Very caring staff and loved the vet. The visit was extremely thorough and attention to detail was by far the best we've ever experienced. Thank you! And look forward to future visits. read more

Dr. Olson was amazing with my anxious dog. He's really small and gets really scared at the vet and has had a previous vet office muzzle him. Dr. Olson was determined to earn his trust and did so in a very short window of time. We were seen as scheduled which I always appreciate and the costs were reasonable. I also appreciate that the vet staff didn't try to upsell me the entire time as I've experienced with other offices in the area. I'll be changing my dog's care to Varsity permanently. read more

Thank you Dr. Krampotich and staff. We have a very "special" dog that requires a specific approach. Dr. K and staff are very keyed into how to best help her. Communication and expectations are very clearly articulated. Protocols, paper work and medications are fully explained prior to working on and with Lola. Starting with Dr. Olsen (who is first class) and now with Dr. K, Varsity vets has cared for three dogs over 16 years. We are really grateful to have such dedicated professionals to take care of our pups. Not to be left out, the front office staff and the technicians are also great to work with. Thank you to all the Veterinarians, Office staff and Technicians at Varsity Vets! read more

Dr K is amazing and I trust her with all my pets. Friendly staff. Caring team. Highly recommend.

I wish I could give more stars. I brought both my cats here and they vet was so incredibly gentle and kind to them. She made them as comfortable as possible and it made all the difference. One of my cats is not the friendliest and still she trusted the staff and let them handle her. Cannot say a bad thing, truly a top tier vet. read more

show some love to your veterinarian and veterinary team. Before COVID they all had already been over worked and under appreciated. Now add to that the stresses of short staffed and sick staff and you add a whole new layer of crazy. More people have more pets! The more we get to stay home the more pets we want to have, hold and love! Each one Deserves the best care and as pet owners we are obligated to them to find it. However, we also need compassion for those who work to care for them!! They don't do this job for the money or because they cuddled animals all day. They do this because they have a calling to care for those who can't speak for themselves ‍. We are all I. This together for the same good. Happy healthy pets, so please be kind to all!! read more

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We have been taking our family dog to Varsity Vet since we moved to College Park over 8 years ago. My husband and I have had nothing but great experiences with Dr. Olson and all of the staff -- and our dog loved going there. And when our sweet dog was in her last days, Dr. Olson and her team counseled us through our options and the whole process with the greatest of care. It cannot be easy to deal with the high emotions of pet parents in moments like those, but they manage it all with such professionalism and grace. We are so grateful for them. read more

My doxen has been going to Dr. Olsen for the majority of her life. She recently had a back injury and was treated by Dr. Olsen and she has now recovered. I am very thankful for the care and knowledge Dr. Olsen provided. She even let me borrow a crate from their office so I could keep her from moving too quickly while she was still in the healing process. I highly recommend Dr. Olsen, she is knowledgeable, and takes the time to carefully explain and answer any questions you might have. Her love of animals is very evident by the care she gives. Also the rest of the team are all so great to work with. read more

I recently was witness to the care and professionalism of this clinic. The care given to a dog that was missing for 6+ hours after having been hit by a car was nothing short of heroic. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone with pets, and it's a shame that they don't see human patients, to be honest. First class veterinary professionals and amazing humans. read more

I very much appreciate the time that the front desk, nurses and Dr. Olsen devote to actually listen to your concerns and questions, and really take the time to explain things. It is so rare nowadays!! My sweet Moomine was well taken care of and I am considering bringing my two other cats at Varsity from now on. This place is a smaller neighborhood facility and doesn't feel like these big crazy corporations that I had experience with in the past. read more

A few years ago I brought them an injured snake I had found--keep this in mind, they take care of wildlife for free, and will do much better than most of us can at home. For the two cats I had treated there I couldn't wish for any better. Staff and doctors truly care, follow up, ask questions, and make sure we're well taken care of. They called a few days even after just shots to ask about symptoms. It's never difficult to ask which tests and treatments are urgent, and which are just "good to have, but we can skip it this time". When we had to put our old cat to sleep, the whole experience, even though on short notice, was giving us a lot of comfort. Charges for getting cremated remains back were surprisingly low, and we even got a card from the whole team in acknowledgement of our loss. read more

Five stars for a commitment to orphaned and injured wildlife. Recently I found a litter of orphaned possum babies whose mother had been attacked and killed. At 5pm, on a Friday, with a box full of wriggling baby possums chattering for their mother, I started calling around. A couple of better-known wildlife rescues were closed and my own vet didn't have a better recommendation. I posted on a neighborhood site to ask (beg) for advice and was told to call Varsity. Their vet has a background as a biologist and is committed to helping wildlife and partnering with local wildlife rescues. By the time we got the babies there, they had a warm place ready and had arranged for a weekend foster with the competence to take care of the little critters. I was impressed by their dedication to help. read more

This review is solely for lack of scheduling ability. I had an appointment at 10am simply so my dog could get a second influenza booster shot. No check up or blood work. A simple shot. I had to wait in my car for 30 min before anyone even came out to get my dog. I don't mind waiting a little bit but come on 30min for a shot? This means understaffed or unorganized... Also when I arrived I was the only one waiting in the parking lot and after 20 Min someone else pulls up and they take their dog in first. read more

I could not give a higher recommendation for the absolutely incredible Dr. Elizabeth Olson and the entire fantastic staff at Varsity Vet. I have been taking my sweet "Z", Zoey, to Dr. Olson since she was a baby (now 7), and I feel very lucky to have found her. Dr. Olson is extremely kind, caring, charismatic, knowledgeable, a true animal lover, and all-around wonderful person who cares so much about her patients, like my Zoey. I'm a self-admitted obsessive dog mama, and it's extremely comforting to have Dr. Olson in our corner to look after my girl. I know I'm going to get the best guidance and care, and Zoey and I are forever grateful to have Dr. Olson and her team in our lives and family. :) Thank you! read more

Varsity Veterinary Center - Zoey with awesome vet tech Laura ("Auntie Laura") and wonderful Dr. Elizabeth Olson. :) We love you! - Veterinarians Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This place is a shit hole. They only care about running tests to rack up your bill if they see you at all. My dog was hurt and whimpering pain and not only wouldn't squeeze me in, wouldn't see him for a week. Wouldn't even offer pain medicine. I called 3 times and said they would call me back and never did. I am done with this place. Found a vet that actually cares about its patients. read more

Had another great experience with this vet clinic. The staff and doctor are so kind and knowledgeable, and even answered some questions I had about a pet who wasn't being examined that day! Their prices are reasonable, which is lucky since it's smack in the middle of College Park. Dr. Olson is a treasure, and I'll definitely return with all my fur babies! read more

~Varsity Vet requires people to bring in their cat and or dog once a year to maintain a "client-patient-veterinarian relationship" for prescription food. Unless you plan on bringing your healthy animal in once a year for prescription food, don't bring your animal here. Banfield Vet and others don't require you to bring your healthy animal in for prescriptions food. This vet told me my cat would be on this for life and then did not approve the food because my healthy cat has not been seen in a year. At every turn, this company is trying to make money. read more

The staff here was exceedingly patient, kind, sympathetic, and informative on one of my worst days ever. I highly recommend taking your fur babies to them. read more

Dr. Olson refuses to work with 1800petmeds and other online pharmacies. These pharmacies are licensed and the refusal is obviously a protectionist scheme. I took my 15 year old cat in because he was itching. I thought it was either fleas or allergies. Even before looking at the cat, the assistant brought me a sheet with 300 dollars worth of recommended services. I questioned things like why does he need de-wormed and then a fecal exam. Keep in mind the cat never leaves the house. I was told that was standard annual practice. I also wanted my cat to have a rabies shot. The Dr. came in, likely told I was agitated by the suggestions. She said to forgo the shots but to definitely get the 100+ dollar lab work. I relented. Then she combed my cat for 10 seconds and said he had fleas. This was when it got even weirder. They said they could give him a pill that would kill the fleas but to put him on revolution for six months. I was like great, may i have the prescription. They made me sign a waiver saying I understood the risks of fake prescriptions. It was super bullying. The vet has a very don't you want your pet to be healthy, judgey attitude about not wanting to pay their high fees. I placed an order with 1800petmeds, a licensed pharmacy. They faxed the order to the vet twice. The vet ignored it the first day. The second day they gave me a courtesy call saying they refuse to work with 1800petmeds. My jaw dropped. I told the woman, had I followed your regimen, I would have spent over 400 dollars on my fifteen year old cat to cure him of fleas! The lady said she didn't like my tone. To which I am thinking, I don't like your business model. Keep in mind nothing about this vet screams high end. The walls need painted. It seems a bit grimey. There is only a temporary sign on the front wall of the building. Who do they think they are! So it turned out the pill they gave the cat to kill the fleas only works for 24 hours. If you are prescribing the cat revolution that works for a month with 1 dose, why not give him the first dose of revolution in the office instead. It's ridiculous. They obviously care nothing about the welfare of the pet and all about the money. I now have to mail the paper receipt in, which means my cat is going to suffer because this vet is sleaze. read more

I attended an open house at Varsity this weekend and met Dr. Olson and her staff. They had tours of the entire facility, which is really pretty cool and I just had a great feeling about the place and the staff. My dogs were calm and happy as we wandered around (that's a good sign since normally they get super jittery at a vet's office). I've been going for years to a high quality vet in a swanky part of town but the last bill I got caused me to nearly cough up a lung. Then, someone I trust recommended Varsity for my dogs. Since it's in College Park on Edgewater (across from Publix), which is about a 1/4 mile from my house, I decided to give them a try and the open house was a great opportunity to get to know them. I can't wait to take the girls back for their first appointment. read more

Took my cat here since he appeared lethargic over the weekend. The vet said he had an infection and gave me antibiotics to give him. 2 weeks later, there was no change so I took him back. Another vet did a more thorough exam just by feeling around and discovers a mass on his abdominal which turned out to be cancer. Was told my cat was in a lot of pain and given morphine. I had scheduled my cat for surgery and was told the day of surgery there is no point in doing it if your not going to follow through with chemo. I took my cat for a second opinion to another vet who said majority of owners don't do chemo after surgery. And my cat at the time was not in pain that required morphine. I feel that varsity vet was more interested in extracting money in my time of need. I would never take another animal here. read more

Moving from dallas and sadly leaving our amazing vet, are extremely please with the service. The entire experience from first call to the end was spot on. Mary Catherine is a delight to work with. She is kind and pleasant. She greeted us know who we where on our very first visit!! Amanda followed up the next day after Willie's visit to check on him. He is my heart and soul so THANK YOU for taking care of Willie!! read more

Dr Olsen is brilliant! She always takes impeccable care of my animals. I highly recommend Varsity Veterinary Center, she, and her staff to anyone seeking medical attention for their pet. read more

Dr Olsen and her staff are truly incredible! She has taken exceptional care of both of my Italian Greyhounds from the second we set foot in Orlando. As a recent Los Angeles to Orlando transplant, finding a Veterinarian I could trust was on the top of my list. Dr Olson and her staff did not disappoint! I highly recommend she and her staff at Varsity Vet to anyone in the Orlando area. read more

We naturally gravitated towards Varsity Veterinary Center because we live close to the College Park area. Convenience being the only motivating factor to come here, it could've gone very wrong. Thankfully, it ended up being a pretty darn good place to take your pets to! We have taken our Mini Schnauzer here a few times for a variety of things, and all the staff and Dr. Olsen have been friendly, caring, and truly genuine individuals. We couldn't feel luckier. Our pet has obvious anxiety issues which causes him to be extremely unfriendly with strangers and other dogs. Yet, they've been accommodating each time and never made us feel remotely terrible or uncomfortable. They seem to dote on our little guy in spite of him being rude to them every visit. They really took good care of him, and was always gentle with him while also being stern when he's not behaving (which is 90% of the time). They are all incredible animal people to the highest degree. Highly recommended. read more

My dogs have never liked any vet, but they like Dr. Olsen as much as a dog can like someone that pokes and prods at them. She is very thorough, the staff is great and although not the least expensive they are less than other vets in the area. Won't go anywhere else. read more

I am so very happy that I found Dr. Olsen and staff. I stopped taking my two cats to see a Vet many years ago because I simply could not find one that was kind, compassionate AND who put the animal first and not money. My cat was 19 years old - yes, 19 years old. I have been lucky to have had a cat live so long who had relatively minor health problems. He did get very sick about 5 years ago and I took him to another Vet who could not seem to find the problem. I realize with animals that oftentimes it is hard, if not impossible to determine the cause of a health issue but the other Vet seemed to be more interested in making me spend money rather than looking at things practically and coming up with a plan. I left that Vet, and basically nursed my cat back to health by changing his diet. Unfortunately, recently my little guy started experiencing some health problems that I knew couldn't be good and I knew that the end was probably near. I took a chance and took him to Dr. Olsen. At first there appeared to be hope but quickly she discovered that the problem was much bigger and that he wouldn't survive much longer. Of course this news was very hard to take but she explained everything to me and answered all my questions so that I fully understood that the best thing was to put the little guy out of his misery (although, I have to admit that some of what she said went in one ear and out the other since all I could think about was the fact that I had to put my cat to sleep). Her staff was wonderful and on the day that I finally did "it", everyone was very supportive and understanding. This is the first time in a very long time that I have felt that a Vet truly did care about my animals! I highly recommend. read more

Poor bedside manner and very little sympathy after false positive bloodwork. No apologies and a poor attitude from the vet disappointed me. Was shocked how much blame was pointed at myself, her staff, and lab companies. All I needed was a better attitude and the situation handled differently. I went there for convenience (live down street) which proved to be not worth it! read more

After moving to the college park area I was looking for a new vet. I read all the positive reviews so I decided to give Dr. Olsen and her staff a shot. The reviews couldn't be more spot on!! I couldn't be more pleased with the visit. Both the staff and her really do take passion and care in what they do. They took their time to understand my dog history and explain everything that I needed to know (even more than my actual doctor does for me). I don't think I could possibly more confident in recommending them to anyone looking for a new vet! read more

Been taking my pups to Dr. Olsen for around 10 years. I agree, it's not inexpensive but people hospitals aren't either. I remain amazed, given so many pets in Dr. Olsen's care, that she remembers details about each of my dog's health - not just from notes in medical charts - but really remembers the history of my dogs. She takes ample time to examine, explain to me what's going on, then follows up with a phone call to check status. She's saved one dog from pancreatitis twice and extended a healthy life of a second dog with heart disease. It's obvious Dr. Olsen really cares about animals. She offers suggestions on care and training that only a person having animals of her own would know. Her front desk team is friendly and helpful too. read more

I cannot begin to say enough about this office. It is small, extremely clean and welcoming from the get-go. They even have water for the humans which is wonderful on those hot Florida days. Dr. Olson is wonderful, informative and ALWAYS on time! She explains processes, issues and ailments in a way that a pet owner can understand and digest. She is also very gentle and loving! The office staff and vet techs are also incredibly friendly and caring towards the animals. They treat my dog as if he is their own, which is important to me because you can tell they care about and love their jobs. I also like how Dr. Olson and her staff only recommend products that they know work and they use on their own animals. That is great because they know the intricacies of the product and other things you wouldn't know without usage. Even though the office visit is a few dollars more than I used to pay, I will continue to sing their praises and recommend Dr. Olson and Varsity Veterinary Center because they are the cream of the crop! read more

Rescued my first puppy recently and brought her here for her first vet appointment. The staff was friendly from the get go and it was easy to get an appointment quickly. They did a check up and tried to clip her nails but my pup wasn't having it, but I liked that they didn't force it. They showed true compassion when handling her. The thing that really gained my trust was how much time Dr. Olson spent with me answering all my questions, being a new mom and all I had a lot. She gave me helpful tips and even recommend toys and treats. If you are looking for a vet you should definitely choose this one!!! read more

I moved to Florida a year ago from North Carolina. I picked Varsity Vet because it has good reviews online and the location is convenient. In the one year I have gone to Dr. Olson, I have spent at least $945.87. To compare, I have spent $887.71 in five years with his North Carolina vet, including when he got neutered. At first I allowed any test Dr. Olson thought appropriate to be run on my dog because I love my dog and want to ensure his health, but there's a fine line between thorough and excessive, and Dr. Olson definitely crosses the line. It wouldn't be such an issue if I walked away with an explanation for what is wrong with my dog and a solution to make him better, but that hasn't happened yet. For example, my dog was having what looked to me as seizures. I brought him in, explained what happened, and all she did was an exam and make record of his eating habits. The next time it happened I took a video of it and sent it to her. She called and said to bring him in immediately. After another $50 exam and writing down his eating habits, she had nothing. The next time it happened I took another video and sent it in again. She said she was going to consult a neurologist and get back with us. She never got back with us. Luckily my dog hasn't had an episode for a while, but she couldn't tell me what was wrong nor give me anything to help him. After the latest $300+ bill for numerous tests (wanting to test for pancreas issues for the third time in a year) because she didn't know what was wrong with my dog (aside from blaming it on a toy he was chewing on, thinking he had blockage. We later found out, after taking him to Affiliated Veterinary Specialists, he was having back issues again), I finally said enough was enough. Her response was she didn't want to risk losing her license. While I completely understand that and know she has to make a living as well, she doesn't take people into consideration. She was well aware that we just spent over $5,000 on back surgery for my dog. Instead of taking an educated guess (as a trained, licensed professional) and going with the odds and trying to solve that problem, she decided to give me a print out of a bunch of tests she wanted to run on my dog, estimating that it could cost between $350-$550. Aside from all of that, I do not like the way she talks to me or my husband. Her bedside manner is terrible and she is very condescending. When we brought him in last time, she made us feel like bad dog owners because he ate part of a squeeker. She does not do a good job at explaining her thoughts- what could possibly be wrong, what steps to take, what his symptoms are reminding her of, what she has seen in other dogs, or anything. Every time we have brought our dog in for not acting "normal," after waiting 20+ minutes after arriving at our scheduled time, she will give him an exam, ask what he has eaten, write down the days of the week of when he ate or was fussy about eating, and then say she wants to run some tests. It happens every time. When I go to the doctor whenever something isn't right, the doctor explains to me the possible things that could be wrong. Then, he will tell me based on his knowledge and experiences what he thinks it is, and then he will treat me for that. He doesn't just take my blood and run a bunch of tests that will cost me hundreds of dollars. I take my dog to the vet because she is the one who is educated and trained and experienced, so I would like to trust what she thinks is wrong. Instead, she is so paranoid at giving any kind of diagnosis without charging hundreds of dollars for tests. Also, I do not care for the facility. It looks dated and not very thoroughly clean. At first I didn't really notice how bad it was because I don't go to a bunch of vets to compare, but after going to AVS and Happy Paws (the pet resort we take him to when we're out of town) and seeing how clean and nice those places were, it really makes Varsity Vet look pitiful. One of the times he wasn't feeling well, she wanted him to stay for a few hours so he could get some liquids and be observed, he came back with fleas. Needless to say, I will be looking for a new vet. read more

Varsity Veterinary Center is watching their Facebook page and has deleted my comment about the return of tailor, if she can take the time as a vet to scan her Facebook page why can she not take the time to supply the information on where she has placed Tailor? I have spoke to her numerous times and all she states is that she is not involved and will contact her attorney. Yes Ms. Olsen you are involved Tailor came into your office and you scanned her - then turned her over to Mr. Elliot...that states involvement on your part. read more

I can't say enough about Dr. Olson and her staff! They promptly return calls, easy to schedule appointments and they truly care for my pets like their own. I appreciate Dr. Olson's proactive approach and thorough examinations. I have several elderly dogs and Dr. Olson has been wonderful with them. I honestly believe they are thriving more now than even years ago due to the excellent care from Varsity Veterinary Center. read more

Dr. Olson and her staff- they are incredible. I brought my dog to see her in February and thought I would not be bringing him home. She got me calmed down and ran tests and he is still kickin' even with diabetes and has lost his sight and still loves life! Dr. Olson and her staff saved my Dawson and I recommend everyone to take their animals to see her. Her knowledge is incredible and her kindness is awesome. She is doing what she does to keep our animals, our family members healthy-not to break the bank. Julie read more

First of all, the truth is Dr. Olsen and her Amazing team deserve way MORE than just 5 stars!!!! 5 stars definitely does NOT do them any justice at all!!! Dr. Olsen and her Wonderful team go ABOVE and BEYOND to take care of your little or big furry member of your family in a manner that truly EXCEEDS anyone's expectations!!!!!!! I have been taking my sweet baby, Charlie, to Varsity Vet to see Dr. Olsen ever since he was a puppy. So, almost 8 years now. And, not only has Dr. Olsen and her Fabulous team treated Charlie like a member of their own family, Dr. Olsen and her team have treated the rest of my family (the humans) the EXACT same way! Dr. Olsen is kind, compassionate, beyond dedicated and a BRILLIANT Veterinarian. She takes as much time as you need in order for you to understand whatever it is you are there to find out about your furry member of your family!!! If you are looking for a new Veterinarian and you are torn between a few Vets- Here's a little story that might help you to decide.... My family was in Montana for our last vacation of this past summer. We boarded Charlie where we always board him. A Fabulous place that I still love to this very day. Unfortunately, Charlie became EXTREMELY sick!!! Life- threatening sick!!!!!! Long story short, Dr. Olsen was the one who called me to inform me about how Serious Charlie's condition was during that time!! Obviously, I was hysterical because we were sooooo far away in Montana. I felt BEYOND helpless!!!! My Father in law picked up Charlie and immediately rushed him to Dr. Olsen's office. Dr. Olsen and her unbelievably dedicated team spent countless hours that entire week taking care of my sweet Charlie!!! Not only did Dr. Olsen and her entire team take care of Charlie and SAVE his life, they took care of me as well!!!! Dr. Olsen called me in Montana after each and every treatment every single day giving me updates!!!!!! Charlie's condition was sooooo Serious!!! If it wasn't for my HERO, Dr. Olsen, and her AMAZING team of Superheroes- Charlie wouldn't be here with us today!!!!!!! WE LOVE VARSITY VET and BELIEVE ME SO WILL YOU!!!!!! read more

I am so delighted that I found Dr. Olsen and Varsity Vet! The team at this clinic welcomes patients and their pets with open arms. Even as a first time dog-owner they never make me feel that any question is silly or off-limits. They not only seem to care about all the pets they see but they do a wonderful job about educating owners about the importance of ongoing care for their pet. Even when they receive over-protective calls/visits they encouraged me to continue to call with any concerns I may have. I recommend this veterinary center to all of my friends! read more

Dr. Olson and her staff are incredible. We adopted our first dog about a year and a half ago from the OC Animal Shelter, and scheduled her first vet visit here. She became very sick within a few days of adopting her, and Varsity was happy to see her before her appointment. Our puppy had parvo, but Dr. Olson provided excellent care and explained the diagnosis and our plan options very thoroughly and with compassion. Our dog is currently in excellent shape, and we owe much of that to this veterinary clinic. Every time we go in for an exam we are met with warm and friendly service, and Dr. Olson has always gone out of her way to answer questions and make recommendations. Your pets are in the best hands here. read more

We love Dr. Olson and her team. They are professional, compassionate and very good at educating pet owners. We won't go anywhere else!