I met once dr David Carmona and really appreciated this vet but unfortunately he is working only 2 days a week in this office and always over booked of course . I had to go back for other reasons and met some other vet that I did not like at all ... on top of that they are closed on week end and you need to schedule an appointment.... So I m not going back read more

I got a new cat last year and wanted to try a vet closer to home than the one I had been using. In addition, I have another cat that was having vague medical issues. I hit a dead end with my original vet and wanted a second opinion. Some folks at the animal shelter where I volunteer had good things to say about this vet, so I made an appointment. The woman who answered the phone was friendly and helpful. I was able to make an appointment within a few days of calling, and on the appointed day and time, off I went with my precious cargo. Anyone that has attempted a car trip with cats understands that the minute they get in the car, they start singing the song of their people. It's stressful and distracting, so the shorter the car trip, the better. Even with traffic, I was at the vet in 10 minutes; so far, so good! We were seen by the vet nurse almost immediately. I was impressed with her thoroughness! She spent at least 20 minutes with me taking a detailed history of both cats before Dr. Basto examined my little furballs. I really liked Dr. Basto - her approach to vet care is very reasonable! I really felt like we were having a dialog and making decisions together. She gave me some great advice regarding the vague medical issue, as well as tips for reducing my fat cat's weight. Even better - they called the following day, a Saturday, with blood work results! I was so pleased not to have to wait for that! Dr. Basto wasn't working, so a different vet made the call and was also very thorough! On Monday, Dr. Basto followed up to make sure I didn't have any questions or concerns. They are an expensive vet - I'm sure their overhead across the street from the beach is enormous. However, I really felt like the treatment, both of myself and my pets, was absolutely top notch. read more

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Going there was the best decision . I had an horrific experience with my previous vet The Animal Pet House Clinic (see my review) so meeting Dr Freeman was like a breeze of fresh air . I have a senior pug that's very high maintenance with epilepsy and chronic respiratory issues . Not only is everyone at the clinic kind and super efficient getting my prescription together with my different pharmacies , but Dr Freeman really cares . She calls herself to check on my baby to follow up and to talk about the different treatment options . Furthermore you can feel they are not there to just take your money like some other vets are . Despite the actual visit been slightly higher then my previous vet, the rest of the treatments are significantly less expensive and they often only charge me for the visit as a follow up . I really highly recommend this clinic and Dr Freeman . read more

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Unreasonably expensive. Feline bloodwork that would've cost $25 back in Chicago cost me $260. I had to put down my cat here and felt completely taken advantage of. I had to put down a former pet of mine in Chicago and it cost $250; here it was almost $900. Otherwise they provide good care. Are realistic on what they can and can't do for your pets. Doctor was compassionate about my situation. Unfortunately their business practices are your typical Miami grift job. read more

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**READ**WORST VET IN THE WORLD!!!!!! STAY AWAY IF YOU LOVE YOUR ANIMAL. I'd like to share a story from September 2021.I had just inherited my mom's 11 year old yorkie after she passed away, the dog had no issues besides some allergies. I noticed he was a limping every so slightly one day (likely from jumping off the couch, wasn't that bad). I ran him up to my local vet in Surfside. Once in the examination room the techs whisked him to a back room where I immediately heard my dog let out a yelp like I've never heard even to this day. I'm sad to report my Dilly never walked again. It is with the utmost certainty this vet intentionally broke my dog's leg in an attempt to generate extra money during a slower covid time. I called the vet to inform them but no one cared. they denied all wrongdoing and suggested I bring him back, maybe he needs surgery. I assure you my dog's quality of life has never been the same. I've never been more disgusted and enraged by a vet as well as certain this was intentional . Do yourself and your dog a favor by staying far, far away from this place. any opportunity I get I share the story of my poor Dilly having his leg broken beyond repair because these horrible greedy people are sick. This place should be shutdown so if you ever had a bad experience too please share. Our animals deserve better. We take our animals to the vet to get better, not to be permanently crippled. There aren't enough words to describe how awful it feels to know Im the one who took him to these monstrous people who DO NOT CARE FOR THE WELLBEING OF ANIMALS!!!! People who would hurt an animal for financial gain is probably one of the lowest things a human can do, it's up there with harming the elderly. I hope one day these people will face justice for their actions but I doubt they will. They seem very skilled at how they hid the breaking of his leg outside my view and so there was not any camera footage. Imagine a vet exists in sweet and affluent Surfside who's only goal is financial gain at any cost to your animal, thats this vet. They shouldn't be in business and I truly hope no one else's animals are harmed at the hands of these people. read more

We just got to Miami on Monday for a break from the NY cold and on Wednesday or dog Violet started shaking her head frequently and displayed signs of discomfort when we tried to look in her ear. On Thursday morning we call this animal clinic and they were so accommodating with us and squeezed her right in? Even without being an existing patient of their clinic. When we arrived we were greeted so warmly and Violet was able to go right in. The Vet tech and Dr Newman were so loving with our overly dramatic little havanese. They went above and beyond to nurture her and provide the care she desperately needed. I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone with a pet. We even pushed back our departure date so Violet can be seen by Dr Newman again to her follow up before we fly out of Miami. We found a gem of a place. So grateful for their help and attention. read more

Everyone here is extremely nice. I recently had an issue with feeling like I had overpaid for a vaccine and wellness exam. They reached out to me afterwards, showed they cared and made the situation right. Something I really appreciated. read more

I waiting a long while to write a review because I wanted to get a really rounded idea of this vet. I cry every time I come because my dog is my best friend and the inevitable always seems around the corner. Joey has made significant progress and Dr. Carmona has literally extended my dogs life for the better, he asked me not to give up, and we followed orders and now he's a happier and healthier dog overall. I can't thank him enough for helping my family and always keeping it real with me. The actions they have taken for Joey are well above standard. They call to check in, give quality service, and best of all genuinely care. read more

I'm the son of a vet, so my standards are very high. I was more or less raised at my dad's clinic and have a sixth sense for veterinarians. I've never been inclined to leave a Yelp review until I met Dr. Carmona. Without going into too much detail, I'll just say I had recently moved to the area and was dealing with a sick dog who had a mystery GI ailment. Dr. Carmona, Daisy and the rest of the staff were super attentive and I never felt like I was annoying them with my constant updates/questions. As for Dr. Carmona, he has what my dad had and what is so rare in veterinary medicine: integrity. He's not interested in overcharging or overmedicating. He has a holistic approach and and amazing instinct for the dog's health. I'm so happy I found this clinic. read more

We have been very pleased with the care we received at Veterinary Wellness Center of Surfside. All staff members are kind, patient, and knowledgeable. Our dog needed surgery and they brought in a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who was also excellent. We are very happy with all the care we have received. read more

Dr Carmona and staff are the best around for our dog. They are accommodating and kind hearted. We are lucky to have them in our neighborhood. read more

this place is literally like being in a mechanic shop be prepared to be sold everything in the clinic sad but true. read more

Best VET out there! I mean VERY BEST! Dr. Carmona is a very friendly and very compassionate Doctor. His prices are fair and his knowledge outstanding. Dr. Carmona and nurse Daisy (an angel that fell from heaven and lost its wings) are always there for our two dachshund ladies. They equal love, compassion and absolute dedication and passion for what they do. read more

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I love David and his staff. My dogs are my family it's hard to find people who love them as much as I do but I feel super confident in David's care !!! read more

Dr Newman is so caring and kind. She took great care of my dog and made me feel comfortable and not rushed. She suggested great treatments for multiple issues my dog had. Thank you!! read more

We were visiting Miami with our two Yorkies. One of my dogs got very sick. He couldn't keep anything down and I was very worried and concerned we wouldn't be able to travel home. I called the Veterinary Wellness Center but they were totally booked for same day appointments. The receptionist said I could walk in but I may have to wait a bit. I said ok but 5 minutes later my phone rang and it was the receptionist letting me know they just had a cancellation. I was very impressed since I didn't give her my number. When we arrived the staff was very warm and friendly. Dr. Carmon gave us some treatment options and didn't try to talk us into running expensive tests. He was very honest and after a couple of injections my dog was back to normal. Thank you Dr. Carmon and your wonderful team for taking such good care of us! You guys are awesome! read more

I took my 8 year old dog to see Dr. Carmona yesterday - what a great experience!! The two ladies in the office, Lauren and Daisy, were professional and helpful. Dr. Carmona genuinely seemed to care about my dog and was very affectionate with him. He was very thorough and took his time to learn as much about my dog as possible. You can tell he really loves his job! We live in Surfside and were able to walk a block to the clinic. I thought maybe the charges would be higher because of the location, but his prices are very fair. He will be our vet for as long as we reside in the area. My husband is in the military and we've seen many vets throughout the country. Dr. Carmona is definitely our favorite!! I feel very fortunate to have him and his dedicated staff a block away. Now... if only he would open a boarding facility!!! Don't look further for a vet - go visit Dr. Carmona. And if you're wasting your time driving inland to see a vet - switch to Dr. Carmona. You'll be so glad you did! read more

I've been a yelp browser for years and use yelp for recommendations all the time but don't have much history doing reviews. But this emergency visit to the vet warrants a review. Our pooch was having some "digestive issues" and we had to run to the vet to see if it was serious. Dr. Carmona and his staff are FANTASTIC. I know you would assume that most vet centers have animal lovers on their staff and I'm sure many do. But I can tell you that MANY of these places are a business first and animal lovers second. Not here. These folks LOVE their job. It is so pleasing to find a place that you can blindly recommend and even be willing to take the time to write about it on yelp. That said, we had taken pooch to a nearby animal facility that was the complete opposite and were waiting for over 2 hours to have the dog even looked at. We received a text from a friend who suggested we go see Dr. Carmona so we jumped in the car and needles to say we have finally found our forever vet. I only took the time to write this because if you find yourself in need of a vet and have nowhere to turn, you might look on here and find what you are looking for with this Dr. read more

What a jewel in Surfside! I can't believe in the hectic Miami area with the customer care South Florida is known for this AMAZING animal hospital exists! Kind, loving, caring, courteous, polite, generous and truly animal loving - this office exceeds any expectations I had! I have three dogs and Dr. Carmona and his staff take all the time needed to acclimate my dogs to the office and are sensitive to their needs. All the money invested in their training pays off when a veterinarian and their staff know and take the time to reinforce positive habits and create a calm and supportive environment. Dr. Carmona spends all the time needed to evaluate my animals and never creates a sense that he is in a rush and that you are one of many customers that need to be seen. The organization of the office staff is spot on and they treat their patients (and the moms!) like neighbors they love. I cannot speak highly enough of just the customer care alone but at the core is truly a great veterinarian who is really good at what he does. His exams are thorough and no stone is left unturned. I never feel like I am being led down a path of false diagnoses that will turn a profit - Dr. Carmona addresses the issues at hand and even advised me against purchasing a medicated shampoo from his facility as it wasn't necessary for what my dog was suffering from and he didn't see the sense in the extra cost. I am so happy that he opened and we found him and his staff! I would travel at least an hour to continue to use his office as it is truly the best one I have ever found in South Florida! read more

Had great experience there with my 10-plus year old terrier. Doctor kind and thorough. Next day another doctor called me with test results and patiently explained all of my options. This will be my new vet center, no doubt read more

I cannot speak highly enough of just the customer care alone but the pets care as well. He's really good at what he does, incredibly knowledgeable. I never feel like I am being ignore or rush down to a false diagnoses that will turn a profit - Dr. Carmona addresses the issues and does not over sale you things that you do not need for your pet. He came highly recommended to me by my previous veterinarian. This is the best veterinary clinic in South Florida. Dr. Carmona and his staff are very professional, compassionate and friendly. The facility is very clean and well maintain . Thank you for taking great care of my dogs! read more

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I am so glad i found a wonderful Veterinary clinic right in my neighborhood! I highly recommend the Veterinary Wellness Center of Surfside. I took my 10 weeks old puppy Hunter there and the staff was very friendly and professional. We did not have to wait to see Dr. Carmona. The doctor's assistant received us right the way. She was very attentive to our questions and concerns about Hunter and when Dr. Carmona came to the room he knew exactly what issues to address. He was very good at explaining what Hunter needed and why. They gave Hunter lots of affection and treats so he did not even noticed he was being examined! We were very pleased with the services. read more

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Dr Carmona is awesome. Caring, professional and loves what he does and he doesnt spend clients money on things he doesn't truly believe they need to do. Staff is great as well. Can't recommend more highly! Kevin L. read more

Dr. Carmona and his staff are so welcoming and friendly. They took excellent care of my little maltipoo making sure that he felt comfortable throughout his shots and checkup. My puppy didn't even cry or get upset throughout the whole ordeal as I've had happen in other instances with other pups and veterinarians. Just in the way the team handled him let me know that they truly care about making him feel good during his visit they never man handled my puppy or forced him into any position to complete a treatment or test but gently encouraged him to get where they needed to, to perform whatever treatment or test that was necessary. The office is spotlessly clean and decorated to make you and your fur baby feel comfortable. The team was very thorough in explaining my puppy's at home treatment and they were kind and thoughtful enough to call back the day after my puppy got his shots just to check on him. read more

Veterinary Wellness Center of Surfside - Veterinarians Near Me - Surfside, Florida

Dr. Carmona is the best! I love his demeanor. He is so professional while still taking the time to talk to my pups and get to know them. He has even been kind enough to discount my emergency visits in the past, something I have never seen done anywhere in South Florida. The only Vet in miami that doesn't make you wait hours to be seen. I highly recommend Surfside Vet--the staff is so friendly it's truly a pleasure going every time. read more

I had some issues with my visit to them. But I was very impressed how attentive they were. The next morning I got a call from the Doctor, he was very nice and solved my problem immediately. I see they care about their clients, but I think in the future they should be offering water to the pets and the clients who are waiting outside on the heat read more

The Energy of Dr. Carmona is Amazing ,very knowledgeable ,reliable, compassionate! the staff is also amazing and professional !!! we had an emergency with our puppy who was stung by a bee , the dog arrived to the clinic comatose .. Dr. Carmona was there ready waiting with his staff and saved our dog ! is the best veterinarian around ! we highly recommend this great place ! is simple, clean ,very well maintain, the prices are great also !!! read more

Very awesome professional vet within walking distance of our place. Nurse Daisy and Dr. Carmona are great - super nice humans who care for animals! They saw our cat Oliver today and gave us some good tips on how to handle his issue. read more

Dr. Carmona is truly one of the best and most compassionate veterinarians I have ever met in my entire career. If you are looking for a wonderful caretaker for your beloved animal, this is the doctor to meet! Smart, empathetic, funny, and humble, your companion will be in the best hands you could ever imagine. Trust me, I'm a doctor! read more

I just moved to town about a month ago. My dog had an emergency where she was vomiting and refusing to eat. We are so thankful we found Dr. Carmona. The entire staff is friendly and helpful. I felt like my dog was in great hands. Dr. Carmona is so kind, knowledgeable, and clearly has a passion for the work he does. read more

Such a positive experience I had. The staff was very accommodating and patient. The doctor made me feel very secure about my dog, he even followed up the next day which is something even MY own doctor doesn't do. Highly recommend this place the next time your pooch is feeling under the weather. read more

Dr. Carmona and staff are truly a unique staff of professionals! They gave my dogs a world class experience. Surprisingly enough my dog kept whining at the door when they walked out to get something and extra love when they walked back in. Prior to that they used to shake and cry . I have two dogs and I will be bringing them here!! After the visit I got a follow up call making sure the dogs were ok and I was given their results. You don't see this type of treatment everywhere. Soooo happy with the overall experience and a breath of relief to see that they care about your pet like if it was a part of their family. I found a treasure full of gold! Thanks guys!!!!! read more

HORRIBLE - run don't walk. Dr. Carmona is one of the worst vets I have met. I took in my dog as I thought he had a urinary infection plus a few minor other issues. Instead of just doing the test for an infection he sold me a package deal for several tests...this was my warning no 1. but I didn't listen to my instinct. So this included both a blood test and a urine test plus another test. The results came back negative, so he said. My dog was still showing the same symptoms so I knew there was something wrong. I decided to forward the results of the tests via email to my vet in New York who btw is fantastic. He indicated that the elevations in his blood result indicates that he has some kind of infection but that we had to do a culture to know exactly what kind. At this point knowing that my instincts were right and that Dr. Carmona had given me the wrong results, I call back Dr. Carmona and ask him and beg him to prescribe antibiotics that would address a UI infection. He refused and said that he needs to see the dog again before he can do anything because in his mind he still didn't believe that my dog had an infection. This would have been my 3rd visit for the same problem and I had already spent $450 with this clown who did absolutely nothing. He didn't even cure any of the other little issues that my dog had. I told him that I would rather go to a different vet if I have to pay another visit fee. At least with the new vet I knew I was going to get the antibiotics that Dr. Carmona refused to prescribe and my pet would get seen by a REAL doctor. How can he call himself a doctor if he cant even read a blood and urine test correctly? If I was not persistent and listened to Dr. Carmona's advise my dog would have been very sick by now if not dead. My dog is an old man and even small infections can grow into something big quickly. Fortunately for my dog I went to another vet, got the appropriate antibiotics and my dog is doing great now. And guess what all the other little issue got solved too. I would say don't waste your time and money going to this doctor who only thinks about making money but worse than that don't put you pet's life in danger. Ask yourself if you are willing to take that risk with your pet? I believe that Dr Carmona's reviews are fake because you cant be this bad and have no complaints at all. After I had proof that he was wrong he refused to take my calls and didn't even respond to my emails. Wow, the balls on this guy! Believe me I have been to a lot of vets, this one is one of the worst. I would give zero stars if I could. read more

So grateful to have Dr. Cormona in our neighborhood, great professionals. Both of my dogs are happyto he his patients. The whole team is so caring about their furry clients. read more

We were in Miami on vacation and our Maltese was having trouble using her hind legs. We visited the veterinary wellness center and couldn't be more pleased. The staff along with Dr. Carmona were exceptional. It is difficult and scary being away from home when your pet is not well however their kindness and attentive were so comforting that I questioned my own vets services at home. I am considering having yearly visits with dr. Carmona since we vacation each year at the same time I also received a follow up phone call the next day by the doctor to check on Bianca's status. Thank you all for all your kindness. read more

I have never left a review on Yelp but felt compelled to after my first visit to Dr Carmona. The hardest thing in relocating to another state is finding services to replicate the ones you left behind. Dr Carmona and his staff exceeded those expectations by a long shot. His staff are so nice and helpful and are super nice to your pet. Dr Carmona is so friendly and makes you and your pet feel comfortable immediately. You can really tell right away that he knows what he's doing. So if your looking for a new Vet run don't walk to this office. read more

Extraordinary! Dr. Carmona is an wonderful vet; he is friendly, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. The staff is top notch and the facility is very well maintained. a blessing to have such wonderful place in the neighborhood. read more

Amazing experience time after time. I highly recommend Dr. Carmona & his staff for any and all pet needs. He is very thorough and truly cares about each and every pet. read more

Dr. Carmona and his staff are outstanding! I was blown away at my first visit and everytime you and your pet have the same attention which isn't easy to find. My pup loves her vet visits! I am so glad I found them. Hands down the best for your pet. read more

I was excited to find a fellow Gator to treat my baby girl Maggie. The whole staff was knowledgable and took great care of her during an annual check up. Fair prices, nice office, great experience! read more