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    DeSoto Animal Clinic

    3.8 (62 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    Miguel N.

    It pains me to write this. I went to DeSoto Animal Clinic for 15 years and had great experiences. But a few months ago, my new rescue cat got sick. I ended up spending $4K w/DAC and their weekend/night company: BVE Bradenton Vet Emergency. They charged as much as $1600.00 for a single night. I ended up getting help and paying FAR LESS $$$ at The Cat Depot in Sarasota. I get the impression that DAC/BVE bilked me as they have an expensive new bldg to pay for. I will never, in a million years ever return to them. They also play this "game": If you ask DAC, they refer you to BVE. If you ask BVE, they refer you to DAC. I wish I had the time to sue them. $1600/night for a cat? Come on, that's ridiculous. YOU STOLE FROM ME.

    Clarence and Mr. T

    We live in Sarasota but needed a second opinion for our cat Clarence. We brought him to Dr. Harper who took great care of him and gave us some different medications to try, which helped a lot! They were in the midst of a major renovation but this didn't affect their service level, we were very impressed with everyone's attitudes and professionalism. If we lived closer we'd bring our cats here regularly!

    Jaws @ DAC
    Tayler U.

    The nicest people ever. Thank you DeSoto Animal clinic so much for going above and beyond to help our little guy feel better. During Memorial Day weekend our kitten got really sick and DAC squeezed us in and got him the care he needed even though he had never been to the clinic before. That wasn't what won me over. After we left they called two different times to check in on him and see if the medicine was helping. Then the vet himself called to clarify a note on one of the additional prescriptions to ensure we were properly dosing. It was a really scary experience not knowing what was wrong but DAC made me feel comfortable, explained everything and was upfront and honest about the costs associated (we had to sedate him and have some xrays done to figure out what was wrong). Now Jaws is back to his normal self and doing great. This will be his Vet now on as long as we live here.

    My Sweetest Heart!!
    Patricia P.

    I started bringing my precious pets to Dr James Kanzler in 1983 when his clinic was newly opened. Through the years, Dr Kanzler, his wife, a couple of his vets added to his staff, now his son (Dr Alex Kanzler) & his office staff (Kristi, Ashley et al) have been taking care of my multiple cats from birth to death. Let me tell you a story of my beloved Sashi. A little over 3 years ago, I moved from Bradenton to Downtown Sarasota & after considerable deliberation, decided it would be easier & less stressful on my pets to go to a closer vet (b/c everyone knows how much kitties love to go on car rides to the vet.) I chose carefully & with a recommendation from a close friend picked a vet I thought I could trust. That decision turned out to be a devastating & guilt provoking mistake, but I will save the bulk of that review for her practice. But in summary, during his care between March 21st & June 9th, the 2 vets & the office staff did not communicate with me about Sashi's response to treatment or his wellbeing, did not provide timely treatment planning (I was being punished for paying part of the bill in 2 pieces) & was so obsessed with the immediate money owed them that they even threatened & withheld medication to help stabilize his critical condition. The results of that mistake, I believe cost my sweet boy at least several weeks of unnecessary suffering in his last 2.5 months of his life (which is the guilt I carry.) I will never return there again. But when it came time to put him out of his misery, I chose to return to the DeSoto Animal Clinic for his final medical procedure. Dr James Kanzler's son Dr Alex showed the same kindness I had come to depend on during the previous 35 years from his father. As I chose to receive his ashes, picked his urn & said goodby to him as he drifted off this earth, the staff treated me with both dignity & compassion as if my 3-year absence did not exist. When I exited the exam room, broken hearted by the loss of my Sashi (AKA my 'Sweetest Heart',) the receptionist whispered "go on home" b/c paying the bill could wait a bit. As I write this in tears, I can tell anyone who is looking for a superb team of veterinarians providing medical services with an amazing office staff to manage their appointments, accounts & provide comfort at the most needed times, the DeSoto Animal Clinic is where you want to go with your beloved pets.

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    Ria U.

    This is a fantastic clinic. I have gone now twice and I really love how kind and caring the doctors, and vet staff are. I just called because my dog was having a hot spot issue and the receptionist on the phone was so patient, and extremely wonderful to help give me advice on what I could do in the mean time. They had no appointments because this place is so good it's always booked up far in advance. A couple weeks usually. She did offer walk in times for me to be worked in, but I appreciate her listening to me and giving me tips on how I could take care of my dog, as well as pricing for what they may charge me for if I come in. Extremely considerate, and I appreciate it for when I'm concerned and confused. She at least calmed my nerves for now and gave me suggestions after things get better or worse for my dog! No wonder why they almost never have open appointments. It's not a terrible problem to have. A good sign. I'll probably bring my pet in if the issue does not seem to get better after my care. Thanks! The only problem I have with the clinic, besides that and the pricing just being being kind of expensive for all the different procedures and meds. My other issues had been taken care of though on previous visits with great handling of the pets and my concerns. Thanks again!

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    This staff is so professional and so kind to my animals. Dr Harper is amazing and very knowledgeable I would recommend Desoto Animal Clinic

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