Sunshine Animal Hospital

Dr. Aimee is seriously THE BEST! Just love her & so have my friends that I have referred to her. I never hesitate to suggest Dr. Aimee when I have a friend looking to establish with a new doc for their pets. She does NOT do unnecessary labs & testing like I have experienced at other small AND big name animal hospitals. She treats both the owner & the patient with kindness & great care. If you are looking for a veterinarian that DOESN'T put your pet OR your pocket through unnecessary treatment... you REALLY should come see Dr. Aimee. The staff & care at Sunshine Animal Hospital are awesome!!! Read Less

Kept our 14 year old Labrador while we were traveling for five days. They did a great job in keeping her boarded and distracted during our absence. We were very happy with their professional team. We now use them on a regular basis... Read Less

I took my dog Mojo to Sunshine Animal Hospital to have a growth on his eyelid removed. They did an excellent job! Very very friendly and easy to talk to. I've been going to Sunshine Animal Hospital with mr. Mojo for almost 7 years now. And will continue to do so Read Less

I would like to amend my previous review, please. As I said before, the vets & techs are excellent and the service is excellent also. They all really care for the animals & try to make sure everything is ok and often go out of their way to help you & your pet. We've known Dr Kristen for many years. She has often come to our house over the years to help take care of our aging dog - giving her laser treatments & checking her over. Our dog has lived many years more than she should & it's really because of Dr Kristen & her willingness to go out of her way to help. Also, since we live close to her residence, she'll bring meds home with her so we can pick them up there, instead of going to the office. Dr Aimee is the best, too. Couldn't ask for better vets to take care of your pets. Truly, I HIGHLY recommend Sunshine Animal Hospital & the care they give. Couldn't ask for better! Read Less

I cannot give enough praise to the staff at Sunshine Animal Hospital and Dr Brauer. I had been going there when Dr. Smith was there and was so disappointed when he left, however, Dr. Brauer exceeds any expectations I could have had. This staff is the most caring staff not just for your pet, but you at the pet's owner. I know my Brady loves going there, he never has given me any problem once he knows where he is and that is all because of the wonderful people at Sunshine. I thank each and everyone at the facility. I really can't say enough about Sunshine Animal Hospital. They are the BEST! Read Less

I have no idea where these negative reviews came from, as everyone there worked together to save my dog's life! My Bloodhound was poisoned by a neighbor(justice was served, I ASSURE you). They took him in right away and literally performed a miracle. We were able to visit with him during the 2 days he had to stay, and he is back to his happy self. From our entire family, thank you so very much for everything you do! Read Less

I have been coming here for over a year, and every time it has been a good experience.  From  nail trims to exams, the staff is always friendly and professional.  Even with one of my dogs who can be quite a handful! Read Less

Sunshine has been my choice for over 20 years, first with Dr. Smith and staff, now with Dr. Brauer and staff. I could have sought veterinary care closer to home, but the professionalism and compassion always displayed by the staff and the cleanliness of the office and exam rooms has convinced me there can be not better place to bring my fur-babies <3 Read Less

I met Dr. Aimee for the first time yesterday. She had an immediate connection to my senior cat. He isn't usually very trusting of strangers. He trusted her right away. Everyone is always so nice to my fur babies. Great office. Read Less

They're so gentle with my dogs no matter what. My dogs alway wag their tail when they go and surprisingly calm. What I love the most is the vet comes to me one on one and explains what they did, how my dogs did, what I need to do to keep my dogs healthy.....my dogs even get a certificate of a job well done! Read Less

Dr. Aimee is the best and really cares about her patients! She goes above and beyond and I trust her 100% with all my pets needs! You can count on her to treat your pet and not do unnecessary procedures. The staff is very friendly and the facility is clean! Ashley at the front desk was very helpful and pleasant. If you're looking for a good veterinarian I highly recommend Sunshine Animal! Read Less

Today was my first visit to this clinic. I followed my favorite vet from a previous clinic to here. Everyone was friendly and welcoming and I want to bless you Dr. Aimee and staff for handling my cat who decided to go psycho (Dr. Aimee's words, Kujo Kitty). This office is a very far drive for me but I'm happy with my vet and everyone there. I will continue to make the drive to know my pets are in great hands. Read Less

I met Dr Brauer years ago when she worked at another vet office. Now she has her own practice and I have followed Dr Brauer here. I like to make sure my babies have the best. Dr Brauer takes exceptional care of my babies and genuinely cares about them. After every visit she reaches out the following day to see how everything is going. Read Less

When Dr. Smith was still there, he was great and we saw him for 20 years. Then Dr. Bauer took over. She is horribly rude, doesn't give your pet full physical exams and isn't helpful at all. It is sad because Dr. Smith was incredible. I wouldn't recommend Dr. Bauer to anyone. Find a different vet because she isn't the right one! Read Less

I can't say enough about these folks. They take such amazing care of the animals there. My dog was treated and cared for but more importantly he was loved. I hate being away from him but I knew he was safe and protected. Amazing knowledgable Doctor, caring and kind staff and a friendly loving atmosphere. I could't be happier with the medical care and boarding services here. HIGHLY recommended. Read Less

I have been coming here for years.  Technicians are knowledgeable and keep the humans informed of patients' progress and they CARE. They explain cost ahead of time, and in a pinch will work you in. I travel quite a bit and have needed records faxed now and then and they are spot on. Highly recommended. !!! Read Less

Loved the staff here. I showed up without an appointment with my cat, and they fit me into what was very clearly a busy day for them. I had no clue what my cat had but they helped her. They administered a couple shots and the vet spent over an hour with us, answering all my questions and concerns. The second best part was, I was expecting a bill close to $250 and the visit all included was only $95.Read Less

Dr Brauer is very knowledgeable and she also offers alternative therapies for your animal. All my dogs love her. She took great care with a few of ours that had health issues that eventually took them from us but she helped them have great quality of life that they would not have had without her. Read Less

Dr. Brauer is the best and very compassionate..My dog Sammie was very ill and she went through hoops to make sure he had the best care..Unfortunately he passed to having a tumor but their amazing caring team that is always willing to go above and beyond. They helped me beyond words... Read Less

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Brauer years ago at Dr. Wilmarth and Baycrest Veterinary Hospital! She is the most caring and compassionate vet I have met. She is always going above and beyond to find new ways to help her pet family of patients! She is a wonderful person and human being and your pet could not ask for a better doctor .....She is top notch in my book! Did I mention she does pet acupuncture and just completed time learning about pet chiropractic treatment....WOW..... Read Less

My dog was bitten by a snake at our apartment complex. This animal hospital is out front so it was obviously the closest/first stop. The receptionist was rude when I came in and said it was an emergency, said acted like my dog being bitten by a possibly venomous snake was not a big deal, and even had the nerve to say "just have a seat the dr is with a patient it'll be a little while." ARE YOU SERIOUS? I said "could we act a little more friggin urgent... If you can't help I need to get to an ER that can." So then and only then did she ask the dr to step out and just overlook my dog. He did and he was kind, but he looked at the snake photo and told me it was a cottonmouth (venomous) when it was actually a watersnake. (Nonvenomous) He then said they do not carry anti venom and that I needed to go to bluepearl. So I thanked him, gave her a dirty look, and was on my way. Let me clarify: the dr on staff was a heartwarming kind man who truly cares about my dog even though we were not going to be his personal patient. The receptionist is a frigid ice queen with an attitude. If that snake had been venomous (which I didn't find out until after my dog was treated at bluepearl with blood testing etc) my dog would have died in that office because that woman had an attitude instead of a heart. Tip: get a new receptionist that cares about your customers enough to listen to them... and knows how to promptly react to an emergency situation. Read Less

Dr. Brauer has been our vet for over 7 years. She has taken care of and treated my dogs as if they were her own! She does acupuncture and laser treatment which was hugely beneficial to one of my beagles. I trust her with their lives and that is so important when choosing a doctor for your fur-children. Read Less

Been going here for about a year now for my dog and cat.  Their staff is amazing.  I had an emergency just as they were closing and performed an emergency surgery for my cat after hours with no question.  I have insurance on through Petsmart Banfield for our dog, however they're pretty terrible.  What cost over $3000 at Banfield, they charged $448.  They know my dog by name when i enter.  They remember her history.  My dog loves it there.  I highly recommend this vet.  I've had only positive encounters with this staff.  Very professional and informative with pet issues. Read Less

I was looking for a vet for my two cats and so I found this place. In moving into my new apartment, my cats somehow got fleas and so I went to this vet to talk about options.They recommended that I use a very safe medication (that did not require an exam) for each of my cats in order to rid them of fleas. The staff was friendly and helpful and so I thanked them and went home.That weekend, I had my apartment bombed and I gave both of my cats the medication.One of my cats had a horrible reaction to the medication and actually ended up dying, which really hurt me. In an effort to not let his death be in vain, I wanted to let the vets know what happened....but let me first say that... I do not blame this hospital AT ALL because I was the person who administered the medication.My intention in going to the vet was:(1) to schedule an health exam for my other cat, just to be sure that he was healthy and (2) to let them know what happened so (a) if they have to keep statistics on the reactions of pets to certain drugs, they can note the reaction and (b) to let them know to encourage other pet owners to have their animals have exams before adminstering medications. I am unsure if I could've saved my cat if I had had an exam, but it could've been a help. When I arrived, the receptionist was friendly (I believe her name was Anne) and so we started talking. I then went on to explain the reason for my visit. I started to explain the reaction that my cat had to the medication and that I wanted to schedule a visit for my other cat. Before I was able to finish explaining that I wanted to schedule a visit, she  assumed that I was going to blame the hospital and immediately became defensive, argumentative, and raised her voice. She started talking over me and blamed me for killing my cat (which was not very tactful), stating that I must've exposed him to the fumigation fumes because the medication would never have killed my cat and that it is not the fault of the hospital. I then explained to her that (1) my cat had never come in contact with the fumes...as they would've harmed us both and (2) I was not here to blame the hospital. If i felt that the hospital was neglient, I wouldn't then trust them enough to schedule a visit for my now, only cat. She appeared to not have heard what I was saying because she continued to tell me that they were not at fault and it must've been something I had done.I became emotional and explained to her that I did not come in to blame them at all. I explained that I already felt guilty and was grieving for my cat and felt attacked by her tone of voice, choice of words, and her behavior. Eventually, she calmed down and understood that I was not blaming the hospital and that my intention was to schedule a visit for my other cat. However, that experience with her was very jarring and made me realize that if something HAD been their fault, her attitude would be to attack the customer before listening to see if there is a possible solution that we could arrive at. I know that this is the day and age of everyone suing everyone and so I am sure that her behavior is just because she does not want her hospital to be sued for something that is not their fault. Which is totally understandable, I wouldn't want that for them either. However, customers want to feel as if they are being heard. If the receptionist had simply waited to hear what I was saying, there would've been no argument or uncomfortable feelings. Although I was planning to stay with this hospital, I decided against it because of the receptionist's behavior. They lost my business because I now doubted that if they did do something wrong, they would be willing to take responsibility and work collaboratively in order to find solutions. At the end of the day, I wouldn't recommed this hospital simply due to the intensity of how angry and rude the receptionist became towards me at a time when I was already feeling very sad. Read Less

Went here today for a post adoption checkup for my new puppy. The people here really care, everyone from to the techs to the doctors were very informative and extremely nice. This was my first Vet visit in Florida, and i have to say I was very pleased and would recommend Sunshine to any one!!!Read Less

Always took fantastic care of my dog Roxy. She had chronic ear and skin infections, Dr.G always was willing to do what ever it took to make her more comfortable. Had we not moved to Atlanta I would still be using this vet. Honestly some of the nicest staff I have ever had the chance to visit. Read Less

We have been going here since 1993/4(?). We had not been in FL long and this office was near the apartment we lived at the time so we just were taking a chance and so glad we did. Dr. Smith and gang have shown such compassion for all our animals, including hamsters, rabbits, a dog and cats. Read Less

I took my German shepherd in to have an initial exam and an x ray. I called animal hospitals from St pete to tarpon Springs, and sunshine animal hospital had the best prices. The assistants were very helpful, and the doctor was extremely informative. This is definitely not another place out to make money off of you, I felt as though they actually did care. I'd reccomend to all.Read Less

We have been taking our dogs to Dr. Smith at Sunshine Animal Hospital for about eight years now. I am very picky about my vets and actually changed three times before we found Sunshine Animal Hospital. We changed to and have stayed with Dr. Smith after we adopted our Springer Spaniel rescue, Sofie, because ESRA uses them locally for their fosters. Every person on their staff is always thorough and kind, and Dr Smith is both an excellent veterinarian and is a very compassionate man. I really couldn't ask for more from this excellent practice. I am not afraid to show my name with this review. Keep that in mind when you read the other review that was posted anonymously. They have the right to their opinion, but as a long-term client, I can tell you that I feel very differently and think the world of Dr. Smith and the staff at Sunshine Animal Hospital. I think that the majority of people who try this practice will really love them. We do. Read Less