Gulf Shore Veterinary Specialty Surgery
Englewood, Florida
General Info
Gulf Shore Veterinary Specialty Surgery in Englewood treats veterinary medicine as an instrumental tuning process where each interaction develops through rhythm and breath and behavioral sound across Florida homes. A complex observational phase occurs during the initial minutes where touching is strictly prohibited. Staff observe pets as they investigate corners and react to soft noises while positioning themselves around movement. The process of diagnostic flow undergoes real-time customization. During eye examinations pets that hold their breath or react to neck contact cause staff to adjust the visit order. Every veterinary choice gains depth through owner feedback: observations of pet wind sensitivity, adjustments in sleeping areas, and frequency of home contact initiation. Gulf Shore Veterinary Specialty Surgery provides an array of services including diagnostic evaluations, pain modeling techniques, mobility screenings, environmental allergy assessments, preventive healthcare planning, and long-term stabilization for chronic conditions. Services for traumatized or overstimulated animals may be distributed across several time slots or combined with decompression breaks. Time-of-day patterns combined with home social environments influence both the pacing of communications and how results are shared. Follow-ups never depend on specific dates because they get scheduled according to pet recovery patterns during post-care periods. Property holders receive training to detect unusual behaviors following visits such as room avoidance patterns, reduced stretching movements, and delayed vocal responses. The possibility for communication remains intact to accommodate adjustments whenever routines change or symptoms emerge slowly. Gulf Shore Veterinary Specialty Surgery provides veterinary services in Englewood and neighboring Florida regions through an intricate understanding of pet signals combined with owner observations during the silent intervals between heartbeats gestures and tranquil moments.
Services
Acupuncture
Boarding
Dental
Dermatology
Grooming
Neurology
Oncology
Surgery
Vaccinations
Reviews
Linda Parios
22 May 2023
REPORT
I have been a pet parent at Loving Care Animal Hospital since 2003 when I moved to Florida. Dr Ryan was my first vet in Florida and I have been with LCAH for 20 years. Dr Steinbrecher treated many of ...
I have been a pet parent at Loving Care Animal Hospital since 2003 when I moved to Florida. Dr Ryan was my first vet in Florida and I have been with LCAH for 20 years. Dr Steinbrecher treated many of my four legged family members and has been EXCELLENT, honest and professional.
As with all businesses, including my own, the challenges of Covid and the storms in our area have taken a tremendous toll on all of us. The staff at LCAH has hung in and has been consistent with communication and care.
I miss Jody, however Zsuzsa, Joe, Candy and Cherie are hanging in there and are all wonderful. I am especially impressed with Dr Karen Prine who is now practicing at the hospital. Dr Prine is refreshing and offers an approach that I am familiar with and that appeals to me and my furry family.
Kudos to the group at LCAH and know that I for one, here in Englewood, love you guys and have your back!!
L I.
6 Nov 2018
REPORT
My cat has been in the care of Dr. G since the day she was adopted. She has FHV-1 which is common with most rescue kittens from feral mothers as well as seasonal allergies. The first two years it seem...
My cat has been in the care of Dr. G since the day she was adopted. She has FHV-1 which is common with most rescue kittens from feral mothers as well as seasonal allergies. The first two years it seemed she was in the office every 4 mos. with issues and Dr. G was very patient, kind,and explained what I could do to keep her immune system healthy. She is now 4 years old and doing well thanks to great care . The front office folks are super nice and a pleasure to deal with . They always manage to fit me in when my cat has a flare ( I have a super flexible schedule so I can go at a moments notice or very early in the morning) . I travel over to Englewood from North Port because this Dr. is top notch and I recommend her for all cat owners.
Carol D.
3 Oct 2018
REPORT
My pup was a patient, but no longer. After office visit on Thursday, 9/27/18, our dog was treated & after 2 days later I called with sincere concerns. Was told they would get back to me asap, but we ...
My pup was a patient, but no longer. After office visit on Thursday, 9/27/18, our dog was treated & after 2 days later I called with sincere concerns. Was told they would get back to me asap, but we never heard back. We had to go to emergency pet hospital on 9/30/18. She was properly treated and is on the road to recovery. We will no longer bring our dog to Loving Care in Englewood. We have found a new highly recommended vet.
linda philips
17 Jul 2018
REPORT
Sweet caring clinic. Although small inside they always manage to get you in quickly and the vets are very caring and supportive.
Jay Pollard
14 Jul 2018
REPORT
Great place for your pet to get services, the staff are very helpful to all needs and concerns, everyone from the front desk, to the techs, and don't want to forget the Doctors, they all have the best...
Great place for your pet to get services, the staff are very helpful to all needs and concerns, everyone from the front desk, to the techs, and don't want to forget the Doctors, they all have the best interest for your pets wellness, outstanding folks...👍👌😎
Mike Dufresne
28 Jun 2018
REPORT
The staff always manages a smile, even through a hectic situation or when busy. Rarely, I'll have to wait past my appt. time for a few minutes.
That being said, I love Doctor G !! She has cared for m...
The staff always manages a smile, even through a hectic situation or when busy. Rarely, I'll have to wait past my appt. time for a few minutes.
That being said, I love Doctor G !! She has cared for my pets for two decades now. What makes her special is that she is as good with people as she is with animals. She's very compassionate and thoughroly explains the situation until you fully understand and have a confident grasp of your pets condition. So good with people, she's the only veterinarian I've ever really"bonded"with.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
denise husson
9 Jun 2018
REPORT
They really care anout animals & they are professional yet unpretentious.
Lynne Spencer
23 May 2018
REPORT
Took my baby here for the first time. What a difference from the last two places I have been to. CLEAN!!! I mean really clean. I was beginning to think No vets around here were clean and actually care...
Took my baby here for the first time. What a difference from the last two places I have been to. CLEAN!!! I mean really clean. I was beginning to think No vets around here were clean and actually cared about the animals. The Dr. was so nice and thoroughly examined him and actually LOOKED at him. I am so happy to finally have a vet I trust. Thank You
Kathie May
19 May 2018
REPORT
Dr. Gilkeson and staff are awesome. The name Loving Care fits!
Ken Crowl
14 Feb 2018
REPORT
Dr. G is the best. Everyone is so nice and helpful.
Brian Thompson
7 Feb 2018
REPORT
They are very tender and loving with the animals. The prices are reasonable too.
Chris White
4 Feb 2018
REPORT
2 of the employees were rude and did not listen to what I needed to explain. They kidnapped my dog, a beautiful animal that I rescued after the "hurricane". I have another dog that will NEVER SEE THE ...
2 of the employees were rude and did not listen to what I needed to explain. They kidnapped my dog, a beautiful animal that I rescued after the "hurricane". I have another dog that will NEVER SEE THE INSIDE OF THAT BUILDING AGAIN!!! THE FEES ARE HIGHER THAN THE STANDARD OF CARE PROVIDED. I'M PISSED.
Lisa O
22 Jan 2018
REPORT
I needed to take my dog in for an emergency they were very quick to get her in and get her better
Gabriel Gerdon
18 Sep 2017
REPORT
This place is the greatest and Dr. G is the best if you don't have a veterinarian and even if you do you should come here. Staff is top notch
carol ousley
8 May 2017
REPORT
Give great care for my westie
M
6 May 2017
REPORT
Great vet clinic
Sally Spencer
28 Apr 2017
REPORT
Vet recommended OraVet dental chews, $20.00,,,, dog did not like,,,called next day to see if I could return them....would not take back,,although I am surprised OraVet would not make good on it. Prob...
Vet recommended OraVet dental chews, $20.00,,,, dog did not like,,,called next day to see if I could return them....would not take back,,although I am surprised OraVet would not make good on it. Probably won't buy anything else unless I can try a sample first.
Jane Greenwood
17 Feb 2017
REPORT
The staff and doctors are so kind and helpfull...they listen to you...that is a huge plus...I would not take my dog anywhere else....they treat him like family
Cathleen Richardson
4 Jan 2017
REPORT
Dr. G is outstanding in her knowledge, care and concern for the animals. She is compassionate, and interesting to talk to, as she takes time to talk to you about your pets. There is a vaccination cli...
Dr. G is outstanding in her knowledge, care and concern for the animals. She is compassionate, and interesting to talk to, as she takes time to talk to you about your pets. There is a vaccination clinic they offer to keep the costs down. This vet truly has a heart and cares.
Dolores D.
17 Oct 2016
REPORT
. I had a grand-dog who was so very special. He was gentle, affectionate, beautiful, playful, and smart. He became ill about a year and a half ago and was taken to this Veterinarian, who followed h...
. I had a grand-dog who was so very special. He was gentle, affectionate, beautiful, playful, and smart. He became ill about a year and a half ago and was taken to this Veterinarian, who followed him during his "illness". When he started having worse symptoms, the Vet took x-rays but could not diagnose the problem, so my family was told that he needed an ultrasound. No one in the immediate area could perform the ultrasound, so the Vet referred them to a Vet in Sarasota which is about a 45 minute travel time, and an urgent appointment was made for the next possible time available. In the meantime, my grand-dog became worse and on the morning of his scheduled appointment in Sarasota, he took a dramatic turn for the worse. This local Vet of about 7 minutes travel time was called, and was asked if she could see him immediately since his condition had become critical. The office said that she would not see him because he had been referred to the Vet in Sarasota and needed the ultrasound first. You can imagine the shock and disappointment not to mention panic the family felt, yet they would attempt to get him to Sarasota. He died about 20 minutes later in front of the grief stricken family. It was not a peaceful death and obviously painful as well. Needless to say, the appointment in Sarasota was canceled. The next morning, the Vet's office called my daughter to inquire about the results of his appointment in Sarasota. Of course, the Vets' office was told of his death and the office staff said they would relay the news to the Vet. The Vet as well as office staff has yet to contact the family to express condolences. After about 6 months, the family decided to contact The Board that regulates the practices of Veterinarians in Florida to file a complaint on how the situation was handled. After a year of "investigation" a letter was received stating that there is no evidence to demonstrate that anything was handled improperly by the Vet. Well, now, come on, how about a DEAD DOG? Isn't that evidence enough? I am outraged. What good is this Board in Tallahassee? Takes months to get that kind of a cold, callous determination? And the letter further states that there is no appeal in these matters and they do not reveal how they determined their decision, so in other words, don't bother calling us again. So bluntly, coldly, sorry pal you lose your little "family member" and the Vet goes on as if nothing happened. Well that's just a lot of malarkey. There are a lot of very good Veterinarians out there, and if you have one, count your blessings. This Vet is not one of them.
Jacob Burritt
28 Aug 2016
REPORT
Friendly staff, always accommodating, and Dr. G is amazing. Place is clean too.
Arnie Karp
18 Apr 2016
REPORT
They successfully treated my foster dog for Heart worms, and I saw nothing but kind and friendly Vets and Techs. They also treated my last dog, who was healthy for 15 years.
sandra disomma
7 Apr 2016
REPORT
A wonderful place. Kind, considerate. I know several
people who are very happy taking their animals there.
Sascha N.
22 Oct 2013
REPORT
No hope for my poodle's paralyzed right leg which was the result of a carelessly placed pain injection after teeth cleaning. It's been several months, and even with daily physical therapy, it will li...
No hope for my poodle's paralyzed right leg which was the result of a carelessly placed pain injection after teeth cleaning. It's been several months, and even with daily physical therapy, it will likely not get any better. I very much like veterinarian Janis Gilkerson, but someone on her staff needs training so that this unfortunate fate does not befall another innocent animal.
Carolyn D.
24 Jun 2012
REPORT
Cannot say enough about Dr. Janis Gilkerson. She has taken care of three of my doggies with loving concern and wonderful, spot on treatment.
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Gulf Shore Veterinary Specialty Surgery
Englewood, Florida
General Info
Gulf Shore Veterinary Specialty Surgery in Englewood treats veterinary medicine as an instrumental tuning process where each interaction develops through rhythm and breath and behavioral sound across Florida homes. A complex observational phase occurs during the initial minutes where touching is strictly prohibited. Staff observe pets as they investigate corners and react to soft noises while positioning themselves around movement. The process of diagnostic flow undergoes real-time customization. During eye examinations pets that hold their breath or react to neck contact cause staff to adjust the visit order. Every veterinary choice gains depth through owner feedback: observations of pet wind sensitivity, adjustments in sleeping areas, and frequency of home contact initiation. Gulf Shore Veterinary Specialty Surgery provides an array of services including diagnostic evaluations, pain modeling techniques, mobility screenings, environmental allergy assessments, preventive healthcare planning, and long-term stabilization for chronic conditions. Services for traumatized or overstimulated animals may be distributed across several time slots or combined with decompression breaks. Time-of-day patterns combined with home social environments influence both the pacing of communications and how results are shared. Follow-ups never depend on specific dates because they get scheduled according to pet recovery patterns during post-care periods. Property holders receive training to detect unusual behaviors following visits such as room avoidance patterns, reduced stretching movements, and delayed vocal responses. The possibility for communication remains intact to accommodate adjustments whenever routines change or symptoms emerge slowly. Gulf Shore Veterinary Specialty Surgery provides veterinary services in Englewood and neighboring Florida regions through an intricate understanding of pet signals combined with owner observations during the silent intervals between heartbeats gestures and tranquil moments.
Business Hours
Monday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-18:00PM
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12p
6p
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Services
Acupuncture
Boarding
Dental
Dermatology
Grooming
Neurology
Oncology
Surgery
Vaccinations
Reviews
Linda Parios
22 May 2023
I have been a pet parent at Loving Care Animal Hospital since 2003 when I moved to Florida. Dr Ryan was my first vet in Florida and I have been with LCAH for 20 years. Dr Steinbrecher treated many of ...
I have been a pet parent at Loving Care Animal Hospital since 2003 when I moved to Florida. Dr Ryan was my first vet in Florida and I have been with LCAH for 20 years. Dr Steinbrecher treated many of my four legged family members and has been EXCELLENT, honest and professional.
As with all businesses, including my own, the challenges of Covid and the storms in our area have taken a tremendous toll on all of us. The staff at LCAH has hung in and has been consistent with communication and care.
I miss Jody, however Zsuzsa, Joe, Candy and Cherie are hanging in there and are all wonderful. I am especially impressed with Dr Karen Prine who is now practicing at the hospital. Dr Prine is refreshing and offers an approach that I am familiar with and that appeals to me and my furry family.
Kudos to the group at LCAH and know that I for one, here in Englewood, love you guys and have your back!!
L I.
6 Nov 2018
My cat has been in the care of Dr. G since the day she was adopted. She has FHV-1 which is common with most rescue kittens from feral mothers as well as seasonal allergies. The first two years it seem...
My cat has been in the care of Dr. G since the day she was adopted. She has FHV-1 which is common with most rescue kittens from feral mothers as well as seasonal allergies. The first two years it seemed she was in the office every 4 mos. with issues and Dr. G was very patient, kind,and explained what I could do to keep her immune system healthy. She is now 4 years old and doing well thanks to great care . The front office folks are super nice and a pleasure to deal with . They always manage to fit me in when my cat has a flare ( I have a super flexible schedule so I can go at a moments notice or very early in the morning) . I travel over to Englewood from North Port because this Dr. is top notch and I recommend her for all cat owners.
Carol D.
3 Oct 2018
My pup was a patient, but no longer. After office visit on Thursday, 9/27/18, our dog was treated & after 2 days later I called with sincere concerns. Was told they would get back to me asap, but we ...
My pup was a patient, but no longer. After office visit on Thursday, 9/27/18, our dog was treated & after 2 days later I called with sincere concerns. Was told they would get back to me asap, but we never heard back. We had to go to emergency pet hospital on 9/30/18. She was properly treated and is on the road to recovery. We will no longer bring our dog to Loving Care in Englewood. We have found a new highly recommended vet.
linda philips
17 Jul 2018
Sweet caring clinic. Although small inside they always manage to get you in quickly and the vets are very caring and supportive.
Jay Pollard
14 Jul 2018
Great place for your pet to get services, the staff are very helpful to all needs and concerns, everyone from the front desk, to the techs, and don't want to forget the Doctors, they all have the best...
Great place for your pet to get services, the staff are very helpful to all needs and concerns, everyone from the front desk, to the techs, and don't want to forget the Doctors, they all have the best interest for your pets wellness, outstanding folks...👍👌😎
Mike Dufresne
28 Jun 2018
The staff always manages a smile, even through a hectic situation or when busy. Rarely, I'll have to wait past my appt. time for a few minutes.
That being said, I love Doctor G !! She has cared for m...
The staff always manages a smile, even through a hectic situation or when busy. Rarely, I'll have to wait past my appt. time for a few minutes.
That being said, I love Doctor G !! She has cared for my pets for two decades now. What makes her special is that she is as good with people as she is with animals. She's very compassionate and thoughroly explains the situation until you fully understand and have a confident grasp of your pets condition. So good with people, she's the only veterinarian I've ever really"bonded"with.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
denise husson
9 Jun 2018
They really care anout animals & they are professional yet unpretentious.
Lynne Spencer
23 May 2018
Took my baby here for the first time. What a difference from the last two places I have been to. CLEAN!!! I mean really clean. I was beginning to think No vets around here were clean and actually care...
Took my baby here for the first time. What a difference from the last two places I have been to. CLEAN!!! I mean really clean. I was beginning to think No vets around here were clean and actually cared about the animals. The Dr. was so nice and thoroughly examined him and actually LOOKED at him. I am so happy to finally have a vet I trust. Thank You
Kathie May
19 May 2018
Dr. Gilkeson and staff are awesome. The name Loving Care fits!
Ken Crowl
14 Feb 2018
Dr. G is the best. Everyone is so nice and helpful.
Brian Thompson
7 Feb 2018
They are very tender and loving with the animals. The prices are reasonable too.
Chris White
4 Feb 2018
2 of the employees were rude and did not listen to what I needed to explain. They kidnapped my dog, a beautiful animal that I rescued after the "hurricane". I have another dog that will NEVER SEE THE ...
2 of the employees were rude and did not listen to what I needed to explain. They kidnapped my dog, a beautiful animal that I rescued after the "hurricane". I have another dog that will NEVER SEE THE INSIDE OF THAT BUILDING AGAIN!!! THE FEES ARE HIGHER THAN THE STANDARD OF CARE PROVIDED. I'M PISSED.
Lisa O
22 Jan 2018
I needed to take my dog in for an emergency they were very quick to get her in and get her better
Gabriel Gerdon
18 Sep 2017
This place is the greatest and Dr. G is the best if you don't have a veterinarian and even if you do you should come here. Staff is top notch
carol ousley
8 May 2017
Give great care for my westie
M
6 May 2017
Great vet clinic
Sally Spencer
28 Apr 2017
Vet recommended OraVet dental chews, $20.00,,,, dog did not like,,,called next day to see if I could return them....would not take back,,although I am surprised OraVet would not make good on it. Prob...
Vet recommended OraVet dental chews, $20.00,,,, dog did not like,,,called next day to see if I could return them....would not take back,,although I am surprised OraVet would not make good on it. Probably won't buy anything else unless I can try a sample first.
Jane Greenwood
17 Feb 2017
The staff and doctors are so kind and helpfull...they listen to you...that is a huge plus...I would not take my dog anywhere else....they treat him like family
Cathleen Richardson
4 Jan 2017
Dr. G is outstanding in her knowledge, care and concern for the animals. She is compassionate, and interesting to talk to, as she takes time to talk to you about your pets. There is a vaccination cli...
Dr. G is outstanding in her knowledge, care and concern for the animals. She is compassionate, and interesting to talk to, as she takes time to talk to you about your pets. There is a vaccination clinic they offer to keep the costs down. This vet truly has a heart and cares.
Dolores D.
17 Oct 2016
. I had a grand-dog who was so very special. He was gentle, affectionate, beautiful, playful, and smart. He became ill about a year and a half ago and was taken to this Veterinarian, who followed h...
. I had a grand-dog who was so very special. He was gentle, affectionate, beautiful, playful, and smart. He became ill about a year and a half ago and was taken to this Veterinarian, who followed him during his "illness". When he started having worse symptoms, the Vet took x-rays but could not diagnose the problem, so my family was told that he needed an ultrasound. No one in the immediate area could perform the ultrasound, so the Vet referred them to a Vet in Sarasota which is about a 45 minute travel time, and an urgent appointment was made for the next possible time available. In the meantime, my grand-dog became worse and on the morning of his scheduled appointment in Sarasota, he took a dramatic turn for the worse. This local Vet of about 7 minutes travel time was called, and was asked if she could see him immediately since his condition had become critical. The office said that she would not see him because he had been referred to the Vet in Sarasota and needed the ultrasound first. You can imagine the shock and disappointment not to mention panic the family felt, yet they would attempt to get him to Sarasota. He died about 20 minutes later in front of the grief stricken family. It was not a peaceful death and obviously painful as well. Needless to say, the appointment in Sarasota was canceled. The next morning, the Vet's office called my daughter to inquire about the results of his appointment in Sarasota. Of course, the Vets' office was told of his death and the office staff said they would relay the news to the Vet. The Vet as well as office staff has yet to contact the family to express condolences. After about 6 months, the family decided to contact The Board that regulates the practices of Veterinarians in Florida to file a complaint on how the situation was handled. After a year of "investigation" a letter was received stating that there is no evidence to demonstrate that anything was handled improperly by the Vet. Well, now, come on, how about a DEAD DOG? Isn't that evidence enough? I am outraged. What good is this Board in Tallahassee? Takes months to get that kind of a cold, callous determination? And the letter further states that there is no appeal in these matters and they do not reveal how they determined their decision, so in other words, don't bother calling us again. So bluntly, coldly, sorry pal you lose your little "family member" and the Vet goes on as if nothing happened. Well that's just a lot of malarkey. There are a lot of very good Veterinarians out there, and if you have one, count your blessings. This Vet is not one of them.
Jacob Burritt
28 Aug 2016
Friendly staff, always accommodating, and Dr. G is amazing. Place is clean too.
Arnie Karp
18 Apr 2016
They successfully treated my foster dog for Heart worms, and I saw nothing but kind and friendly Vets and Techs. They also treated my last dog, who was healthy for 15 years.
sandra disomma
7 Apr 2016
A wonderful place. Kind, considerate. I know several
people who are very happy taking their animals there.
Sascha N.
22 Oct 2013
No hope for my poodle's paralyzed right leg which was the result of a carelessly placed pain injection after teeth cleaning. It's been several months, and even with daily physical therapy, it will li...
No hope for my poodle's paralyzed right leg which was the result of a carelessly placed pain injection after teeth cleaning. It's been several months, and even with daily physical therapy, it will likely not get any better. I very much like veterinarian Janis Gilkerson, but someone on her staff needs training so that this unfortunate fate does not befall another innocent animal.
Carolyn D.
24 Jun 2012
Cannot say enough about Dr. Janis Gilkerson. She has taken care of three of my doggies with loving concern and wonderful, spot on treatment.
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