Gainesville Animal Hospital

Great service! I have taken both my medium (45lbs)and small dog (9lbs) for vet service and boarding. We had a terrible experience at Newberry Animal Hospital. Our medium dog was completely traumatized and refused to leave her bed for a week after we got her back from a 3 day boarding stay. GAH East was a complete 180. Our dogs seem more at ease there and don't even bark when in the office. I highly recommend the vaccines for life program. We have already saved money on our year old puppy. They won't nickel and dime you and are very clear about prices upfront. Read Less

My whole family takes our pets here. Wonderful staff that instantly recognize my dog. Feels like family. I have never felt pressured to do or buy anything. They always help me pick the cheap but good options. They have a great vaccine program. Initial exam and fee and then almost all the vaccines are free for life. This one is walk in only, other branches are appointment based Read Less

Best vet I've ever found in Gainesville by far. I take my three dogs there and have received nothing less than excellent service. I tried 3 or 4 different veterinarian clinics prior to finding Gainesville Animal Hospital, but knew after my first visit to GAH that our search for a vet was over. Read Less

Had issue with charge for the complete blood work ($194.11 for each) that they did. They like to have standard baseline information.  It is a very broad report that they said they wanted for office records but too rich for my budget.  Was not aware this was for their records and most not necessary for my concerns. They did not suggest doing lab work specific for the issues.  If you go there feel empowered to speak up and advocate for your animal and question tests you do not want to pay for. An antibiotic prescribed for one dog which "to prevent an infection" for his many open sores.  This vet said it was "dry skin".  An exam at other vet I learned that the dose of the antibiotic was half what was needed for "staph infection", which they said "was not communicable".  In humans it is, but then I am just a retired registered nurse.Another of their client spoke highly of this office while I waited.The owner of Gainesville Veterinary West met with me and we reviewed the issues I was dissatisfied with.  He offered a full refund.  He was very respectful and gracious to me.  I removed most all my complaint but wanted to inform future clients about asserting yourself when full panel of labs are recommended. My bill was for $713 but they gave me a senior discount of $65.  But they gave me a full credit.  Don't hesitate to ask to talk to the owner. He is very reasonable, and wants good public relations. Read Less

On Feb. 2, I had to make on of the hardest decisions. I had to put my baby down. I took her to the Gainesville Animal Hospital West. They were not her vet and they made her an appointment at the last minute and took her back to care for her. They tried their hardest but Heffa was really sick. They spent a good 2 hours caring for her. They were very Kind, caring, and sympothized for us. Today I received a card from them in the mail and they all took their time to write a personal note to us. I will be taking the rest of my pets to them for now on. They have a program for free vaccines for life program, for my big dogs it will be 196.18 each and my small dog 138.00 one time fee. It's a really good program and the service and the love they have for the animals are outstanding. I recommend them to anyone. Read Less

We've been going here for over 10 years. Great vets and great service. They'll always discuss treatment options and cost upfront for more serious issues. I wouldn't take any of my animals anywhere else. Read Less

I just want to let everyone know that Gainesville Animal Hospital is an excellent clinic. When I took my dog in to have surgery it was Erica that made a call before his surgery was performed that ended up saving his life. I love my dog, he is my best friend and a great companion and do not know what I would have done if I had lost him. They are very professional and know what they are doing. I would not trust to take my best friend anywhere else. Read Less

I have always had a good experience every time I have taken my animals. The staff is very caring and explains everything very throughly on what is going on with your animal. Thanks for everything you have done for Echo and Apollo Read Less

I was so happy that my daughters cat was able to be seen by this animal hospital until I found out that that the office manager and doctor chose to let her cat suffer due to a past employee, that wasn't even my daughter. Im in the medical field, I would never, NEVER, do this to a human, or a helpless animal. Thank you to the doctor who had no knowledge of this past and did see her. But in this experience they have found a much better facility and caring, loving people. Read Less

How could you possibly rationalize allowing an innocent animal to suffer because of personal issues with her owner? Her owner who still picked you and trusted you to take the best care of her over other vets despite those personal issues at that. There is no excuse for this. Read Less

"Pets are family too" Apparently not LuLu. Y'all should be ashamed of yourselves! Is that how you would treat your own family? Your own pets? Don't you people work at a vets office to HELP animals? Word of mouth spreads quickly! Read Less

I was a vet tech with Gainesville Animal Hospital from 2012-2014. I did not have a seamless separation from the company, to say the least. Still, considering their prices I continued to take my three cats for annual care there. Friday night around midnight Lulu, a ten year old cat, broke her left rear leg in a spiral fracture. My partner, Raven, and I discussed taking her to the emergency vet clinic that night or wait until the morning. We decided to have her seen in the morning. I took her to Gainesville Animal Hospital East located on 6th street. Lulu was seen by Dr. Jake Saunders (a vet that I never worked with when I was employed by GAH). Given her age and the type of fracture it was our options were to amputate or take to a specialty surgeon. We elected to amputate. Dr. Saunders created an estimate for the surgery. The estimate included post op care. I explained to him that I was previously employed by GHA as a vet tech and would be able to provide her with post op care. He said he would need to speak with his mentor to see if it would be okay to release Lulu to me for post op care. He called his mentor and confirmed it would be okay. He scheduled her surgery first thing Monday morning and sent Lulu home with pain medication. He instructed to have her dropped off at the West location between 7-7:30AM. This morning, Monday, October 24, 2016 at 7:30AM, Raven went to Gainesville Animal Hospital West to drop Lulu off for surgery. Erica, the office manager who played a great hand in my separation from GAH, informed Raven that they were refusing to do the surgery on Lulu. When asked why, Erica told Raven it was because of my negative affiliation with the hospital. Erica informed Raven that they were not going to do the surgery and that Lulu, a cat that was going on a fourth day of a broken leg, would have to be taken elsewhere. Erica said this decision was made by the owner of the hospitals, Dr. Jack Sameck. She told Raven that she had attempted to call me on Saturday to inform us of this decision. Interestingly, I do not have any missed phone calls of voice mails from GAH. Both Raven and I have been calling vet clinic after vet clinic to try and find a hospital that will do her surgery. I am so infuriated by the overall lack of patient care by Dr. Sameck and his staff. I am appalled that they are focused on personal issues that they have against me instead of the well-being of an injured animal that they had agreed to treat prior to today. How can a vet clinic refuse care to an animal in need of surgery and is in pain? It disturbs me not that Dr. Sameck holds a personal grudge against me, it hurts me that he directed his distaste for my person against a helpless animal in dire need of veterinary care.Read Less

My family has been taking our dogs here since day one. They have been nothing but kind and helpful. When Sandy, my childhood dog was terminally ill they were there for us every step of the way. Even reaching out to us when she passed and a card the next year. I currently take Waylon to the East, but the west is just as nice. (East is walk ins and West is appointment only) They now have a free vaccine for life program which is awesome for my broke college student life. Read Less

The reason as to why I am writing this review is due to the fact that Gainesville Animal Hospital went above and beyond when providing service for my three dogs. This is the BEST veterinary clinic in Gainaesville, FL. Lindsey from the West clinic as well as Amanda and Paula from the East clinic are simply awesome. Every time I have a question, they go above and beyond to give me an answer on a promptly manner. Every time my dogs are prescribed medicine, they carefully explain to me how to administer the medicine to the point in which I never have to call back for further clarification. It is evident that they have my dogs best interest in mind. Moreover, Dr. Ray Sujdak is extremely knowledgeable and delicate with my dogs. I trust Dr. Sujdak with my dogs without any reservation. Really, my dogs and myself truly love visiting the clinic because they are gentle and professional. The office is immaculate, and it has all of these great touches such as the counter to hook your leash. The clinic is simply perfect. The staff is amazing, so friendly and helpful on so many levels. I have had nothing but the best experience every time I've been in. They always look for the best and cost effective route for curing a problem. They treat my puppies with love and care, not just as another pet. If you are from the Gainesville FL area, you NEED to visit this clinic. It is in your dogs best interest. Read Less

I have been a client of Gainesville Animal Hospital West for 15+ years. The staff is knowledgeable, accommadating, professional, kind and understanding. Both Dr. Samek and Dr. Bills have seen my dogs and they have always taken time to answer my questions, have volunteered information, have considered my opinions and input, have taken the necessary time required for my dogs particular needs, have seen me without an appointment for a minor emergency and they sincerely care about my dogs best interest. Very compassionate, kind and considerate. 5 stars.....A + Read Less

Do not board your dogs here! They will come back smelling horrible. The manager, Erica, treated me with disrespect, telling me that my dog being uncomfortable was "not a priority" enough for her to call me, I only learned when I called to check the next day. She told me that "that kind of dog" was not welcome in the hospital because he was abused before I rescued him and he is male aggressive. He was scared, and the manager made him sound like some sort of evil dog. He is a sweet boy who has never bitten anyone. The doctor who made this decision is the owner of the practice! Unacceptable. Read Less

My poochie was a nightmare dressed like a daydream! Until one day when I went in and found Carlos the dog trainer's flyer, I was like what's so different about him, I already went for private training and my dog is still a crazy nightmare, then I read on and saw that he did drop off training and over night boot camp. I immediately contacted him and met him on a Sunday and left my Bull Terrier Pit for 2wk boot camp, she actually took an extra wk cause she was so stubborn, When I went to pick her up 3 wks later, he gave me and my son training so everything is consistent with what he taught her. I took her home did what he said before we got in the house, she was so calm, didn't chase the cats, I was impressed, then I took her out for a walk, with the cats zooming by, she didn't pay them any mind, didn't pull me down the street, she walked next to me, she is like a different dog, I took her to the pet store, omg, I came out of there calm instead in an anxiety attack, she was calm, stayed by me, didn't go nuts and not barking at everything. I have to say Carlos is a dog miracle worker, you have to contact him at Gainesville Animal Hospital if you have a dog that's crazy hyper, or just needs some behavioral modifications, you won't be sorry. Read Less

First of all I wish there were more stars to give for a rating!!! Where do I begin. The staff is FABULOUS. The doctors are the best ever. Everyone is so compassionate, caring, and kind. The doctors are very knowledgable and good with the animals. I use the clinic on NW 6th Street and can tell you I will never go anywhere else. The treat my dog like he is one of their own. Read Less

When I decided to get my cat vaccinated in Gainesville for the first time, I had no idea where to take him. I drove by this vet on my way to school one day and decided to give it a shot. I was VERY pleased with the service here! The staff was all very friendly and knowledgeable. This location doesn't take appts (their other one does) but I still only waited about ten minutes, which is standard even at vets that DO have appointments. I will definitely use this vet again, and recommend him to any of my friends who are looking for a place to go. Read Less

Excellent vet. We have been using Dr. Henley for several years. He is a very nice guy who knows what he's doing; and he also doesn't have too big of an ego to recommend you to someone else if he can't figure out a complex issue. Saving you money and stress on your pet.My mom started bring our dog here first. She had always suffered from severe skin problem our Vero Beach vet chalked up to allergies (he could never tell us what exactly she was allergic to). Dr Henley immediately realized it was something more serious and referred us to a vet at UF. They diagnosed her with a rare cancer that started manifesting on her skin. We were able to return to Dr Henley with our diagnosis. He perscribed medication and she was the calmest we'd seen her in years.Our dog has moved on but I now take my cat there. Excellent vet. Read Less

When I moved to Gainesville 4 years ago, I needed a vet for my elderly gaze hound, and then for my second mupper when he was adopted soon after. The staff here is friendly, Dr. Ray Sudjak responsive and reasonable about charges and choices, and the rates reasonable as well.Plus, they were nice enough after my older dog passed on to take back a small amount of unused (still packaged) meds for credit. I boarded my dogs a few times and that went well too.I've been quite happy with their services since I moved here, and they shall be one of the things I miss when I leave.Note also that they usually have an adorable kitten in the lobby needing a new home. They also pricematch the online med places, and I prefer to spend my money locally anyway. Read Less

We have been using Gainesville Animal Hospital for over 20 years and have never had any problems like the ones listed above. Dr. Henley, Dr. Sameck and the rest of the veterinarians and staff have always been more than kind to us and our animals alike. We have gone through everything you can possible go through with these veterinarians. Whether it be taking in a puppy for their first shots or saying goodbye to a dog that has been our friend and protector for 15 years, they have never been anything but supportive, kind, and honest. The vet techs have always been wonderful to us as well and know for a fact that (as of the beginning of this year) they were not required to be in vet school to work there. If in fact they were however, I would think that a future veterinarian would be an ideal choice to assist the doctor in the care of my pet. We will continue to turn to Gainesville Animal Hospital for veterinary care in the future. They are one of the oldest and most established veterinary clinics in the area and the one that we twill continue to trust to take care of our pets. Read Less