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    Cole Animal Clinic

    3.6 (41 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Services - Cole Animal Clinic

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    DO NOT GO TO THIS PRACTICE! Our Hearts are Broken & Devastated! Please NEVER take your pet to Cole Animal Clinic in Boca Raton Florida Dr. Phillips is the owner and treating veterinarian- The details of neglect and the records that were dilapidated and careless are beyond comprehension! I can not express what the past 2 days were like for my family & Brutus In loving memory of Brutus, a playful and loving seven-month-old puppy whose life was cut short due to the heartbreaking negligence of a local veterinarian in Boca Raton, Florida. Brutus brought pure joy and happiness into the lives of those around him with his wagging tail and playful antics. His innocent eyes held a world of love and trust, making him a cherished member of the family. My husband Vincent's right hand man Tragically, a routine procedure meant to ensure his health and well-being turned into a nightmare of negligence. The veterinarian Dr. Phillips, entrusted with his care failed to handle his case with the diligence and attention it deserved, leading to devastating consequences. Brutus's journey took an unforeseen turn as he was rushed to an emergency facility, his small body fighting for breath on oxygen. Despite the valiant efforts to save him, the shadow of neglect cast a dark cloud over his final moments. He died in our presence after he miraculously stood up for a minute or two and gave Vincent & I so much LOVE! It was truly a magical moment looking back. The loss of Brutus reverberates deeply, leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. His memory lingers on, a testament to the impact he had in his short but meaningful life. May his playful barks and gentle soul be forever remembered, and may his story serve as a reminder of the importance of compassion and diligence in the care of our beloved furry companions. Rest in peace, dear Brutus. Thank you to all those who helped and supported our efforts to get him to a place to try and save his life! We are truly disgusted & disturbed by this tragedy. Our love for Brutus is never ending! COLE ANIMAL CLINIC NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN!! Read more reviews!!!!!!

    Buddicelli Dre
 04/11/2011 - 07/25/2024

    I'm very torn to write this review. I've been a customer since the late 70s when Patricia Cole was the owner. I notice most of the 5* reviews were written prior to 2022. But times have changed. I have referred several people and their pets over the years, but after a devastating week and loss of my friend's dog, I am unlikely to refer anyone else. Buddicelli Dre was diagnosed with a severe heart condition in December 2023. We knew he would not last much longer but we were encouraged when Dr. Phillips said some dogs can live an additional two years. We followed the medication protocol and all seemed to be going well. We had the doctor listen to his heart after three mos and he said his heart sounded "really good." He told her to bring him back at the six month mark (end of July) for another evaluation. At the beginning of July he began to cough again, and had muscle tremor/twitching in his right rear leg. At that point there was a medication change from the ACE Inhibitor to a calcium channel blocker. First two days were fine, and then he was having what looked like a seizure, but Dr. Phillips thought it might be syncope. He did an EKG. Two days later he called to say Buddicelli had AFIB. He said "this is not fatal." I will prescribe Diltiazam, but I dont have it here, so I will call your pharmacy." CVS would have had the medication ready that evening, but the doctor neglected to put his name on the prescription and CVS needed to contact him. We waited a full 24 hours without this medication while the pharmacy tried to reach him. I called the vet clinic several times the next day beginning at 7:45am. The other vet did not want to get involved for political reasons and because Dr. Phillips neglected to leave notes. Two days later, Buddicelli was not doing well (Sunday night). I texted Dr. Phillips and an hour later he texted to say he was out if town and would be traveling back Monday morning and we should take him to an Emergency hospital. I drove Buddicelli and his "mom" to the emergency clinic. The ER doctor was very good and professional, but she was concerned as to why his vet did not follow the initial recommendation of medication and protocol from the cardiologist back in January. His heart was very enlarged and his heart rate at that point was 180. She increased the Diltiazem. Buddicelli died a week later. My sadness over the death of Buddicelli is immeasurable; as is the pain and expense that his "mom" went through. No one has bothered to call from Cole Clinic to share their condolences. I am heartsick. Since Michael Cole died, there have been several changes within the clinic. I am sad that Dr. Phillips seems to be at a point in his life that the veterinary practice is not his priority. I am angry that the other Dr. is afraid to get in the middle for political reason, while innocent animals are suffering. It is irresponsible to not leave patient notes. It is irresponsible if a doctor is going on holiday or off the premises for any reason to not have coverage by another vet. It is irresponsible and cruel to neglect and abandon those innocent patients whose lives are in your care. Buddicelli trusted me (caretaker) and his mom.....AND WE TRUSTED the doctors at Cole. They abandoned us. I will no longer give referrals to Cole. I think Dr. Phillips should sell the practice to vet who cares. Angry, sad, and disappointed, Donna

    Erin L.

    Great staff and I love the remodeled place ! Very clean and friendly. I've been taking my dog here to see Veterinarian Michael Cole for a few years now and he's awesome ! He's Great with my dog and I had one instance where I needed medical information and he was quick to reply. I've never had to wait long either. In and out at my appointment time. Highly recommend! Try the place out, you won't be disappointed ! Thanks for your great service over the past few years !!

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    After taking my Very sick dog to two different vets and getting multiple inconclusive Results as well as a misdiagnosis of pancreatitis.. I found Cole animal clinic . They not only made Finnegan feel comfortable but they gave her the right medication to stop the symptoms whereas the other docs just loaded her with pain pills and sedatives - which made her even worse. My pitbull has very high anxiety at vets office and the staff especially Alex and Dr. Phillips greeted my pup outside to make her feel comfortable and as if they were friends ... for the first time Finnegan didn't cry and scream going in to the vets office. They answer my hover mom questions on a regular basis at anytime of the day.. my dog, I would say is special needs as she's always getting into mischief and costing me lots of money -but I just feel that Cole Animal clinic cares- and most importantly, they make me feel like my baby girl is their only patient . That gives me comfort, that gives me peace. I love Cole animal clinic and will use them for the rest of my life. Thank you guys for everything you did for my baby girl.

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    My kitten developed an upper respiratory infection and could barely open his eye. Dr. Phillips and his staff were able to evaluate Fireball right before they closed. The following day Fireball was back to his normal crazy self. Dr. Phillips and his staff were amazing! I highly recommend Cole Animal Clinic.

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    The vets, techs, and receptionist are absolutely amazing. They always take great care of my dogs! 10/10 vet office

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    Not happy at all with my last experience at this clinic. And their answer is just excuses instead of apologizing for their mistakes.

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    The best veterinary office around. Dr. Phillips and his staff provide excellent service with amazing kindness and compassion.

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    Congrats to PLC on their anniversary! I have been a customer for almost 13 years!…read moreI have had several dogs & now have Henry ... a rescue from Peggy Adam's. He is a good boy but has needed some help w/ a few bad habits. Billie the trainer is assisting me in teaching him better habits. All the staff - Haley , Mary Rose, Kelsey & more are just the best! I am so glad we know y'all & thank you all for all your caring for Henry!

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but my recent experience at Pet Lover Central in Boca Raton was…read moretroubling enough that I feel other dog owners should be aware. From the start, communication was disorganized. I had already sent in my dogs' vaccine records, yet I was asked to resend them because staff couldn't access the email address I was originally told to use. This was frustrating and felt like an unnecessary waste of time. When I picked up my dogs, several issues raised serious concerns for me. Their bed was returned broken, some of their toys were missing, none of their food was given back, and all of their treats were untouched which made me question what level of care they actually received during their stay. For a bill of nearly $900 for just three and a half days, I expected far better. What made the situation worse was the lack of urgency in addressing these concerns. Days went by without resolution, leaving me feeling that my time and my dogs' well-being were not valued. This was not the experience I anticipated, and based on what happened, I cannot recommend this facility. I hope management takes feedback like this seriously, because no pet owner should have to feel this way after trusting a business with their animals.

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    I've been in South Florida for work for a few months leaving all my trusted dog care behind. I've…read morehad to go back north a number of times since I've been down and if it wasn't for Liz I'd be a disaster. On top of this just being a completely new experience for my dog, he's also got anxiety so i was extremely nervous about leaving him with a stranger, at a strange house. Prior to the first overnight Liz answered any questions i had about how she handles all the dogs and assured me she'd had taken care of dogs like mine on many occasions with great success. She was right! My dog who doesn't like people and places he doesn't know warmed right up to her and her home. She sent me updates and pictures so i never had anything to worry about. She's been a lifesaver and made my situation so much easier.

    My brother and I hired Lisa's leashes to take care of our 4 year-old Abyssinian from August 9…read morethrough August 13 while we were in Chicago for a high school reunion. All I can say is how happy my brother and I were with the services provided. Believe me you cannot hire more responsible, loving and professional People as Lisa and her coworkers. Our cat was taken care of with absolutely no worries on our part and everything that was said would be done was done! Just so everyone knows we are no special pleaders for the company. We can just tell everyone of the experience we had and that if others should need this type of service they can do no better than to hire this company. One last thought: I have on my iPhone my home Xfinity app with a camera in my residence so that I can view my residence while away. I know that everything was done because (Liz one of Lisa's employees), I saw how conscientious she really was about everything unbeknownst to her.

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