 30-45 minutes later and said "that's for sure broken, sorry I should have gotten to you sooner but he was listed as stable and ok on the chart". Even though he cried in pain for 3 hours in lobby. After spending a minute or maybe 90 seconds looking at him, she ordered "x-rays". Fully sedated our dog with anesthesia for an hour and only took ONE UNCLEAR XRAY! They took no blood or urine samples to check his body out. Dr came back in said "he needs a surgeon and we don't have one until next year". Then said with his arthritis, it would make surgery difficult. Handed us a list of other hospitals and specialists they knew of from Jupiter to Orlando to Gainesville to as to help us. Then gave us $667 bill for one xray, 2 prescriptions for pain, and splinter for the leg. No directions on how to help his leg stay stabilized except "put him in kennel". The next day after calling all their people on the list the next day, including the University of Florida we were told no one was staffed for a bone surgery for the holidays. Luckily I found a bone specialist down in Vero Beach who took us in Saturday. After reading the treatment summary and calling you guys, his staff and him could not believe that you guys only took ONE UNCLEAR XRAY of a small part of the leg. No blood or urine samples at all. With the specialist we got 7 xrays of the legs and 2 of the spine and chest without anesthesia! We were only there for 1-1/2 hours as well and they have a surgeon who can do surgery. On their xray array they also caught a prostate issue. That is how you give pets good care, is by actually checking them out fully. If you have something simple like dehydration or vomiting, these people can probably help. But if you want real useful healthcare with actual hospital style supplies and staff, I'd strongly suggest finding a more appropriate emergency hospital. After waiting so long and getting one xray and a splint then kicked down the road to a real vet hospital, I'd never return here again. I truly feel they owe me a full refund for at least the xrays, as they didn't even accomplish that simple task fully, and I had to pay to have them redone. PS The bone specialist said nothing about arthritis making this fix difficult.

Doctor Dave is the best. I have had lots of Vets for my 15 year old Scottie (Laddie is his name)…read more There is no "up-selling" just lots of love and expertise. The staff seems to genuinely care about the animals. Kind of wish I was a dog so I could improve my health care. Looking for a human family Doctor that can take care of me that way... Marco

Dr. Dave and his staff, Kristin and Cammi, are the kindest, most compassionate people I have had…read morethe pleasure to know in caring for my dog, Snickers. We are dealing with end of life issues now and I have complete trust in them. We have been most fortunate to have them care for Snicki since we moved to the area.

This is a fantastic place for your animals. They're caring, loving and very efficient. I would…read morehighly recommend this organization for my dogs needs

These people are the best and really love what they do. Never been more happy with a vet. They are…read morerespectful, caring and friendly.

Animal Wellness World is a top notch Veterinary Clinic offering more than the standard of care. Dr…read more Kristy Pilkerton has brought a new dimension to the clinic since taking over last year and has big plans for the future. The staff is fantastic to work with and will do their very best to make you and your beloved pet comfortable. Whether your pet needs routine care or continuous care for a chronic condition, rest assured your pet will be in the good hands of Dr. Kristy.

I went to Animal Wellness World for several years but felt like they were constantly up selling me…read more I was bombarded with products whenever I left. my 10 year old dog had a seizure and seemed to have hurt his back so Dr ragona recommended laser treatment. Her staff told me it would be cheaper to buy a package of 10 treatments so I did. After a couple of trea he seemed fine. He able to jump up on the bed without any problem. He was also taking a supplement for liver problems. When he ran out, I called the office to see if I could use my credit for the laser treatments he didn't use for the supplement and was told no. I have since changed vets because I felt they were just selling me things that were not necessary. The other vet thought I should look into his liver problem and weaned him off the anti-seizure medicine he has not had another seizure since. I lost confidence in this place.