Varsity Veterinary Center

I came here because my cat has urinary track issues. At the time I brought him in, he was pretty inflamed and stressed. I have been through this before-so I knew what to expect. The vet suggested a few different medicines for him. One was a pain, the other was wet food, and last was a month supplies of a new medicine she wanted him to take. It was a risk if he would eat it but she strongly suggested it. I bought the wet food, the pills and the pain medicine- along with other suggested needs. Unfortunately, my cat would not eat the pills and he would not eat the wet food she suggested. They told me I could bring it back if it didn’t work out. I wish they specified that I couldn’t bring back the $30 medicine they suggested. They JUST meant the wet food but made it seem it was everything I was getting. Miscommunication. It would have been nice to have a trial or one or two pills before asking patients to commit to a $30 script that “may not work out.” They also wanted to give an urinalysis so they told me they needed to give him an IV because he was dehydrated. When I got there to pick him up, they said he had not went to the bathroom yet and they had to keep sticking him cat with a needle in his bladder- no luck! I figured they would take that charge off- but they didn’t. I felt taken advantage off when I got charged nearly $275 for suggestions they made and most didn’t work out. I smelled urine when I came and picked him up but I assumed it was the vets office. Unfortunately, he was completely covered in his urine when I picked him up at that point, a lot of urine because they had been giving him IV’s all day. After I got charged for the urinalysis, that didn’t work out.. they sent me one home to do myself. I completed the kit and dropped it back off.. they never called. I stopped by two weeks later and they had to write up the results. They then told me I needed a stool sample as well. They had never gave me one so I had to repeat the drop off process. Super disappointing. I called this week to see if I could switch his prescription food to something new. I was told I would be called back that day or the next… nothing. I called them and she said she would remind the vet. It took them most of the work week to evaluate the new food. I still have not heard back- so hopefully soon. Overall, I felt taken advantage of with her suggestions for my cat. It was very pricey and nothing besides the pain medicine worked out. My cat was covered in his own urine and that was painful in itself. My cat underwent a lot of stress and overall, I feel bad I left him to be poked over and over again- with no end results. It is hard to pay for something they suggested, that did not work out. I never wanted to feel taken advantage especially when it comes to my animals-they are expensive already! I always feel she’s “too busy” for my cat and I. I continue to hear that from the veterinarian and the office-so I can’t be far off. Though I live under a mile away, I will not be back to this vet. Convenience is great, but I don’t want to feel like I am being taken advantage of. I don’t like feeling like my time is worth so much less than hers. I suggest stop telling customers you’re so busy and be present when you have patients. If you’re suppose to call a patient back-you probably should do that sooner than later. Very disappointed in my experiences here. I wish it went better for us. Read Less

I came here because my cat has urinary track issues. At the time I brought him in, he was pretty inflamed and stressed. I have been through this before-so I knew what to expect. The vet suggested a few different medicines for him. One was a pain, the other was wet food, and last was a month supplies of a new medicine she wanted him to take. It was a risk if he would eat it but she strongly suggested it. I bought the wet food, the pills and the pain medicine- along with other suggested needs. Unfortunately, my cat would not eat the pills and he would not eat the wet food she suggested. They told me I could bring it back if it didn't work out. I wish they specified that I couldn't bring back the $30 medicine they suggested. They JUST meant the wet food but made it seem it was everything I was getting. Miscommunication. It would have been nice to have a trial or one or two pills before asking patients to commit to a $30 script that "may not work out." They also wanted to give an urinalysis so they told me they needed to give him an IV because he was dehydrated.  When I got there to pick him up, they said he had not went to the bathroom yet and they had to keep sticking him cat with a needle in his bladder- no luck! I figured they would take that charge off- but they didn't. I felt taken advantage off when I got charged nearly $275 for suggestions they made and most didn't work out. I smelled urine when I came and picked him up but I assumed it was the vets office. Unfortunately, he was completely covered in his urine when I picked him up at that point, a lot of urine because they had been giving him IV's all day. After I got charged for the urinalysis, that didn't work out.. they sent me one home to do myself. I  completed the kit and dropped it back off.. they never called. I stopped by two weeks later and they had to write up the results. They then told me I needed a stool sample as well. They had never gave me one so I had to repeat the drop off process. Super disappointing. I called this week to see if I could switch his prescription food to something new. I was told I would be called back that day or the next... nothing. I called them and she said she would remind the vet. It took them most of the work week to evaluate the new food. I still have not heard back- so hopefully soon. Overall, I felt taken advantage of with her suggestions for my cat. It was very pricey and nothing besides the pain medicine worked out. My cat was covered in his own urine and that was painful in itself. My cat underwent a lot of stress and overall, I feel bad I left him to be poked over and over again- with no end results. It is hard to pay for something they suggested, that did not work out.I never wanted to feel taken advantage especially when it comes to my animals-they are expensive already! I always feel she's "too busy" for my cat and I. I continue to hear that from the veterinarian and the office-so I can't be far off. Though I live under a mile away, I will not be back to this vet. Convenience is great, but I don't want to feel like I am being taken advantage of. I don't like feeling like my time is worth so much less than hers. I suggest stop telling customers you're so busy and be present when you have patients. If you're suppose to call a patient back-you probably should do that sooner than later. Very disappointed in my experiences here. I wish it went better for us. Read Less

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 Less

Dr Olson 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 Less

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 Less

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 Less

The vet's name is Dr Olsen.  She and her staff are smart and caring - Just the combination you need to feel like your pet is in safe hands. My dachshund had been having numerous health issues and Dr Olsen  was the one vet who finally put the pieces together and was able to treat him appropriately. I know his life was saved by her care. It's an easy place to deal with- I prefer smaller practices bc they really get to know your pet. Highly recommended! Read Less

Dr. Olson refuses to work with online pharmacies. These pharmacies are licensed. I took my fifteen year old cat in because he was scratching. I knew it was likely either fleas or allergies. Even before seeing my pet and without having an item on the paper to treat the itching, they had over 300 dollars worth of suggested services. I questioned items like why are you going to deworm him and then take a fecal sample. The answer was that was standard practice. They had also previously suggested i go every six months because my cat is older now. It all started feeling very much like a racket. I refused most of the suggested course except the rabies shot I wanted him to have. The doctor came in and said she would recommend giving up on the shot in exchange for having the 100+ dollar labs done. Can we say liability for the vet if somehow he got rabies! Anyway, I relented. She combed my cat for 10 seconds and said he had fleas. They offered a pill that would kill the fleas immediately. It sounded great and I agreed. It turns out the pill only kills the fleas for 24 hours. They want you to fill the six months of revolution in their office at a huge markup. I said I prefer to fill elsewhere. They made me sign a disclaimer (scare tactic). Online pharmacies are licensed just like human pharmacies. I ended up trying to buy the revolution from 1800petmeds. Varsity ignored the first fax. I had 1800petmeds refax. Varsity gave me a courtesy call and said they refuse to work with 1800petmeds. I was UPSET. This place is a scam. Seriously, if you don't want to be worked, don't go here. It stinks because it is .1 miles from my house. Read Less

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 Less

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 Less

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 Less

I have been looking for a Great veterinary place to take my 3 cats. Finally I have found the ONE that I just felt at home . The passionate care, the concern for the pets, the complete explanations, Spend needed time with you . The Excellent Love and Care given to our pets by the entire clinic.. I can not say enough about The Varsity Clinic , Dr Olson and each one of the staff, truly Great. Thank You Read Less

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 Less

The staff squeezed me in at the last minute when my bearded dragon got dirt into his eye from his outside sunning time. Varsity was a great find! When other vets offered to get him in the next morning. Dr. Olson flushed his eye and gave me antibiotics and pain medication. He is doing fantastic again and back to normal! Thank you!!! Read Less

I am completely satisfied taking my dogger here.She gets treated with respect and care.  I shared get thorough explanations of care and treatment plans.Cost is affordable and always detailed.This is one of the best veterinary clinics I've ever been to.Highly recommend. Read Less

As a medical person and dog mom, I highly recommend Dr. Olsen and her staff as truly the best vet in Orlando!  She has been our vet for our 8 yr old dog-child boxer for almost 3 yrs.  Dr. Olsen was highly recommended as one of the best vets by vet/specialists in the area, so we switched, and have received the best care with every visit!!!    The staff is wonderful, highly skilled, and very compassionate, no turnover here!  Our boxer has had a few health challenges, and Dr. Olsen was on top of each every time, and her advanced knowledge and skills has ensured successful outcomes.  Checkups are very thorough- never rushed, and include patient education- another plus!Likewise, If your dog needs surgery or dental- its all in the little details, plus the advanced competency that matters.  Dr. Olsen and staff offer consistent, high quality, advanced knowledge, skills, dedication, pet comfort, and compassion!  What more can you ask?  Oh yes, they are understanding and deal well with nervous moms:-) Read Less

Extremely caring staff and super clean facility. Dr. Olson and her staff has held my hand every step of the way with the heartworm treatment for my dog. They made a very scary situation for us, much easier and less scary. Read Less

I had bounced around from a few different vets for years until I brought my cockatoo, Clyde, here about 4 years ago. Dr. Olsen was the first vet I had taken him to where he didn't take days to bounce back and he didn't even have a melt down in the office! That's pretty amazing. Dr. Olsen at Varsity Veterinary Center has been my only vet for all my animals ever since. The staff is always friendly and helpful and are often placing follow up calls, just to check in. Seriously, the best veterinarian that I have been to ever. Thanks Dr. Olsen and Varsity Veterinary Center! Read Less

Dr Olson and her staff are clearly passionate about their work. They go above and beyond in both care and customer service, they epitomize "small town service" that seems to be lost in our busy lives. Dr Olson brings a unique perspective to animal medicine as she was a biologist before becoming a DVM.Read Less

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 Less

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 Less

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 Less

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 Less

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 Less

Dr. Olson is a wonderful vet and her staff are top notch!  When our dog Charlie passed away suddenly, Dr. Olson and her team were extremely compassionate and showed genuine care and concern for our family.  She even called to check in on us multiple times!  We recently adopted a dog from OC animal shelter and were concerned about his lethargic demeanor.  Dr. Olson was so thorough with him and even though the shelter told us he was heartworm negative, it was soon discovered that he had heartworms. We are confident with Dr. Olson's experience and knowledge and trust her fully with our dog's treatment.  Dr. Olson truly cares about her clients and their owners and goes above and beyond.  She is an honest and compassionate veterinarian and we are so blessed to have found her and her staff! Read Less

SHOUT OUT LOUD to the good folks at Varsity Vet Center. Our pug Gidget struggles with painful luxating patellas (knee problems) and Judy and Dr Liz along with their superb staff took good care of MISS G yesterday. They promptly followed up with a check in call just moments ago. I LOVE VARSITY!!!!!! Read Less

Started out okay, but each time I went in I found myself dreading it more and more. Repeat what another poster said about poor bedside manner. Often felt accused of not knowing the origins, "being sure of the birth date," not researching the breeder, which I had done, and I was sure of the date, parents, origins, etc. In general, often made to feel like a bad dog owner when our two girls are like our babies. Confrontational, seemed not to like my dogs because they are "small," would write things on the report or make comments about the dog's knees and not explain them, even with an appointment waited more than 30 minutes and not offered a reschedule, had to pay for an exam every few weeks in order to get the vaccines when our puppy showed no signs of being ill or needing a full exam. I tried repeatedly to get a comprehensive list of shots/vaccines my puppy had and would need and was told they couldn't do that because of their software, or because they "knew best and were doing the best thing for [her]". I realize you went to school, you are the doctor, but there is no reason why I shouldn't be able to ask questions or get paperwork, she's my dog and I am paying for her health. I was even told that vaccine schedules are "hard for owners to understand." Excuse me? I am not 4 years old, I can understand if you give me a list saying what she needs and how long in between. Going somewhere else! Read Less

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 Less

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 Less

Dr.Olson and staff are always so kind, polite and caring not only to the dogs but to the humans too! They take the time to explain everything and always do a thorough exam. We are so happy to have found you guys. Thank you! The Dennis family and Winston and Dazee Read Less

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 Less

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 Less

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 Less

Dr Olson is amazing! She has taken such great care of my lab who has recently had several problems seeing that she is now 12 years old. She calls my home several times to check in on my pets. She has called me on weekends and had no problem giving me her personal cell phone to get in touch with her. Her office is quite far from my home, but I have no problem driving there because of the exceptional care she and her staff provides for my dogs. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and compassionate vet.Read Less

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 Less

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 Less