42 Reviews

Switzerland Animal Hospital

Saint Johns, Florida
General Info
Switzerland Animal Hospital was established in 1985 with the goal of providing the best veterinary health care to northwest St. John’s County while fostering a warm and friendly environment. Back then, Julington Creek Plantation primarily existed only on paper and Roberts Road was still a dirt road.
In the early 90’s Dr. Bredehoeft was an associate at a large veterinary hospital in Mandarin. During the following years, he worked on a part-time basis for the former owner of Switzerland – Fruit Cove Animal Hospital as it was then called. In 1999, he purchased it and renamed it Switzerland Animal Hospital. He loved the clients and patients and could not have imagined practicing veterinary medicine anywhere else.
The hospital underwent a major renovation in 2001. During this time all exam rooms, waiting room, and reception area were enlarged. New floors that meet the highest standard for an animal hospital were installed. A designated pharmacy and laboratory area was created and a new state-of-the-art surgery and treatment room were added. We are extremely proud of the results and we hope that you and your furry friend will feel as comfortable here as we do.
Our facility is nestled on a wooded 2 acre lot allowing your canine a secure walk on or off the leash and plenty of “privacy” when the need arises.
Reviews
Brianna Tribou
2 May 2018
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Dr. Cunningham was very compassionate with my animals. I love this hospital. I would recommend them to anyone!
K Lynn
2 May 2018
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Wow! This vet hospital is clean, caring ,and fun. The staff here is INCREDIBLE! They were clear and informative. I would reccomend them to everyone.
Linda Brawley
20 Apr 2018
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We love Switzerland Animal Hospital. The staff is very friendly and professional. The concern for the animals they care for is evident as soon as you arrive. Dr. Cunningham is great. So glad to h... Read More
We love Switzerland Animal Hospital. The staff is very friendly and professional. The concern for the animals they care for is evident as soon as you arrive. Dr. Cunningham is great. So glad to have them. Read Less
Steve Molnar
3 Apr 2018
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Wonderful experience. We brought our almost nine year old Boxer, Millie in for hyperplasia and bad breath. Dr. Michael Bredehoeft did the surgery and several extractions, keeping us informed by phone ... Read More
Wonderful experience. We brought our almost nine year old Boxer, Millie in for hyperplasia and bad breath. Dr. Michael Bredehoeft did the surgery and several extractions, keeping us informed by phone as the procedure progressed. Now, we have a nine year old dog that acts like a puppy, full of life, energy and having fun. Thank you Switzerland Animal Hospital. Read Less
Shelby Stephens
1 Mar 2018
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Great and friendly office. They fit me into their schedule immediately when my pup needed to be seen. Quick and efficient exams, treatment an and I was able to take the meds we needed immediately rath... Read More
Great and friendly office. They fit me into their schedule immediately when my pup needed to be seen. Quick and efficient exams, treatment an and I was able to take the meds we needed immediately rather than waiting for a prescription fill. I absolutely recommend this practice and will definitely be returning with the rest of my animals. Read Less
Barbi Kitchel Van Clay
14 Feb 2018
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Absolutely love Switzerland Animal Hospital! The staff is so nice and helpful and Dr Bredehoeft is the best! I have been taking my animals there since 2011 and very happy with the care they received. ... Read More
Absolutely love Switzerland Animal Hospital! The staff is so nice and helpful and Dr Bredehoeft is the best! I have been taking my animals there since 2011 and very happy with the care they received. Thank you Dr B, Barbara, Kathy and Katie for all your help and care recently with Gracie! Read Less
Chason Grant
10 Jan 2018
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I can’t say enough good things about Switzerland. They are always friendly and professional. We have been going there for over 15 years and will never take our pets anywhere else!
Jonathan Tompkins
10 Dec 2017
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I can't say enough good things about the Switzerland Animal Hospital. My dog was sick and in distress and even though this was my first visit, they treated me with priority and compassion. I'm especia... Read More
I can't say enough good things about the Switzerland Animal Hospital. My dog was sick and in distress and even though this was my first visit, they treated me with priority and compassion. I'm especially grateful for Jacqy who helped me to understand what was going on and next steps. I'm happy to say that Baby has made a complete recovery. Thank you! Read Less
Jason Horowitz
10 Nov 2017
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Amazingly friendly staff and Dr.'s. So happy we found this place for our new kitten and our old doggie. I know we are in great hands. The Google reviews we read were spot on.
Sa Gamble
17 Oct 2017
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Talented, highly knowledgeable and wonderful staff and of course the awesome practitioners! Our fur babies get great care.
Cristina Batista Cajeira
29 Sep 2017
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I love Switzerland Animal Hospital. They are the most caring, loving and compassionate people I have come across in all my years of being an animal lover. They treat your fur baby like family and ma... Read More
I love Switzerland Animal Hospital. They are the most caring, loving and compassionate people I have come across in all my years of being an animal lover. They treat your fur baby like family and make it so easy on your pet and yourself sometimes. When we had to put our lab Calvin down, they made us feel like the only people in the world suffering that day and helped us through the entire process. Their level of care and love is unprecedented Read Less
Susan Thomsen
29 Sep 2017
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The whole staff is wonderful and compassionate . Thank you Dr. B for saving my cats life not just once, but twice.
Lisa MacLeod Boilard
15 Jul 2017
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My Yorkie Leo just had another great annual check up with the folks at Switzerland Animal Hospital! Everyone there is always so kind and you can tell they genuinely care about your pets well-being! T... Read More
My Yorkie Leo just had another great annual check up with the folks at Switzerland Animal Hospital! Everyone there is always so kind and you can tell they genuinely care about your pets well-being! The doctors and staff are very knowledgeable and answer any questions you may have about your pet. They knew he was a little nervous and really treated him with extra TLC!Read Less
Elizabeth Kohnen
30 Jun 2017
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I can not praise this place enough! Bringing my German Shepherd to the vet is a hassle, but the environment is so warm and accommodating of my little protector. I don't think I could take Rommel anywh... Read More
I can not praise this place enough! Bringing my German Shepherd to the vet is a hassle, but the environment is so warm and accommodating of my little protector. I don't think I could take Rommel anywhere else. You guys are awesome! Read Less
Kathleen GIlmore
19 May 2017
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I love this place! No one could ask for more caring people.
Omar Rodriguez
25 Apr 2017
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We brought our Rottweiler puppy to Dr. Michael Bredehoeft because she needed a surgical procedure done on one of her eyes. Her eye lid was separating and needed surgery. After the first surgery, i kep... Read More
We brought our Rottweiler puppy to Dr. Michael Bredehoeft because she needed a surgical procedure done on one of her eyes. Her eye lid was separating and needed surgery. After the first surgery, i kept telling the Dr and staff the eye was not getting any better and you could clearly see the eye lid appeared to be pulled back too much during surgery. Months later, the eye lid had still not returned to its original position. Dr. Michael Bredehoeft decided to do a second surgery and the dog came out looking the same way it did before. I knew it didn't looked right but i'm not a Vet. Months after recovery the dog's eye lid never went back to it's original position and now we have a dog with one eye lid that looks like somebody is pulling it back about half inch away from her eye ball. When we brought this up to Dr. Michael Bredehoeft, he said there is nothing more he could do and suggested we took her to a Dog eye specialist. After two failed procedures and funds spent, it's very easy to say take the puppy somewhere else. I have to point out, we never had any problems with this office before these procedures. I am not suggesting you use another Vet. But you do need to consider where you will take your Dog for more specialized procedures. We learned our lesson. Read Less
Veronica Farris
21 Jan 2017
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The staff was so friendly and patient! They took their time and answered all my questions... even BEFORE I was a customer! I forgot my puppies shot records & they let me run home to get it and come ba... Read More
The staff was so friendly and patient! They took their time and answered all my questions... even BEFORE I was a customer! I forgot my puppies shot records & they let me run home to get it and come back since I live so close! They treat Harley like a Queen! Would definitely recommend!! Read Less
Kim Mansell Geisse
29 Dec 2016
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Been a client for years and the Dr. B and Dr. Cunningham are excellent very caring and the staff is always friendly, highly recommend
Bernadette Barrera
3 Dec 2016
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Very caring and compassionate group of people! Thank you!
Joseph Hendley
30 Jan 2016
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I want to thank again, Dr Cunningham and everyone one that was there for me and my little girl, Leile, when it was time to make that last decision. I am very grateful for their compassion and the no n... Read More
I want to thank again, Dr Cunningham and everyone one that was there for me and my little girl, Leile, when it was time to make that last decision. I am very grateful for their compassion and the no nonsense attitude they have. It is refreshing to be able to really talk to the Dr about your pet and know that they understand your feelings about your pet and what options you have, and your own circumstances, that may influence the decisions you make for your beloved family member. Grateful, Anna Hendley Read Less
Vinnie D.
24 Oct 2015
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The professionalism of the staff and care they provided was exceptional.  The attention given to my pet and time spent to talk to me made our visit comfortable and worth every dollar spent!
Vinnie S.
24 Oct 2015
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The professionalism of the staff and care they provided was exceptional.  The attention given to my pet and time spent to talk to me made our visit comfortable and worth every dollar spent!
Douglas S.
22 Oct 2015
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Great vets, great service, and a great staff... especially the Practice Manager... very friendly, helpful, and courteous.Switzerland Animal Hospital ROCKS!!!
Luke B.
21 Oct 2015
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I take my three dogs here and love the service I get at Switzerland Animal Hospital! The doctors and techs are very knowledgeable, friendly, and take great care of my fur babies. As far as their price... Read More
I take my three dogs here and love the service I get at Switzerland Animal Hospital! The doctors and techs are very knowledgeable, friendly, and take great care of my fur babies. As far as their prices go I find them to be as reasonable as can be expected.Totally random comment but they have a fish tank with the coolest looking puffer fish (at least i think its a puffer fish) in their lobby! Read Less
Michelle Viddler Rieves
21 Jul 2015
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My Bentley had a double ear infection, the office was able to get me in and take care of my four legged baby the same day. Dr. B and his staff were great, I couldn't have asked for a better experience... Read More
My Bentley had a double ear infection, the office was able to get me in and take care of my four legged baby the same day. Dr. B and his staff were great, I couldn't have asked for a better experience!! Thank you Switzerland animal hospital!! Read Less
Emily Borden
18 Feb 2015
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They are always so kind and seem to genuinely care about our family (animals) members. We have come here for years and highly recommend SAH to anyone and everyone looking for a vet. They are always ho... Read More
They are always so kind and seem to genuinely care about our family (animals) members. We have come here for years and highly recommend SAH to anyone and everyone looking for a vet. They are always honest, even when the news is not great. We never feel like services offered are not truly needed without letting us know it is optional. We love SAH. Read Less
Roger P.
7 Feb 2015
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We have been bringing our Miniature poodle to Dr B since last April when we got him. The staff is incredibly caring and couldn't be more accommodating. I would not hesitate recommending this clinic to... Read More
We have been bringing our Miniature poodle to Dr B since last April when we got him. The staff is incredibly caring and couldn't be more accommodating. I would not hesitate recommending this clinic to anyone. Read Less
Joseph Calabello
24 Nov 2014
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We've been coming Switzerland Animal Hospital for over eight years. Someone local recommend them to us when we moved back to Jax. We love the friendly staff and Dr B. is our favorite vet. We trust eve... Read More
We've been coming Switzerland Animal Hospital for over eight years. Someone local recommend them to us when we moved back to Jax. We love the friendly staff and Dr B. is our favorite vet. We trust everyone here with the care and health of our dog! Thanks for all the great care!! Read Less
Anna M Hendley
18 Oct 2014
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I took my cat Lily here on Friday, unfortunately I had to make the painful decision to put her to sleep. Everyone from the receptionist to the Dr were extremely nice and very understanding. I was very... Read More
I took my cat Lily here on Friday, unfortunately I had to make the painful decision to put her to sleep. Everyone from the receptionist to the Dr were extremely nice and very understanding. I was very upset and they all went out of their way to help Lily (and me). I will always be grateful to them for their compassion, to someone that is grieving for a beloved pet. Read Less
Danielle Marie
15 Oct 2014
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Our first visit was today. Dr B and the entire staff came highly recommended by another current patient and I'm so glad we decided to make an appointment here! Dr B was fantastic - answered all my que... Read More
Our first visit was today. Dr B and the entire staff came highly recommended by another current patient and I'm so glad we decided to make an appointment here! Dr B was fantastic - answered all my questions and explained things to me very clearly. Very thorough exam and talked me through each step of the way with what he was checking for and how things looked with my little man. I can't say enough great things. Stacy gave us a tour of the facility after our visit which made me feel even more comfortable. It was a little more expensive than I was hoping but it was worth every penny. Even though we will be moving within the next year I think we will be making trips from orlando for regularly scheduled vet visits - this place is awesome! Read Less
Jennifer Herbert
10 Aug 2014
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Though it's a rough, screaming ride to the vet (as always), once at Switzerland my cats are very well behaved and seem calm. Dr. B is always friendly and provides good information addressing all of t... Read More
Though it's a rough, screaming ride to the vet (as always), once at Switzerland my cats are very well behaved and seem calm. Dr. B is always friendly and provides good information addressing all of them (even the others at home). I have had a total of 7 cats with Switzerland and have been pleased with all services, death and life events. **Note: Hugo: I use to take him to Ark Animal Hospital, after 2 visits when putting him into the carrier he would fight and pee all over. It was very very tough to take him back to Ark (I had never seen this before). After 3rd visit I never took him back. Though a fight (and pee) on the 4th vet visit, after visiting Switzerland he never had a problem going into carrier again. This confirmed for me this was the right place for my animals. Read Less
Jill Shockley
6 May 2014
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Dr. B and his staff are very professional and accommodating. In almost 8 years, I have never had a bad experience and always feel well informed about my options and respective costs. Our dog is a memb... Read More
Dr. B and his staff are very professional and accommodating. In almost 8 years, I have never had a bad experience and always feel well informed about my options and respective costs. Our dog is a member of our family and we couldn't imagine taking him anywhere else. Highly recommend SAH!Read Less
WMur
1 Sep 2011
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Before moving to the area, we asked several local vets to let us visit their facilities to meet with them so we could then make an informed decision about which vet would provide care for our to Imper... Read More
Before moving to the area, we asked several local vets to let us visit their facilities to meet with them so we could then make an informed decision about which vet would provide care for our to Imperial Shih Tzu pups. Dr. Bredehoeft alone spent time with us, and on that basis, he and his staff are our providers of choice. Over time, Switzerland Animal Hospital has exceeded our expectations for professional care. More than that however, every staff member knows my pups by name, holds and pets them, and demonstrates clear affection for Mai Ling and Candy. We see other animals get the same personal touch. Our pups are family, and in our opinion, that is exactly how they are treated at Switzerland Animal Hospital. Read Less
chloeandbaz
1 Sep 2011
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As canines of refined tastes and a certain joie de vivre, we've come to appreciate the finer things in life. 1. accidentally dropped dinner scraps 2. a car ride with the windows down 3. a juicy, ju... Read More
As canines of refined tastes and a certain joie de vivre, we've come to appreciate the finer things in life. 1. accidentally dropped dinner scraps 2. a car ride with the windows down 3. a juicy, juicy bone 4. a rousing game of fetch 5. a visit to Dr. Bredehoeft's office! Read Less
Miss A
1 Sep 2011
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I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Switzerland Animal Hospital. I had a kitty who was very ill. I called after business hours and asked to be seen on an emergency basis. Several membe... Read More
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Switzerland Animal Hospital. I had a kitty who was very ill. I called after business hours and asked to be seen on an emergency basis. Several members of the staff agreed to say until I arrived. When I got there, I was greeted with great sympathy and concern from the moment I arrived. My cat was very unwell. I was given my options and I decided that it was best to put my buddy to sleep. I was naturally upset. I was comforted by both the doctor and the staff. I left feeling that my experience was sincere and kind. About a week later I arrived home to find flowers and a hand written card of condolences from everyone in the hospital. I had been treated very poorly at another animal clinic, and I was very impressed with the treatment I received from Switzerland, start to finish. While it may not be the cheapest animal hospital around, it's worth a few extra dollars to be treated like a human being. Read Less
Amber4456
27 Apr 2011
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If I could give them NEGATIVE 5 stars, I would. Ever notice that their good reviews sort of happen all around the same time? That is because they solicit their clients and then cherry pick the good re... Read More
If I could give them NEGATIVE 5 stars, I would. Ever notice that their good reviews sort of happen all around the same time? That is because they solicit their clients and then cherry pick the good reviews they want posted. I honestly don't have a good thing to say about Switzerland Animal Hospital. Both vets are arrogant and and only care about $$$. Seriously. Those 2 hour meetings they have once a month to do ""continuing education"" is actually just a 2 hour talk about money. They talk about how they can milk more money out of their clients by doing things like recommending bloodwork that is not necessary or prescribing medication that really isn't needed. How do I know this? Well because I was in the lobby waiting for my pets bloodwork then they were having one of their meetings. The receptionist said I could wait in the lobby while they had their meeting, since my husband had dropped me off and I did not have the car. They left the door ajar and I was able to hear their entire meeting. I even heard someone say something like ""what do we have to do to drum up business? go run over people's dogs and then have them bring them here for treatment?"" I was so upset that I actually knocked on the door and asked for my dog Sophie so I could leave and I took her some place else. I will never return. Do not let these ""good"" reviews fool you. I heard them discuss this in their meeting as well. These are all cherry picked and posted by the employees. I say run, run far away from this place. Read Less
mary t
26 Jan 2011
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The pets in our family have been clients of Dr. B's for over 7 years. Whether introducing a new pet to the family, or painfully parting with an older one, Dr. B and his staff have provided not only t... Read More
The pets in our family have been clients of Dr. B's for over 7 years. Whether introducing a new pet to the family, or painfully parting with an older one, Dr. B and his staff have provided not only top level medical care but that all important, and often forgotten, element of true caring. I highly recommend this clinic, its doctors and staff for your pets medical needs. Read Less
seanm38
26 Jan 2011
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Dr. Bredehoeft and his caring, professional, staff have been taking care of our family pets for over 8 years now. They have helped us maintain the health and care for a total of three dogs and one ca... Read More
Dr. Bredehoeft and his caring, professional, staff have been taking care of our family pets for over 8 years now. They have helped us maintain the health and care for a total of three dogs and one cat. (Our latest being a 9-month old English Springer Spaniel and the cat is still going strong""age not known""). Dr. B. has helped us through two very difficult end-of-life scenarios with our Labradors. In the first scenario, our Yellow Lab had lived a full, healthy and happy life. The end of course, is always difficult though. In the second and most recent scenario, Dr. B. demonstrated through his compassion and behavior, the traits everyone would want from their Veterinarian and friend. Yes, Dr. B. is more than just a business man. Our most recent Yellow Lab, suffered what was later determined to be a fatal sting or possible bite. We rushed her to the Emergency Vet on the evening of April 7th and by the early morning of April 8th, she died right before me. Dr. B., was there for us when we needed help coping, understanding and finding out what happened. The Emergency Vet told me that only the University of Florida would likely be willing and capable of determining for us what had happened to our beautiful and healthy, 5 year old Lab, less than 24 hours ago. However, we called Dr. B., and he said, ""bring me the dog, I would be happy to help you find a peace of mind or do the best I can"". Dr. B. helped our family so much in the days following that horrible episode. We will be forever grateful and life-long customers, even if it is a 30 minute drive and we pass several other Animal Care Facilities on the way. Read Less
edeb
26 Jan 2011
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I have two chihuahuas named Rosie and Roscoe. Dr. B has been the doctor for them since I have had them which has been 4 years. But before that I went through the loss of my beloved Missy which I had h... Read More
I have two chihuahuas named Rosie and Roscoe. Dr. B has been the doctor for them since I have had them which has been 4 years. But before that I went through the loss of my beloved Missy which I had had for 15 years and Dr. B and his staff was more than a vet and staff for me through that time in my life. He was a friend and the staff was there for me during this difficult time. Now that I have the other two they all have been there for me . They are actually on my speed dial with my Rosie and Dr. B has already seen me through some tough times with that little one. I would recommend this clinic to anyone that would require their pets to have compassion and for you to be treated with compassion as well. Also, they all can be fun as well. They all have shown me some good times to. Read Less
carol n
26 Jan 2011
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Can you imagine what it would be like if our pets could tell us what they think about the veterinarian we have chosen? In my case, they did just that! We moved to Fruit Cove in 2000 and used a veteri... Read More
Can you imagine what it would be like if our pets could tell us what they think about the veterinarian we have chosen? In my case, they did just that! We moved to Fruit Cove in 2000 and used a veterinarian known and recommended by our pets? doctor in Alabama. And although the quality of care appeared to be good, my dogs never seemed to be happy and often returned from boarding sick. Our new friends and neighbors recommended Dr. B and Switzerland Animal Hospital. One day I decided to just drop by without dogs to meet and interview the doctor. Unfortunately, it was Dr. B?s day off, but the receptionist graciously gave me a tour of the clinic and made an appointment for my then injured dog. When I finally did meet Dr. B, I knew this was the place for us. Not only have we received exceptional care at a reasonable cost, but my dogs (two that are in doggie heaven and the two we have now), are consistently happy about coming to the hospital. Every staff member is a friend according to my dogs, who bound through the doors with tails wagging and tongues flying. I learned a valuable lesson in 2000; our pets really can tell us what they think. It?s our job to be smart enough to figure out exactly what they are trying to tell us. Read Less
flipflopchick413
27 Oct 2008
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I took my dog here for her yearly check up and shots. I loved the people up front and the doctors. Everyone was so friendly and Dr. Barta was so thorough with everything she explained. I will absolute... Read More
I took my dog here for her yearly check up and shots. I loved the people up front and the doctors. Everyone was so friendly and Dr. Barta was so thorough with everything she explained. I will absolutely take my dogs here every time. They were great! Everyone should go here. Read Less
cathsann
3 Jan 2008
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The best all around care for my dog! From the vet himself, to his entire staff and facilities, the place is excellent. I've heard stories from friends about their vet adding unnecessary services, an... Read More
The best all around care for my dog! From the vet himself, to his entire staff and facilities, the place is excellent. I've heard stories from friends about their vet adding unnecessary services, and their pets going thru a hard time when coming home from boarding - I have never experienced this at Switzerland Animal Hospital. They're the best! Read Less
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Switzerland Animal Hospital

Saint Johns, Florida
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Switzerland Animal Hospital was established in 1985 with the goal of providing the best veterinary health care to northwest St. John’s County while fostering a warm and friendly environment. Back then, Julington Creek Plantation primarily existed only on paper and Roberts Road was still a dirt road.
In the early 90’s Dr. Bredehoeft was an associate at a large veterinary hospital in Mandarin. During the following years, he worked on a part-time basis for the former owner of Switzerland – Fruit Cove Animal Hospital as it was then called. In 1999, he purchased it and renamed it Switzerland Animal Hospital. He loved the clients and patients and could not have imagined practicing veterinary medicine anywhere else.
The hospital underwent a major renovation in 2001. During this time all exam rooms, waiting room, and reception area were enlarged. New floors that meet the highest standard for an animal hospital were installed. A designated pharmacy and laboratory area was created and a new state-of-the-art surgery and treatment room were added. We are extremely proud of the results and we hope that you and your furry friend will feel as comfortable here as we do.
Our facility is nestled on a wooded 2 acre lot allowing your canine a secure walk on or off the leash and plenty of “privacy” when the need arises.
Monday
07:30AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
07:30AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
07:30AM-18:00PM
Thursday
07:30AM-18:00PM
Friday
07:30AM-18:00PM
Saturday
08:00AM-12:00PM
Brianna Tribou
2 May 2018
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Dr. Cunningham was very compassionate with my animals. I love this hospital. I would recommend them to anyone!
K Lynn
2 May 2018
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Wow! This vet hospital is clean, caring ,and fun. The staff here is INCREDIBLE! They were clear and informative. I would reccomend them to everyone.
Linda Brawley
20 Apr 2018
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We love Switzerland Animal Hospital. The staff is very friendly and professional. The concern for the animals they care for is evident as soon as you arrive. Dr. Cunningham is great. So glad to h... Read More
We love Switzerland Animal Hospital. The staff is very friendly and professional. The concern for the animals they care for is evident as soon as you arrive. Dr. Cunningham is great. So glad to have them. Read Less
Steve Molnar
3 Apr 2018
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Wonderful experience. We brought our almost nine year old Boxer, Millie in for hyperplasia and bad breath. Dr. Michael Bredehoeft did the surgery and several extractions, keeping us informed by phone ... Read More
Wonderful experience. We brought our almost nine year old Boxer, Millie in for hyperplasia and bad breath. Dr. Michael Bredehoeft did the surgery and several extractions, keeping us informed by phone as the procedure progressed. Now, we have a nine year old dog that acts like a puppy, full of life, energy and having fun. Thank you Switzerland Animal Hospital. Read Less
Shelby Stephens
1 Mar 2018
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Great and friendly office. They fit me into their schedule immediately when my pup needed to be seen. Quick and efficient exams, treatment an and I was able to take the meds we needed immediately rath... Read More
Great and friendly office. They fit me into their schedule immediately when my pup needed to be seen. Quick and efficient exams, treatment an and I was able to take the meds we needed immediately rather than waiting for a prescription fill. I absolutely recommend this practice and will definitely be returning with the rest of my animals. Read Less
Barbi Kitchel Van Clay
14 Feb 2018
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Absolutely love Switzerland Animal Hospital! The staff is so nice and helpful and Dr Bredehoeft is the best! I have been taking my animals there since 2011 and very happy with the care they received. ... Read More
Absolutely love Switzerland Animal Hospital! The staff is so nice and helpful and Dr Bredehoeft is the best! I have been taking my animals there since 2011 and very happy with the care they received. Thank you Dr B, Barbara, Kathy and Katie for all your help and care recently with Gracie! Read Less
Chason Grant
10 Jan 2018
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I can’t say enough good things about Switzerland. They are always friendly and professional. We have been going there for over 15 years and will never take our pets anywhere else!
Jonathan Tompkins
10 Dec 2017
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I can't say enough good things about the Switzerland Animal Hospital. My dog was sick and in distress and even though this was my first visit, they treated me with priority and compassion. I'm especia... Read More
I can't say enough good things about the Switzerland Animal Hospital. My dog was sick and in distress and even though this was my first visit, they treated me with priority and compassion. I'm especially grateful for Jacqy who helped me to understand what was going on and next steps. I'm happy to say that Baby has made a complete recovery. Thank you! Read Less
Jason Horowitz
10 Nov 2017
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Amazingly friendly staff and Dr.'s. So happy we found this place for our new kitten and our old doggie. I know we are in great hands. The Google reviews we read were spot on.
Sa Gamble
17 Oct 2017
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Talented, highly knowledgeable and wonderful staff and of course the awesome practitioners! Our fur babies get great care.
Cristina Batista Cajeira
29 Sep 2017
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I love Switzerland Animal Hospital. They are the most caring, loving and compassionate people I have come across in all my years of being an animal lover. They treat your fur baby like family and ma... Read More
I love Switzerland Animal Hospital. They are the most caring, loving and compassionate people I have come across in all my years of being an animal lover. They treat your fur baby like family and make it so easy on your pet and yourself sometimes. When we had to put our lab Calvin down, they made us feel like the only people in the world suffering that day and helped us through the entire process. Their level of care and love is unprecedented Read Less
Susan Thomsen
29 Sep 2017
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The whole staff is wonderful and compassionate . Thank you Dr. B for saving my cats life not just once, but twice.
Lisa MacLeod Boilard
15 Jul 2017
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My Yorkie Leo just had another great annual check up with the folks at Switzerland Animal Hospital! Everyone there is always so kind and you can tell they genuinely care about your pets well-being! T... Read More
My Yorkie Leo just had another great annual check up with the folks at Switzerland Animal Hospital! Everyone there is always so kind and you can tell they genuinely care about your pets well-being! The doctors and staff are very knowledgeable and answer any questions you may have about your pet. They knew he was a little nervous and really treated him with extra TLC!Read Less
Elizabeth Kohnen
30 Jun 2017
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I can not praise this place enough! Bringing my German Shepherd to the vet is a hassle, but the environment is so warm and accommodating of my little protector. I don't think I could take Rommel anywh... Read More
I can not praise this place enough! Bringing my German Shepherd to the vet is a hassle, but the environment is so warm and accommodating of my little protector. I don't think I could take Rommel anywhere else. You guys are awesome! Read Less
Kathleen GIlmore
19 May 2017
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I love this place! No one could ask for more caring people.
Omar Rodriguez
25 Apr 2017
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We brought our Rottweiler puppy to Dr. Michael Bredehoeft because she needed a surgical procedure done on one of her eyes. Her eye lid was separating and needed surgery. After the first surgery, i kep... Read More
We brought our Rottweiler puppy to Dr. Michael Bredehoeft because she needed a surgical procedure done on one of her eyes. Her eye lid was separating and needed surgery. After the first surgery, i kept telling the Dr and staff the eye was not getting any better and you could clearly see the eye lid appeared to be pulled back too much during surgery. Months later, the eye lid had still not returned to its original position. Dr. Michael Bredehoeft decided to do a second surgery and the dog came out looking the same way it did before. I knew it didn't looked right but i'm not a Vet. Months after recovery the dog's eye lid never went back to it's original position and now we have a dog with one eye lid that looks like somebody is pulling it back about half inch away from her eye ball. When we brought this up to Dr. Michael Bredehoeft, he said there is nothing more he could do and suggested we took her to a Dog eye specialist. After two failed procedures and funds spent, it's very easy to say take the puppy somewhere else. I have to point out, we never had any problems with this office before these procedures. I am not suggesting you use another Vet. But you do need to consider where you will take your Dog for more specialized procedures. We learned our lesson. Read Less
Veronica Farris
21 Jan 2017
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The staff was so friendly and patient! They took their time and answered all my questions... even BEFORE I was a customer! I forgot my puppies shot records & they let me run home to get it and come ba... Read More
The staff was so friendly and patient! They took their time and answered all my questions... even BEFORE I was a customer! I forgot my puppies shot records & they let me run home to get it and come back since I live so close! They treat Harley like a Queen! Would definitely recommend!! Read Less
Kim Mansell Geisse
29 Dec 2016
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Been a client for years and the Dr. B and Dr. Cunningham are excellent very caring and the staff is always friendly, highly recommend
Bernadette Barrera
3 Dec 2016
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Very caring and compassionate group of people! Thank you!
Joseph Hendley
30 Jan 2016
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I want to thank again, Dr Cunningham and everyone one that was there for me and my little girl, Leile, when it was time to make that last decision. I am very grateful for their compassion and the no n... Read More
I want to thank again, Dr Cunningham and everyone one that was there for me and my little girl, Leile, when it was time to make that last decision. I am very grateful for their compassion and the no nonsense attitude they have. It is refreshing to be able to really talk to the Dr about your pet and know that they understand your feelings about your pet and what options you have, and your own circumstances, that may influence the decisions you make for your beloved family member. Grateful, Anna Hendley Read Less
Vinnie D.
24 Oct 2015
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The professionalism of the staff and care they provided was exceptional.  The attention given to my pet and time spent to talk to me made our visit comfortable and worth every dollar spent!
Vinnie S.
24 Oct 2015
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The professionalism of the staff and care they provided was exceptional.  The attention given to my pet and time spent to talk to me made our visit comfortable and worth every dollar spent!
Douglas S.
22 Oct 2015
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Great vets, great service, and a great staff... especially the Practice Manager... very friendly, helpful, and courteous.Switzerland Animal Hospital ROCKS!!!
Luke B.
21 Oct 2015
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I take my three dogs here and love the service I get at Switzerland Animal Hospital! The doctors and techs are very knowledgeable, friendly, and take great care of my fur babies. As far as their price... Read More
I take my three dogs here and love the service I get at Switzerland Animal Hospital! The doctors and techs are very knowledgeable, friendly, and take great care of my fur babies. As far as their prices go I find them to be as reasonable as can be expected.Totally random comment but they have a fish tank with the coolest looking puffer fish (at least i think its a puffer fish) in their lobby! Read Less
Michelle Viddler Rieves
21 Jul 2015
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My Bentley had a double ear infection, the office was able to get me in and take care of my four legged baby the same day. Dr. B and his staff were great, I couldn't have asked for a better experience... Read More
My Bentley had a double ear infection, the office was able to get me in and take care of my four legged baby the same day. Dr. B and his staff were great, I couldn't have asked for a better experience!! Thank you Switzerland animal hospital!! Read Less
Emily Borden
18 Feb 2015
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They are always so kind and seem to genuinely care about our family (animals) members. We have come here for years and highly recommend SAH to anyone and everyone looking for a vet. They are always ho... Read More
They are always so kind and seem to genuinely care about our family (animals) members. We have come here for years and highly recommend SAH to anyone and everyone looking for a vet. They are always honest, even when the news is not great. We never feel like services offered are not truly needed without letting us know it is optional. We love SAH. Read Less
Roger P.
7 Feb 2015
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We have been bringing our Miniature poodle to Dr B since last April when we got him. The staff is incredibly caring and couldn't be more accommodating. I would not hesitate recommending this clinic to... Read More
We have been bringing our Miniature poodle to Dr B since last April when we got him. The staff is incredibly caring and couldn't be more accommodating. I would not hesitate recommending this clinic to anyone. Read Less
Joseph Calabello
24 Nov 2014
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We've been coming Switzerland Animal Hospital for over eight years. Someone local recommend them to us when we moved back to Jax. We love the friendly staff and Dr B. is our favorite vet. We trust eve... Read More
We've been coming Switzerland Animal Hospital for over eight years. Someone local recommend them to us when we moved back to Jax. We love the friendly staff and Dr B. is our favorite vet. We trust everyone here with the care and health of our dog! Thanks for all the great care!! Read Less
Anna M Hendley
18 Oct 2014
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I took my cat Lily here on Friday, unfortunately I had to make the painful decision to put her to sleep. Everyone from the receptionist to the Dr were extremely nice and very understanding. I was very... Read More
I took my cat Lily here on Friday, unfortunately I had to make the painful decision to put her to sleep. Everyone from the receptionist to the Dr were extremely nice and very understanding. I was very upset and they all went out of their way to help Lily (and me). I will always be grateful to them for their compassion, to someone that is grieving for a beloved pet. Read Less
Danielle Marie
15 Oct 2014
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Our first visit was today. Dr B and the entire staff came highly recommended by another current patient and I'm so glad we decided to make an appointment here! Dr B was fantastic - answered all my que... Read More
Our first visit was today. Dr B and the entire staff came highly recommended by another current patient and I'm so glad we decided to make an appointment here! Dr B was fantastic - answered all my questions and explained things to me very clearly. Very thorough exam and talked me through each step of the way with what he was checking for and how things looked with my little man. I can't say enough great things. Stacy gave us a tour of the facility after our visit which made me feel even more comfortable. It was a little more expensive than I was hoping but it was worth every penny. Even though we will be moving within the next year I think we will be making trips from orlando for regularly scheduled vet visits - this place is awesome! Read Less
Jennifer Herbert
10 Aug 2014
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Though it's a rough, screaming ride to the vet (as always), once at Switzerland my cats are very well behaved and seem calm. Dr. B is always friendly and provides good information addressing all of t... Read More
Though it's a rough, screaming ride to the vet (as always), once at Switzerland my cats are very well behaved and seem calm. Dr. B is always friendly and provides good information addressing all of them (even the others at home). I have had a total of 7 cats with Switzerland and have been pleased with all services, death and life events. **Note: Hugo: I use to take him to Ark Animal Hospital, after 2 visits when putting him into the carrier he would fight and pee all over. It was very very tough to take him back to Ark (I had never seen this before). After 3rd visit I never took him back. Though a fight (and pee) on the 4th vet visit, after visiting Switzerland he never had a problem going into carrier again. This confirmed for me this was the right place for my animals. Read Less
Jill Shockley
6 May 2014
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Dr. B and his staff are very professional and accommodating. In almost 8 years, I have never had a bad experience and always feel well informed about my options and respective costs. Our dog is a memb... Read More
Dr. B and his staff are very professional and accommodating. In almost 8 years, I have never had a bad experience and always feel well informed about my options and respective costs. Our dog is a member of our family and we couldn't imagine taking him anywhere else. Highly recommend SAH!Read Less
WMur
1 Sep 2011
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Before moving to the area, we asked several local vets to let us visit their facilities to meet with them so we could then make an informed decision about which vet would provide care for our to Imper... Read More
Before moving to the area, we asked several local vets to let us visit their facilities to meet with them so we could then make an informed decision about which vet would provide care for our to Imperial Shih Tzu pups. Dr. Bredehoeft alone spent time with us, and on that basis, he and his staff are our providers of choice. Over time, Switzerland Animal Hospital has exceeded our expectations for professional care. More than that however, every staff member knows my pups by name, holds and pets them, and demonstrates clear affection for Mai Ling and Candy. We see other animals get the same personal touch. Our pups are family, and in our opinion, that is exactly how they are treated at Switzerland Animal Hospital. Read Less
chloeandbaz
1 Sep 2011
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As canines of refined tastes and a certain joie de vivre, we've come to appreciate the finer things in life. 1. accidentally dropped dinner scraps 2. a car ride with the windows down 3. a juicy, ju... Read More
As canines of refined tastes and a certain joie de vivre, we've come to appreciate the finer things in life. 1. accidentally dropped dinner scraps 2. a car ride with the windows down 3. a juicy, juicy bone 4. a rousing game of fetch 5. a visit to Dr. Bredehoeft's office! Read Less
Miss A
1 Sep 2011
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I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Switzerland Animal Hospital. I had a kitty who was very ill. I called after business hours and asked to be seen on an emergency basis. Several membe... Read More
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Switzerland Animal Hospital. I had a kitty who was very ill. I called after business hours and asked to be seen on an emergency basis. Several members of the staff agreed to say until I arrived. When I got there, I was greeted with great sympathy and concern from the moment I arrived. My cat was very unwell. I was given my options and I decided that it was best to put my buddy to sleep. I was naturally upset. I was comforted by both the doctor and the staff. I left feeling that my experience was sincere and kind. About a week later I arrived home to find flowers and a hand written card of condolences from everyone in the hospital. I had been treated very poorly at another animal clinic, and I was very impressed with the treatment I received from Switzerland, start to finish. While it may not be the cheapest animal hospital around, it's worth a few extra dollars to be treated like a human being. Read Less
Amber4456
27 Apr 2011
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If I could give them NEGATIVE 5 stars, I would. Ever notice that their good reviews sort of happen all around the same time? That is because they solicit their clients and then cherry pick the good re... Read More
If I could give them NEGATIVE 5 stars, I would. Ever notice that their good reviews sort of happen all around the same time? That is because they solicit their clients and then cherry pick the good reviews they want posted. I honestly don't have a good thing to say about Switzerland Animal Hospital. Both vets are arrogant and and only care about $$$. Seriously. Those 2 hour meetings they have once a month to do ""continuing education"" is actually just a 2 hour talk about money. They talk about how they can milk more money out of their clients by doing things like recommending bloodwork that is not necessary or prescribing medication that really isn't needed. How do I know this? Well because I was in the lobby waiting for my pets bloodwork then they were having one of their meetings. The receptionist said I could wait in the lobby while they had their meeting, since my husband had dropped me off and I did not have the car. They left the door ajar and I was able to hear their entire meeting. I even heard someone say something like ""what do we have to do to drum up business? go run over people's dogs and then have them bring them here for treatment?"" I was so upset that I actually knocked on the door and asked for my dog Sophie so I could leave and I took her some place else. I will never return. Do not let these ""good"" reviews fool you. I heard them discuss this in their meeting as well. These are all cherry picked and posted by the employees. I say run, run far away from this place. Read Less
mary t
26 Jan 2011
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The pets in our family have been clients of Dr. B's for over 7 years. Whether introducing a new pet to the family, or painfully parting with an older one, Dr. B and his staff have provided not only t... Read More
The pets in our family have been clients of Dr. B's for over 7 years. Whether introducing a new pet to the family, or painfully parting with an older one, Dr. B and his staff have provided not only top level medical care but that all important, and often forgotten, element of true caring. I highly recommend this clinic, its doctors and staff for your pets medical needs. Read Less
seanm38
26 Jan 2011
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Dr. Bredehoeft and his caring, professional, staff have been taking care of our family pets for over 8 years now. They have helped us maintain the health and care for a total of three dogs and one ca... Read More
Dr. Bredehoeft and his caring, professional, staff have been taking care of our family pets for over 8 years now. They have helped us maintain the health and care for a total of three dogs and one cat. (Our latest being a 9-month old English Springer Spaniel and the cat is still going strong""age not known""). Dr. B. has helped us through two very difficult end-of-life scenarios with our Labradors. In the first scenario, our Yellow Lab had lived a full, healthy and happy life. The end of course, is always difficult though. In the second and most recent scenario, Dr. B. demonstrated through his compassion and behavior, the traits everyone would want from their Veterinarian and friend. Yes, Dr. B. is more than just a business man. Our most recent Yellow Lab, suffered what was later determined to be a fatal sting or possible bite. We rushed her to the Emergency Vet on the evening of April 7th and by the early morning of April 8th, she died right before me. Dr. B., was there for us when we needed help coping, understanding and finding out what happened. The Emergency Vet told me that only the University of Florida would likely be willing and capable of determining for us what had happened to our beautiful and healthy, 5 year old Lab, less than 24 hours ago. However, we called Dr. B., and he said, ""bring me the dog, I would be happy to help you find a peace of mind or do the best I can"". Dr. B. helped our family so much in the days following that horrible episode. We will be forever grateful and life-long customers, even if it is a 30 minute drive and we pass several other Animal Care Facilities on the way. Read Less
edeb
26 Jan 2011
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I have two chihuahuas named Rosie and Roscoe. Dr. B has been the doctor for them since I have had them which has been 4 years. But before that I went through the loss of my beloved Missy which I had h... Read More
I have two chihuahuas named Rosie and Roscoe. Dr. B has been the doctor for them since I have had them which has been 4 years. But before that I went through the loss of my beloved Missy which I had had for 15 years and Dr. B and his staff was more than a vet and staff for me through that time in my life. He was a friend and the staff was there for me during this difficult time. Now that I have the other two they all have been there for me . They are actually on my speed dial with my Rosie and Dr. B has already seen me through some tough times with that little one. I would recommend this clinic to anyone that would require their pets to have compassion and for you to be treated with compassion as well. Also, they all can be fun as well. They all have shown me some good times to. Read Less
carol n
26 Jan 2011
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Can you imagine what it would be like if our pets could tell us what they think about the veterinarian we have chosen? In my case, they did just that! We moved to Fruit Cove in 2000 and used a veteri... Read More
Can you imagine what it would be like if our pets could tell us what they think about the veterinarian we have chosen? In my case, they did just that! We moved to Fruit Cove in 2000 and used a veterinarian known and recommended by our pets? doctor in Alabama. And although the quality of care appeared to be good, my dogs never seemed to be happy and often returned from boarding sick. Our new friends and neighbors recommended Dr. B and Switzerland Animal Hospital. One day I decided to just drop by without dogs to meet and interview the doctor. Unfortunately, it was Dr. B?s day off, but the receptionist graciously gave me a tour of the clinic and made an appointment for my then injured dog. When I finally did meet Dr. B, I knew this was the place for us. Not only have we received exceptional care at a reasonable cost, but my dogs (two that are in doggie heaven and the two we have now), are consistently happy about coming to the hospital. Every staff member is a friend according to my dogs, who bound through the doors with tails wagging and tongues flying. I learned a valuable lesson in 2000; our pets really can tell us what they think. It?s our job to be smart enough to figure out exactly what they are trying to tell us. Read Less
flipflopchick413
27 Oct 2008
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I took my dog here for her yearly check up and shots. I loved the people up front and the doctors. Everyone was so friendly and Dr. Barta was so thorough with everything she explained. I will absolute... Read More
I took my dog here for her yearly check up and shots. I loved the people up front and the doctors. Everyone was so friendly and Dr. Barta was so thorough with everything she explained. I will absolutely take my dogs here every time. They were great! Everyone should go here. Read Less
cathsann
3 Jan 2008
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The best all around care for my dog! From the vet himself, to his entire staff and facilities, the place is excellent. I've heard stories from friends about their vet adding unnecessary services, an... Read More
The best all around care for my dog! From the vet himself, to his entire staff and facilities, the place is excellent. I've heard stories from friends about their vet adding unnecessary services, and their pets going thru a hard time when coming home from boarding - I have never experienced this at Switzerland Animal Hospital. They're the best! Read Less
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