New to this area and my neighbors suggested I check out this office.. wonderful staff and such a…read morekind Dr. My sweet dog Roxy needed a cyst removed and some teeth extracted.. from start to finish they treated her with such care and kindness. They explained everything in great detail and my sweet Roxy is home tonight recuperating. Thank you again to the staff and the Dr. for taking such good care of Roxy. I strongly recommend this office. There prices were also very reasonable.

My dog was suffering from an ear infection, called for an appointment and was told I had a 2 day…read morewait, unacceptable. Took her to the Emergency Hospital saw the vet and was given meds. Made an appoint at RAC for a follow up and let Dr Corsbie know I was dissatisfied with the front staff, she told me she would have a talk with the owners. Yesterday I noticed Lexi acting strangely and she had peed in the house, thats not her, urine was off color and she was going quite often, so I suspected a UTI, called RAC for an appointment, another 24 hour wait. Back to the Emergency Hospital, as suspected, she had a UTI, I explained to the vet what had happened and was told it was a good thing I brought her in, quite painful. He also stated that if he was her vet he would have fit her in. After researching the internet, it said an animal should be seen by a vet immediately if a UTI is suspected. After explaining what was going on to the person on the phone and telling her I was not going to wait another day and I was taking her to the Emergency hospital, her reply, have a nice day. So, after using RAC for 35 + years, I am done with the excessive appointment ( overbooking) wait time, huge turnover on the front desk, and the ditz, who should have asked the Dr if my dog should have been seen, instead of getting " have a nice day".

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!

Had an Emergency with my 8 yr old male cat. I phoned in at 7am and was worked into the schedule…read moreasap. What a breath of fresh air, to be treated with dignity and courtesy. The whole experience was extremely professional. I felt my baby boy was in good hands, we have fantastic Vets on Merritt Island, I am forever thankful.

Great customer service, fantastic medical team and wonderful followup on my fur babies.read more

If I could post 0 Stars, I would…read more My 11-year-old Yorkie was coughing and Island Vet told me his x-ray showed the same results as those from several months before at the emergency clinic -- Bronchitis. I was told to leave him for a breathing treatment and to pick him up later. When asked, Albuterol was mentioned as the treatment, and I was told I could he would also be sent home with a prescription for Albuterol. However, he was much worse when I picked him up. (The Vet Tech, not the Vet, revealed my dog was not treated with Albuterol but instead placed in an oxygen chamber, which made him oxygen-dependent, but they couldn't keep him overnight because they closed. Vet Tech advised me to take him to the overnight Emergency Clinic because he wouldn't survive the night at home. She said the Vet would call the clinic and advise them of his condition. The Vet did not explain any of the above. I was shocked to see my dog worse off than when I left him.) I regret ever agreeing to drop him off for a "breathing treatment of Albuterol" typically used for Asthma and Bronchitis" that was never used, especially since he was placed in an oxygen chamber, instead, without my knowledge. I rushed him to the clinic after dropping him off. The emergency clinic kept him for several nights in an oxygen chamber with treatments of Morphine and Viagra to open his lungs. I visited him before and after work and on my lunch breaks. He was alert and seemed better than when I'd picked him up from Island Vet, but his breathing was still labored. The Emergency Hospital called me three days later, on Friday morning, to inform me to hurry over because Prince was dying. I rushed over, but the rain and traffic turned the 10-minute drive into almost 20, and he was gone before I arrived. My precious little Prince Charming was gone. Island Veterinarian should have advised me they would be placing him in an oxygen chamber that would render him dependent on oxygen instead of on the Albuterol treatment they promised to give him "in the back" which would "take a while so that I'd have to drop him off and pick him up later." Their diagnosis to me was "Bronchitis," while the Emergency Animal Hospital's diagnosis was "Pulmonary Hypertension." Either the Island Veterinarian Doctor lied to me about his condition, or she didn't know what she was doing. The Vet Tech at Island Hospital was more communicative and direct. She said that once placed in an oxygen chamber, a dog would become oxygen-dependent and wouldn't be able to breathe on his own. Oxygen for Bronchitis? The Vet was going to write a script for Albuterol for me to go home with him in this condition? He was worse when I picked him up than he was when I dropped him off! Watch the attached video of how he looked when I picked him up before taking him to Emergency clinic and how he slightly improved at the clinic. Island Vet made him worse! Instead of telling me he was dying, she was going to prescribe Albuterol for his trip home. The Vet Tech knew better or was more forthcoming. She told me he would die at home but may have a chance at the Emergency Vet. I will never take any future pet to Island Veterinarian. I lost my precious companion of 11 years to a Veterinarian's bad treatment and lack of communication that the Emergency Vet tried to fix! I am inconsolably heartbroken. This Vet lied to me or realized she'd misdiagnosed him and never communicated the change in treatment plan, knowing he would die, and yet perpetuated the lie by saying she was writing me a script for Bronchitis medicine to give him at home. Either the Vet Tech was more knowledgeable than the Veterinarian, or the Veterinarian shared the truth with the staff but lied to me. Either way, my precious little dog is gone due to negligence and lack of communication by the Island Veterinarian on staff that day, someone I'd not seen before. The Emergency Clinic was basically a Hospice for three days, and I didn't get the chance to say goodbye. My dog is gone. The sympathy card received from Island Veterinarian signed by the entire staff was no consolation after their Veterinarian killed my dog.

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.

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)

Best vet & team we have ever met. Dr.Kehoe is simply the best ever ! She and her team always…read moreprovide wonderful care. They have given quality care for our pups for the last 10 years.

The doctors and staff are so wonderful and caring! Our dog was attacked and they took excellent…read morecare of him. He is all better and back to his normal self thanks to Kehoe!

I took my 8 week old puppy here at 430 in the morning. Staff was so attentive and quick to attend…read moreto our emergency. My puppy stayed 2 nights and every day the attending doctor would call me to give an update. The staff also sent pictures and a quick text to say how she was doing. They also provided financial updates as well which was great. If it wasn't for them by puppy would not be alive. Thank you Dr Clemmons and staff - from Ember

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

The best Veterinary Clinic ever!! Dr. Jennings is the most knowledgeable and compassionate Dr…read more Her staff is equally the best around. I highly recommend the Veterinary practice. #Lovethisvet

We no longer take our fur babies to this Vet. I've been rescuing senior or dogs with disabilities,…read moreone of senior was given so many medication....he had passed in his crate....other after doctor kept him over the weekend...we ending up taking sad pass... when they put second one down...they made us pay for service first..!? Anyway...luck of sincerity made us changed to new vet. It has probably nothing to do with practice. My opinion..they are not too key on senior dogs.

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.

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. Sarah E. Guttery and Dr. Linda Crider are two of the most wonderful vets I have had the…read morepleasure to take my animals for care. Dr. Sarah took care of our cat "Salty Crackers" who eventually passed of cancer. She offered all the solutions she could but it was too late. She was very compassionate and professional. Dr. Crider is taking care of our new little cat, "Sissy", who suffers from Colitis. She is equally professional and wonderful, doing all she can and offering options. She will take the time to follow up with phone calls and advice, we trust her with our babies completely. Both of these vets are professional, personable, and caring, you're in good hands. Chandre one of the techs is great! Don't let the front desk put you off. The vets are excellent!

I took my dog here for a gland issue, and they said they would trim her nails, which were crooked…read moreand jagged a few weren't even trimmed. They gave her a rabies shot and antibiotics which did not work, and charged me over 690. I will never go back there. They keep calling me for a 6 month follow-up not on your life. Never again will I go back and did I mention they were rude on top of everything else? Stay away from these people its all about more money.