Just moving into this area and need vet for dogs. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everyone very friendly[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] no waiting and prices lower than vet in Alabama. read more

Bright Cross Animal Clinic - Veterinarians Near Me - Venice, Florida

You can try and put whatever spin you like on the experience I had with your facility. As far as I'm concerned all you care about is making money. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fact is my initial request for a prescription for Fluoxetine was ignored.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I believed his throwing up was anxiety related and guess what I believe I was correct. He's been on melatonin and has stopped the excessive grooming and more importantly stopped throwing up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dr Myburgh disagreed with me and insisted it was something he ingested.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Keeping in mind he did not review my cats chart to see that it had been over two weeks between visits where my cat did not throw up at all and would have known he was already on a prescription diet which Dr Myburgh suggested as an option on my second visit . He said cats don't throw up when stressed..really?? I do appreciate the refund but quite frankly under the circumstances a full refund should have been given. read more

A long overdue review but hope it's helpful. Last spring while traveling in Florida, it became apparent that our beloved dog of 13 years had come to the point where she was not going to have any more good days. I called Bright Cross and could barely get the necessary words out....[[HIGHLIGHT]]the girl on the phone was so kind and patient.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They didn't have any open appointments that day, but she placed. me on hold and returned with the news that one of their vets volunteered to take us during her lunch hour. Dr. Amanda was the most compassionate human being, explaining the process to our heartbroken daughter and giving us all the time we needed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff was just as kind when we returned to collect our pet's ashes the following week.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly, highly recommend this practice if you find yourself in Venice. read more

unbelievable!!! We have been bringing our 3 dogs to Bright Cross for 8 years. Today we went for our dog's annual check-up and they put us in an examination room in an empty section for over 45 minutes. Two individuals came in and asked a few questions and left. Then nothing for 35 minutes . When the Vet. finally came in she said that they had an emergency and only 2 vets. were working. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I then explained that they should have notified us when we arrived.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our dog was stressed and proceeded to throw up on the unfinished floor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]she got very upset when I questioned their shortage of help started screaming at me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bright Cross was bought out by a corporation and since then the PRICES HAVE SKYROCKETED and [[HIGHLIGHT]]you wait forever to get an appointment, even if you can get one.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am so tired of the, "We can't get enough help and it's in season". never going there again! read more

My daughter took her dog to them this morning because her dog had a cyst on her butt. She has been going to them for a while from our recommendation with our experience with our dog. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The owner saw our daughter and her dog this morning. He was so un sympathetic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He stabbed the cyst and ran one test. Came back and told my daughter that they had to do an emergency surgery to remove the cancerous cyst and she could have maybe a month left to live. My daughter is a single Mom with two little girls and this dog is part of her family. She does not have the money. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My poor daughter left hysterical crying after being treated so horribly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the staff there. The way she was treated today has crossed the line.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will never go back there and never recommend anyone to go there either. A doctor should have compassion and empathy for every person and animal. This doctor should never be allowed to treat another animal or interact with another pet owner. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE. read more

You cannot find a better Veterinarian clinic. these doctors and staff care so much about their "patients" and families. we have been taking our dogs there for almost ten years. they are fantastic! read more

Bright Cross Animal Clinic - Veterinarians Near Me - Venice, Florida

Payed $210 to get lied to. Was told my puppy had giardia. They told us to start her on an antibiotic and a probiotic and then handed us a dewormer instead. We called back because my puppy was not improving and they said they do not need to see her and that she needs antibiotics. Took her to another vet and they tested her for everything and she did not have giardia. Our new vet called bright cross and bright cross told them they did not tell us it was giardia. Good thing bright cross gave us a paper with all the meds to give her with the words "Giardia" next to the diagnosis section for the other vet to see. So we had a fun stressed filled week. read more

I moved to FL in 2019 and started taking my dogs here because it is 5 mins from my house. I have been here for routine care, for critical care, and sadly for euthanasia. Recently, I have been here often for surgeries on my beagle who has terminal mammary cancer. I want to specifically say that Dr. Cliff Myburgh and Dr. Maria, their surgeon, have been absolutely amazing through my ordeal with my dog. I have probably called 2-3x each week for a few months and everyone has been responsive and gotten me in /given me what I have asked for quickly. Dr. Cliff goes out of his way to provide advice and suggestions. I also highly recommend Dr. Eva. The staff is wonderful as well and returns calls/emails promptly. It is not the cheapest place but finding a reliable vet is not easy to do and worth the cost. read more

Great service and they are always on time, very knowledgeable and they love my little guy

Our two dogs died this year from tainted purina dog food. After they died, my kids were worried about us and got us a puppy. I did a lot of research on dog food. There are class action suits all over for Hills, Purinia, Royal Canine, Pedigree, Fromm and more! When I refused to put my puppy on purina one puppy food, they acted like I was crazy because I refused it! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They started getting cranky with me, like they had something at stake! They do! They get kickbacks from selling this trash and it keeps their business going![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff was not very friendly to me and it made me sick to my stomach watching them push their stockpile of bad food on people![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] if you were a good vet, you would take a minute to research what your pushing poison on our pets!!! That is your job and responsibility! Then say your Christian run business, yet you aiding in killing our pets! I walked out and don't trust them! They are all about the money not the pet! read more

We had a really good experience here. Brought our dog in for a recurring problem, that has been treated the same way by vets for many years. The doctor here suggested a new regimen, more natural, and we agreed with him it would be healthier. After two or three days the dog is doing great. Good people, patient and thorough read more

When I first moved here, I thought the Hospital was going to be reflectiv e of it's name. Recently I asked for a copy of my dog's records and was shocked as I read all of the incorrect comments and medical assumptions that were stated as fact. I asked that these be corrected, and included documentation to base my request. I NEVER heard back. from either my vet or thee owner. I requested twice, as in my right. This hospital has, as I was told, been sold to a large corporation. The stress level is high and my precious, sweet dog picked up on it . My pup was afraid when taken to the back. She is already afraid of the vet to begin with, and when my pup picked up on the vet's stress level, it accented her fear making her very docile, which was badly misinterpreted by this vet, who felt that she knew my dog better than I did. I will not deal with unprofessionalism when it comes to the most precious thing I own! Noone knows my dog better than me. A sad review for this Hospital. read more

The best place to bring your pet. The doctor's and assistant's are knowledgeable. They care about the owners as well as the pets you bring.

We just had to put Hubble to sleep. We were not up to the task. Bright Cross knew the difficulties we faced and respected what we were going through. The staff were all 5 star and helped us through it. Thank you. read more

Today we said goodbye to our sweet dog Tucker. Our hearts are broken but Dr. Ligon and the staff at Bright Cross handled Tucker and my husband and I with such compassion and understanding. They cried along with us and allowed him to pass in the most peaceful way possible. They brought him a blanket to lay on and provided him unlimited "cookies". I can't put into enough words what that meant to us. The place was very busy but we did not feel rushed. Thanks to them for their tender hearted care. Cindy and Bob read more

Dr. Amanda is great and so is the rest of the staff. They loved on my babies and calmed my dogs nerves. Everything was explained to me in good detail when I had questions. I feel like I have joined a new family. My boy has some problems but I left feeling like there is hope. Thank you the caring people at Bright Cross. read more

I was so confident in Bright Cross that I drove and hour and 1/2 to get my Italian Greyhound a second opinion on her health issues. As it turned out she needed extensive dental surgery and 3 lumps removed. She is almost 13 so I was very anxious about her diagnosis. This team of doctors and the staff are very comforting and serious about the health of the animals. Everything turned out beautifully from Dr. Myburgh's Assessment to the dental surgery and lump removal by Maria Myburgh. The stiches are out and I have a happy, healthy dog back. Thank you once again. Alice read more

we recently lost our ralph. he was a loving cat & we became very attached to him. his health has declined over the past 2 years to the point we had to make the decision every animal lover hates to do.. the doctor & the staff was very sympathetic with the decision. my wife & i appreciated all the attention ralph was given thank you very much. . read more

We are snowbirds who had a sick dog which we brought to Bright Cross.We were able to make a same day appointment ,and were very happy with the service the price was very reasonable. read more

I intended to call a few vets to see who would be able to see my new puppy soonest for a healthy puppy checkup and who would be most affordable. I happened to call Bright Cross first and they were so helpful and even though they're only open until noon Friday's, they happily fit me in. It was refreshing to talk to someone kind & knowledgeable, not rushed or irritated that I had called short notice with a lot of questions. My in person experience was just as pleasant, every staff member I interacted with was friendly and helpful. They even went above & beyond as to give me a free sample of flea/heartworm meds, a measuring cup for her wet food, a lid for the opened cans, and they broke each of her pills in half to save me the trouble. read more

The staff and Dr were brilliant! Very caring, effective and genuine during a really difficult time. Thank you Bright Cross!

Snowbirds rejoice! This is a warm caring vet, that charges half what we are accustomed to paying on the road for a vet stop. If we live permanently in the Venice area, this would absolutely be our regular vet. read more

Where do I even start? This review is really long overdue. I've been taking my furbabies to Bright Cross for over 10 years. And each year has been absolutely exceptional. I have always had multiple pets. I currently have 3 dogs, 3 cats, and 2 bunnies. Starting with the front office staff- they are friendly, caring, helpful, competent, and professional. My appointments, followups, food and medications are always set up correctly and ready on time (which is quite a task with 8 pets). The vet techs are knowledgeable, proficient, kind, helpful, fun, and treat my pets as if they were their own! They try to make the annual visits fun and exciting for them, and do a great job easing their fear of being at the vet. The doctors are nothing short of absolutely exceptional. Dr. Cliff & Maria are the most amazing people and they hire other equally amazing vets to come alongside them. All of my pets, at some point in time, have been seen by every veterinarian there and I have never had any issues. They are always so patient when I ask my million questions, and always explain everything thoroughly. Over the years, they have helped us and our pets with regular annual checkups and blood work, random stomach issues (when my young dogs eat stuff they're not supposed to), hyperthyroidism, renal failure, shattered toes, an intestinal obstruction, and most recently a leg amputation. Their expertise has not only added quality to my pet's lives, but also has added years that I may not have had without their care, skill, and knowledge. I am forever grateful for this clinic, and highly recommend to anyone looking for exceptional care for their pets! read more

I would like to Thank the staff and the doctors at bright cross, we had to put down our dog today lucky, they were so caring and treated us like family again thank you for everything bob, Kathy read more

Worse vet office I ever went to. This was several years ago but they wanted to put my puppy down because he kept having seizures. They charged an exorbitant amount of money and didn't do anything. Thankfully I obtained a second opinion and my dog is happy and healthy now with proper treatment. I also found out they were having me pay to knock my other dog out unnecessarily just to trim her nails and let her walk in pain saying she had an untreatable nail condition that made her nails curve in a painful way. I finally obtained a second opinion and it turned out just to be a nail fungus that cream was able to treat. I am still angry that my dog suffered for years unnecessarily and I spent hundreds of dollars. They seem to only care about money in my opinion. I would not recommend that anybody take their pet there. read more

We recently lost T-Bone, our 11 year old greyhound from cancer. The staff at Bright Cross was very sympathetic, and treated us like family, even said a prayer. read more

We are from N.Y. and our dog became ill while we were staying here. Our neighbor in Nokomis recommended you. Thank you for your prompt attention,care and treatment. We now have a vet that we trust and will use while we are staying in Nokomis. Thank you again. read more

Bright Cross Animal Clinic is the best you'll ever find. They have great compassionate and knowledgeable doctors, caring and skillful technicians, and fabulous front desk staff to make signing in and checking out a breeze. I won't go to any other Veterinarian Clinic because this one is the best! read more

I highly recommend this vet clinic - I had to take my cat in for an emergency and had never been there before. They immediately fit us in and were wonderful - we dealt with 8 different people and all were knowledgeable, kind, and soft spoken - especially the vet. They did some tests - only necessary ones - and solved the problem at a very low cost compared to other vets I have been to. I am very glad that I found them and will continue to go there especially since they are so close to my home on top of everything else. I can see why they were voted Best of Venice 7 times! read more

Bright Cross is an extraordinary veterinary practice. My wife and I own two Rhodesian Ridgebacks and have frequented this practice for the last two years, since moving to Venice. Recently our daughter (who also owns a Ridgeback) was visiting and mentioned that she had great trouble taking her dog, Kennedy, to the vet in Virginia, but she needed to have Kennedy's teeth cleaned. Since we have had excellent experiences with our dogs, she agreed to give Bright Cross a try. The entire process was brilliant. Although Kennedy was clearly terrified when we entered the clinic, within a minute of Dr. Cliff Mybergh handling and examining her, she had completely calmed and even cooperated with the examination as if she had no fear at all. We looked on in amazement and my wife now calls the doctor the new "Dog Whisperer". The next day when we returned to have Dr. Maria Mybergh do the cleaning, Kennedy trotted into the clinic like it was her second home! During the teeth cleaning, Dr. Maria had her assisting techs clip Kennedy's nails and express her anal glands while our dog was under anesthesia, a thoughtful addition since those processes can be uncomfortable, hence, difficult, with a fully awake, strong, 100 pound dog. I cannot say enough good things about the professionalism and care offered by Bright Cross. They have my highest recommendation. read more

We just moved to venice and had no idea where to go to take our cat who we could tell wasn't feeling well. I looked on yelp and came across bright cross and decided to go there. I was blown away by how amazing they were. They understood that we had just moved and were not financially capable of a lot. They went above and beyond taking care of our him and making sure that the financial part didn't play into not diagnosing him correctly. Also they had great customer service and were extremely friendly. I will highly recommend them to everyone I come across!! read more

please read my tip i have posted. this is the very best care your pet will ever receive anywhere.

We are snowbirds who have spent Jan-Mar in Venice for many years. We bring our cat and have relied on Bright Cross while here. We have always been impressed by the friendly and caring staff and the level of professionalism of the vets. A few years ago Dr. Myburgh quickly diagnosed a food allergy our vet up north had not solved. This past Nov. our cat of 14 years passed away and we adopted a lovely 4 year old lady from our local Humane Society in Maryland. In mid Dec. we had her declawed in Maryland and she seemed to be making a slow but steady recovery. However, shortly after our arrival on Jan1 she started limping and we immediately went to Bright Cross. Dr. Weber immediately identified the problem as a very badly botched declawing operation and our kitty had three bones protruding from toes. The Maryland vet had burned away too much tissue with a laser and not left enough to effectively heal over the wound. X-rays clearly verified the damage and corrective surgery was necessary. Dr. Maria Dietrichs-Myburgh performed the surgery. Before the operation she clearly explained using the X-rays exactly what she intended to do, why it was necessary and the possible outcomes. She was clear and very detailed in her explanation and made sure all our questions were answered. The surgery went very well and while a slow recovery is unavoidable in this case, Jennyfur is doing better than expected and we expect an eventual full recovery. The entire staff took absolutely wonderful care of our girl and made the very best of a very unfortunate situation. We wish we had someone like them in Maryland John & Bev Swieca read more

very alarmed to find the vet technicians were not schooled, just on the job training! After they were reported, the owner of business demoted a tech Back to her original position as receptionist. Stopped going here when I learned from many associates that their pets h needless tooth extractions. My pup lost 3 teeth (she was only 3 yrs old) on first cleaning and two more at the second and last visit there! Never went back. Don't trust this business. read more

I have been taking my dog to bright cross ill say for about 3 years and it seemed like every time my dog needed her meds filled they could not call in to the Pharmacy I would have to come get the perception or have my pharmacy call them well my pharmacy says they don't really call but they will do it for me this one time , so when I called bright cross again to get my dogs meds called in it was the same my dog is not Important enough for there staff to call in her meds. well I don't need them to look after my dog no longer. The lady on the phone I was talking to was not very friendly I felt like she did not care about the care of my dog not good. I always paid always done what they told me to do for the goodness of my pet. I am hurt that they did not care enough for my pet to make sure she had her Meds. It makes me think that they did not want to call because I was not buying the meds for my dog there and I went to a pharmacy where it was a little cheaper. I am not saying that Bright cross is a bad vet they are a wonderful vet I am just saying they did not care enough to call in my dogs meds to the Pharmacy. read more