Gandy Animal Hospital
Tampa, Florida
General Info
Gandy Animal Hospital in Tampa bases its veterinary services on principles of early detection and preventive care while aligning treatment plans with everyday practices. The team initiates each visit by examining lifestyle elements including dietary habits, physical activity levels, home settings, and daily routines. These guidelines direct examinations covering cardiac, pulmonary, joint, dental evaluations alongside weight assessments. Valuable insights emerge from examining even the smallest changes in posture, behavior, and sleep patterns. Gandy Animal Hospital delivers wellness exams alongside vaccines and blood panels while also offering parasite screenings fecal tests and heartworm prevention. The clinic provides advanced diagnostic services including imaging urinalysis and allergy management whenever needed. The staff members assist families in navigating food transitions along with medication planning and establishing care routines for puppies, senior pets, and newly adopted animals. After each visit meticulous records are kept and distributed. Owners acquire documented strategies that encompass treatment suggestions along with behavior monitoring techniques and proposed schedules for follow-ups or further examinations. This organization assists families managing numerous pets and chronic conditions by ensuring complete oversight without omissions. Pet owners throughout Florida receive assistance from Gandy Animal Hospital to make proactive choices. The clinic delivers stable expert care from initial vaccinations through geriatric assessments which evolves alongside each pet’s requirements. This method integrates preventive measures with adaptable strategies to support pets and their owners at their current stage of care.
Services
Dental
Vaccinations
Reviews
Steve Garcia
3 Feb 2020
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Hoping for time to ease the pain of suddenly losing my most wonderful boy, Rusty, I waited 12 months to write this. Time has not diminished the pain and heartbreak I feel every day. I know my review w...
Hoping for time to ease the pain of suddenly losing my most wonderful boy, Rusty, I waited 12 months to write this. Time has not diminished the pain and heartbreak I feel every day. I know my review will be responded to with a lengthy criticism of how I am wrong, and my review is libelous, and they will take the appropriate action against me. I have never read reviews about any other business where showing displeasure, 100% of the time results in threats of actions being taken against the person or claiming there is no proof the person ever was a client.
Well, I have proof Rusty was a patient of Dr. Heinen. Rusty was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure, and I wanted the best treatment for him. I did some looking and found Dr. Heinen and was able to get Rusty in quickly. No expense was spared and lots of time spent going back and forth from Lakeland to Gandy, but it was all worth it. Dr. Heinen made such a difference in Rusty. The last follow up appointment, I requested his cardiac bloodwork be run, even though it was too soon, and Dr. Heinen was amazed how good his results were.
It was mid-December 2018, and Rusty started to get fussy about eating. I could get him to eat if I felt it was necessary, but would let him miss a couple of meals in a row if that is what he wanted. He was still hit and miss on eating in January, had loose stools now and then and threw up twice in a month. I read where his CHF can cause this, so I made an appointment and took him in to see Dr. Heinen on 2/9/19. Rusty was acting himself, very loving wanting attention. I requested a complete blood workup and authorized any other test necessary. I left him there for the test to be done and would pick him up afterward. Before I could get home, they called and said he had acute pancreatitis, and he needed to be kept. I trusted Dr. Heinen, so I let them keep him. I received copies of his blood work the following evening, and it didn't back up the diagnosis and was told they would force-feed him if he didn't eat on his own. Anyone who's had a pet with pancreatitis knows making an animal eat is not appropriate. I decided then; I was going to get Rusty in the morning.
In the morning, before I could leave to get him, I received the call he had died a little before they arrived. I was devastated and still am a year later. When I went to pick up his body, it was apparent I was angry. Dr. Heinen did not want me to leave until I agreed that it was out of their control, which I did after 30 minutes of repeated stories. After taking Rusty to be cremated, I had my vet request copies of the records from Gandy. It took ten phone calls, five days, and my vet signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement before they received them. Who does this if everything was done appropriately? I will never forgive myself for letting this happen: Dr. Heinen A+ with CHF & F- with anything else, in my opinion.
Elizabeth Ely
14 Jul 2018
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Literally, the BEST vet office in South Tampa! With five cats that have varying and unique needs, we often need to get in for care at a moments notice and we’ve never not been able to get an appointme...
Literally, the BEST vet office in South Tampa! With five cats that have varying and unique needs, we often need to get in for care at a moments notice and we’ve never not been able to get an appointment. Often, we’re told to come right in. The care we receive from Dr. Heinen, his team of incredible techs, and supportive front office staff is top-notch. We’d never take our babies anywhere else!
Stephanie Arkell
15 Jun 2018
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I Have gone to this veterinarian office exactly 4 times and all four times it was a mixed bag of terrible staff and decent staff. There is one receptionist upfront who is so incredibly rude and downri...
I Have gone to this veterinarian office exactly 4 times and all four times it was a mixed bag of terrible staff and decent staff. There is one receptionist upfront who is so incredibly rude and downright nasty to clients- that the three other times I complained of her two other staff they know exactly who I’m talking about. She has a Monroe piercing. And yet nothing changed. I know with multiple veterinarians in the office there will be different opinions on personalities but when one doctor is kind hearted and another doctor treats you like a child it is hard to think good things about this office. I know with multiple veterinarians in the office there will be different opinions on personalities but when one Dr is kind hearted and another doctor treats you like a child it is hard to think good things about this office. They have a couple good employees but you’ll have to go through the receptionist and take your chances with which vet you get. Unless you have no other options, don’t go. I had to leave them. I’m sad for the poor decent staff that have to work with the rubbish.
Joshua Gdovin
29 May 2018
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I can not give a full review of this location as I have not actually used them. I tried to make an appointment to come see where the exotic animals are boarded before I left my pet for a period of tim...
I can not give a full review of this location as I have not actually used them. I tried to make an appointment to come see where the exotic animals are boarded before I left my pet for a period of time. I was informed that my ferret would be housed upstairs with the cats and that I was not allowed to view this area due to liability issues of a customer going up a flight of stairs.
This is a red flag and will not be using their services.
Ryan Goodman
20 May 2018
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Everyone was extremely friendly and caring towards my cat and what he needed done. The staff and doctor take great care and pride in the services they provide and it shows. This is definitely the plac...
Everyone was extremely friendly and caring towards my cat and what he needed done. The staff and doctor take great care and pride in the services they provide and it shows. This is definitely the place you need to bring your pets.
Susan Peck
6 May 2018
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I want to thank Dr Heinen and Dr Welsh and all the technicians for the wonderful and compassionate care provided for Clementine. Clem became very sick, very fast and the hospital cared for him on 2 s...
I want to thank Dr Heinen and Dr Welsh and all the technicians for the wonderful and compassionate care provided for Clementine. Clem became very sick, very fast and the hospital cared for him on 2 separate occasions. I know he received the best care possible and he was loved – I could see it by the way technicians held him and the daily status calls. and visits. Dr Heinan presented all the options available for Clem including Chemotherapy, but at this point in his life we decided not to go that route. Clementine was able to come home for a few days before passing peacefully in my arms, surrounded by his family, dogs and cats. I cannot thank Gandy Animal Hospital enough for the care and love Clementine received. I miss our boy very much but I know he is at peace.
Reese Mcpherson
23 Apr 2018
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Dr. Heinen was amazing with my Clyde boy. I worry about my furry son anytime something is SLIGHTLY off with him. Dr. Heinen didn’t charge me for multiple test only for the test he assured me was what ...
Dr. Heinen was amazing with my Clyde boy. I worry about my furry son anytime something is SLIGHTLY off with him. Dr. Heinen didn’t charge me for multiple test only for the test he assured me was what was wrong with Clyde. He knew right away by looking at him what he needed. His knowledge, treatment, and thorough advice was very precise. Our technician was so sweet and gentle with Clyde. The ladies at the front desk are so kind and easy to speak to. We love Gandy Animal Hospital!
Brittany
13 Apr 2018
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Misdiagnosed skin cancer as an allergy, got the dog to a REAL specialist at Blue Pearl, dog ended up dying though. Would never go back to this place. It was obvious it was something serious (open so...
Misdiagnosed skin cancer as an allergy, got the dog to a REAL specialist at Blue Pearl, dog ended up dying though. Would never go back to this place. It was obvious it was something serious (open sore growing quickly), and it certainly was not treated as such. He even had a history of cancer.
Diana Norton
8 Apr 2018
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I was able to get a walk in appointment on a Saturday 11:30 AM and surprised by how quickly my pet and I were taken care of. The staff including the receptionist, vet technician and Dr.Heinen were esp...
I was able to get a walk in appointment on a Saturday 11:30 AM and surprised by how quickly my pet and I were taken care of. The staff including the receptionist, vet technician and Dr.Heinen were especially genuine and personable, assisting me with an urgently necessary prescription to treat my dogs seizures after recently occurring. My experience was outstanding and even though I’m moving to the Orlando area I will always consider this Gandy Animal Hospital as my top choice when seeking aid for my furry animal members.
Alwin Martinez Paneto
7 Apr 2018
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Very nice service! They took care of my baby and the vet informs me about everything. I would definitely make this place his official vet. Thanks for taking care of us!
Julia Napoli
22 Mar 2018
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Had originally chosen this vet for both of our dogs based on convenience and close location to our apartment. Every time we brought our dogs there the vets were very short with us and would constantly...
Had originally chosen this vet for both of our dogs based on convenience and close location to our apartment. Every time we brought our dogs there the vets were very short with us and would constantly recommend excessive medications and treatments. We never left that place without paying more than $100. When we would ask for an estimate they would all treat us like we didn’t care about our dogs, including the receptionists. We took our puppy to this place for her injured leg after getting tackled at daycare, they vet imposed a $500 treatment plan for x-rays stating that “it is most likely not fractured but the x-ray can show effusion in the knee” which wouldn’t even matter since she is a puppy and can not undergo any surgery until 18 months of age. Upon leaving and not choosing to get the X-rays the vet rolled her eyes at us while paying the bill and the receptionist made us sign an AMA and gave us massive attitude while we were leaving. We ended up taking her to the Veterinary medical clinic on Henderson and had a much better experience and will be switching to them from now on.
Marcia R.
4 Jun 2017
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Probably the best vet I have been too! Everyone was so nice and patient. I did not feel rushes at all. The tech at vet listened to me and had tons of information on how to keep my dog healthy. Thanks...
Probably the best vet I have been too! Everyone was so nice and patient. I did not feel rushes at all. The tech at vet listened to me and had tons of information on how to keep my dog healthy. Thanks guys!!!
M Heinz
28 May 2017
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Always a great experience. The entire staff at Gandy is always friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I have had my pets their as patients for many years and all the vets there have always been gr...
Always a great experience. The entire staff at Gandy is always friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I have had my pets their as patients for many years and all the vets there have always been great with my pups! Dr. Heinen is typically who we have seen and his expertise is evident within our visits. Thank you to the entier staff for keeping my sled dogs healthy! I found when speaking with friends, that their prices are extremely fair, especially for what we have had done. Never pushes unnessary tests or meds and they help process our insurance claims to my pet insurance company and anytime I have had a problem with my insurnace company, all I needed was 1 phone call to them and it got taken care of! The very best in Tampa! Thank you all!
Cody Spruill
13 May 2017
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With so many options in the Tampa area you should go somewhere else. We went in and most of the staff, save for maybe one person, acted like they couldn't care less and would rather be somewhere else....
With so many options in the Tampa area you should go somewhere else. We went in and most of the staff, save for maybe one person, acted like they couldn't care less and would rather be somewhere else. Our chihuahua had a broken tibia and a small fracture which we found out after they charged us over $700 for the X-rays. They charged us more for her anesthesia than doctors charge to knock out a person. They're just there to see how high they can rack up your bill, will never go there again and wouldn't have gone in the first place had it not been an emergency.
Mr. Pete Peters
14 Mar 2017
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Best Pet Hospital in Tampa, Hands Down!!! I received care for my best buddy there for 15 years. Recently lost him, but the caring and compassion that was present at the time decision had to be made...
Best Pet Hospital in Tampa, Hands Down!!! I received care for my best buddy there for 15 years. Recently lost him, but the caring and compassion that was present at the time decision had to be made showed just how much they cared. I will never forget the compassion and great care offered.
Courtney Elizabeth
10 Jan 2017
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#GandyAnimalHospital has been rocking my world for so many years. including, but not limited to, literally saving my babies' lives; if it is not something they can be "cured" of, the Vets and Vet Tec...
#GandyAnimalHospital has been rocking my world for so many years. including, but not limited to, literally saving my babies' lives; if it is not something they can be "cured" of, the Vets and Vet Techs are often able to extend my babies' lives by several years, making those happy and comfortable years for my babies; the people who work there love my babies as if they were their very own; and they handle me as a human wonderfully, no matter my mental or emotional state.
April M
9 Dec 2016
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I am a new convert to Gandy Hospital and couldn€t be happier. Many of my friends and neighbors of mine have been raving about the quality of service there and the affordability. I recently had to visi...
I am a new convert to Gandy Hospital and couldn€t be happier. Many of my friends and neighbors of mine have been raving about the quality of service there and the affordability. I recently had to visit them for an emergency after-hours when I had been unhappy with my prior vet and when my dog started showing symptoms of yet another "UTI" and this time with blood in her urine.
After a great first visit, Dr. Heinen quickly determined that my poor baby had indeed had bladder stones. Every time I walked into my previous vet for any complicated issue, I had to get referred to a vet specialist and pay their outrageous fees. We were able to get the complete care she needed, had her ultrasounds prior to her surgery and bladder surgery performed all within 3 days, all at their hospital. No running around and waiting on vets that didn€t know me or my baby and paying there fees. I received a phone call from Dr. Heinen and his assistant Miguel, who was so nice and knowledgable, right after the surgery and when I went to visit her she was up and around when I arrived and she looked like a new puppy! No more pain for her.
The front desk staff is amazing, friendly and professional as well as Dr. Heinen and his associates. He has called my several times since then to personally check on my dog and always takes the time to explain things and he doesn't make you feel like you are an inconvenience like other vets do. My dog, my wallet, and myself are all satisfied with the choice to bring my dog to Gandy Hospital!
al williams
23 Nov 2016
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The doctors can be very good. Unfortunately, in my opinion the clinic is expensive and oversells services. It was not uncommon to pay hundreds when I took a pet for routine service.
Rebecca Dunzweiler-Cline
12 Nov 2016
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I took my dog here while she was having seizures. The staff were great and we received the urgent care we needed and they directed us to a really fantastic 24 hr clinic once they had her stablized. I ...
I took my dog here while she was having seizures. The staff were great and we received the urgent care we needed and they directed us to a really fantastic 24 hr clinic once they had her stablized. I really loved the follow-up visit especially. They made sure I could see the vet who worked with her during the crisis visit, and Dr. Walsh was very helpful during the appt. She made sure to answer all my questions (and I had a lot).
Jessica Sansone
3 Nov 2016
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I give 3 stars because to start, the staff was very pleasant, kind, and seemed very knowledgeable. Additionally, the establishment was very clean.
My issue here was that I feel like they were more f...
I give 3 stars because to start, the staff was very pleasant, kind, and seemed very knowledgeable. Additionally, the establishment was very clean.
My issue here was that I feel like they were more focused on trying to rack up my bill as high as possible. I did appreciate that they authorize the invoice with you before they charge you for any procedures, medications, etc. Therefore, I did sign the invoice authorizing the payment and take part of the blame. However, I think they could feed off the fact that I was desperate for help and took advantage of the fact that I definitely would do just about anything for my dog. Again, I do take part of the blame in this situation because I could have easily refused to pay the amount charged, however, at the end of the day I felt a little taken advantage of. I was charged a tremendous amount of money for medications and creams that did not help my dog at all. I won't return to this establishment for the simple fact that no one wants to go to a veterinary clinic and feel like the main focus is racking up your bill. I do want to stress again though that I had no issue with the staff itself. As everyone was very kind to my dog and I.
Ninon Chrysochoos
3 Sep 2016
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Dr. Heinen, his colleagues and all the staff at Gandy Animal Hospital are simply exceptional medical professionals. They truly go beyond the call of duty in everything they do. I've been going there ...
Dr. Heinen, his colleagues and all the staff at Gandy Animal Hospital are simply exceptional medical professionals. They truly go beyond the call of duty in everything they do. I've been going there for many years..over and above their medical experience and skills, they also have compassion and just a huge heart! They have taken care of my little Napoleon through several surgeries as if he was their own. I multiply my 5 stars by 1000 for them.. Thank you! Without question I recommend them.
Eric Schnetzer
14 Aug 2016
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In a bit of a time crunch, I had to visit the animal hospital right as they were getting ready to close up, but they were all sympathetic towards my dog's health. Heather, the receptionist, was super ...
In a bit of a time crunch, I had to visit the animal hospital right as they were getting ready to close up, but they were all sympathetic towards my dog's health. Heather, the receptionist, was super kind towards my dog and I and was able to answer any questions I had regarding the process. She also ensured that I had a speedy checkout as I left with medicine in hand.
I waited about 10-15 minutes to see the veterinarian once I had filled out the required paperwork before I was visited by Dr. Welsh. She was approachable, down to Earth, knowledgeable and kind towards my dog and I. With a diagnosis, she answered questions unrelated about my dog's health and well-being.
We will be heading back to the Gandy Animal Hospital in a few weeks to get checked up!
Wes Burke
12 Aug 2016
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We have had nothing but good experiences at Gandy Animal Hospital with our rescue kitty. The entire staff are friendly and knowledgeable and seem to truly care about the well-being of the patients and...
We have had nothing but good experiences at Gandy Animal Hospital with our rescue kitty. The entire staff are friendly and knowledgeable and seem to truly care about the well-being of the patients and their owners. Top-notch job, Gandy Animal Hospital. My only reason for giving this review 4 stars instead of 5 is the unexpected, extended waiting time experienced after being placed in an exam room. However, that will not deter me from continuing to trust the care of my kitty in the hands of those at the Gandy Animal Hospital. Keep up the good work!
Nancy Quinn Tersigni
3 Jun 2016
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On Christmas Day (a Friday), my Ellie suddenly became paralyzed and had no feeling in her hind legs. We took her to an emergency facility initially and by Sunday, still no change. I called Gandy Ani...
On Christmas Day (a Friday), my Ellie suddenly became paralyzed and had no feeling in her hind legs. We took her to an emergency facility initially and by Sunday, still no change. I called Gandy Animal Hospital on Sunday because I read that cold laser therapy may help Ellie. I expected to leave a message for them to call me first thing Monday morning. They answered the phone on a Sunday and a holiday weekend to boot. They took her immediately. We started cold laser therapy along with a combo of meds. They suggested I get her a wheelchair also. That was almost 6 months. I am very happy to say that she IS WALKING AGAIN! Running actually. I am so very grateful for Dr. Heinen and his staff (too many to mention by name!) If it werent for their quick, professional response, Ellie wouldnt be the happy, healthy kid she is today! We have to be very careful as she very well could reinjure herself, but she is doing fantastic! I will see if I can post a video of here so you can see for yourself!
Jennifer L
23 Apr 2016
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Dr. Heinen saved our dogs life! There are not enough good words to describe the excellent/professional and highly skilled service we received at Gandy Animal Hospital. Our dog Lucy was a day or two aw...
Dr. Heinen saved our dogs life! There are not enough good words to describe the excellent/professional and highly skilled service we received at Gandy Animal Hospital. Our dog Lucy was a day or two away from being put to sleep as she had 8-9 pound mammary gland tumor. We are from Sarasota and three local Vets said it was impossible to remove, there was zero hope and the operation was way too vascular and complicated. The possibility was further complicated by the fact that Lucy is also on Prednisone as she has difficulty breathing
As a last chance, I looked up Laser pet surgery in Tampa, found Gandy Animal Hospital and asked my husband to drive the 65 miles for a final consultation. We saw Dr. Heinen, he was rather shocked by the size of the tumor. He reviewed Lucy's records, examined her and with confidence told us that he could perform the complicated surgery and not to worry, by that night the tumor was removed.
Dr. Heinen and his staff delivered, at first Lucy did not eat much after the operation but Dr. Heinen put in a feeding tube and she perked right back up. The staff took great care of her while she was recovering in the Intensive care area.
Since then she has made a full recovery, our 13 year old corgi runs around, barks, loves to eat and plays happily. She acts like a much younger dog. We can't believe it, we are very grateful to Dr. Heinen for performing a miracle! We are so happy Lucy is still with us as we have a saying, "Every day is a good day with Lucy"
Demiray Conley
27 Mar 2016
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When my dog Ghost got hit by a car I took him straight to Gandy Animal Hospital. They saw to him right away and helped me to calm down. They have the best staff and vets there that I will keep bringin...
When my dog Ghost got hit by a car I took him straight to Gandy Animal Hospital. They saw to him right away and helped me to calm down. They have the best staff and vets there that I will keep bringing my two dogs to that vet. They helped me set up pet insurance through embrace, let me visit every day for hours while they had Ghost. I love them there. They are now like family.
Adina Belejchak
12 Dec 2015
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Dr. Heinen is a wonderful, caring and extremely knowledgeable veterinarian. I have a 13 year old pup who unfortunately has many health issues and have been to a number of animal hospitals within Tampa...
Dr. Heinen is a wonderful, caring and extremely knowledgeable veterinarian. I have a 13 year old pup who unfortunately has many health issues and have been to a number of animal hospitals within Tampa. I am happy I have finally found the best in the area and know my little girl is receiving the best care. The staff is wonderful as well, it's a large facility and they have the equipment to run diagnostics on site and the extended hours are comforting should any emergency arise. Highly recommend!
Tracy Turbeville-Colafrancesco
22 Oct 2015
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The doctors are good and work collaboratively. The staff is always pleasant and very customer service oriented.
Moises Suarez
21 Sep 2015
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Our dog started vomiting and wouldn't eat for about two days. Took him to the Gandy animal hospital on a Saturday night and they ran every billable test for about $600, wanted him to stay overnight fo...
Our dog started vomiting and wouldn't eat for about two days. Took him to the Gandy animal hospital on a Saturday night and they ran every billable test for about $600, wanted him to stay overnight for another 700 despite the fact that all bloodwork was normal, other tests were negative, and he had a normal temperature . They called me during the evening to schedule emergency surgery to clear his intestines for Sunday morning. X ray showed that he had a gas bubble in the intestines suggesting a blockage. I took him home instead and looked up dog constipation remedies online. Fed him a quarter can pumpkin pie filling, he released the gas and started eating with in about an hour. We saved thousands of dollars and a completely unnecessary surgery. Cost us $600 to find out that he was constipated. I'll never go back.
Donna Kottke
11 Sep 2015
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I adopted my kitten cleo just a few days ago and noticed a very large lump on the back of her head. I brought her to the hospital to seek medical attention . The staff here are wonderful! A woman by t...
I adopted my kitten cleo just a few days ago and noticed a very large lump on the back of her head. I brought her to the hospital to seek medical attention . The staff here are wonderful! A woman by the name of heather truly made my experience exceptional! She went above and beyond to make sure my sweet kitten got the help she needed. I couldn't believe how charismatic she was to my unique situation!
Jessica Marie Allen
30 Aug 2015
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On Saturday evening our 2 year old pitbull had a terrible allergic reaction to something, his face swelled up something awful, hives appeared rapidly all over his body & he began struggling to breath ...
On Saturday evening our 2 year old pitbull had a terrible allergic reaction to something, his face swelled up something awful, hives appeared rapidly all over his body & he began struggling to breath so we rushed him to GAH. This was our first visit here & the entire staff was wonderful. They gave him immediate treatment & were all very kind to our boy. We will be returning for any & all future care.
Elizabeth Christian
10 Aug 2015
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Wonderful staff, but be aware they will try to charge you for unnecessary treatments. The bloodwork I had done for my cat was $169, when it is usually $99 at my regular vet for the same workup. I ma...
Wonderful staff, but be aware they will try to charge you for unnecessary treatments. The bloodwork I had done for my cat was $169, when it is usually $99 at my regular vet for the same workup. I made the mistake of going there on the weekend when I should have waited for my regular vet. The doctor was great but they try to over-charge as much as possible. Would not recommend if you're on a budget like me.
Devyn Millyard
7 Aug 2015
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I brought my cat in when I came home to find she had a mild limp. She was still walking on it but I was worried and took her in. When the doctor came in, she was running out and jumping off the table ...
I brought my cat in when I came home to find she had a mild limp. She was still walking on it but I was worried and took her in. When the doctor came in, she was running out and jumping off the table and bench, still with a mild limp, though pretty obviously nothing serious. The vet immediately recommended an x-Ray to see if her leg was broken. When I inquired about the price, they brought me a quote that included pain medication and the exam, which totaled up to several hundred dollars.
I ended up declining the x-Ray for obvious reasons and asked for the pain medication to help her until the leg was healed. When I went to the front desk the clerk cashed me out for the exam and meds, which was already a lot of money, and then left - I assumed to go get the medicine. In reality, she left after charging me for the medicine and forgot to give it to me.
My entire visit felt very insincere and seemed to be all about how they could make the biggest chunk of change off of me. I will not be returning here if I can help it.
South Tampa Vet is my new vet and they have been nothing short of fabulous!
Christy Guggino
28 Jul 2015
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Dr. Heinen and his staff are excellent! He is a proactive vet and an excellent surgeon. Less than a month after my previous vet did an annual checkup on my greyhound, Pepsi, (and said she was in grea...
Dr. Heinen and his staff are excellent! He is a proactive vet and an excellent surgeon. Less than a month after my previous vet did an annual checkup on my greyhound, Pepsi, (and said she was in great shape), she had 2 bouts of HGE and was in pain. After giving her IV fluids and pain meds, Dr. Heinen found a mass on her spleen and we decided that surgery was the best option. He expertly removed her spleen and called me with the good news that the pathology was negative. The hospital staff took wonderful care of her during the 4 days she stayed there. They seemed to genuinely care about my dog's well-being and were helpful in answering questions any time I called. They are a bit pricey, but it's worth it for Pepsi to have the best care possible. She healed up well and is back to her crazy self!
Mary Jordan
17 Jun 2015
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This is a wonderful Vet hospital . The entire staff is superb. They are the most knowledgable and caring people I have ever met. My cats have always received the best care I could imagine. When th...
This is a wonderful Vet hospital . The entire staff is superb. They are the most knowledgable and caring people I have ever met. My cats have always received the best care I could imagine. When they have had health issues, the doctors have given me all the options, and let me decide what to do. The outcomes of their treatments have been positive. I am a happy client of 8 or more years.
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Gandy Animal Hospital
Tampa, Florida
General Info
Gandy Animal Hospital in Tampa bases its veterinary services on principles of early detection and preventive care while aligning treatment plans with everyday practices. The team initiates each visit by examining lifestyle elements including dietary habits, physical activity levels, home settings, and daily routines. These guidelines direct examinations covering cardiac, pulmonary, joint, dental evaluations alongside weight assessments. Valuable insights emerge from examining even the smallest changes in posture, behavior, and sleep patterns. Gandy Animal Hospital delivers wellness exams alongside vaccines and blood panels while also offering parasite screenings fecal tests and heartworm prevention. The clinic provides advanced diagnostic services including imaging urinalysis and allergy management whenever needed. The staff members assist families in navigating food transitions along with medication planning and establishing care routines for puppies, senior pets, and newly adopted animals. After each visit meticulous records are kept and distributed. Owners acquire documented strategies that encompass treatment suggestions along with behavior monitoring techniques and proposed schedules for follow-ups or further examinations. This organization assists families managing numerous pets and chronic conditions by ensuring complete oversight without omissions. Pet owners throughout Florida receive assistance from Gandy Animal Hospital to make proactive choices. The clinic delivers stable expert care from initial vaccinations through geriatric assessments which evolves alongside each pet’s requirements. This method integrates preventive measures with adaptable strategies to support pets and their owners at their current stage of care.
Business Hours
Monday
07:00AM-22:00PM
Tuesday
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Steve Garcia
3 Feb 2020
Hoping for time to ease the pain of suddenly losing my most wonderful boy, Rusty, I waited 12 months to write this. Time has not diminished the pain and heartbreak I feel every day. I know my review w...
Hoping for time to ease the pain of suddenly losing my most wonderful boy, Rusty, I waited 12 months to write this. Time has not diminished the pain and heartbreak I feel every day. I know my review will be responded to with a lengthy criticism of how I am wrong, and my review is libelous, and they will take the appropriate action against me. I have never read reviews about any other business where showing displeasure, 100% of the time results in threats of actions being taken against the person or claiming there is no proof the person ever was a client.
Well, I have proof Rusty was a patient of Dr. Heinen. Rusty was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure, and I wanted the best treatment for him. I did some looking and found Dr. Heinen and was able to get Rusty in quickly. No expense was spared and lots of time spent going back and forth from Lakeland to Gandy, but it was all worth it. Dr. Heinen made such a difference in Rusty. The last follow up appointment, I requested his cardiac bloodwork be run, even though it was too soon, and Dr. Heinen was amazed how good his results were.
It was mid-December 2018, and Rusty started to get fussy about eating. I could get him to eat if I felt it was necessary, but would let him miss a couple of meals in a row if that is what he wanted. He was still hit and miss on eating in January, had loose stools now and then and threw up twice in a month. I read where his CHF can cause this, so I made an appointment and took him in to see Dr. Heinen on 2/9/19. Rusty was acting himself, very loving wanting attention. I requested a complete blood workup and authorized any other test necessary. I left him there for the test to be done and would pick him up afterward. Before I could get home, they called and said he had acute pancreatitis, and he needed to be kept. I trusted Dr. Heinen, so I let them keep him. I received copies of his blood work the following evening, and it didn't back up the diagnosis and was told they would force-feed him if he didn't eat on his own. Anyone who's had a pet with pancreatitis knows making an animal eat is not appropriate. I decided then; I was going to get Rusty in the morning.
In the morning, before I could leave to get him, I received the call he had died a little before they arrived. I was devastated and still am a year later. When I went to pick up his body, it was apparent I was angry. Dr. Heinen did not want me to leave until I agreed that it was out of their control, which I did after 30 minutes of repeated stories. After taking Rusty to be cremated, I had my vet request copies of the records from Gandy. It took ten phone calls, five days, and my vet signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement before they received them. Who does this if everything was done appropriately? I will never forgive myself for letting this happen: Dr. Heinen A+ with CHF & F- with anything else, in my opinion.
Elizabeth Ely
14 Jul 2018
Literally, the BEST vet office in South Tampa! With five cats that have varying and unique needs, we often need to get in for care at a moments notice and we’ve never not been able to get an appointme...
Literally, the BEST vet office in South Tampa! With five cats that have varying and unique needs, we often need to get in for care at a moments notice and we’ve never not been able to get an appointment. Often, we’re told to come right in. The care we receive from Dr. Heinen, his team of incredible techs, and supportive front office staff is top-notch. We’d never take our babies anywhere else!
Stephanie Arkell
15 Jun 2018
I Have gone to this veterinarian office exactly 4 times and all four times it was a mixed bag of terrible staff and decent staff. There is one receptionist upfront who is so incredibly rude and downri...
I Have gone to this veterinarian office exactly 4 times and all four times it was a mixed bag of terrible staff and decent staff. There is one receptionist upfront who is so incredibly rude and downright nasty to clients- that the three other times I complained of her two other staff they know exactly who I’m talking about. She has a Monroe piercing. And yet nothing changed. I know with multiple veterinarians in the office there will be different opinions on personalities but when one doctor is kind hearted and another doctor treats you like a child it is hard to think good things about this office. I know with multiple veterinarians in the office there will be different opinions on personalities but when one Dr is kind hearted and another doctor treats you like a child it is hard to think good things about this office. They have a couple good employees but you’ll have to go through the receptionist and take your chances with which vet you get. Unless you have no other options, don’t go. I had to leave them. I’m sad for the poor decent staff that have to work with the rubbish.
Joshua Gdovin
29 May 2018
I can not give a full review of this location as I have not actually used them. I tried to make an appointment to come see where the exotic animals are boarded before I left my pet for a period of tim...
I can not give a full review of this location as I have not actually used them. I tried to make an appointment to come see where the exotic animals are boarded before I left my pet for a period of time. I was informed that my ferret would be housed upstairs with the cats and that I was not allowed to view this area due to liability issues of a customer going up a flight of stairs.
This is a red flag and will not be using their services.
Ryan Goodman
20 May 2018
Everyone was extremely friendly and caring towards my cat and what he needed done. The staff and doctor take great care and pride in the services they provide and it shows. This is definitely the plac...
Everyone was extremely friendly and caring towards my cat and what he needed done. The staff and doctor take great care and pride in the services they provide and it shows. This is definitely the place you need to bring your pets.
Susan Peck
6 May 2018
I want to thank Dr Heinen and Dr Welsh and all the technicians for the wonderful and compassionate care provided for Clementine. Clem became very sick, very fast and the hospital cared for him on 2 s...
I want to thank Dr Heinen and Dr Welsh and all the technicians for the wonderful and compassionate care provided for Clementine. Clem became very sick, very fast and the hospital cared for him on 2 separate occasions. I know he received the best care possible and he was loved – I could see it by the way technicians held him and the daily status calls. and visits. Dr Heinan presented all the options available for Clem including Chemotherapy, but at this point in his life we decided not to go that route. Clementine was able to come home for a few days before passing peacefully in my arms, surrounded by his family, dogs and cats. I cannot thank Gandy Animal Hospital enough for the care and love Clementine received. I miss our boy very much but I know he is at peace.
Reese Mcpherson
23 Apr 2018
Dr. Heinen was amazing with my Clyde boy. I worry about my furry son anytime something is SLIGHTLY off with him. Dr. Heinen didn’t charge me for multiple test only for the test he assured me was what ...
Dr. Heinen was amazing with my Clyde boy. I worry about my furry son anytime something is SLIGHTLY off with him. Dr. Heinen didn’t charge me for multiple test only for the test he assured me was what was wrong with Clyde. He knew right away by looking at him what he needed. His knowledge, treatment, and thorough advice was very precise. Our technician was so sweet and gentle with Clyde. The ladies at the front desk are so kind and easy to speak to. We love Gandy Animal Hospital!
Brittany
13 Apr 2018
Misdiagnosed skin cancer as an allergy, got the dog to a REAL specialist at Blue Pearl, dog ended up dying though. Would never go back to this place. It was obvious it was something serious (open so...
Misdiagnosed skin cancer as an allergy, got the dog to a REAL specialist at Blue Pearl, dog ended up dying though. Would never go back to this place. It was obvious it was something serious (open sore growing quickly), and it certainly was not treated as such. He even had a history of cancer.
Diana Norton
8 Apr 2018
I was able to get a walk in appointment on a Saturday 11:30 AM and surprised by how quickly my pet and I were taken care of. The staff including the receptionist, vet technician and Dr.Heinen were esp...
I was able to get a walk in appointment on a Saturday 11:30 AM and surprised by how quickly my pet and I were taken care of. The staff including the receptionist, vet technician and Dr.Heinen were especially genuine and personable, assisting me with an urgently necessary prescription to treat my dogs seizures after recently occurring. My experience was outstanding and even though I’m moving to the Orlando area I will always consider this Gandy Animal Hospital as my top choice when seeking aid for my furry animal members.
Alwin Martinez Paneto
7 Apr 2018
Very nice service! They took care of my baby and the vet informs me about everything. I would definitely make this place his official vet. Thanks for taking care of us!
Julia Napoli
22 Mar 2018
Had originally chosen this vet for both of our dogs based on convenience and close location to our apartment. Every time we brought our dogs there the vets were very short with us and would constantly...
Had originally chosen this vet for both of our dogs based on convenience and close location to our apartment. Every time we brought our dogs there the vets were very short with us and would constantly recommend excessive medications and treatments. We never left that place without paying more than $100. When we would ask for an estimate they would all treat us like we didn’t care about our dogs, including the receptionists. We took our puppy to this place for her injured leg after getting tackled at daycare, they vet imposed a $500 treatment plan for x-rays stating that “it is most likely not fractured but the x-ray can show effusion in the knee” which wouldn’t even matter since she is a puppy and can not undergo any surgery until 18 months of age. Upon leaving and not choosing to get the X-rays the vet rolled her eyes at us while paying the bill and the receptionist made us sign an AMA and gave us massive attitude while we were leaving. We ended up taking her to the Veterinary medical clinic on Henderson and had a much better experience and will be switching to them from now on.
Marcia R.
4 Jun 2017
Probably the best vet I have been too! Everyone was so nice and patient. I did not feel rushes at all. The tech at vet listened to me and had tons of information on how to keep my dog healthy. Thanks...
Probably the best vet I have been too! Everyone was so nice and patient. I did not feel rushes at all. The tech at vet listened to me and had tons of information on how to keep my dog healthy. Thanks guys!!!
M Heinz
28 May 2017
Always a great experience. The entire staff at Gandy is always friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I have had my pets their as patients for many years and all the vets there have always been gr...
Always a great experience. The entire staff at Gandy is always friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I have had my pets their as patients for many years and all the vets there have always been great with my pups! Dr. Heinen is typically who we have seen and his expertise is evident within our visits. Thank you to the entier staff for keeping my sled dogs healthy! I found when speaking with friends, that their prices are extremely fair, especially for what we have had done. Never pushes unnessary tests or meds and they help process our insurance claims to my pet insurance company and anytime I have had a problem with my insurnace company, all I needed was 1 phone call to them and it got taken care of! The very best in Tampa! Thank you all!
Cody Spruill
13 May 2017
With so many options in the Tampa area you should go somewhere else. We went in and most of the staff, save for maybe one person, acted like they couldn't care less and would rather be somewhere else....
With so many options in the Tampa area you should go somewhere else. We went in and most of the staff, save for maybe one person, acted like they couldn't care less and would rather be somewhere else. Our chihuahua had a broken tibia and a small fracture which we found out after they charged us over $700 for the X-rays. They charged us more for her anesthesia than doctors charge to knock out a person. They're just there to see how high they can rack up your bill, will never go there again and wouldn't have gone in the first place had it not been an emergency.
Mr. Pete Peters
14 Mar 2017
Best Pet Hospital in Tampa, Hands Down!!! I received care for my best buddy there for 15 years. Recently lost him, but the caring and compassion that was present at the time decision had to be made...
Best Pet Hospital in Tampa, Hands Down!!! I received care for my best buddy there for 15 years. Recently lost him, but the caring and compassion that was present at the time decision had to be made showed just how much they cared. I will never forget the compassion and great care offered.
Courtney Elizabeth
10 Jan 2017
#GandyAnimalHospital has been rocking my world for so many years. including, but not limited to, literally saving my babies' lives; if it is not something they can be "cured" of, the Vets and Vet Tec...
#GandyAnimalHospital has been rocking my world for so many years. including, but not limited to, literally saving my babies' lives; if it is not something they can be "cured" of, the Vets and Vet Techs are often able to extend my babies' lives by several years, making those happy and comfortable years for my babies; the people who work there love my babies as if they were their very own; and they handle me as a human wonderfully, no matter my mental or emotional state.
April M
9 Dec 2016
I am a new convert to Gandy Hospital and couldn€t be happier. Many of my friends and neighbors of mine have been raving about the quality of service there and the affordability. I recently had to visi...
I am a new convert to Gandy Hospital and couldn€t be happier. Many of my friends and neighbors of mine have been raving about the quality of service there and the affordability. I recently had to visit them for an emergency after-hours when I had been unhappy with my prior vet and when my dog started showing symptoms of yet another "UTI" and this time with blood in her urine.
After a great first visit, Dr. Heinen quickly determined that my poor baby had indeed had bladder stones. Every time I walked into my previous vet for any complicated issue, I had to get referred to a vet specialist and pay their outrageous fees. We were able to get the complete care she needed, had her ultrasounds prior to her surgery and bladder surgery performed all within 3 days, all at their hospital. No running around and waiting on vets that didn€t know me or my baby and paying there fees. I received a phone call from Dr. Heinen and his assistant Miguel, who was so nice and knowledgable, right after the surgery and when I went to visit her she was up and around when I arrived and she looked like a new puppy! No more pain for her.
The front desk staff is amazing, friendly and professional as well as Dr. Heinen and his associates. He has called my several times since then to personally check on my dog and always takes the time to explain things and he doesn't make you feel like you are an inconvenience like other vets do. My dog, my wallet, and myself are all satisfied with the choice to bring my dog to Gandy Hospital!
al williams
23 Nov 2016
The doctors can be very good. Unfortunately, in my opinion the clinic is expensive and oversells services. It was not uncommon to pay hundreds when I took a pet for routine service.
Rebecca Dunzweiler-Cline
12 Nov 2016
I took my dog here while she was having seizures. The staff were great and we received the urgent care we needed and they directed us to a really fantastic 24 hr clinic once they had her stablized. I ...
I took my dog here while she was having seizures. The staff were great and we received the urgent care we needed and they directed us to a really fantastic 24 hr clinic once they had her stablized. I really loved the follow-up visit especially. They made sure I could see the vet who worked with her during the crisis visit, and Dr. Walsh was very helpful during the appt. She made sure to answer all my questions (and I had a lot).
Jessica Sansone
3 Nov 2016
I give 3 stars because to start, the staff was very pleasant, kind, and seemed very knowledgeable. Additionally, the establishment was very clean.
My issue here was that I feel like they were more f...
I give 3 stars because to start, the staff was very pleasant, kind, and seemed very knowledgeable. Additionally, the establishment was very clean.
My issue here was that I feel like they were more focused on trying to rack up my bill as high as possible. I did appreciate that they authorize the invoice with you before they charge you for any procedures, medications, etc. Therefore, I did sign the invoice authorizing the payment and take part of the blame. However, I think they could feed off the fact that I was desperate for help and took advantage of the fact that I definitely would do just about anything for my dog. Again, I do take part of the blame in this situation because I could have easily refused to pay the amount charged, however, at the end of the day I felt a little taken advantage of. I was charged a tremendous amount of money for medications and creams that did not help my dog at all. I won't return to this establishment for the simple fact that no one wants to go to a veterinary clinic and feel like the main focus is racking up your bill. I do want to stress again though that I had no issue with the staff itself. As everyone was very kind to my dog and I.
Ninon Chrysochoos
3 Sep 2016
Dr. Heinen, his colleagues and all the staff at Gandy Animal Hospital are simply exceptional medical professionals. They truly go beyond the call of duty in everything they do. I've been going there ...
Dr. Heinen, his colleagues and all the staff at Gandy Animal Hospital are simply exceptional medical professionals. They truly go beyond the call of duty in everything they do. I've been going there for many years..over and above their medical experience and skills, they also have compassion and just a huge heart! They have taken care of my little Napoleon through several surgeries as if he was their own. I multiply my 5 stars by 1000 for them.. Thank you! Without question I recommend them.
Eric Schnetzer
14 Aug 2016
In a bit of a time crunch, I had to visit the animal hospital right as they were getting ready to close up, but they were all sympathetic towards my dog's health. Heather, the receptionist, was super ...
In a bit of a time crunch, I had to visit the animal hospital right as they were getting ready to close up, but they were all sympathetic towards my dog's health. Heather, the receptionist, was super kind towards my dog and I and was able to answer any questions I had regarding the process. She also ensured that I had a speedy checkout as I left with medicine in hand.
I waited about 10-15 minutes to see the veterinarian once I had filled out the required paperwork before I was visited by Dr. Welsh. She was approachable, down to Earth, knowledgeable and kind towards my dog and I. With a diagnosis, she answered questions unrelated about my dog's health and well-being.
We will be heading back to the Gandy Animal Hospital in a few weeks to get checked up!
Wes Burke
12 Aug 2016
We have had nothing but good experiences at Gandy Animal Hospital with our rescue kitty. The entire staff are friendly and knowledgeable and seem to truly care about the well-being of the patients and...
We have had nothing but good experiences at Gandy Animal Hospital with our rescue kitty. The entire staff are friendly and knowledgeable and seem to truly care about the well-being of the patients and their owners. Top-notch job, Gandy Animal Hospital. My only reason for giving this review 4 stars instead of 5 is the unexpected, extended waiting time experienced after being placed in an exam room. However, that will not deter me from continuing to trust the care of my kitty in the hands of those at the Gandy Animal Hospital. Keep up the good work!
Nancy Quinn Tersigni
3 Jun 2016
On Christmas Day (a Friday), my Ellie suddenly became paralyzed and had no feeling in her hind legs. We took her to an emergency facility initially and by Sunday, still no change. I called Gandy Ani...
On Christmas Day (a Friday), my Ellie suddenly became paralyzed and had no feeling in her hind legs. We took her to an emergency facility initially and by Sunday, still no change. I called Gandy Animal Hospital on Sunday because I read that cold laser therapy may help Ellie. I expected to leave a message for them to call me first thing Monday morning. They answered the phone on a Sunday and a holiday weekend to boot. They took her immediately. We started cold laser therapy along with a combo of meds. They suggested I get her a wheelchair also. That was almost 6 months. I am very happy to say that she IS WALKING AGAIN! Running actually. I am so very grateful for Dr. Heinen and his staff (too many to mention by name!) If it werent for their quick, professional response, Ellie wouldnt be the happy, healthy kid she is today! We have to be very careful as she very well could reinjure herself, but she is doing fantastic! I will see if I can post a video of here so you can see for yourself!
Jennifer L
23 Apr 2016
Dr. Heinen saved our dogs life! There are not enough good words to describe the excellent/professional and highly skilled service we received at Gandy Animal Hospital. Our dog Lucy was a day or two aw...
Dr. Heinen saved our dogs life! There are not enough good words to describe the excellent/professional and highly skilled service we received at Gandy Animal Hospital. Our dog Lucy was a day or two away from being put to sleep as she had 8-9 pound mammary gland tumor. We are from Sarasota and three local Vets said it was impossible to remove, there was zero hope and the operation was way too vascular and complicated. The possibility was further complicated by the fact that Lucy is also on Prednisone as she has difficulty breathing
As a last chance, I looked up Laser pet surgery in Tampa, found Gandy Animal Hospital and asked my husband to drive the 65 miles for a final consultation. We saw Dr. Heinen, he was rather shocked by the size of the tumor. He reviewed Lucy's records, examined her and with confidence told us that he could perform the complicated surgery and not to worry, by that night the tumor was removed.
Dr. Heinen and his staff delivered, at first Lucy did not eat much after the operation but Dr. Heinen put in a feeding tube and she perked right back up. The staff took great care of her while she was recovering in the Intensive care area.
Since then she has made a full recovery, our 13 year old corgi runs around, barks, loves to eat and plays happily. She acts like a much younger dog. We can't believe it, we are very grateful to Dr. Heinen for performing a miracle! We are so happy Lucy is still with us as we have a saying, "Every day is a good day with Lucy"
Demiray Conley
27 Mar 2016
When my dog Ghost got hit by a car I took him straight to Gandy Animal Hospital. They saw to him right away and helped me to calm down. They have the best staff and vets there that I will keep bringin...
When my dog Ghost got hit by a car I took him straight to Gandy Animal Hospital. They saw to him right away and helped me to calm down. They have the best staff and vets there that I will keep bringing my two dogs to that vet. They helped me set up pet insurance through embrace, let me visit every day for hours while they had Ghost. I love them there. They are now like family.
Adina Belejchak
12 Dec 2015
Dr. Heinen is a wonderful, caring and extremely knowledgeable veterinarian. I have a 13 year old pup who unfortunately has many health issues and have been to a number of animal hospitals within Tampa...
Dr. Heinen is a wonderful, caring and extremely knowledgeable veterinarian. I have a 13 year old pup who unfortunately has many health issues and have been to a number of animal hospitals within Tampa. I am happy I have finally found the best in the area and know my little girl is receiving the best care. The staff is wonderful as well, it's a large facility and they have the equipment to run diagnostics on site and the extended hours are comforting should any emergency arise. Highly recommend!
Tracy Turbeville-Colafrancesco
22 Oct 2015
The doctors are good and work collaboratively. The staff is always pleasant and very customer service oriented.
Moises Suarez
21 Sep 2015
Our dog started vomiting and wouldn't eat for about two days. Took him to the Gandy animal hospital on a Saturday night and they ran every billable test for about $600, wanted him to stay overnight fo...
Our dog started vomiting and wouldn't eat for about two days. Took him to the Gandy animal hospital on a Saturday night and they ran every billable test for about $600, wanted him to stay overnight for another 700 despite the fact that all bloodwork was normal, other tests were negative, and he had a normal temperature . They called me during the evening to schedule emergency surgery to clear his intestines for Sunday morning. X ray showed that he had a gas bubble in the intestines suggesting a blockage. I took him home instead and looked up dog constipation remedies online. Fed him a quarter can pumpkin pie filling, he released the gas and started eating with in about an hour. We saved thousands of dollars and a completely unnecessary surgery. Cost us $600 to find out that he was constipated. I'll never go back.
Donna Kottke
11 Sep 2015
I adopted my kitten cleo just a few days ago and noticed a very large lump on the back of her head. I brought her to the hospital to seek medical attention . The staff here are wonderful! A woman by t...
I adopted my kitten cleo just a few days ago and noticed a very large lump on the back of her head. I brought her to the hospital to seek medical attention . The staff here are wonderful! A woman by the name of heather truly made my experience exceptional! She went above and beyond to make sure my sweet kitten got the help she needed. I couldn't believe how charismatic she was to my unique situation!
Jessica Marie Allen
30 Aug 2015
On Saturday evening our 2 year old pitbull had a terrible allergic reaction to something, his face swelled up something awful, hives appeared rapidly all over his body & he began struggling to breath ...
On Saturday evening our 2 year old pitbull had a terrible allergic reaction to something, his face swelled up something awful, hives appeared rapidly all over his body & he began struggling to breath so we rushed him to GAH. This was our first visit here & the entire staff was wonderful. They gave him immediate treatment & were all very kind to our boy. We will be returning for any & all future care.
Elizabeth Christian
10 Aug 2015
Wonderful staff, but be aware they will try to charge you for unnecessary treatments. The bloodwork I had done for my cat was $169, when it is usually $99 at my regular vet for the same workup. I ma...
Wonderful staff, but be aware they will try to charge you for unnecessary treatments. The bloodwork I had done for my cat was $169, when it is usually $99 at my regular vet for the same workup. I made the mistake of going there on the weekend when I should have waited for my regular vet. The doctor was great but they try to over-charge as much as possible. Would not recommend if you're on a budget like me.
Devyn Millyard
7 Aug 2015
I brought my cat in when I came home to find she had a mild limp. She was still walking on it but I was worried and took her in. When the doctor came in, she was running out and jumping off the table ...
I brought my cat in when I came home to find she had a mild limp. She was still walking on it but I was worried and took her in. When the doctor came in, she was running out and jumping off the table and bench, still with a mild limp, though pretty obviously nothing serious. The vet immediately recommended an x-Ray to see if her leg was broken. When I inquired about the price, they brought me a quote that included pain medication and the exam, which totaled up to several hundred dollars.
I ended up declining the x-Ray for obvious reasons and asked for the pain medication to help her until the leg was healed. When I went to the front desk the clerk cashed me out for the exam and meds, which was already a lot of money, and then left - I assumed to go get the medicine. In reality, she left after charging me for the medicine and forgot to give it to me.
My entire visit felt very insincere and seemed to be all about how they could make the biggest chunk of change off of me. I will not be returning here if I can help it.
South Tampa Vet is my new vet and they have been nothing short of fabulous!
Christy Guggino
28 Jul 2015
Dr. Heinen and his staff are excellent! He is a proactive vet and an excellent surgeon. Less than a month after my previous vet did an annual checkup on my greyhound, Pepsi, (and said she was in grea...
Dr. Heinen and his staff are excellent! He is a proactive vet and an excellent surgeon. Less than a month after my previous vet did an annual checkup on my greyhound, Pepsi, (and said she was in great shape), she had 2 bouts of HGE and was in pain. After giving her IV fluids and pain meds, Dr. Heinen found a mass on her spleen and we decided that surgery was the best option. He expertly removed her spleen and called me with the good news that the pathology was negative. The hospital staff took wonderful care of her during the 4 days she stayed there. They seemed to genuinely care about my dog's well-being and were helpful in answering questions any time I called. They are a bit pricey, but it's worth it for Pepsi to have the best care possible. She healed up well and is back to her crazy self!
Mary Jordan
17 Jun 2015
This is a wonderful Vet hospital . The entire staff is superb. They are the most knowledgable and caring people I have ever met. My cats have always received the best care I could imagine. When th...
This is a wonderful Vet hospital . The entire staff is superb. They are the most knowledgable and caring people I have ever met. My cats have always received the best care I could imagine. When they have had health issues, the doctors have given me all the options, and let me decide what to do. The outcomes of their treatments have been positive. I am a happy client of 8 or more years.
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