I recently moved back to the area and needed a vet. I initially reached out because of an emergency…read moresituation. They saw me that afternoon shortly after I called. In fact they are very accommodating with scheduling. This matters! I saw the other reviewer saying the office/location has not been updated in 20+ years. This means zero to me in terms of the service provided here. Yes it could use some sprucing up. However, I've been to spotless vets who had little compassion. This matters! Both Dr Garner Senior and his son Dr Garner helped me through a very difficult time, while being compassionate. They were also extremely reasonable in pricing. I was actually surprised at the low cost. This matters! I am recommending Venice Animal Clinic to all my family and friends because of my experience there. I've found our vet and couldn't be happier!

Great staff--always professional and friendly! We have been with this clinic for over 40 years, and…read moreour pets have always been treated very well!

After a couple of bad experiences with another clinic I am so happy to have found Dr.Morgan and Dr…read moreWatkins and their wonderful team... A family business that makes you feel like family too! I never felt that Rocky was just another animal to them. They always were kind, gentle and patient even when Rocky was not. They definitely added to Rocky's quality and quantity of life by helping to regulate his diabetes and and recommending a diet to help him stay where he needed to be. Rocky had to leave us recently and although I had time at home with Rocky to say goodbye and to tell him what a good boy he was, when the time actually came to say the words for the last time, I just couldn't... Dr Morgan took the lead and lovingly spoke to Rocky the whole time, telling him what a good boy he was, etc. THAT... that. That. In that moment I knew our choice to switch to AHC was indeed the right one. That. I am eternally grateful to everyone at AHC for always being so kind and caring to Rocky but especially to Dr Morgan for "That"... I can't explain it... I know it isn't taught but it is exactly what every furbaby parent wants in a veterinarian. Thank you so much for that!

Recently moved to Sarasota and needed an annual check up for our Maltipoo. Dr. Morgan and all the…read morestaff were exceptional and super helpful. The office is very clean and family oriented. Excited to have found our go to vet!

Terrible experience at Myakka River Animal Clinic in Venice with Dr. Dawn Spokowski. What started…read moreas a simple wellness visit turned into one of the most uncomfortable vet experiences I've ever had. During the first visit, she came off cold but recommended a follow-up for my dog's anal glands. At that follow-up, my dog was clearly in distress during the procedure, I even offered to hold him to help, but wasn't allowed, and the assistant holding him got scratched by my screaming squealing very uncomfortable dog. Then I was hit with a surprise $28 "difficult dog" fee that was NEVER mentioned before--even though his behavior was the same at the first visit. When I later asked for help getting my dog seen sooner for a surgery she said should be done ASAP, I was met with sarcasm--she literally compared my question to asking Publix to recommend another store ... like where is the compassion?? It only got worse. When I called to cancel my dog's upcoming surgery, she responded "we figured that." When I asked what that meant, she refused. I told her she is rude and she told me "that's usually what people say can't handle the truth." I said "maam what truth couldn't I handle??" She gave no answer ‍. Final straw--when I said I'd leave a review, she made sure to mention she had photos of her employee's scratched arm, which felt more like intimidation than professionalism. Dr Dawn Spakowsi is rude, dismissive, and lacks basic care her own staff if you ask me. Like why isn't your staff wearing a shirt with sleeves? 0/100 do not recommend Below are Facebook comments from others with similar experiences. SMH so sad.

Dr Dawn is an amazing doctor for my dog. We have had 5 other dachshunds over the years and have…read morealways used her. She seems to love her work healing animals!

When it was time for my little Sassy to cross over the rainbow bridge I called Jeannie at Chasing…read moreTails as she does at home euthanasia. As bad as it was she made it easier as she's sooo kind and caring and so was the technician she had with her (I can't remember her name) I have one old cat left and when it's her time then I expect to have the caring Jennie her for her also. So if you need a Vet I highly recommend Chasing Tails, she has everything that a vet's office has in her traveling mobile office.

All in all everything went well. Dr. Jeanne is an excellent VET. My sis in law introduced us and…read morethat's all it took, I knew instantly I liked her, but the real test came when she came for her first visit, to see Callie, and Lucy for their yearly check up and vaccinations. Callie was easy she loved everyone, Lucy was the test of acceptance she's disliked the vet after her first office visit. We literally had to carry/drag her into the building, then she would hide behind the furnishings, it was so heartbreaking. We changed vets, no go. We asked Dr.J, if she would give us a try, Lucy was a little afraid, but each time she's shown improvement. I believe that's been about 6+ years ago. We really like Dr.J, and her staff. She's given us excellent care, and is compassionate beyond measure. Trouble is she needs a clone, I hear she's not accepting new pts right now, all I can say is keep trying! She's well worth the wait!!

We were so impressed and pleased with the very friendly, kind, thorough and skillful service they…read moregave our cat (and us). We are going overseas with our cat, and our travel plans are a bit complex. Dr. Nicole and her staff have been incredibly helpful and patient. They treated our sweet but easily spooked cat very capably, and no scratch wounds were experienced. Their clinic is clean and bright, and they have great parking. We felt that their pricing is very fair. We highly recommend Veterinary Care of Venice.

Excellent care and friendly staff! Dr. T is very knowledgeable and caring. I highly recommend.read more

Dr Romero in addition to being an exceptional clinicia, has the most gentle manner with pets. He is…read morevery empathetic vet, with humans as well as our pets.

Dr Romero is absolutely wonderful, taking care of my dogs, also helping me understand the impact of…read moremy dog's condition on both me and my beloved pet. He helped me make the right decision at the time. His staff is wonderful too. Dr Romero is absolutely wonderful, taking care of my dogs, also helping me understand the impact of my dog's condition on both me and my beloved pet. He helped me make the right decision at the time. His staff is wonderful too.

Very personable and give a thorough explanation. My dogs…read morefeel comfortable and really enjoy going there.

Dr. Navarro at Sarasota Animal Medical Center was fantastic. He diagnosed and treated my dog for…read moreyeast in his ears. The staff was very efficient. They did a quick swab first to confirm it wasn't mites, then tested the sample under the microscope right away. They cleaned his ears thoroughly and applied medication, and now he's back to running around happily. I really appreciate their professionalism and care. Highly recommend this vet clinic.

Update: Due to the inexperienced technician who removed my dog's teeth, she spent the last years of…read moreher life wearing a leg brace. Consequently, she had problems putting weight on this leg, which was healthy before the procedure. My dog suffered the rest of her life not able to climb stairs, or squat for #1 and #2. She had to be confined to small areas due to her inability to walk more than a few steps at a time. The doctors were of no help whatsoever. I just wanted them to know that they ruined my dog's quality of life these last 4 years.

Excellent!! So Awesome!! So Compassionate!!. We were Visiting Siesta Key (from Georgia) when…read moreour 13yr old Italian Greyhound's health situation began deteriorating rapidly, and she needed to be put down. We Called 2 other facilities first - they were not helpful at all. Then we called "Southgate Animal Hospital" (so Glad we did!!!). The staff member who took my call was SO kind & helpful and worked to get us a quick appointment! Dr Casey was "the BEST" -thorough, professional and so compassionate!! The overall experience was so comforting. We cannot say enough Good things about Southgate animal hospital & its staff!!